Working Visa's, Living and Schooling in Greece

Working Visa's, Living and Schooling in Greece....?
Calling on all Aussies or Western expats who have lived and worked in Greece in the Construction Industry. Was hoping someone could give me some insight into the lifestyle of living as an Expat in Greece. I currently have a close friend with a young family looking to move over near Athens to work on a Large Civil Infrastructure Project. He has a wife and 2 children at schooling age- would like to know what schools you could recommended and if so, why does this school stand out? Because he does not have any links to the UK he has to apply for a Greek working Permit and we have been told this complicates things. -What is involved in the process? -How long does it take? -What prevents you from obtaining this? Any information on the Lifestyles for an expat over there and useful tips for a family are welcomed.
Greece - 1 Answers
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Tell your friend I would only do this if I were getting buckets of money (a crazy amount). The children will have the choice of a couple of private schools which teach in English in the centre of Athens - which may not be convenient for them if they are situated outside Athens (tell us where exactly and we can tell you the distance). Also the schools are incredibly expensive and there are few places so they would have to apply - maybe the company they will be working for will be able to help. Also will accommodation be supplied as renting is also expensive in the Athens area. We had some friends here from Australia last week and they said Greece is really expensive compared to Australia (your friend should keep this in mind.) We own a construction company and believe me it's a very difficult job here - ok, the construction company he will be working for will not be totally Greek (like ours) so situations may be better. I was friends with the British that were involved with the building of the Preveza/Aktio tunnel back in 1998 and I remember the managing director (English) tearing his hair out with the Greek system and the slowness (he had previously been working in Japan - so Greece was a real eye opener) I remember trying to get a residence and work permit in 1990 before EU members were able to live here without papers. It was horrendous - I was in tears they sent me to 5 different offices in and around Kifissia / Marousi - no one spoke English - I ended up throwing a pen at the person behind the desk - all because I wanted to become legal and pay my taxes!!! I ended up staying here illegally! I am 100% positive that the situation has now improved 1000% from then!!!! (PS I now pay all my taxes) I have no idea what applies to Australians getting permits - however it does seem strange to me that the company is not sponsoring him - isn't that the norm? Lifestyle is what you make it and also depends on where you live and what you are used to. In my observations most Australians seem to have a better standard of lifestyle than Greeks. For a Brit the lifestyle will improve a lot in Greece - but for Australians I'm not so sure. Does your friend have any links to Greece? I believe it would be a good idea to do this if 1, Great salary 2. Accommodation provided 3. Private health insurance 4. Schooling fees paid 5. Sponsored for work/ residence permit or if I were alone (which he's not) and wanted an experience.

Working in Greece

Working in Greece?
What is the minimum wage to work in Greece? How can you live there with such low wages and economic turmoil? How come in some jobs ther I have been to they don't even ask you for an interview before working for someone? I am greek too, I was born in the U.S., and I was there six months and looked for a job, I applied to a simple grocery store in Athens, and the hiring manager insulted me, saying" Why did you come here to work, why can't you go back where you came from?!" Do you know how bad I felt? I mean, its like your own country says there is no room for you here! I felt ashamed that I was greek that moment. Or maybe the hiring manager did not like be even though I am greek, but b/c I was American. Can you believe that? What is your opinion? Can anyone help me please? Anybody!!!!!!!!!
Immigration - 1 Answers
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I believe you. Since you were born in the USA your situation is not very clear regarding exactly what you are Obviously the manager assumed ( it seems with reason ) that you were a foreigner. I recommend you to clarify your origins and current situation, because you seem to be in the middle of both

Will a U.S. wii work in an other country if i have an adapter

Will a U.S. wii work in an other country if i have an adapter ?
I go to Greece for the winter and i wan't to buy a wii!Will it work in Greece if i have an adaptor for it?
Nintendo Wii - 2 Answers
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Yes, it will most likely work if you have the proper power adapter for Greece. However, your system would still be region-locked for the US so you probably won't want to buy any games while you're there.
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Yes. If you have the right adapter, different places will need different adapters, you will be able to play it. But games there will be for that country so do not plan on buying any games there.

work abroad any1

work abroad any1??
I have just split u with boyfriend and think its the pefect time to get away. Ive always wanted to do bar work in Greece or Spain. Any1 know any ood websites as wanting to get out there asap. Is it too late to b a rep for this summer? thanks guys x
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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here in spain nikki beach is looking for new employees..malaga marbella spain...www.nikkibeach.com
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I know someone who just bought a plane ticket to Ibiza at the start of the season (which is round about now/beginning of May so now would be the perfect time to go) and booked a week's accommodation and then in that week went round looking for jobs. She got a bar job for the summer which included accommodation and so she was sorted and she didn't even plan anything before she went! Because the season's only just starting you'd be much more likely to get something if you just went out there than if you were going out in July or something so I'd just go for it! If you go somewhere with lots of nightlife like Ibiza, Magaluf, then you should get lucky. Even if you don't find anything you still get a holiday but I think if you go everywhere and speak to people face to face you're more likely to get a response and a job than if you e-mail or phone people. Good luck, enjoy yourself!!