Neil Gosling & James Collins
@Symi Dream
English expat in Greece
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10 posts
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About me
English
Lives in Simi
Speaks English, some Greek
Registration: 07 June 2010
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A practical guide to the Greek system of life (living, working etc) by allthegreeks
On (moderated:no free ads) there is loads of information (that I myself have compiled from government documents and translated it into Greek) on topics such as living, working, marrying, citizenship, insurance, education in English etc. Check the ...
We have done this and my advice is to find a good accountant. Have someone recommend one if you can, and then tell her/him what it is you want to do. I imagine that laws and procedures are changing all the time so best see someone whose job it is to ... Read More
Healthcare in Greece by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Greece ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Greece? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
I can only speak for my own experience but I have always found it very good. I have been in the IKA system for several years now and my partner and I have had experience of both public and private doctors. Were on Symi and have used local doctors, ... Read More
Is it just a dream ? by martinbeaulne
I'm 28 year old. Finishing a master degree in arts/cinema. Speak french ( native ) and english ( pretty well ). I'm a photographer, and cineast. I'm a professionnal wine taster. I'm an online teacher at a Montreal's college ( online classes on ...
Well, what can I say? Everyone has their own story of course and yes, its hard here at the moment, but we have a photography shop, were a photographer and a writer and though we dont have any money, we dont have any debts either. Heads are just ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Greece by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Greece? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Greece? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
I dont know much about his except that some friends here on Symi wanted to take their dogs back to the UK when they left after 10 years on the island. The dogs had to have pet passports which involved: a check-up by a vet (over on Rhodes), ... Read More
Hot to freelance in Greece - any ideas? by Symi Dream
Hi, just asking generally if anyone knows about how to be a freelancer in Greece. As an example: is this possible: At the moment I have a shop (rented) and work as a licensed photographer. Would it be possible to stop having the shop and work from ...
Thanks for that, we will see how we get on this winter - summer is going ok for us at the moment (famous last words!). We've got the website already so that helps. Just realized I meant to title this post 'How to' not Hot to! Hey ho! James Read More
Hot to freelance in Greece - any ideas? by Symi Dream
Hi, just asking generally if anyone knows about how to be a freelancer in Greece. As an example: is this possible: At the moment I have a shop (rented) and work as a licensed photographer. Would it be possible to stop having the shop and work from ...
That's interesting, thanks - sounds easy enough, but I thought it would have implications for my landlord (something to do with a business being registered at his property?) Read More
Hot to freelance in Greece - any ideas?
Hi, just asking generally if anyone knows about how to be a freelancer in Greece. As an example: is this possible: At the moment I have a shop (rented) and work as a licensed photographer. Would it be possible to stop having the shop and work from ... Read More
New here, on Symi by Symi Dream
Hi all Just to say hello. We are new to the forum and looking forward to reading posts and contributing. Were to British ex-pats and have lived on Symi, Dodecanese, for eight years now. (Why havent I found this forum before?!) We have a small ...
Thanks for the welcome everyone. Dana, Ive got some notes I made for a How To book (How To move to a Greek island). Happy to share them with you if it would help you. J Read More
New here, on Symi
Hi all Just to say hello. We are new to the forum and looking forward to reading posts and contributing. Were to British ex-pats and have lived on Symi, Dodecanese, for eight years now. (Why havent I found this forum before?!) We have a small ... Read More