New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024

Hi I hope this is allowed,  I'm not an expat.

My late aunty and uncle were and lived in Turkey in the early 2000s.

I knew of this platform and the valuable information that is gained from it.

If I'm not allowed then I apologise for joining.

Cheers Diane

@leatherdiane

Hello Diane, you are most welcome on our platform.

Feel free to read the threads of the Turkey forum and participate positively if they are of interest to you.

All the best

Bhavna

Hi, Ive lived in Turkey Fethiye region since 2006 but recently moved to Pamukkale Denizli with my turk partner. I am looking to connect with more expats as I find Denizli doesnt have a expat community , hoping to find some here

Hello Julesdp,

Welcome to Expat.com

I recommend posting an advert in the Turkey classified ads section, as there is a dedicated category for friendship. Feel free to include as many details as possible about yourself, your hobbies, etc., to connect with like-minded individuals.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

@Cheryl thank you will try x

Hi all,

I am a newbie here.

Would like to introduce myself first. I am an obstetrician/gynecologist aged 61, father of a lovely girl born in PA, US, a bluegrass/country music fan, and an artist (oil painting)...

I am a handyman who loves DIY.

I worked in hospitals in Ankara and Stockholm, Sweden.

I live and work in Ankara

Please let me know if my subscription to the forum was a mistake

@barankutlay

Hello and welcome on board !

Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself to members.

If you have any questions feel free to ask. We have a forum dedicated to Ankara, you might want to have a look : Ankara forum

All the best

Bhavna

@barankutlay

Hello Dr. Kutlay, welcome on board.  You have a very unique array of hobbies/interests.  I look forward to seeing future posts on this MB.  We all enjoy active and engaging members on this forum.

I am of Turkish heritage, born in the US, living in Minneapolis currently with plans to move to Eskisehir within 2 years.  For a 3.5 year stint in my youth, we lived in Türkiye and I attended first grade in Ankara after which we returned to the US.  Thus I can speak Turkish with very limited vocabulary.  Maybe we can have çay together once I make my move.

Best Regards

@Julien looking for a New job 8n Turkish..

@kelvinwanji

Hello and welcome !

Feel free to create your CV in the Jobs in Turkey section of the website.

All the best

Bhavna

Greetings! I'm Joyce, a driven engineering student with a fervent ambition to become an English educator. My academic journey in engineering has honed my analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, equipping me with a solid foundation to tackle complex challenges. Yet, amidst the technical rigor, I've discovered a profound fascination for language and its ability to connect people across borders and cultures.

Inspired by this realization, I am determined to pursue my passion for teaching English. I see language education not only as a means of imparting linguistic skills but also as a gateway to fostering empathy, cultural appreciation, and global citizenship. Through innovative teaching methods, personalized instruction, and a commitment to nurturing each student's unique talents, I aim to create an inclusive and dynamic learning environment where students can thrive. Join me on this transformative journey as we harness the power of education to shape a brighter, more interconnected future for generations to come.

Hi all.  I am originally from Istanbul Turkey, moved to US in 2005 and moved back to Turkey in 2020 with my American husband. At the moment we live in Istanbul Kadikoy Moda, looking to meet people that we can connect to.

@ovgudo

hello and welcome !

Feel free to have a look at the Istanbul forum and reach out to members.

All the best

Bhavna

@Bhavna Thanks a lot!

Hi

I'm a newbie to the forum!

We (me, my wife + 4 kids) are looking to relocate from London to Antalya this summer.

Hoping to get some useful info and advice, and connect with some of you!

I'm looking forward to reading through existing posts first.

Hanif

@Julien we are a married couple living in Germany. After visiting Turkiye many times we would like to expat to Izmir or Antalya. We are looking for places in Izmir where we can maybe meet up with others who have already expated to Izmir. Are there such places. Teşekkürler

@Hanif_O Hello Hanif. We are also visiting Antalya but this May. Also hoping to get some info. Especially healthcare. D & R

@dmia Hi both! I hope your visit is productive and you get all the info you need.

