LoneStarGuy
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Waste Management in Turkey by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Turkey, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless integration ...
In our country waste management is usually run by Lucchese and Colombo Crime families . We pay inflated rates especially as restaurant owner in NYC& Long Island . At least free of charge in Turkey. Forget about it Read More
Thinking to move to Turkey by advfamilyemail
Hi,I am thinking to move my family to Turkey and looking for a safe and conservative city that has an international schools. My Turkish friend suggested Bursa. is there any other option? if, yes, can you please update me with the city name and ...
Kushadasi is real nice place to live but Fethiye & Oludeniz have plenty of British people.Quality of education is on the floor in Turkey.Public schools are not good.Izmir has good schools and close to Chesme but $$$$Good luck . Read More
Thinking to move to Turkey by advfamilyemail
Hi,I am thinking to move my family to Turkey and looking for a safe and conservative city that has an international schools. My Turkish friend suggested Bursa. is there any other option? if, yes, can you please update me with the city name and ...
Antalya and Istanbul , you need $ 3000 month to live comfy buddy.Iranians living mostly in Istanbul.Iranians who do not have money or need a job .No choice but Istanbul. Los Angeles& Houston I lived long years also huge Iranian population if ... Read More
Overstaying in Turkey and Ways to Resolve it by bluemushrooms
If someone is overstaying in Turkey, can he stop deportation by buying a property in Turkey?
In and out Greece and Bulgaria Come on.Visa overstay is hard to do.If you have excuse, they may extend it.Do not do in the States you may get 10 years ban ( no visa for USA 10 years)But Turkiye has fines and joke penalties. Read More
Evolution of banking services in Turkey by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
Another problem for Americans in Turkey is investment accounts.So do not close Fidelity,Charles Schwab or Robinhood brokerage accounts which are free.Isbank& Akbank is charging $15 per transaction .Same service is free in the U.S. Be aware of ... Read More
Evolution of banking services in Turkey by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
My social security checks are problem because of Turkish banks are lazy .There is no better form of payment than U.S. Government checks in the world but all of the banks refused to cash my checks in$.Turkish banks are competing for Turkish retirees ... Read More
Beware of scammers - Fake job offers from Turkey by infoaboutTurkey
Dear all, With number of increasing threads about job offers you might take from Turkey, I have decided to create a main topic for our visitors to be informed of this situation. * Work permit licence is rarely given and have couple of rules to be ...
Ask for money to buy airline ticket etc Do not send any money.Just in case it is fake job offer.You should come to Turkey in order to find a job rather than applying jobs remotely.Serious company will send you money and never ask money.You should ... Read More
How can I relocate to Turkey? What are the work permits like? by nabeelazaidi
I need to understand the processes and how the job market is in Turkey.
At least ask 3 times of your apartment rent.First search for an apartment and get idea of rental prices before negotiating your pay.Minimum wage is $300 which is not enough especially big cities.Seaside towns are even more expensive such as Cesme, ... Read More
How can I relocate to Turkey? What are the work permits like? by nabeelazaidi
I need to understand the processes and how the job market is in Turkey.
One of the worst place to work in Europe If you have no skills.It may take 2 years to find a job in Turkey.Apartment rents are so high at least bring $ 12000 with you until you get your feet on the ground.Turkey is good place to retire not for ... Read More
American living in Eskisehir (and Istanbul on weekends) - new member by ShotQueen76
Hi Everyone, I'm an Ohio native who has been living in Turkey since 2004. I lived in Istanbul from 2004-2007, and then moved to Eskisehir due to my husbands job. I would love to meet some new people (of all nationalities!). Especially in or ...
I got it.S Sport plus airing live NFL games.Available some bar across atMillion Performance Hall.Bartender nice guy put on TV.Anadolu University actually has a football team and soccer team.But sad thing is Baltimore again ... Read More
American living in Eskisehir (and Istanbul on weekends) - new member by ShotQueen76
Hi Everyone, I'm an Ohio native who has been living in Turkey since 2004. I lived in Istanbul from 2004-2007, and then moved to Eskisehir due to my husbands job. I would love to meet some new people (of all nationalities!). Especially in or ...
Is there any place watch to NFL in Eskisehir or Istanbul on Sundays and Mondays ?Dallas Cowboys or Houston Texans ?I know I'm loser but what I can do .I'm from H-Town .Bar or TV channel ? Read More
Beware of scammers - Fake job offers from Turkey by infoaboutTurkey
Dear all, With number of increasing threads about job offers you might take from Turkey, I have decided to create a main topic for our visitors to be informed of this situation. * Work permit licence is rarely given and have couple of rules to be ...
Pay rates are so miserable in Turkey.If you're looking for a job .You'd better look somewhere else.Look countries' minimum wages and other conditions.Turkey's minimum wage a little over $300 which is not good.The best way to find is going that ... Read More
How to make friends in Turkey by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Turkey :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Turkey?? Thanks in ...
It is easy to make friends.I always frequent same coffee house,restaurant or bar.You become regular there and meet people.Simple and works. Read More
Nose job surgeon by GuestPoster22103
Hey, I’m looking into rhinoplasty and want some advice on doctors etc. Who is a trusted and experienced nose surgeon in Turkey? I’m getting my nose done and want tips from people who has been through the same or have knowledge of this
There is Healthy Life Clinic in Bayrakli part of Izmir.Check out their page on Instagram. ***they speak English,German and Spanish.Fix airport transfer,Hotel room everything.Serkan Tugen owns clinic and have dental,plastic surgery,weight loss ... Read More
Beware of scammers - Fake job offers from Turkey by infoaboutTurkey
Dear all, With number of increasing threads about job offers you might take from Turkey, I have decided to create a main topic for our visitors to be informed of this situation. * Work permit licence is rarely given and have couple of rules to be ...
Just ask company to airline tickets to be sent to you.If they are serious they will.Otherwise they are scammers. Read More