Working in North Cyprus

JoAndWal


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
10/01/2009 15:06

Can anyone advise us on the work situation in North Cyprus - ideally driving jobs & secretarial.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
10/01/2009 22:52

With the revised laws supposodly being introduced this month it will be impossible to get a work permit for this type of work.



If you are intending to move here to live and need to work legally then in my opinion you will find it a major problem.

SaorAlba


Joined: 05/01/2009
Posts: 53

Message Posted:
10/01/2009 23:04

Try the other side for work, if you can find it. Speaking Greek and/or Turkish is a major advantage.

Quarmby


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 975

Message Posted:
10/01/2009 23:07

Basically

if yo want to work here you will not be welcomed, suggest you find another country that will be more welconing. This place has changed beyond recognisation, it does not welcome immigrants unless you have loads of money to throw at the government.

brian24001


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 606

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 09:16

Jo&Wal,

The information above is pretty accurate.

Bottom line in NC is you ideally should be totally self sufficient regarding income, i.e. from pension/savings and bank interest etc, working to 'earn a living' is very difficult, though quite a few entrepreneurial people do quite well I am sure.

Setting up of business is hindered to the point of prevention for all but the most ambitious or determined (or fool hardy), and chances are like many business' here the venture would fail in the first year.

Bottom line is, if you 'need' to work, better to investigate other options.

Probably not what you want to hear, but better informed.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 09:39

the previous 4 posts just about sum it up.....



Sad but true..







Nick

thetruth


Joined: 11/01/2009
Posts: 268

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 10:20

yes very true what people are saying,thay dont want you to work and thay dont want to work either....no wonder thay are in such a state here!

JoAndWal


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 14:04

Appreciate everyones honesty

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 15:46

So, WHAT is to stop a "northie" working the the "rump" RoC .. as an EU citizen you can become self-employed, pay a RoC nat ins stamp and live in the "north"



I've asked this Q before, but if you are paying tax and nat ins in the "rump" RoC how do TCs who work in the "south" get taxed ?

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 18:04

mess 9 - Marky getting his "rump" comment out....



Nice to get it out at least once a week, Markey.....





Nick

brian24001


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 606

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 18:54

does 'rump' stand for "right up my poo'er" ?