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sistaray · Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 82 Location: trumpland

If one were to play the "English teacher looking for work" game, i.e. arrive in Lima w/o job secured, are the places to look Miraflores and Barranco (sp?) ? I kind of want something more central ... but perhaps jobs are lacking there? Or maybe there are jobs to be had for the industrious person anywhere in Lima?

Sorry, this is a vague post. Just curious about the best areas to hit the pavement.

I�m hoping to find a position without split shift; willing to work for awful pay, just no split shift.

thanks

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Best places are the rich districts, La Molina, Surco and Miraflores. The best place to start would be the LA JOb List. See the link in my signature.

As for no split shifts, that'd have to be at a school, either primary or secondary.

RyanS · Joined: 11 Oct 2005 Posts: 356

nineisone · Joined: 23 Jun 2006 Posts: 187

I had zero problems walking Central Lima on foot during the daytime. Nighttime can be challenging, but a small modicum of common sense should get even a traveling novice through safely. Lima has some very rough patches, but on the whole I thought it safer than some places I've lived in the U.S.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Siempre Onion Jar · Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Posts: 10 Location: Delaware, USA

Ugh, I've been thinking about that. What if you speak decent Spanish and dress like a Peruvian, but are super pale and blonde and about 5'7? Is there any way I can avoid looking like an easy target/touristy while simultaneously looking "Nordic"?

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

You cuold fit it. There are tall blonde Peruvians. they-re of German decent.

Siempre Onion Jar · Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Posts: 10 Location: Delaware, USA

Ohhh, that's good to know. I don't want to be like the midnight cowboy when he went to New York, after all. haha

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Depending on your dress and mannerism, you could pass for Peruvian until you open your mouth and start speaking. Somehow no matter how well you speak Spanish, they can still tell. Try telling them that you have a problema con la lengua, which is a speech impediment. Works for me Smile

Siempre Onion Jar · Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Posts: 10 Location: Delaware, USA

Hmmm, I haven't known enough Peruvians to know their dress and mannerisms, but I'm sure I'll figure it out. I usually pick up on those things pretty fast.