My wife and I have booked a short trip next month, as we're hoping to narrow down the search to one or two districts, see some of the schools if we can, connect with some professionals (real estate, accountancy, immigration), and hopefully meet some expats who have moved from the UK.

I hope you are considering Mahmutlar in Alanya, even if closed right now (I think things will change), Alanya itself is busy and very disorganized, we live in Mahmutlar and we are very happy with infra-structure (Restaurants, if you pay if very close to the beach (even if I never go), shops, reasonable prices (for day to day), public transport, I think for children also the right structure)

Good luck anyhow, but for me Antalya and even Alanya feel lik megacities.

Hello everyone.  I am new to the forum and hoped to connect with people that are planning/have already moved to Turkey.

I've visited a few places but keep going back to Antalya.  I've also connected with someone that already lives there and belive there is a large expat community already residing there.

@Julien

Helloo Julien im imen Yontucu im tunisian living in Turkey almost 2 years I have my resident card my husband is turkish and I'm here to find new expat experiences that help in my life in Turkey.  Thanks for accepting me a member of this community.  I'm interested specially in selling car from stranger to stranger and witch are the Web sites that offer such a request?

Thank you for all

@imenyontucu

Hello and welcome !

I don't quite understand your question, do you want to sell your own car or do you have a car sale business ?

Regards

Bhavna

@Jess1276 Do you have capital (or even income) to support the family, I made quite some posts, but money is important (by the way Turkey is very big, where do you intend to go?)

Turkey is not so cheap, but a magnificent country (and people).

I am Oliver, from Nigerian living in Ankara-Turkey 🇹🇷. I'm a Single father of a 16years old Boy.

Hello oliveonyeka4ever,

Welcome to Expat.com

Anything special you are looking for here?

Feel free to ask your questions so that we know how to assist you.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

Hello from Northeast of the mighty mississippi….

Hey everyone, hello! I'm Andrey. I am a software engineer that fled ruzzia to Turkey in March 2022. Here's my long story as short as I could get it:

My mom fell in love with Turkey on her first visit in 2018. During covid she sparked with an idea to spend her savings to buy an apartment in Antalya and live out her retirement by the sea. With some of my help and an extraordinary amount of luck her dream came true in 2020 right after border quarantine had lifted. During 2021 we flew back and forth gradually living up the apartment. I spent 3 months in the end of 2021 working remotely and finishing technicals. Got my residence permit for convenience during that time.

I helped my mom with a final move in Jan 2022, got back to russia, quit my job with a plan to recover from burnout for a few months and start seeking new job abroad later since situation in russia really started to deteriorate after pandemic.

And then Feb 24th '22 happened. Wasn't something unforeseen for me, but surely a big shock that the decision to openly invade a neighboring country was actually made by a certain well-known war criminal. My first thought was that the country is done and I packed my bags and flown back to Turkey for safety.

Since then 3 years have passed and unfortunately war didn't stop to this day. During that time I was able to somewhat recover mentally from all the events happened. I don't plan to return as I see neither future nor safety for me back in russia. So my current plan is to attempt to obtain Turkish citizenship by spending 5 continuous years in Turkey.

During that time I realized that I couldn't cope with the climate in Antalya. I was able to confirm that by living in a rental apt for 9 months in Isparta where my overall condition improved drastically. At the beginning of this year, I decided to sell my apartment in russia and buy something in Turkey. The selling part went ok, and now I am looking for legal assistance with buying a budget apartment in Bolu (climate there seem to be even better for me).

Besides while I'm still in Antalya I also am interested in getting in touch with other expats around west of Muratpaşa and east of Konyallti... maybe there are some gatherings or something? When the weather cools down a bit I plan to resume going to the beach possibly together with my English-speaking neighbor. Would love it if someone could join us at a certain spot if interested

I’m Ahmet Öztel, a dedicated Turkish language teacher specializing in online education. I currently split my time between Istanbul and New York, constantly traveling between these two dynamic cities. This lifestyle gives me a unique perspective on language and culture, which I incorporate into my teaching methods. I love helping students from around the world connect with the Turkish language, and I use a modern, visual approach to make lessons engaging. On a personal note, I’m engaged to my fiancée, who is from New York, adding an international dimension to my life!

