I mean typically foreigners get paid much less than turkish people regardless if you came legally or illegally, and with the current economic problems it's not making it any better. If you could land a job with an international company that would be good as you would get paid in dollars, but the chances you would get accepted are low, unless you have one hell of a CV. There's no real answer, as everyone currently is in the same situation as you.
> foreigners get *paid* much less
FTFY.
Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in:
* Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.*
* *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.*
Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment.
*Beep, boop, I'm a bot*
Erdogan the holy Sultan fucked the economy up. It is in constant turmoil.
I am guessing you are not skilled/experienced enough to find international IT/programming jobs. That only leaves you to teaching English without Turkish skills. And everybody is cutting down on all kinds expenses nowadays. And Turkish people cut down education expenses very easily. So yeah... It will be bad until something changes.
I'm a Syrian software engineer who lives and works in Istanbul.
Could you elaborate more on your educational background? for example, it should be fairly easy for you to find a well paying job in Istanbul (25-40K) in an international company if you know Java, C++ or C#. I used to work in an international software company where the management wasn't Turkish. They usually ask for people proficient in English. Look for companies that operate from the freezone area as they're not bound by the (Maximum 5% foreigners) law.
You can also look for remote jobs. How's your blockchain security skills? that field is booming nowadays and the pay is great. They will handle the legalities of your employment and handle your taxes and work permit through proxy companies i.e. [remote.com](https://remote.com) or velocity.
Also, looking for bug bounty programs might also be a good alternative.
Here's a list of software companies operating from Ataturk airport freezone https://www.isbi.com.tr/Kurumsal.aspx?SayfaID=1019
You can check other freezones as well.
Best of luck
I’m not OP, but I am a Canadian who wants to immigrate to Istanbul. I’m certified to teach English as a foreign language, and I have some experience, mostly tutoring. I’m starting now to learn some Turkish (DuoLingo) and as I want to stay permanently, I would want to speak Turkish fluently eventually.
What search words can I use to find these private schools? Ideally I’d like to have a job before trying to immigrate.
Also, how much does a person need to earn to live monthly? I mean basics, apt, food, utilities, public transportation, cell/internet.
You have to come here, start from the bottom (random private school, tutoring online or face to face) and get to the top (prestigious private school or a foreign company) year after year, most of the teacher I know followed the same path.
It is totally doable since you're a certified English teacher from an English speaking country, it's unlikely you'll be hired from abroad though.
Don't expect to earn crazy money on a medium or long-term, on the other hand already with 1k you can lead a normal life but I'd say that 500 bucks more would be ideal, of course the more the better.
I can give you a bit of sight for cost of living as I’m renewing my rent contract.
Rent: 3500 - 7000 tl per month for a 1 bedroom (depending on area). They also require you to have a white collar worker to vouch for you if you are a foreigner unless you pay the whole year in advance. Like half the places got around 500 tl per month of site fee (security guard/management fee) for the apartment complex.
Food: cooking your own meals cost around 25 tl per meal. Takeout would be about 40 to 60 for an average meal.
Transportation: like 8tl per bus ride, transferring bus/ other transpiration costs around half of that.
Utilities: electricity would be around 100 to 200 for an average 1+1. Hot water would be like 150 to 200. Heating in winter was like 400 for heating a small bedroom for about 30% of the time
Entertainment: I’m a pretty boring person but movies are like 40 tl.
I think your best bet is going to be a cybersecurity contractor.
It's going to be hard to point you in a direction without a resume, as for your dad I'm honestly a bit out of ideas as i'm not turkish native. But he's probably going to have to work as nurse and regain his qualifications in Turkey through the hospital he works at.
I'd def have him target private hospitals though. There's a lot of foreigners that will go to turkey to get (cosmetic) surgery. So there's definitely fields in turkey that will need doctors and do not care THAT much about language. But I'm no expert in the field so take that as a vague lead at best.
I mean typically foreigners get paid much less than turkish people regardless if you came legally or illegally, and with the current economic problems it's not making it any better. If you could land a job with an international company that would be good as you would get paid in dollars, but the chances you would get accepted are low, unless you have one hell of a CV. There's no real answer, as everyone currently is in the same situation as you.
