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by **Tim Drayton** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:39 am

kangaroo wrote:
Johnson&Johnson wrote:oracle

the chancers and waster stay behind. those who cry about being hard done by, those who wait for handouts from the government, etc etc (behold, modern cypriot society)

sadly not the case today, any chav can sell his taxi and give up his plastering job for a life in the sun in 'Pathos'.

my two cents worth

What type of government assistance does exist in Cyprus and is there any type of rehabilitation available for Cypriots?

Citizens of other EU states who wish to do so may come and work or set up businesses in Cyprus, but there is no government assistance available that I am aware of. They have to stand on their own feet as of day one. In fact, if you want to get a residence permit you have to start contributing to the social insurance fund. You have to pay in before you get anything out. And that is how it should be.

You raise an interesting point about a rehabilitation scheme. Cyprus currently has a labour shortage and it would make sense to try and encourage people from the Cypriot diaspora to return. On the other hand, the labour shortages are in areas like cleaning hotel rooms and carrying buckets around on building sites for very low pay. I am not sure if second or third generation Cypriots are going to flood in from Britain and Australia to do this kind of work.

by **Agios Ionas** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:40 am

Great things can happen when people take chances and succeed. Especially if they're taking chances opening a business. It's risky, it's hard work. But it can render job opportunities and a service or product requested and enjoyed by many.

If people want to take chances... fine! They have the right to try. If they fail they fail and they will have to return to wherever they came from with their tails between their legs. If people are willing to find out the hard way how difficult it is to start a new life in a new country let them. Perhaps they will return to the UK or elsewhere with a more humble view on immigrants trying to make a decent living.

by **kangaroo** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:49 am

Tim Drayton wrote:
kangaroo wrote:
Johnson&Johnson wrote:oracle

the chancers and waster stay behind. those who cry about being hard done by, those who wait for handouts from the government, etc etc (behold, modern cypriot society)

sadly not the case today, any chav can sell his taxi and give up his plastering job for a life in the sun in 'Pathos'.

my two cents worth

What type of government assistance does exist in Cyprus and is there any type of rehabilitation available for Cypriots?

Citizens of other EU states who wish to do so may come and work or set up businesses in Cyprus, but there is no government assistance available that I am aware of. They have to stand on their own feet as of day one. In fact, if you want to get a residence permit you have to start contributing to the social insurance fund. You have to pay in before you get anything out. And that is how it should be.

You raise an interesting point about a rehabilitation scheme. Cyprus currently has a labour shortage and it would make sense to try and encourage people from the Cypriot diaspora to return. On the other hand, the labour shortages are in areas like cleaning hotel rooms and carrying buckets around on building sites for very low pay. I am not sure if second or third generation Cypriots are going to flood in from Britain and Australia to do this kind of work.

I do apologise to those who are following the thread of 'Younger' expats struggling to earn a living in Cyprus and this is getting off that track but are there any facilities available for Cypriots who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress or disabilities from the invasion of 1974? Did the government put into place any support systems other than financial support?

by **simonwjones** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:51 am

cyprusgrump wrote:Since I've been here (5½ years now) I've seen more and more young people from the UK that just want to 'chance it' and give it a go... Look at some of the questions we get on this forum from people who have little if any knowledge of Cyprus but are considering moving here.

It tells you something about the UK that so many are willing to give up the country of their birth and risk everything to try and find something a little better.

Very true words here. I can think of 2 couples who are really struggling. They have to work to pay the bills etc and both have said that the cost of living now to what it was when they moved over is hitting them really hard.

by **simonwjones** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:55 am

Johnson&Johnson wrote:oracle

an interesting insight

it has always been my contention that the best always leave. this is why the english cyps generally have a better upbringing and are more educated and better behaved than their cypriot counterparts (ie civilized)

the pioneers, those with guts, drive and determination, always leave their homelands to look for a brighter future. this is usually the very cream of society and they make massive contributions to wherever it is they go.

the chancers and waster stay behind. those who cry about being hard done by, those who wait for handouts from the government, etc etc (behold, modern cypriot society)

sadly not the case today, any chav can sell his taxi and give up his plastering job for a life in the sun in 'Pathos'.

my two cents worth

Which I suppose goes in line with many families sending their kids to the UK for their education

by **Oracle** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:56 am

kangaroo wrote:
Tim Drayton wrote:
kangaroo wrote:
Johnson&Johnson wrote:oracle

the chancers and waster stay behind. those who cry about being hard done by, those who wait for handouts from the government, etc etc (behold, modern cypriot society)

sadly not the case today, any chav can sell his taxi and give up his plastering job for a life in the sun in 'Pathos'.

my two cents worth

What type of government assistance does exist in Cyprus and is there any type of rehabilitation available for Cypriots?

Citizens of other EU states who wish to do so may come and work or set up businesses in Cyprus, but there is no government assistance available that I am aware of. They have to stand on their own feet as of day one. In fact, if you want to get a residence permit you have to start contributing to the social insurance fund. You have to pay in before you get anything out. And that is how it should be.

You raise an interesting point about a rehabilitation scheme. Cyprus currently has a labour shortage and it would make sense to try and encourage people from the Cypriot diaspora to return. On the other hand, the labour shortages are in areas like cleaning hotel rooms and carrying buckets around on building sites for very low pay. I am not sure if second or third generation Cypriots are going to flood in from Britain and Australia to do this kind of work.

I do apologise to those who are following the thread of 'Younger' expats struggling to earn a living in Cyprus and this is getting off that track but are there any facilities available for Cypriots who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress or disabilities from the invasion of 1974? Did the government put into place any support systems other than financial support?