@Andrey Ryazantsev Welcome on the forum.

I myself live close to Alanya (Mahmutlar (Russian speaking).

Hi Everyone,

Your support require!

I got job offer, Kindly check below comments:-

It is real or fake?.

Thanks,

Alok Pandey

+97335074114

Dear Alok Panday,

We refer to your application for a job, and we are pleased to inform you that after taking our time to carefully evaluate your particulars, we are therefore offering you a position in our Hospital, knowing that you would be a good fit to our workforce.

We therefore hope that you will accept this Offer Letter as confirmation of your employment with AlDawoud General Hospital Istanbul (Turkiye). Hence, there would be NO more Additional Interview required.

Attached with this message is the contract document and upon acceptance, please sign the last page and resend it to Kenan Bol Ltd, for processing of your foreigner worker’s certificate (FWC).

KENAN BOL LTD:

Contact Person: Mr. EMIN SAHIN

Namik Kemal Mahallesi Sokak No: 2

Daire 14, Esenyurt-Istanbul, Turkiye

Telephone line: +905 365 770 783

Email: [link moderated]

COPY: supports@kenanbollc.com

However, in line with Turkish expatriate statuary law, you will incur the initial cost (refundable) for the processing of the foreigner certificate (FWC), after which we will sponsor/process your work permits, flight tickets, and other traveling documents.

Finally, there would also be a mandatory job orientation/training exercise for all new staff, and this program will start within 5 days on arrival for work sign-on!

DR. MEHMET A. OSMAN

Human Resource Manager

AlDawoud General Hospital

Aşık Veysel, Süleyman Demirel

Cadessi No:1, 34510 Esenyurt

İstanbul, TURKIYE Republic

Telephone: +905 314 284 367

https://aldawoudgeneralhospitals.com

    Hi Everyone,
Your support require!

I got job offer, Kindly check below comments:-

It is real or fake?.

Thanks,

Alok Pandey
+97335074114

Dear Alok Panday,
We refer to your application for a job, and we are pleased to inform you that after taking our time to carefully evaluate your particulars, we are therefore offering you a position in our Hospital, knowing that you would be a good fit to our workforce.
We therefore hope that you will accept this Offer Letter as confirmation of your employment with AlDawoud General Hospital Istanbul (Turkiye). Hence, there would be NO more Additional Interview required.
Attached with this message is the contract document and upon acceptance, please sign the last page and resend it to Kenan Bol Ltd, for processing of your foreigner worker’s certificate (FWC).
KENAN BOL LTD:
Contact Person: Mr. EMIN SAHIN
Namik Kemal Mahallesi Sokak No: 2
Daire 14, Esenyurt-Istanbul, Turkiye
Telephone line: +905 365 770 783
Email: [link under review]
COPY: supports@kenanbollc.com
However, in line with Turkish expatriate statuary law, you will incur the initial cost (refundable) for the processing of the foreigner certificate (FWC), after which we will sponsor/process your work permits, flight tickets, and other traveling documents.
Finally, there would also be a mandatory job orientation/training exercise for all new staff, and this program will start within 5 days on arrival for work sign-on!
DR. MEHMET A. OSMAN
Human Resource Manager
AlDawoud General Hospital
Aşık Veysel, Süleyman Demirel
Cadessi No:1, 34510 Esenyurt
İstanbul, TURKIYE Republic
Telephone: +905 314 284 367
https://aldawoudgeneralhospitals.com-@Alok Panday

However, in line with Turkish expatriate statuary law, you will incur the initial cost (refundable) for the processing of the foreigner certificate (FWC), after which we will sponsor/process your work permits, flight tickets

Of course it is a scam

@Alok Panday They should pay for you and your expenses and assesments as well