If I buy an electric device from the us and plug it in in greece will it work? If not can I do something?
Is there a device that transforms the voltage?
Other - Electronics - 3 Answers
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a plug is a plug, it will work any where
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They make adapters that will allow you to plug your appliances into other types of plugs that may be different than the ones you have. I'm not sure what kind of plugs they use in Greece but I've seen adapter kits for travelers who are going to a country that may use one that's different from the ones used in the United States.. Look up international electrical adapter kits.
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Ignore the "plug is a plug" answer. First, you won't be able to just plug it in. The plugs are physically different. A US plug simply will not fit in an outlet in Europe or many other areas of the world. This part of the problem is easy. A plug adapter costs maybe $5 for a high quality grounded model, $1 or so for a cheap ungrounded,. Second, and this is much more serious, there is a voltage problem. Your US-bought device expects 120 volts maximum from the wall outlet. The outlet in Greece will supply 240 volts. Voltage in electricity is a little like pressure in a water pipe: Too much pressure and the pipe will burst. Similarly, two times the expected voltage will quickly burn out many devices (not to mention create a fire hazard). Some devices such as laptop computers do commonly come with "universal" power supplies - that's the "power brick" in the middle of the cord - that can handle anything from 100 volts to 240 volts. To know for certain, check your device (or its power adapter) carefully. Look for the power input spec; it should be near where the power cord entersw the unit. If it has a "universal" supply it will say something like "100-240V, 50-60 Hz AC". That means it will work anywhere in the world (with a plug adapter). My electric shaver does this too, and it doesn't have a separate power adapter. The "universal" power supply is built right in. A few devices have 120/240 voltage switches. My hair dryer is like that. But I don't carry it for travel; most hotels have them. If your device does not say that, and does not have a 120/240 switch, you must assume it can only run on 120 volts (i.e .US current) and will need a voltage adapter to run on 240. Good adapters are called "transformers." They are neither cheap nor lightweight. There are cheap and lightweight gadgets sold in travel stores called "voltage converters", only $20 or so for one that will handle up to 1500 watts, but they do not work very well and can actually cause damage to a lot of equipment. I wouldn't use one for anything more complicated than a light bulb, and I would *never* leave the vicinity with one of these things plugged in. Yet another problem is that the frequency of the alternating current is different. The US uses "60 Hz" power, most other places use 50 Hz. Very few devices you're likely to be carrying will care about this, but if one of yours does, there really is no reasonably priced way to do the conversion.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Do Canadian's need a work visa in Greece for 3 months of working
Do Canadian's need a work visa in Greece for 3 months of working?
My friend and I are going to Greece for the Summer and need to know if we require a working visa for the 3 months that we are there
Greece - 3 Answers
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To work ? Here ? LOL ! Official US Embassy report : The U.S. Government remains deeply concerned about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. Like other countries that are members of the Schengen Agreement for free cross-border movement, Greece’s open borders with its European neighbors allow the possibility of terrorist groups entering/exiting the country with anonymity. As the first entry point into Schengen from points south and east, Greece’s long coastline and many islands also heighten the possibility that foreign-based terrorists might try to exploit Greece’s borders. Domestic terrorist organizations such as Revolutionary Struggle and “Sect of Revolutionaries†have become increasingly active against both domestic and foreign targets in Greece. Recent attacks and attempted attacks have included the use of Molotov cocktails (gasoline bombs), small arms and rifle fire, and improvised explosive devices, the largest being a 50-kilo car bomb which failed to detonate before the police arrived. The Greek police forces, other Greek governmental agencies, private American and Greek businesses, and the United States Embassy have been attacked in the last three years. Recent actions indicate that the perpetrators are indiscriminate. The risk of “being in the wrong place at the wrong time†in the event of a terrorist action is a concern for residents and visitors. U.S. tourists or residents in Greece should remain vigilant, exercise caution, and monitor local developments. Some current terrorist organizations are aligned with the ideology of the older Marxist terrorist group November 17 (N17) which targeted Greek businessmen and officials, as well as officials from NATO countries in Greece, from the mid-1970s until the early part of this decade. N17 terrorists murdered 23 people, including five U.S. Government employees. Strikes and demonstrations are a regular occurrence. Greece is a stable democracy and these activities for the most part are orderly and lawful. However, a wave of incidents started when a teenager was shot and killed in an encounter with the police in December 2008. Incidents occurred throughout Greece, but the primary sources of violence were in Athens and Thessaloniki, Protestors there engaged in violent confrontations with the police and carried out destructive vandalism and rioting in localized areas, some of which are areas frequented by tourists, injuring numerous police officers. Riot control procedures often include the use of tear gas. Visitors should keep abreast of news about demonstrations from local news sources and hotel security. When there are demonstrations, visitors should be aware of and avoid places where demonstrators frequently congregate, such as the Polytechnic University area, Exarchia, Omonia, and Syntagma Squares in Athens, and Aristotle Square in Thessaloniki. The Omonia and Exharchia areas of Athens are at particular risk for crime and politically-motivated violence; U.S. Embassy personnel and their families have been urged strongly to avoid these areas between 9 pm and dawn.
