Prospective work for English Couple

Sophomax


Joined: 02/07/2009
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 19:07

My wife and I hope to move out to TRNC asap. we have visitied many times and are back on 20 July for 3 weeks. I am an electrical engineer in the food industry and my wife is a Psychology lecturer at A level standard with a BSC/MA and PGCE. What do you think of our chances of work and does anyone have any ideas as to prospective employers?

Greg

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 19:14

good i should imagine you just have to get through the red tape and that can be daunting

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 19:14

well they just sacked 40 at gua so what do you think

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 19:58

Greg

I wish you luck. Hate to say it but you may be better off looking for employment in the South. As in the rest of the world, the recession is not doing anything for job prospects. The government in the TRNC is very protective job wise for locals and does not exactly welcome foreigners looking for work or wanting to run a business. Worth asking around when you visit.

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 19:59

come on nige just seen your new post and agree but lets not put people off its hard enough to break through the red tape but work and jobs do exsist especially skilled people

Sophomax


Joined: 02/07/2009
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 20:01

Sacked 40! Sounds more ruthless than uk if that is possible.

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 21:13

wouldnt worry if I was you,do what all brits do here,WORK ILLEGALY

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 21:41

AHA,have an idea,WHY DONT YOU ALSO BECOME pool cleaner or garden maintainer.I can put you on to few brits that are doing it illegaly,so no need to worry about paying tax either.I'm sure they'll show you how its done,they know all the tricks

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 21:46

yorgozlu dont paint everyone with the same brush



not a friendly greeting for some skilled people to which the trnc would benefit

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 21:57

Message 10 - but he/she has a point, surely?



It is notoriously difficult for people to get work here, either skilled or unskilled, unless you are a Turkish Cypriot. Whilst I agree that the TRNC would benefit from skilled workers from the UK, unfortunately, it just doesn't work like that.



Out of interest, how long have you been associated with TRNC, as you seem to have a lot of 'knowledge' of the place?



J

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 22:01

For your wife try Sunny Lane School in Alsanjack, or GAU (Girne American University) or in fact any of the Uni's as for electrical engineering you never know they may have an opening for you as well. Good Luck I am sure you will find your own way.

And the people here including the ex-pats are really nice just some of them crave a bit of attention from time to time so they play up a bit.

So right you lot stop throwing your toys out of your prams and behave !!!

Chris

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 22:01

Meanwhile, does anyone have any advice or information that might actually be of help to Greg?

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 22:19

I do,stay where you are

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 22:33

Greg

It pains me to say it but msge 14 above could sum up the sort of attitude, help and reception you may get if you look for work in NC. You could be cynical (I'm sure you are not, yet anyway) but the phrase about the locals being 'so friendly, can't do enough for you, friend for life, love you if you speak a little turkish' etc. etc. may wear a little thin if you are not a tourist or expat willing to be fleeced.

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 22:48

Hector,I came back to live here after spending 23 years in uk to find that ,what the brits didnt want any foreign person to do in uk(working illegaly,being two faced,back stabbing)they are doing it themselves. My apologies to cyprusairsoft,I was not targetting you or anyone like you.Nothing wrong about working,just dont do it by slagging off locals for the sake of getting their job.Or alternativly GET A WORK PERMIT,LIKE I HAD TO IN UK

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 22:52

For anyone that wants to meet me to work out my personality,I live in lapta 05338739181 or mail me or pop round to see me.SOMETHING IS EITHER WRONG OR WRITE,NOTHING IN BETWEEN,ONE RULE FOR ME,SAME RULE FOR EVEYONE ELSE AS WELL

spanna


Joined: 12/01/2009
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 23:16

Hi Greg,



Try to overlook some of the negativity you find on here - people tend to (understandably, in some ways) use it as an opportunity to vent their personal frustrations with some of the idiosyncrasies of life in the North... Yes - there is some work available in some areas but yes, you do need to get a work permit - which any reputable employer should offer this with any job.



I would definitely recommend getting in touch with Sunny Lane as they are looking at options to extend their curriculum to offer A-Levels and I am sure they would be interested in your wife's skills.



Good luck and I hope you are able to get the information you need between the moans and groans. ;)

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 23:27

Hi Greg,



I am sure you would find work in Nicosia south side. Why don't you live near Kyrenia and travel to work everyday, like a lot of people do. It only takes 30 minutes and you would have the best of both worlds. This is not illegal and as I say lots of people do it.



The butlers wife

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 00:15

Hi Welcome to the Forum,and good luck,you will meet lots of nice people i am sure,and if you find work,thats ment to be all the better....never give up hope...always try your best,and hay,you never know......Best Wishes.





Spider,X

littlejohn


Joined: 09/03/2009
Posts: 316

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 00:47

Message 16 Yorgozlu - you are right to be indignant. But remember the British motto - "Do as I say - not as I do" !!!

British jobs for British people etc.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 06:29

Hi Greg , welcome to the board , hope you find it informative , What part of NC are you thinking of settling in ?



Good luck , Simbas

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 08:36

The wicks,You'll find that the actual problem here is actualy the wage side of it.Nobody wants to work for 1200tl minus taxes.Including myself,otherwise there is work out there for eveyone

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 09:03

hi yorgozlu,



While I agree with your views in principle, in practice there is a fundamental difference between the situation in the UK and TRNC.



In the UK you can work the black economy and pay no taxes whilst still drawing direct cash benefits = Paying nothing in - taking something out.

In TRNC unless you pay taxes there are no benefits = Paying nothing in - taking nothing out.



There is a bigger picture of course, i.e. who pays for the police, fire brigade etc., but these are perhaps paid for out of the Turkish subsidy that is paid to TRNC, as they are part of the Turkish army, I believe.



It may also be the case that if it were easier for work permits to be issued, many more would apply for them.

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
31/08/2009 18:05

agree with you 100 per cent vaughan



thanks for apologies yorgozlu accepted





and reply to the wicks 5 years and have been retired for 5 but happy to help with info if it helps them get a foothold

I do mix in high circles of goverment thanks to a friend who intoduced me to Mr talat and other people and this has opened many doors for me. so happy to oblige if i can

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
01/09/2009 09:04

Hi TRNCVaughan;

Whilst I agree with your comments,I also feel the need to point out that "getting benefits in UK without putting anything in"is something I never agreed about.

The way it works in Cyprus has got to be a better way of dealing with benefits or pensions.



But whilst who or how police,fire brigade etc. paid by is irrelevant to the subject,



You'll find (as self employed/employer)that getting "work permit"isnt as hard as anyone makes out.

You find the job and employer deals with permit side of it!

Regards

Carndi


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 613

Message Posted:
01/09/2009 09:32

Sophomax.

If you have not bought a property then I would suggest you rent for six months and in that time you and your wife can sound out the various firms/schools about employment.

With your qualifications you and your wife should get employment and the business that employs you will be able to get you a work permit.

Be advised that wages here are only a fraction of that in UK and at the moment wage increases are not keeping up with rise in cost of living.

Having said all that,life here can be great for your selves and children if you have any. Just ignore the whingers

on here who whine about everything,even the whingers.

Good luck.