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[christinabub]

Hoping to be permanent , but depends again on type of work i get .

[Sega]

Christianabub, when you say "get-sorted", what does this mean? Live in Cyprus indefinatly? Do you have any qualifications? If so can you please state them.

[christinabub]

Sorry ! Bad English slang . I meant until i find myself in a position to which i am able to live by myself financially . I have O Levels in English Language , English Literture,Maths,Biology & Art .

[Sega]

Sorry I don't mean to be negative. It's just that in Cyprus qualifications kind of count.

What about College or University? Did you not go? Do you have any experience in Travel or Tourism, if so what kind of things did you do?

O-Levels, this means that your probably 30+ in age if my calculations are correct.

When you say 'be independant', does this mean you can 100% fund for yourself? Do you hope to be able to achieve this in Cyprus?

[christinabub]

Yes your calculations are correct Have worked in Holiday Inn in customer services & currently about to start training as a cabin crew member .

[Sega]

I am going to try and help you as much as I can in terms of advise I give, it will be as honest as possible. This might help you understand the situation. Save up around 1k if you can, live at home with your parents (this means do not pay bills) and see how long it will take for that 1k to be spent (approx. 2 1/2 months), just make sure you buy an open-ticket so you can get back if things do not work for you.

During this time try your v.best to find a job. I suggest going to the Hotels (all of them) and giving them a CV, or you could send it via email. There are many bars and cafes in Kato Paphos, so send them all CV. It would be best to have a Cyprus mobile so they could get in-touch we you in the event of a job interview. So get your mobile unlocked if it is not already so.

Pay here is slightly less that England (slightly is kind of an understatement), but jobs payment vary from employer to employer and there can be a large difference.

Getting things done here is slightly different as well. Coming here for a holiday and living here are 2 different things, remember that. But give it a try, you might like it or then again you might not.

[christinabub]

Thanks for all your advice Sega . Oh! one more thing , can you tell me the legal age to drink alcohol there ? A friend of mine just returned & was surprised to find out her 16yr old daughter was able to be served in a bar ! Where are you from in Cyprus ?

[Sega]

The legal age is 18. However Cyprus is not much for obeying the law, you will soon realise this when you come and stay for a while. I am from the East of Cyprus, I prefer to keep the exact location private. Sorry.

[yummymummy150]

HI YOU SAY YOU HAVE FAMILEY MOVING THERE. IF THEY CAN HELP YOU FOR A MONTH GO ASK AROUND GET CYPRUS MAIL,. YOU MORE CHANCE WHEN YOU .ARE THERE WORD OF MOUTH, YOU ARE YOUNG AND ONLY YOURSELF TO WORRY ABOUT YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE YOU HAVE FAMILEY GIVE IT A GO.I KNOW THERE IS ALWAYS EX-PATS LOOKING FOR BABYSITTERS, SOME ONE TO WALK DOGS WHEN AT WORK, CLEANERS. SEAND CV TO TRAVEL COMPANYS THEY DO SOME TIMES NEED REPS .I WOULD GET A POLICE CHECK DONE BEFORE YOU GO, WILL HELP GOOD LUCK

[christinabub]

Thanks yummy mummy lol .Thats what i thought i'd do , just get over there & ask about .You sound like u've been there yourself , have you lived there ??