New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022

Julien · 2022-01-04T08:52:39+01:00

Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat projects in Turkey if you are planning to move there. It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome. Welcome on board!

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Guest3948247Guest23 April 2022 15:44:27

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You are lucky that you have lived in many countries. You had the opportunity to look at the life in different angles.

Guest3948247Guest23 April 2022 16:03:20

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@fdogans not immediately, but once I settle down there I will contact you. I always wanted to go sailing 😊

Guest3948247Guest23 April 2022 16:14:34

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Hi Members,

Very glad to know you all. I'm Rabbani from India and planning to move to Turkey. I'm Searching for a suitable city as my kid has to join a undergraduate college there.

I used to be an IT recruiter for an US consulting firm. I took retirement @50. And I fiddle a lil bit with the Stock market. I'm looking forward to a beautiful life in Turkey.

sinemolmezerMember06 May 2022 11:38:07

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@Rabbani Shaik for your choise I propose Izmir as a city as I love to live in Izmir You can directly contact me if you choose to live in Izmir I would like to help for all your questions.

naraavaliMember08 May 2022 22:00:06

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Hello dear friends, I just arrived in Turkey and settled here, my main problem is that I do not know Turkish at all, I only know English, you can offer me a job that does not require language

cdw057ViP17 May 2022 14:08:51

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@toraborainangola Great conditions for a good career, ofcorse turkish will help a lot, but the languages you manage are already great.

DSstilicNew member30 May 2022 11:48:21

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Hello everyone,

I came across the forum a few days ago, while searching for some info on moving to Turkey. We are a middle-age couple from Bosnia, and have decided to buy property and start living between Alanya (Kargicak) and Bosnia.

Our main reason for joining the forum is to find useful information on various things and I hope I will enjoy it here.

THanks

bilkentwaynerNew member30 May 2022 14:08:44

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Hello everyone,I want to practice english,especially I am lookıng for native speakers,can someone help me?I can help for turkish

I live in Ankara/Turkey.thanks

Guest3948247Guest31 May 2022 05:51:13

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@DSstilic Hi I heard good things about Serbia, it is similar to Turkey it seems. Any opinion? Appreciate your reply.

Regards

Rabbani

Guest3948247Guest01 June 2022 06:29:31

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Sounds Interesting.

cdw057ViP02 June 2022 09:07:51

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@vincentvandendriessche sounds Belgium or Dutch, why do you look for investors through the forum and not through existing business challenges, at the least I am suspicious.

sanahaNew member02 June 2022 17:05:36

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@sinemolmezer

Hello sinem,

I am working and living in London, as an English Language teacher, I am thinking of possibly relocating to Turkey, Izmir or other parts of the country. I have 5 weeks off in the summer to possibly visit, see how life, volunteer summer job May go, to have an idea about living there, if you have any advice about accommodation there for the summer 1 month in August. Thanks

sanahaNew member02 June 2022 17:34:11

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@Beanie

Hello Beanie. I am working and living in Uk and thinking to also make the move to a Turkey to retire when ready. I hope your plans go smooth and you manage a successful move. I have visited Turkey on many occasions and would like to escape the rat race in London. I hope to keep in touch and share your journey. Many thanks lamias mail @ yahoo co uk

amnajaffriMember09 June 2022 17:00:36

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Just got my passport

Can't wait to visit Turkey again

lesmalone67Member12 June 2022 16:04:02

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My name is Terry. My wife Jackie and I are currently living in Antalya. We are both retirees. We are Australians. We lived for 2 1/2 years in Chiang Mai Thailand. We came to Turkey at Xmas time for a vacation. The last time we visited Turkey was 25 years earlier. We loved Antalya so much, we decided to ‘test drive’ Turkey for 6 months. We love ancient places and going out to dinner. Antalya is well supported in both departments.

gilly14Member12 June 2022 19:12:31

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@Julien

Hello, I am planning to leave the United Kingdom and live in Turkey sometime during the year or so. I am a Level 5 HND Beauty Therapist / Skin Specialist and have spent 17 years in local government administration and advisory roles so thinking of starting a Beauty at Home business or work in Izmir / Istanbul.

