Quoting rachy_baby07:

thanks for your help your message didnt annoy me i know ur only trying to help!! ru turkish by the way lol

Quoting AEnigma III:

Quoting femme_fatal:

forgot to add: an english father christmas

Quoting AEnigma III:

'While technically, yes, it is possible to talk your way into a job at a local bar or restaurant, it is becoming very rare, because the establishments do not want to risk being fined for hiring somebody illegally. Even if they did pay you under the table for 'helping', you would have absolutely no rights as an employee, and no legal back up in the event in the event of an accident, abuse or being unable to collect wages. The other risk is that the restaurant or bar next door reports you (and the friends who employed you) to the labor authorities. (This is what usually happens.) The authorities do seek out illegal employment and they are quite aware of what is going on all around town.

Also, remember that there are many unemployed Turks who are willing to take jobs for little pay, and just as in the UK, most jobs will first go to the nationals of the country. Just as in the UK, people don't always look kindly on those who have come into the country to take jobs from local people, so you also risk facing quite a bit of resentment from those around you who view you as an illegal outsider.

Therefore I would strongly advise not to rely on casual work. You can live in Bodrum fairly cheaply if you are careful, and it would be so much easier to simply bring out a bit extra cash so that you could enjoy your summer season without needing local income. You could still hang out with your friends in their shops, bars and restaurants without the risk.

The legal way to work is for your employer to take out a work permit for you. This is very cumbersome, extremely expensive, and the employer must prove that a Turkish national could not do the same job. Please take a look at the website www.mymerhaba.com which has all the technical details involved.

On the other hand, if you can establish employment as a transfer rep (prior to arriving), that is completely legitimate and an excellent experience. The other thing you could do is come with a TOEFL license and legally teach English.'

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Turkey-207/Work-permits.htm

Quoting Elisabeth:

Now that I think of it - I am not sure I have seen any female bar tenders in Turkey. Weird..I never thought of it before.

Quoting rachy_baby07:

thats not too bad considering i work 10 hours day here lol! and 600 ytl a month isnt all that bad. one more question for anyone, if i were to study turkish at a language school - would the vias still be required then?