Im thinking to work in turkey next year, im female an usually travel alone, anyone done it ? any advice welc?

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smkalpakci

I am a blonde-blue eyed American in Istanbul, Turkey. I have been here for 3 years and I teach English at a preschool. I travel all over the city alone and have never had a problem. I get looks but to be honest, everyone gets looks. That is just Turkish curiosity. I wouldn't walk after dark alone in some places but I wouldn't walk after dark in a lot of places in America. I used to work until 11 pm and had to take a bus home but I was always around other people and the short walk down my street alone was never a problem. Just have common sense and always be aware of your surroundings and you will be fine. I hope you come, there are plenty of Expats here and we would all welcome you.

By the way, Turkish women work. The people that said that really have no idea. Also, I have friends from UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and of course America. We all work. Some as teachers, some as translators, some in import/export, and many other jobs. As far as I know only a few jobs are for Turks only those being in medical or judicial fields.

georged9074

enjoy but be careful

AllsTar

hey to the best of my knowledge, u would work as a teacehr but the thing is u have to hold a tesol or celta stuff, which u can get from trinity house in london or any school which provides tefl courses/certificates and if u already hold that kinda certificate apply directly to
http://www.ukla.com.tr
its a well known school in bursa and bet u will like it, btw what nationality r u? as long as u r a native speaker of english, a celta or tesol kinda certificate will open the doors to work there as a key, plus those schools give u free accomodation and work permit with residence permission...
Or u can work as a tour rep. in any international tourism and travel agencies. Other than that, u would work in an import export specialist of an international company. Bet u will like Turkey and will get rid of all bias you have been provided by these negative portrait drawing answer giving users. Just trust yourself first and get ready for an unbelieveable experience in a country where two continents meet...Regards and Good Luck...

Sazzle

I want to do exactly the same as you! Turkey is a great place everyone was so friendly to me and they always treated me like a princess while i was there but i asked them if i could work in turkey and they said

That girls aren't supposed to work in Turkey! i thought it was just the Turkish girls who weren't allowed to work but they said English girls aren't either!
My friends mum used to work in Turkey tho about 6 years ago she worked in 2 bars and a patisserie! so i don't know who to believe!

I'm going back to Altinkum - Turkey on 17th Sept so if you want me to ask around for you i will do!
If so just let me know what kind of job you wanted!

fidget

I'm a single female who has been living and working in Turkey for the last thirteen years so it can be done.

It is possible for foreigners to work legally in Turkey. Most foreigners work in English language teaching or tourism as it is difficult to find legal employment in jobs that Turks are qualified to do.

In order to teach English you have to be a university graduate and to have a recognised TEFL qualification. If you have these qualifications and are offered work, you then have to apply for the work permit from your country of origin. After receipt of the work permit you are free to commence teaching. The school will arrange a residence permit for you. Most contracts include free shared accommodation or a housing allowance. If you work in a language school you will probably work a five day week including working at weekends and in the evenings. Pay is good by local standards but not by international ones - 1500-2500ytl a month (approx Â£500-900).

Good luck

unusual1959

Hi,
I've been on vacation 3 years in a row now alone with my 6 year old daughter.
I havn't had any problems, but nearly anybody in the hotel and the stores always asked where my husband was......
I suppose that traveling alone makes it look like you're "available" for courtship, but if you make it clear that you're not looking it should be OK.

If you're looking to work in Turkey and you know more than 1 language I would suggest that besides looking for a job as a teacher you should try the hotels. The salary in Turkey is quite low, but if you work in a hotel you should eat and sleep there for free (as part of your salary).

I personally like www.magiclife.com, they also have an entertainment team which might be interesting to you...

Good luck

garry_sangster

i live in turkey and my adivce is be careful you are not really allowed to work in turkey if you are court they can deport you right away but i do know some people who work here as long as you dont go around shouting about it it may be alright i hope that this is useful for you hope this works out alright for you

denizbt

oh my God!
why these people lie?
Turkey is safe.
You can work here.
Any Turkish woman can.The ones that doesn't work are conservatives(it's a choice not an obligation)
After seeing these answers i also want to tell you that...
-You can drink alcohol freely
-Turkey is not under religious control it's secular and modern in laws.
-As a private English teacher you can earn a lot of money.(Especially if you can find some businessman)

Good Luck and Have Fun :)

HIM_fan_tr

it depends where you are going in turkey, if your going to a big city like istanbul or izmir teaching english would be a better idea, but if your going to a holiday resort you can find alot of jobs such as a tour rep, estate agent, hotel reception or even bar maid. just be careful if you dont get a work permit because even though its unusual, if the police find out they will deport you.

nihil

Do not believe in 10 yo children whom written some bullshit for this question. Turkey is safe, Turkey is hospitable, women OF COURSE can work in Turkey, it is not very different from another civilized country. Honor Killing bullshit IS NOT about Turkish people. God, I really dislike ignorant people commenting on everything.

racingshoes

Teaching English is an option - usually you need a qualification - try the British Council
http://www.britishcouncil.org/turkey
or International House
http://www.ihlondon.com/

Its a safe way of travelling, you can usually get a job with a reputable school and accommodation too - which can get you started.

If you want to be holiday rep - big UK operators in Turkey are ones like Thomson, First Choice, Thomas Cook, Virgin

Pakode

try to take some one else with u...coz its an unknown country till u make some trustworthy frens out there.

Everona97

Can you choose something else by any chance? Turkey is a good place for holiday only.

John E

john b

Be very careful what you do. Turkey is not the world's most friendly place for lone women, for example, "Honour killing" still takes place. You might be able to find a position as a Rep for a holiday firm, in which case you would not be alone as it were.

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