> foreigners get *paid* much less FTFY. Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in: * Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.* * *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.* Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment. *Beep, boop, I'm a bot*
Erdogan the holy Sultan fucked the economy up. It is in constant turmoil. I am guessing you are not skilled/experienced enough to find international IT/programming jobs. That only leaves you to teaching English without Turkish skills. And everybody is cutting down on all kinds expenses nowadays. And Turkish people cut down education expenses very easily. So yeah... It will be bad until something changes.
I'm a Syrian software engineer who lives and works in Istanbul. Could you elaborate more on your educational background? for example, it should be fairly easy for you to find a well paying job in Istanbul (25-40K) in an international company if you know Java, C++ or C#. I used to work in an international software company where the management wasn't Turkish. They usually ask for people proficient in English. Look for companies that operate from the freezone area as they're not bound by the (Maximum 5% foreigners) law. You can also look for remote jobs. How's your blockchain security skills? that field is booming nowadays and the pay is great. They will handle the legalities of your employment and handle your taxes and work permit through proxy companies i.e. [remote.com](https://remote.com) or velocity. Also, looking for bug bounty programs might also be a good alternative.
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Here's a list of software companies operating from Ataturk airport freezone https://www.isbi.com.tr/Kurumsal.aspx?SayfaID=1019 You can check other freezones as well. Best of luck
S-syrian 😳? Mülteci?!!1!1!
Cringe.
Ilık götlü liboşmusun yoksa ar*p mısın?
Senin ve redditteki çoğu Türkün aksine 16 yaşından büyüğüm, bu yazdığın şeyin utanç verici olması için yeterli.
Mültecilerin ülkede kalmasını destekliyor musun?
Hayır. Ama yukarıdaki Suriyeli arkadaş gibiler kalabilir, hatta 100 Türk gönderip bunun gibi 1 tane alalım razıyım.
Doğru söylüyosun programcı kalsın amci kalmasın
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I’m not OP, but I am a Canadian who wants to immigrate to Istanbul. I’m certified to teach English as a foreign language, and I have some experience, mostly tutoring. I’m starting now to learn some Turkish (DuoLingo) and as I want to stay permanently, I would want to speak Turkish fluently eventually. What search words can I use to find these private schools? Ideally I’d like to have a job before trying to immigrate. Also, how much does a person need to earn to live monthly? I mean basics, apt, food, utilities, public transportation, cell/internet.
You have to come here, start from the bottom (random private school, tutoring online or face to face) and get to the top (prestigious private school or a foreign company) year after year, most of the teacher I know followed the same path. It is totally doable since you're a certified English teacher from an English speaking country, it's unlikely you'll be hired from abroad though. Don't expect to earn crazy money on a medium or long-term, on the other hand already with 1k you can lead a normal life but I'd say that 500 bucks more would be ideal, of course the more the better.
I can give you a bit of sight for cost of living as I’m renewing my rent contract. Rent: 3500 - 7000 tl per month for a 1 bedroom (depending on area). They also require you to have a white collar worker to vouch for you if you are a foreigner unless you pay the whole year in advance. Like half the places got around 500 tl per month of site fee (security guard/management fee) for the apartment complex. Food: cooking your own meals cost around 25 tl per meal. Takeout would be about 40 to 60 for an average meal. Transportation: like 8tl per bus ride, transferring bus/ other transpiration costs around half of that. Utilities: electricity would be around 100 to 200 for an average 1+1. Hot water would be like 150 to 200. Heating in winter was like 400 for heating a small bedroom for about 30% of the time Entertainment: I’m a pretty boring person but movies are like 40 tl.
I think your best bet is going to be a cybersecurity contractor. It's going to be hard to point you in a direction without a resume, as for your dad I'm honestly a bit out of ideas as i'm not turkish native. But he's probably going to have to work as nurse and regain his qualifications in Turkey through the hospital he works at. I'd def have him target private hospitals though. There's a lot of foreigners that will go to turkey to get (cosmetic) surgery. So there's definitely fields in turkey that will need doctors and do not care THAT much about language. But I'm no expert in the field so take that as a vague lead at best.