jobs

[yasemin3]

haha, I don't think you would want me to serve you dinner, too slow! It is a poor situation, probably and it is such a long time since we lived in Turkey that it has all changed so much and we no longer know the lay of the land.

[yasemin3]

quote:Originally posted by Scunner

In recent years the noble world of estate and builders would snap up dual nationals but those days are probably gone now. With local jobs you do run the very real risk of not being paid - I remember one company that used to take staff on with a month's trial - at the end of the month, sorry not suitable and the month's wages never materialise. Once that candidate is gone mug B does their month and so it goes on - full time staff and it doesn't cost a penny.

That might leave you with national/international employers which in Fethiye tends to point to the tour operators. Terrible hours, long hours, hard work, idiots to look after, but at least you get paid. Good luck with it, I hope you get sorted.

It hasn't changed since we lived there, then, all the same things went on. I remember doing transfers for first choice and the drunk bus driver knocking a dog over and all the tourists screaming on the bus. Such fun, I won't be doing that again! Still, would like my girl to speak so if can't find suitable something or other, it looks like saving and budgeting.

[Highlander]

yasemin3 - forgive me, but if you lived in Turkey previously didn't you know the rules/pitfalls of looking for work[?]

[nichola]

There are jobs going if you are happy to accept Turkish wages.

Carole and Tayfun employ people to sell their trips on the daily boat trips and these are commission only jobs but you do get paid daily after the initial trial period which is just for a few days.

This can be quite profitable and a rota system ensures everyone get a turn on the bigger boats and you needn't work everyday either so some flexibility there too.

Carole on the wedding side has advertised for a wedding organiser at the beginning of the season for the past two years so that job may well come up again. Other places to consider are Sugar Beach in Oludeniz - they have a wedding planner and have employed English staff there in the past.

Tour operators like TC and TUI are always looking to employ transfer reps - legally these days.

And there may be the odd restaurant looking to employ someone with good English next year, the hours are long but the tips are great!

Also if you can work legally then maybe some of the childcare facilities might be a good option particularly if you are planning to place your daughter in one of them.

If you want work something out there will be right for you but it does help to be here early enough before the season starts to get a head start with applications.

Good luck with your search  

[booo]

At the start of the season there are always companies looking for English speaking staff, probably just summer only. Best way to find a job is to call in to places with a CV, I think you will get one quite easily if you dont have to worry about a work visa, good luck  

[Harmless]

Don't bother emailing your c.v. though, as no-one comes back to you

[yasemin3]

quote:Originally posted by Highlander

yasemin3 - forgive me, but if you lived in Turkey previously didn't you know the rules/pitfalls of looking for work[?]

Hi Highlander, Yes I am well aware of the pitfalls (although as I said, I am very out of date and not up to scratch on current practices). That is why my original post said any leads appreciated, or whatever I said first. I wasn't needing advice on the pitfalls really, just if anyone knows of any good leads for employment, it would be welcome.

[yasemin3]

quote:Originally posted by nichola

There are jobs going if you are happy to accept Turkish wages.

Carole and Tayfun employ people to sell their trips on the daily boat trips and these are commission only jobs but you do get paid daily after the initial trial period which is just for a few days.

This can be quite profitable and a rota system ensures everyone get a turn on the bigger boats and you needn't work everyday either so some flexibility there too.

Carole on the wedding side has advertised for a wedding organiser at the beginning of the season for the past two years so that job may well come up again. Other places to consider are Sugar Beach in Oludeniz - they have a wedding planner and have employed English staff there in the past.

Tour operators like TC and TUI are always looking to employ transfer reps - legally these days.

And there may be the odd restaurant looking to employ someone with good English next year, the hours are long but the tips are great!

Also if you can work legally then maybe some of the childcare facilities might be a good option particularly if you are planning to place your daughter in one of them.

If you want work something out there will be right for you but it does help to be here early enough before the season starts to get a head start with applications.

Good luck with your search  

Nicola, thanks for this post, very informative. I will save this info.

[booo]

Sometimes they have vacancies on this site http://www.lol-classifieds.com/0/posts/18-Careers-Jobs/
Same ones seem to crop up each year  

[valleyboy]

Noticed in the "Land of Lights" jobs page recently a couple of carers jobs in the Fethiye area assisting elderly British people in their homes, I think they were asking for a NVQ2 caring qualification though ?.