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Yes, Canadians are required to have a work visa in order to do any legal work in Greece, be it for 1 day or 1 year.
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War zone ! Use helmet and a full metal jacket.
My friend and I are going to Greece for the Summer and need to know if we require a working visa for the 3 months that we are there
Greece - 3 Answers
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To work ? Here ? LOL ! Official US Embassy report : The U.S. Government remains deeply concerned about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. Like other countries that are members of the Schengen Agreement for free cross-border movement, Greece’s open borders with its European neighbors allow the possibility of terrorist groups entering/exiting the country with anonymity. As the first entry point into Schengen from points south and east, Greece’s long coastline and many islands also heighten the possibility that foreign-based terrorists might try to exploit Greece’s borders. Domestic terrorist organizations such as Revolutionary Struggle and “Sect of Revolutionaries†have become increasingly active against both domestic and foreign targets in Greece. Recent attacks and attempted attacks have included the use of Molotov cocktails (gasoline bombs), small arms and rifle fire, and improvised explosive devices, the largest being a 50-kilo car bomb which failed to detonate before the police arrived. The Greek police forces, other Greek governmental agencies, private American and Greek businesses, and the United States Embassy have been attacked in the last three years. Recent actions indicate that the perpetrators are indiscriminate. The risk of “being in the wrong place at the wrong time†in the event of a terrorist action is a concern for residents and visitors. U.S. tourists or residents in Greece should remain vigilant, exercise caution, and monitor local developments. Some current terrorist organizations are aligned with the ideology of the older Marxist terrorist group November 17 (N17) which targeted Greek businessmen and officials, as well as officials from NATO countries in Greece, from the mid-1970s until the early part of this decade. N17 terrorists murdered 23 people, including five U.S. Government employees. Strikes and demonstrations are a regular occurrence. Greece is a stable democracy and these activities for the most part are orderly and lawful. However, a wave of incidents started when a teenager was shot and killed in an encounter with the police in December 2008. Incidents occurred throughout Greece, but the primary sources of violence were in Athens and Thessaloniki, Protestors there engaged in violent confrontations with the police and carried out destructive vandalism and rioting in localized areas, some of which are areas frequented by tourists, injuring numerous police officers. Riot control procedures often include the use of tear gas. Visitors should keep abreast of news about demonstrations from local news sources and hotel security. When there are demonstrations, visitors should be aware of and avoid places where demonstrators frequently congregate, such as the Polytechnic University area, Exarchia, Omonia, and Syntagma Squares in Athens, and Aristotle Square in Thessaloniki. The Omonia and Exharchia areas of Athens are at particular risk for crime and politically-motivated violence; U.S. Embassy personnel and their families have been urged strongly to avoid these areas between 9 pm and dawn.
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Yes, Canadians are required to have a work visa in order to do any legal work in Greece, be it for 1 day or 1 year.
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War zone ! Use helmet and a full metal jacket.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
An American finding work in Greece
An American finding work in Greece?
Any tips on how to find a job? Specific websites or newspapers to check? I don't speak Greek, but I hope to learn it. I'll take any kind of shit job, really, but my specific qualifications are in English, psychology, and music. Thanks!
Greece - 4 Answers
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I got my husband the greek american chamber of commerce book with all the greek-american, american companies and it helped him a lot. It has their address, website, email and a brief description of what they do. You can get it from the greek-american chamber of commerce office right next to Errikos Dinan Hospital in Athens. Good luck:)
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Technically as an American we are unable to acquire jobs (legally speaking) unless a Greek company applies for our visa... So if you have some professional job skills that might be able to get you there just try applying for businesses that are in your field via most internet job websites... On the other hand, if don't to much care about the legal side of things, I recommend just travelling there for a few weeks (mostly on the islands) and asking bars, hostels, hotels, restaurants and night clubs if they have any live in work. Finding jobs "under the table" is incredibly easy. Trust me I've done it ;-)
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You could have a look at the sites listed below - some are both in English and Greek http://www.athensnews.gr/ http://www.expatriates.com/classifieds/greece/ http://www.zklik.net/F1,dD4,a20,len_US,c131 http://216.92.91.60/cgi-bin/aig/f/showc12?lan=e Good luck!
