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rahudev
  10/18/2007 13:33 EST

Hi foks
I will do my masters at University of Tartu in software security in 2008.
Iam interested to know what are
the chances of employment ,
what will be the salary at an entry level

please guide md freinds

mavibener
  6/28/2008 12:24 EST

hi my name is bener; from turkey i wanna be make a nef life at estonia..
i am machine designer and technical driver about machine unit do you ofer me something about getting work and my career

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Giorgio
  6/30/2008 23:48 EST

Hi Bener,
Are you sure about Estonia? Before you make a permanent move, you should come visit in JANUARY, and stay through February! Man, I'd trade places with you in wintertime. In winter, Turkey sounds REAL NICE! :-)

Bener, I am a free-lance musician, so I can't help you with your request. I know that there are some manufacturers who might could use someone with your skills, but I don't know ANYTHING about the job market in that area.

Honestly, I don't think it would be easy for you to find a job, as there are a lot of smart Estonian young people looking for good jobs, too. Also, I guess you have heard, that the economy is slowing down, which means that employers are reluctant to hire these days.

But, you never know. Maybe you are especially talented in your field, and just the person someone needs?

I don't know you or your skills, of course. But I am finding that--for me, anyway--that I have to be BETTER than my Estonian "competition" when looking for gigs. Otherwise, the contractor putting the band together is simply going to call his old friends for that wedding gig. That's the way it works in my industry. That's the way it works in New York, Vegas, and Nashville, too. Probably the same in Ankara.

(I know that when I get a chance to hire other musicians--or pick who I want to play with--I usually choose people I've played with before. Good or even only so-so, they are a "known quantity," whereas I just don't know the nice new guy or girl in town who just handed me a business card or a resume (CV). Not unless I've taken the time to play duets with them, or listen to their demo CD. (Bener, have a good portfolio that shows what you have done in the past.)

I don't get any breaks from anyone here because I'm American. Usually, I only get called if none of the professional local guys who play my instrument are available to do the gig. I am at the BOTTOM of their lists! Or, I'll get called if there is something that I can do that no one else in town can. Or, if their budget doesn't allow them to fly someone in...

Bener, If it weren't for a "day job" teaching my instrument in a kids' music school, I'd be in big trouble. If my wife had not bought and paid for a little house here before she met me--back in the early 1990's, when real estate was cheap--we couldn't make it here. Real estate is nearly as expensive here now as it is anywhere else. We live simply, and drive old cars; we have to.

I wonder if there is a Business Librarian somewhere who could help you come up with a list of manufacturers or other potential employees? Check with the library at a university business school, either in Turkey or in Tartu. Ask the Turkish Embassy here in Tallinn if there is anyone who can help you; maybe they have a business library?

One final note: How is your Estonian? Start studying today!

I don't mean to discourage you at all. It is a beautiful country, and the people are wonderful, some are really nice and helpful, just like anywhere else.

But, just know that life is not easy for a lot of folks here. Most "working folks" have salaries that are, well, a joke. I don't know how teachers, for example, get by. It's a mystery: I guess young people starting out get financial help from relatives, or live at home.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

Good luck! --George

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