Is it easy to find work in North Cyprus?

Gul2010



Joined: 31/03/2010
Posts: 36

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 01:38

Hi,



Just wondered if anyone knew how the work situation is in Cyprus. Is it easy for someone from the UK to find work. I have heard the minimum salary is £1200 YTL per month wondered if anyone could shed any light on this - those living/working in sunny Kibris!

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 07:37

NO! Its not easy at all and the minimum wage is as you said. Also you need a work permit which is not easy to get as the employer has to pay a lot of money. Also the government really push people to employ citizens before foreigners which is fair enough.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 09:35

That is the minimum wage - going by your name are you Turkish Cypriot? If so then you won't need a work permit - plus if you can speak both turkish and english this will be a great help for you. You could earn quite a bit above the minimum wage worrking in a bank or somewhere that deals with a large number of TC's and ex-pats.



GOOD LUCK,

G

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 10:00

Gul2010



By saying £1200 YTL do you mean £ or Lira?

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 10:15

Gul



Just to confirm, the minimum monthly wage here is around the 1200TL mark (approx £520 sterling).



Paul

fishh


Joined: 17/04/2009
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 10:21

GUL ıf you speak turkısh and you are ın n. cyprus please gıve me your contact detaıls

Gul2010



Joined: 31/03/2010
Posts: 36

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 18:13

Hi,



Thanks all yes I meant YTL not sterling although that would be fab. I am a turkish cypriot born in UK and looking to move to Cyprus by January the latest we hope to visit in Oct/Nov for 10days and interviews etc. We have our own house/car so just need a job to get started!My background is Area Management although I am not expecting anything huge when i arrive just any job to get me started really -



Fishh - is it possible to email me at guldenbesim@hotmail.com OR vice versa.



Thanks again

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 18:43

good luck .

Gul2010



Joined: 31/03/2010
Posts: 36

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 23:52

Thank you

MarkVPiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 08:33

As a "returnee" don't expect any favours !

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 18:17

'Returnees', in the South, are called 'Charlies' by the locals - I should imagine TRNC isn't much different. One has to feel sorry for many Cypriots who have been born overseas - certainly not their fault, but unfortunately due to the mentality of the locals, they are, more often than not, unfairly discriminated against - just another 'This is Cyprus!' syndrome.



One can only trust and hope that you have loving and caring relatives in Cyprus, as it could be so soul-detroying to feel a stranger in your own country, as so many [in your situation] that I have talked to have.

Gul2010



Joined: 31/03/2010
Posts: 36

Message Posted:
18/06/2010 01:45

Can we only have positive comments please - Thank you

I understand exactly how it works and would not expect favours at all!! It was just a question to ask thats all.....

sinem


Joined: 28/06/2010
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
07/07/2010 15:48

i returned back here 3 years ago.now have a partner business and baby on the way and its been fab.i wouldnt live any were else good luck

meralyil


Joined: 08/07/2010
Posts: 150

Message Posted:
09/07/2010 00:22

good luck...

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
09/07/2010 00:26

the very best of luck now as things stand, national airline bust, no 13th wage strikes everywhere. if you want to live here then try get a job soth at least you will get a decent wage and all other benefits xxxx

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
09/07/2010 00:29

Medikent Hospital have quite a few UK born Cypriot girls working there as translator / hostesses it might be an idea to contact them to see if anything for you.



Chris

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
09/07/2010 10:20

If you are a TC and speak Turkısh and Englısh I thınk that you should fınd ıt qute easy to get a reasonable job here. Jobs are frequently advertısed for Englısh and Turkısh speakers and you shouldnt need a work permıt ıf you are TC whıch deters a lot of employers from takıng on Brıts.



Good luck Gul2010.

x

Gul2010



Joined: 31/03/2010
Posts: 36

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 15:51

Hi guys.



Thats great thank you for all your advice I have researched quite a bit and also made lots of contacts etc. I have a few people that would like to meet when I arrive which is always a good thing - I will certainly keep my options open - guess the main concern is to find a job, regarding the lifestyle/island etc I love it! Good to see positive posts.



Thanks again - hope you are all enjoying the sun,sea,sand - Oh i how miss it xxx

duke996


Joined: 12/07/2010
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
13/07/2010 01:06

Very best of luck, i love it, best place ever!

Gul2010



Joined: 31/03/2010
Posts: 36

Message Posted:
13/07/2010 15:52

I know I am so excited about the move - love the island! Wish i was there now instead of rainy england hehehe Enjoy the sunshine guys!....x