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merr11

6/21/2009 10:28 EST

Hi all-
I currently reside in the U.S. but have fallen in love with Cape Town and was wondering about job opportunities there. I will have completed a Masters in Psychology in a few months and would like to know if there is hope for me in this profession there and if the money is enough to live off of.
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lotsaluv

6/22/2009 00:04 EST

Hi there, we have just re-located to the Cape from Durban, Kwa- Zulu Natal and my wife is in the teaching profession and many times she has said to me that it is a pity she never completed her phsychlogy degree as there seems to be many reasonable paying Jobs in the cape area. Working for the state/government you may never get wealthy ,but I do believe you would live very comfortably. Rental for good accommodation a half an hours drive from the city centre is good. Good luck.

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merr11

6/22/2009 21:34 EST

Thank you for your response! I don't feel as discouraged now. I will keep at it and see where it gets me. Do you know how to go about getting a job at a University and if it pays well?

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lotsaluv

6/23/2009 00:13 EST

Sorry can't help you with info on career at a university, I suggest you go on the website of the University of the Western Cape or Rhodes University. Try the classified section of the Argus Newspaper or the Cape Times. Good luck.

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stlc

8/28/2009 14:49 EST

You can try UCT (university of cape town) and try their psych department, literally just drive up there and have a chat - really great ppl :)
I used to study there and did psych.

Yes on Thurs the Argus is one of the best options.
Also just search sites like: http://www.careerjet.co.za/wsearch/jobs?l=Cape+Town&lid=221794

:)
From a born Capetonian

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