Looking for a change, is TRNC the the Place?????

Ossie1967


Joined: 18/11/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 15:26

Hi All



Looking to move across to TRNC in May 2010for a year or two, with the family,2 kids 7 & 13, can anyone advise if the schools are any good and what the work situation is like out there.

Any info would be great.



Can it Work????



Looking for 1-2 year rental for 3 bed in and around kyrenia, furnished wth a pool.

Not sure what price they go for....looking to about £250.00 to £350.00 per month. is this realistic????



Kind regards

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 15:28

Hi Welcome Ossie

Yes I would say around £350 is the average rental for a 3 bedroom place

Good luck to you

Ossie1967


Joined: 18/11/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 15:36

Thanks Smithy,



It's early stages, but looking for a change for all of us here in England.

adagirl


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 371

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 15:48

The rentals are plentiful at the moment but the work situation is not. Can you speak Turkish? It is not easy to get employment when the employer has to get a work permit for you.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 15:51

Good luck Ossie - despite what some people say it is possible to come to Northern Cyprus for a better life and it's a great / safe place for kids!!!



GOOD LUCK with your new adventure...



G

Ossie1967


Joined: 18/11/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 15:55

Hi Adagirl



I gathered that work is not so easy to come buy, i do speak Turkish (It Needs a little practice tho).



I do have some relatives tho not that close..but sure they would help us out if need be.



I'am i right that in order to work the employer HAS to get a Work permit, weather or not you speak turkish or not ..

Ossie1967


Joined: 18/11/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 16:00

Thanks for your comment,



Sure it a great place i was there in August this year....the whole family loved it....but it's a different kettle of fish when you have to live and work and earn money..... and also the education for the kids is our main PRIORTY.



I see you self employed is it hard to do run your own business?



ANY FURTHER INFO WOULD BE GREAT.



tHANKS

Queen180


Joined: 13/04/2009
Posts: 399

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 16:08

If your cypriot you dont need a work permit

Ossie1967


Joined: 18/11/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 16:12

Hi Suze



Thanks for that...i am Turkish Cypriot, but born in England is this still the case.



Also Being a young 42 lol.... will i have to do my Army service??

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 16:14

A friend of mine found it hard here due to the cost of educating his children and no chance of working, savings soon start to dwindle, he was'nt old enough to receive any pensions etc so had to go back to UK

Queen180


Joined: 13/04/2009
Posts: 399

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 16:30

think you need to apply for a kimlik id card when you arrive. Yes you have to do your time in the army as I know a 40 year old london cypriot that recently returned to the Uk to avoid the army service after being here for a good 5 years. So I guess its a gamble.....but probably best to get the correct answer from a cypriot born in the uk ...

Ossie1967


Joined: 18/11/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 16:30

Thanks Mindy



I appreciate that the cost of Education is gonna be alot, and i am looking into the cost at Sunny lane School (Not Cheap!!)



Thinking of a 1 to 2 year stay at most...then who knows if things work out

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 16:30

Whom do you consider the priority - you, or your children. If the former, by all means come - if the latter, forget it!



We know too many couples in your situation who've ignored the best advice, viz a viz education and the standard of. They've come, some have admitted for selfish motives, seen the reality, then returned to 'Blighty', having lost a lot of money on what they eventually considered to be rip-off education fees and the costs involved in the move to Cyprus. Even ignoring the hassle of obtaining work permits, there would be no worthwhile jobs for you, and certainly for your children after their 'education'.



Please try and read and inwardly digest the dozens upon dozens of previous topics on this subject posted on this forum.



However, if you can afford to bankroll your children in TRNC for life, after their 'education', then come tomorrow!

Ossie1967


Joined: 18/11/2009
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 16:43

Hi John



Thanks for you're very honest answer, i do and i will digest the comments made by many, it's definately the latter!! and therefore will consider if this move will be in there very best interest.



Unfortunately i am unable to bankroll my children nor myself in Cyprus so careful consideration will be given.



Thinkin of a short term 1 to 1.5 year stay, will need to decide on the impact on the kids first.





Thanks again for your comment.