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ikky · Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 60 Location: GUZTEPE

Been in Istanbul a month now, living with my soon to be in laws, had a few interviews, don't really want to do evenings and weekend work, as the main reason I came here was to be with my fiance and as she has evenings and weekends free, my taking those hours would defeat the purpose of my coming. I actually got a job last week with a school called bilge adam. To my amazement i got the sack after 1 week. To be honest I was a bit quiet and reserved with the other staff but i'm usually like that in any situation but I always open up after a little while. However in the classroom i was fine and had positive feedback from the students. After turning up for work I was told I didn't 'fit the profile' of the kind of teachers they were looking for, and some other B.S about there being 45 female teachers and only 5 male teachers( so why give me the job ın the 1st place?) . It left a bit of a bitter taste in my mouth, but I took it in good grace and am now (again) actively looking for work again. Unfortunately, as I don't know Istanbul well enough yet I have to embarrassingly drag my fiance's mother along with me. Anyway Whine over, I just really want to say high to all u guys and I hope to get some advice when needed and share my experiences of living in Istanbul.

thrifty · Joined: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 1665 Location: chip van

If you receive a PM offering you a job in a chain school, search this forum first for information about it before accepting.

Good Luck

justme · Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 1944 Location: Istanbul

What are your qualifications? Have you considered universities? You won't have much luck finding the hours you want in the language schools...

Sheikh Inal Ovar · Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 1208 Location: Melo Drama School

Oh I don't know ... I quite like stepping out with my mother-in-law from time to time ... gives you a different perspective of the city ...

Makes you feel better as well ... I used to think I was impatient and intolerant until we made a few trips together!

molly farquharson · Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 839 Location: istanbul

you've come at a hard time for finding work at anywhere but language schools, since summer is coming. if you can afford to, maybe you could part-time, which would mean you could choose your hours more. it would also give you time to get your feet on the ground. and welcome-- istanbul is a fabulous place.