is it difficult to find work as a plumber in cyprus ??

wazza


Joined: 12/04/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
12/04/2011 12:25

hi, i am moving to north cyprus this june with my family as my wife is been re located for work, i am a plumber and im looking for any possible information on work in construction . i dont mind having to travel long distances to work, any info or comments would be greatfully appreciated, thank you.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
12/04/2011 12:41

if you have no kimlic card (ie no TC blood) then legit work near impossible....



but many people here work illegally - but if you are caught you could be deported......



or as ting and tong would say"up to you".................

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
12/04/2011 13:03

No, not if you are Turkish Cypriot,but if your not, it's easier to get Deported for trying...(or being caught)

wazza


Joined: 12/04/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
12/04/2011 13:46

thanks for the replys , im not turkish cypriot so it seems im going to struggle then, when you say getting caught for trying does that also include applying for jobs?? so what type of work is avaliable there at the minute for a tradesman in his late 20s?

dandd3


Joined: 10/06/2010
Posts: 326

Message Posted:
12/04/2011 13:48

if you get caught i will get fined 1300tl and the person you are working for will aslo get fined 1300tl and u will be deported from the island and will not be allowed access again.

dandd3


Joined: 10/06/2010
Posts: 326

Message Posted:
12/04/2011 13:58

that was ment to say if u get caught ^ :D

YFred


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 1471

Message Posted:
12/04/2011 15:06

Wazza, you can live in the north but work in the south. Plenty of work in the south for plumbers. Are you an EU citizen?



What ever you do, if you are going to work in the south, don't go upsetting my fascist cousins in the south of the border by staying in a non-TC property. You will find life is smoother that way.



There is a plumber on the forum that may help you get a job, if he has any vacancies. Where is Tracer when you need him?

YFred


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 1471

Message Posted:
12/04/2011 15:08

NegativeNick, if it is TC blood you guys are after, I got plenty and very reasonable prices. I do believe about the same price as gold per ounce. Supply and demand and all that.

wazza


Joined: 12/04/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
12/04/2011 16:28

Thanks lads, yeah im a EU citizen im irish . I will look into work in the south as i said i dont mind traveling, we do plan on living in the north because thats where my wife will work and she knows the area well having lived there for 5 years while studying.



hopefully the plumber u speak of will see my post and contact me.

I must say there seems to be a good community going by this forum im looking forward to arriving.

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
12/04/2011 18:58

im a plumber by trade mate and believe me you cant work here without a permit.. if you go with a company expect apprentice wages.. and the systems here are like nothing you have seen b4 .. not uk standard or size.. its all plastic and galvanize pipe, heat weld on 20 and 25mm and copper is non existant.. all fittings are m and f .. nothings simple and mostly three tank ,1 hp pump and hydrofoil pressure systems.. give me a ring when u get here and we can have a beer .. im from north ireland. 05338384636..and il tell you who to avoid work wise...

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
12/04/2011 19:06

mess 8 - my builder tried to get my blood out of a stone..............

YFred


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 1471

Message Posted:
12/04/2011 19:10

Did it work? Is it a TC blood? How much do you get in a tonne of stone?

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
13/04/2011 00:06

For wazza

did we read "chriswife"

wazza


Joined: 12/04/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
13/04/2011 05:11

thanks again for the reply seems like i might lower my expections then, just another question does it help your cause if you invest in a company? i do have the money to buy or invest .

misunderstood


Joined: 08/04/2011
Posts: 1004

Message Posted:
13/04/2011 06:29

wazza - stick with the idea of working in the south - DO NOT INVEST IN A COMPANY IN THE NORTH



You wil be stitched up like a kipper!! Corruption is the name of the game.

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
13/04/2011 07:32

100,000 dollars is the ammount needed to start the company and then it will be frozen in a government account gathering interest for them not you..dangerous !!!!

Ralph96



Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 531

Message Posted:
13/04/2011 07:42

Message 16, Incorrect, !00,000 GBP on a bank statement. 5000 GBP frozen earning intrest for yourself.

I know a couple of Brit plumbers working legaly doing OK.

Dixie Normus


Joined: 22/02/2008
Posts: 820

Message Posted:
13/04/2011 08:27

Wazza, Contact that Gates bloke that posts on here from Stacy's Builders, he probably needs a good plumber and is noted on his legal expertise, you just need a degree in swahili to understand him.



D.N

chocoloco


Joined: 01/09/2010
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
13/04/2011 09:05

Mate don't listen to all the boring messages above everyone is so negative. Once you have got your residency you can work here no problem. If you are english and a good plumber then you will find work especially call outs as there are a lot of problems with the way the workmanship have installed the plumbing in the first place.



tc



choc

metin


Joined: 08/09/2008
Posts: 1588

Message Posted:
13/04/2011 09:15

Chocoloco,



you must be joking !!!! Once you have your residency you can work here no problem (quote).

Its states quite clearly that you cannot work with a residency. Check your little blue or pink book !!!

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
13/04/2011 09:45

racoonchic......as Ralph96 says you are incorrect.



The money in your personal account is blocked for 18 months, earns interest for you and during this time you are able to draw on the interest only.



As Metin says Residency means just that and if you want to work then you have a work permit instead of Residency. It is one or the other.

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
13/04/2011 09:53

You are right Metin, also I can't see any company paying out for a foreigners work permit when there are so many with kimlik cards available for work.

wazza


Joined: 12/04/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
13/04/2011 11:27

i can see there are lots of different opinions out there on many subjects, seems working in the south and living in the north may be the safest and most rewarding option dont like the sound of earning apprentice wages in the north , is there any problem crossing the boarder daily? and do employers in the south have a problem employing people living in the north?

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
13/04/2011 11:31

msg 18 , does it make you feel any better poking fun at people ? { and don't tell me to get a life }

Simbas

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
13/04/2011 11:36

I Agree with simbas....." He who would pun ,would pick a pocket"

wazza


Joined: 12/04/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
14/04/2011 08:27

ok this section is getting way off the subject , thanks for everone who commented with helpful information and advice.

clairegordon


Joined: 18/11/2010
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
14/04/2011 08:59

Racoonchic

your advice is absolute rubbish in message 16 no wonder this board is so full of misinformation, 100K US Dollars is indeed frozen but it is only frozen till you get your certificate of incorporation and the money never leaves your bank account and it earns you interest.

Begs the question are you legal mmmmmm

chriswife


Joined: 30/03/2011
Posts: 449

Message Posted:
14/04/2011 20:50

No this is me!!! thankyou!!

wazza, be wary of negatives on here really upset me at first best to ignore them others have advised



we move September in same scenario hubby not plumber but got skills and tiling he is actually sales manager for bathroom sales I think we are coming to same conclusion as you, would be great to meet up if poss in september and swop notes.



if he has to be house husband he will but reckon he will be better with work from south.



we also see that Turkish classes are on in Girne i am teaching myself a bit then we may have classes here or there. I believe its very important to learn the local language really helps.



Anyway lots of luck your wife may be same job as me but that is private i put any old thing on here.



Stay in touch

hwilde


Joined: 16/09/2010
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
14/04/2011 21:06

clairegordon



As you rightly surmised racoonchic does not have a work permit. he is working illegally.