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You might try applying to be an English teacher. Greek kids take a lot, lot, lot of extra lessons and there are schools on every corner for foreign languages. Here's one site: http://www.anglo-hellenic.com/vacancies/vacanciesindex.htm
Any tips on how to find a job? Specific websites or newspapers to check? I don't speak Greek, but I hope to learn it. I'll take any kind of shit job, really, but my specific qualifications are in English, psychology, and music. Thanks!
Greece - 4 Answers
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I got my husband the greek american chamber of commerce book with all the greek-american, american companies and it helped him a lot. It has their address, website, email and a brief description of what they do. You can get it from the greek-american chamber of commerce office right next to Errikos Dinan Hospital in Athens. Good luck:)
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Technically as an American we are unable to acquire jobs (legally speaking) unless a Greek company applies for our visa... So if you have some professional job skills that might be able to get you there just try applying for businesses that are in your field via most internet job websites... On the other hand, if don't to much care about the legal side of things, I recommend just travelling there for a few weeks (mostly on the islands) and asking bars, hostels, hotels, restaurants and night clubs if they have any live in work. Finding jobs "under the table" is incredibly easy. Trust me I've done it ;-)
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You could have a look at the sites listed below - some are both in English and Greek http://www.athensnews.gr/ http://www.expatriates.com/classifieds/greece/ http://www.zklik.net/F1,dD4,a20,len_US,c131 http://216.92.91.60/cgi-bin/aig/f/showc12?lan=e Good luck!
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You might try applying to be an English teacher. Greek kids take a lot, lot, lot of extra lessons and there are schools on every corner for foreign languages. Here's one site: http://www.anglo-hellenic.com/vacancies/vacanciesindex.htm
Monday, March 1, 2010
EU citizen wanting to work in Greece
EU citizen wanting to work in Greece...?
Hi there!! Im an EU citizen and I want to work in Greece starting next summer. I am a qualified English teacher (EFL/ESL) but is that the only thing I can do in Greece? What are some other creative options a native English speaker can do there? I mean in the mainland, not on the islands. Maybe in some small city or large town...And I have no knowledge of the Greek language, yeah I know its a disadvantage but anyways... =( Thanx =)
Greece - 2 Answers
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That or working as a waitress in a bar. The language shortage is a main disadvantage. Besides if you do not have a friend of a friend, finding a job is a problem even for locals.
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You have a great advantage by having EFL/ESL so use that to get your foot in the door! It's a good way to start life in Greece as schools normally supply an apartment with this job for foreigners. From this move you can see what other options you have - however you have the best option right there - it's a very respected job, and therefore you will fit and be accepted totally into the community. Great that you've chosen the mainland, I prefer Epirus to everywhere else in Greece .... although Athens was great fun as a young single girl ...... in smaller towns everyone knows everyone elses business. Good luck Have a look at this site http://www.anglo-hellenic.com/
Hi there!! Im an EU citizen and I want to work in Greece starting next summer. I am a qualified English teacher (EFL/ESL) but is that the only thing I can do in Greece? What are some other creative options a native English speaker can do there? I mean in the mainland, not on the islands. Maybe in some small city or large town...And I have no knowledge of the Greek language, yeah I know its a disadvantage but anyways... =( Thanx =)
Greece - 2 Answers
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That or working as a waitress in a bar. The language shortage is a main disadvantage. Besides if you do not have a friend of a friend, finding a job is a problem even for locals.
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You have a great advantage by having EFL/ESL so use that to get your foot in the door! It's a good way to start life in Greece as schools normally supply an apartment with this job for foreigners. From this move you can see what other options you have - however you have the best option right there - it's a very respected job, and therefore you will fit and be accepted totally into the community. Great that you've chosen the mainland, I prefer Epirus to everywhere else in Greece .... although Athens was great fun as a young single girl ...... in smaller towns everyone knows everyone elses business. Good luck Have a look at this site http://www.anglo-hellenic.com/
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