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elliot_spencer · Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 495

Hi, is 2700ytl a good salary without accommodation? The school I am in talks with has free shared accommodation but at my age, I don't want to share. So, I will prob (if I accept the job will find my own), so is 2700 enough? I am based in Bursa

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

I have a similar question. I am sure that 200 in Istanbul would not be enough. What about in a provincial city ?

This is not for me. My days as a Dragoman and Janissary are over.

elliot_spencer · Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 495

rent in Bursa is about 600lira for somewhere decent, do that leaves 2100 Lira a month, is that enough?

How much is rent in Istanbul?

sixthchild · Joined: 18 Apr 2012 Posts: 298 Location: East of Eden

Er, think about sharing before you jump into the deep end, at your age you should have enough savvy to lay down a few rules for mutal benefit, if not learn how to be assertive!

elliot_spencer · Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 495

I've 2 cats so sharing is not an option.. again, nothing positive to say.. then keep quiet!

Lev · Joined: 24 Jul 2013 Posts: 23

Rent in Istanbul can vary quite a lot, but I'd say 600 would be at the cheapest end, more like 1000 for something decent.

As far as whether it is a good package, what about your experience? Qualifications? How many days/ hours will you work? How many days paid holiday? Free flights each year? Food and transport included?

Although I haven't lived in Bursa, I know people can get by on 2700 in Istanbul, just not much chance to save anything.

sixthchild · Joined: 18 Apr 2012 Posts: 298 Location: East of Eden

Dear Elliott, you remind me of someone I met who used to bang on how everyone was so negative while she was a ray of positive sunshine, she stayed in the country less than 5 years and went back home saying lots of negative things about thiscountry. I have been here more than 15 years, so forgive me but I know what I am talking about and I don't see the world through rose coloured glasses, but unlike many others I don't throw the towel in and quit.
Now also be aware than for some strange reason you are not the only person that has a fondness for felines, hate them myself thats probably why we don't click, so stay away from Izmir, lots of cat haters here.

coldcucumber · Joined: 21 Dec 2012 Posts: 114

You'll find it fairly easy to live in Bursa on 2100, comfortably save half of that even. But, the whole;"Don't say anything if I don't like it attitude" that's gotta stop mate. Rolling Eyes

elliot_spencer · Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 495

Sorry, I've just seen the contract and its usd not lira. Wow! So good.

Anyone have experience with this school?

guitarboy53 · Joined: 11 Aug 2011 Posts: 14

I'm sorry, but there are no schools in Bursa that pay 2700 USD for a native English speaking teacher.

massiveg · Joined: 14 Mar 2013 Posts: 36

Fantasy

elliot_spencer · Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 495

If you read the first post it does state 2700 lira and not usd...

sixthchild · Joined: 18 Apr 2012 Posts: 298 Location: East of Eden

If the salary is dollars,THEN I WANT A JOB THERE!