dstuver, you'll find A LOT of discussion on this topic. Just expand this forum category to SHOW ALL TOPICS, scan the subject titles, and I'm sure you'll find a lot of references.
But in short, it's darn-near-impossible for a United Statesen to find legal work in Spain and STAY IN SPAIN after you're already there. Even if you were to find a legal job you'd have to return to the USA for some specified period of time until you received your work visa and re-enter Spain with that visa in your passport.
Good luck to you. I feel your pain, brother.
Saludos, MadridMan
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