Networking, making friends and business contacts in Turkey

m_jenk

20 June 2014 11:35:09

m_jenk

20 June 2014 11:35:09

I read this article in Time Out this month called How to network in Turkey and thought it interesting. Link here:

http://fredrik.drevon.no/post/874934416 … -in-turkey

In particular this phrase stood out:

"In spite of the clichees and nonsense in guidebooks, Istanbul anno 2014 is not a multicultural city, nor a crossroads of civiliazations. Istanbul is a homogenous city in a country with a labour market closed to foreigners, in addition to an intimidating bureaucracy in place to discourage foreigners from moving to Turkey"

What are you guys' thoughts? I thought his tips sounded quite accurate, but I am new. Has anyone who has been living here a while have any advice for the rest of us?

ahmad alomari

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Member since 11 February 2014

Istanbul

ahmad alomari

20 June 2014 13:23:04

ahmad alomari

20 June 2014 13:23:04

Istanbul

"You should play that exotic foreigner card for all its worth. It gives you useful attention that can be converted to business opportunities or important contacts."

good advice (y)