British by birth presently living in UK, partner is Turkish by birth living in Turkey and a purchasing manager, 46, so has a good job (in Turkey salary wise) he has a 5 year old child living with his ex wife. However we also have thoughts on living in the UK a few years first, unsure what to do for living our best lives.

We have had enough of the distance and to’ing and fro’ing now.

Talking of a life long future, marriage etc but need as much information as possible to make our decisions and plans. Neither of us have much in savings, cost of living and pandemic saw to that, unfortunately I was not in Turkey at time of lockdown...

From what I understand, for me to become a Turkish citizen, we would have to be married for 3 years - but I would have to apply for a long residency? He has a suitable apartment but due to inflation and issues in Turkey would not be able to support me financially at present.. although I have some savings so that is not an issue.

UK I would have to earn approximately £18,600 pa and be able to support him financially in this country, but he would be unable to work? I am not working at present due to fractured knees running during lockdown and awaiting knee replacements now! A short term problem. I don’t really want to be seen as a woman supporting her man because due to legislation he is unable to work... I have my own home and could sell and move, or my home is somewhere for him to live with me.. however, I would have to re-home my 22 and 17 year old with father I guess... not a thought they or I relish ..

Any thoughts? Advice? Please do not think bad of me I have my own life now since kids are just getting on with theirs, and I also have to protect myself ..

Especially advice regarding visas, legislation living in one or another’s country? I work self employed, so have options..

Thank you so much

mathumaungMember14 June 2022 18:30:02

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@Julien Hi ! I am Emerald I would like to get contact of the Burmese people from Istanbul .My emails address is ***

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Reason : For security reasons, do not post your contact details on the forum.
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CherylModerator15 June 2022 05:15:59

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Hello mathmaung,

Welcome to Expat.com

You can check Burmese people on this forum here > Turkey expat network

Could you please tell us how we can assist you?

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

jisaso8296Member16 June 2022 15:40:51

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@globetrotter22

Hello Sir, we would be delighted to guide you through the process of obtaining a residence in Turkey. We are a real estate firm aiming to help people immigrate and help with property-related topics. Along with helping you get a residence, we provide multiple services like travel assistance, visa work, possession of the property and much more. Here is our Instagram, kindly contact us on Instagram. @turksquire

Looking forward to assisting you. Thank you.

jisaso8296Member16 June 2022 15:47:07

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@Beanie

Hello ma'am, we would be pleased to help you out with anything with respect to housing and immigration. A place of your choice and a home the meets all you needs. About connecting with people, you could easily join facebook groups of people living in your area, therd are likely chances you connect with many people.

We could also help you get a citizenship. For further assistance contact our Instagram @turksquire

Look forward on assisting you.

Thank you

duplessisrika98Member17 June 2022 13:22:42

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@Julien

Thank you Julien for excepting me on this link. I am Rika from South Africa and I have amazing friend from Samandag Turkey, we met online at a dating site. Normally I don't take it seriously due its online and especially if its long distance. But its know 5 months since we met and every day he text and call me. I have met almost all of his family over the phone and he have met my children and some of my family over the phone. I had in the past have bad experience on bad relationships and like many people trust is the main core in any relationship. Many times I told him that we cant make this work due of many situations between us but he is sticking like glue to me and I must say I am totally over the moon in love with him he really show care and support to me in everything. The 2nd day he called me he already told me he is going to marry me but I don't take that seriously but after 5 months he still stick to his choice. The only difficult path is that we are just too far and money is the biggest issue between us because its not that easy just to relocate on both sides.

But besides that I have fallen in love with Turkey because of him and I read many people warn about dating Turkish men but so far my friend really show me more love and support I have ever experience. I hope on this site someone can help us. To help me find work and I can get a job because I would like nothing more to unite with my friend.

brahimdiallo136New member18 June 2022 12:34:10

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@Julien

Hello my name is Ibrahima Diallo

I’m living in Senegal

I so interested at turque and i wanna continue to study their

CherylModerator23 June 2022 10:47:48

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Hello everyone,

Welcome to Expat.com

Thank you for introducing yourselves to us.

