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scot47

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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:31 pm Post subject: zero |
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YES
BG is now in the EU
NO
There are no jobs in EFL
And it is COLD !!!!!!! |
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coffeespoonman
Joined: 04 Feb 2005 Posts: 512 Location: At my computer...
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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What about prospects there? I mean, are people looking to learn English? Even if there aren't jobs, is there a market at all?
I figure with their joining the EU, and with all the Brits going there for holiday and buying propery, the demand for English lessons must increase soon, if it hasn't already. I'm thinking about heading up there after I finish my contract in Istanbul, probably to the coast - Varna or Burgas - and trying to set up a little private business English / consultation business. (I chose the coast because of all the service industry there) I'd probably be alone, at least at first, and would mainly be interested in giving in-house business English lessons aimed at the trade and service industries.
Do you guys think there's any room in the market for that? Is there a demand? I know I can't charge much, but I love it there, and I'm not looking to make heaps of money, at least not at first. Any information you could pass along would be helpful.
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scot47

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Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:24 am Post subject: |
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Do you
1. have 'Vruski', i.e. contacts
2. speak Bulgarian
3. have an aptitude for living on 200 Euros a month
?????????????????????????
My advice is earn your money where salaries are real and spend your money in BG. |
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coffeespoonman
Joined: 04 Feb 2005 Posts: 512 Location: At my computer...
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Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:20 am Post subject: |
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Er....
No, no, and probably not.
Well, at the very least, I could go hang out in Varna over the summer and try to make enough to cover my living expenses (which won't be very high, I'm sure). I'll have enough in the bank to not worry even if I can't make a lev. And if I pick up some Vrushki, I can think more about it then, eh?
Thanks for the advice. |
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Chasgul
Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 168 Location: BG
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Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 12:02 pm Post subject: |
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My advice is: earn your money where salaries are real and stay there. |
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coffeespoonman
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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Generally, I'd agree with you, but I guess I'm looking to take a little risk, have a little adventure. I've just paid off my student loans, and I'll have enough profit from this contract to do a little something other than move to a new country and set up shop. Of course I could just stay here and make gobs of money, but if I wanted to do that, I would've stayed back home.
Eh, I might try it, might not. Depends on how I feel near the end of the contract, I suppose. |
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misteradventure
Joined: 18 Aug 2003 Posts: 246
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Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 3:17 am Post subject: when does the weather improve in BG? |
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THinking about picking up a part-time position to keep me grounded in reality while finishing this book. I'm starting to go in circles and spout gibberish.
My queries:
I keep seeing 'cooold' in posts- when is 'spring'?
What is 'comfortable' in this tourist mecca, salarywise?
I'm not talking about limo service- I'm talking about having coffee in a cafe, having abeer after work, having a sandwich in a shop.
and how is internet... and the cafe scene?
bars are bars about everywhere.
your input is appreciated in advance |
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Chasgul
Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 168 Location: BG
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Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:20 am Post subject: |
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Read the stuff in the Macedonia and the Balkans section and then ask again.
As for spring, it just got postponed as the siberian wind has dropped the temperatures about ten degrees celsius, which puts us somewhere south of freezing. |
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misteradventure
Joined: 18 Aug 2003 Posts: 246
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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject: re: balkans forum |
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Thank you for the referral to the Balkans forum. I've seen the postings there. I was in Croatia two years ago (where the Germans drove the prices up incredibly high for the East, in my opinion.) The posting for a position in Varna piqued my curiosity.
I ask because Bulgaria has since entered the EU and prices may be on the rise due to this event, as happened in Poland. In particular, I am asking about:
Price of a cup of coffee in a not-so-expensive cafe.
Price of a short-term rental (3-6 months)
Price of a decent sandwich (worker-fare)
Price of a beer in a (local) vs. expat pub; anywhere I won't get jumped for not speaking perfect Bulgarian or (gadzooks!) Russian.
The most recent posting in the Balkans forum was back in September. I'm guessing prices have changed since the ski chalets being marketed for 50k pounds Sterling came on the market. You can find people willing to take your money almost everywhere, depending on the kind of money it is. Is EUR 200 a safe budget, or are you using preservatives to hold bread crumbs together for your daily meal? These sorts of questions do not show up in the non-Cyrillic webpages.
Your guidance on this subject is welcome. |
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plebbles
Joined: 29 Jul 2006 Posts: 3
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:23 am Post subject: |
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come on winter was good this year - it barely went below 0.
i just make enough to survive, without being too tight - but certainly less money than i'm usually comfortable with.
there are jobs - but the visa thing can be a problem.
sofia prices;
coffee is about EUR 0.40
beer is EUR 0.80
worker sandwich EUR 1.50
now rental is the problem - i don't think there is a very good market for short-term. you'll end up paying something more like EUR 400 - 12 months is normal and more reasonable prices. my rent is EUR 150 - sharing. |
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plebbles
Joined: 29 Jul 2006 Posts: 3
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:27 am Post subject: |
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i meant to add - if you are good at living without luxuries - you should be able to do it for around EUR 500 per month in Sofia - depending on your luck with accommodation. after rent, bills, etc - i would say you'd want about EUR 50-80 to live on per week. |
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philbags
Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 149 Location: 1962-69
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:58 am Post subject: |
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I'm watching these threads on bulgaria too. A nice chap PMed me with this info; private lesson 10 -30 lev/h (3lev=aquid approx). Thought i'd refresh this thread as it has more history - no point having two, right.
Think I might turn up for a hoilday first tho' the idea of making bucks where the bucks are good makes such good sense, i dont know why ive never got around to it. |
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scot47

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