For a start, I invite you to read the Living in Turkey guide and if you have any questions feel free to start a new thread on the Turkey forum to ask your questions.

Best of luck,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

waruna prabashwaraMember07 July 2022 15:59:21

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@Julien

Hello,

Thaks for the warm welcome. I am waruna and doing software development and computer operating. I wish to hear if you have any kind of jobs to offer me if I manage myself to join with you.

Thank you

DSstilicNew member10 July 2022 10:51:01

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@Guest3948247
sorry to have missed your post before!

we are from bosnia, but serbia is a neighboring country and we know a lot about it + we are very similar. indeed, there are many similarities between all the balkan countries and turkey, as they all were a part of ottoman empire for 500+ years.

there are a lot of words that stayed in the language + a lot of customs and habits that we share, not to mention family ties and DNA

is there anything specific you are interested in?

DSstilicNew member10 July 2022 10:52:22

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@Cheryl - just a small suggestion living in turkey guide could be updated i find info about residence dating from 2020, and the situation today is very, very different.

Veronique Da SilvaTeam16 July 2022 19:59:22

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Hi DSstilic,

thanks for your comment, noted

Vero

Expat.com team

maheshdassanayake1Member17 July 2022 02:27:19

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@DSstilic no

ameliçözMember17 July 2022 08:11:55

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@Guest3948247

I think you may consider izmir to live in.

If u need help let me know

servetardaNew member17 July 2022 20:28:38

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Hi, I am Turkish/australian dual citizens. Living in Ankara, Side and Bodrum. Can help rental villa Antalya and Bodrum areas. Also, expert on telecommunication service. Let me know if I can contrivute any help. Rgds

Milly WanjikuMember17 July 2022 21:12:35

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@Julien hi am 24yrs Kenyan looking for house help work.

Nikita KamenskyMember19 July 2022 11:35:31

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Hi guys!

My name is Nick, I'm a 30yo Russian anti-war activist currently in exile due to my activism in Russia. I'm in Kemer/Antalya and looking for friends and new connections to start a new life here. I'm a product manager in an EdTech company, I speak English, French and Spanish and I'm really interested in hiking, books, theater and culture in general, also entrepreneurship and technology. I play tennis and scuba dive, can tell you about one of the 25 countries that i've visited. Let me know if you wanna hang out.

Emr atkMember19 July 2022 11:44:34

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Hey Nick,

Welcome to Turkey. I think you are in a great city to start your life off. I am also an Esl teacher residing in Mersin, sadly. I am very much interested in working at an Edtech company and slightly change what I am currently doing as a teacher. Let me know if there are any openings. Best!

Finch23Member11 August 2022 10:38:23

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Let me introduce myself, my name is Ryan, and I live here in Istanbul and work as a professor. Hoping to meet friends and maybe practice my Turkish. Best to all.

CherylModerator11 August 2022 12:39:11

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Hello Finch23,

Welcome to Expat.com

How can we help you?

Are you looking for a language class or language exchange to practice your Turkish?

If yes, you can post an advert in the Turkey classifieds section.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

Hannahc199Member11 August 2022 15:43:10

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@Julien

I want to expand my horizons and im looking for bar work in antalya turkey , i have experience in bar work and customer service I've visited turkey many times I just want a chance to work in what I think is the most beautiful country I've ever been to so I would appreciate some help in making my dreams Come true

BhavnaTeam11 August 2022 15:55:25

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Hi Hannahc199,

Welcome on board !

Could you please create an advert in the Jobs in Antalya section of the website ? We will be able to share your search with our expat.com community.

Regards,

Bhavna

nomansddqActive member11 August 2022 16:21:51

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@naraavali same problem ...i think we should start learning turkish ... at least we can introduce ourselves.. and ask .. location...

what do u think

Sophie MowerNew member13 August 2022 07:36:55

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Hi! My name is Sophia. I am Russian, I moved to Turkey in April. I live in Avsallar, a small town near Alanya.

Alfredo BubaireMember30 August 2022 15:30:52

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@Julien My name is Alfredo, I wanted to ask if as a specialist in general surgery I can practice in Turkey, through an employment contract that came to me by email or if the yetenekieller hospital in Ankara exists

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