Working in Iran
#1
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Working in Iran
Hey all,
I am new to this site, although I have posted in the NZ thread. I got a question regarding Iran. I am in the unique posititon to be offered a teaching post in Iran as a University tutor in the coming months, the pay wouldn't be to bad either. I have an Iranian passport by birthright although thats as far as it goes in regards to anything on Iran. My language is limited. So my question to anyone here if they have information on working in the Islamic Republic. I know I may sound crazy asking this but I have the unique position of being a dual citizen of both the UK and Iran so thought I may use it. I am also considering TEFL positions there temporarily as there is about 150,000 Iranians who emigrate each year to primarily English speaking countries, so thought that may be a good money earner.
Cheers D,
I am new to this site, although I have posted in the NZ thread. I got a question regarding Iran. I am in the unique posititon to be offered a teaching post in Iran as a University tutor in the coming months, the pay wouldn't be to bad either. I have an Iranian passport by birthright although thats as far as it goes in regards to anything on Iran. My language is limited. So my question to anyone here if they have information on working in the Islamic Republic. I know I may sound crazy asking this but I have the unique position of being a dual citizen of both the UK and Iran so thought I may use it. I am also considering TEFL positions there temporarily as there is about 150,000 Iranians who emigrate each year to primarily English speaking countries, so thought that may be a good money earner.
Cheers D,
#2
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Re: Working in Iran
Wow.
I don't expect much advice to be offered but you never know.
I'd love to visit Iran sometime in all seriousness, political climate allowing.
Anyone going to North Korea?
I don't expect much advice to be offered but you never know.
I'd love to visit Iran sometime in all seriousness, political climate allowing.
Anyone going to North Korea?
#3
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Re: Working in Iran
I am British and although I have never lived in Iran I have travelled there many times. It's a fantastic country and the people are the nicest and most hospitible you will meet anywhere in the world. It is a modern and developed society and although women are required to wear a chador (abayya) and a headscarf they are very much part of society - driving, working, socialising etc.
Depending on where you end up there may not be much of an expat scene so you'd have to be prepared to immerse yourself in Iranian culture - not such a hardship in my experience (unless you really can't do without regular booze). Iranians are highly social people (as I'm sure you know) and when I was there I often found myself picnicing on the mountain overlooking Esfahan until the earlier hours along with thousands of other families.
I live in the Gulf (Kuwait and Saudi) and Iranian society is very different to society here - much freer and more open. It is also a very beautiful country with plenty of places to visit.
I'd say - go for it!
Depending on where you end up there may not be much of an expat scene so you'd have to be prepared to immerse yourself in Iranian culture - not such a hardship in my experience (unless you really can't do without regular booze). Iranians are highly social people (as I'm sure you know) and when I was there I often found myself picnicing on the mountain overlooking Esfahan until the earlier hours along with thousands of other families.
I live in the Gulf (Kuwait and Saudi) and Iranian society is very different to society here - much freer and more open. It is also a very beautiful country with plenty of places to visit.
I'd say - go for it!
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Re: Working in Iran
PS: I don't speak Farsi and had no problems in Iran at all.
#5
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Re: Working in Iran
I worked in Tehran a couple of years ago and have visited many times since to date, contrary to the mass media it is not a bad place to be at all, there are many great places to go and as per Alfi's comment Iranians are a very friendly and welcoming bunch, as for a 'dry' state if you know the right people (and there are many) it is wetter then a rainy day in the UK.
Polish up your Farsi skills as that will be a huge benefit to you.
Good luck
Polish up your Farsi skills as that will be a huge benefit to you.
Good luck
#6
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Re: Working in Iran
I am interested in moving to Iran from the UK. Anyone done this? Any experiences, advice? thanks
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Re: Working in Iran
Folks,
If you let me know what business you are in, I guess I'd be able to offer some advice.
Cheers,
If you let me know what business you are in, I guess I'd be able to offer some advice.
Cheers,
#8
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Re: Working in Iran
No business - retired to travel - fell in love with Iran. I feel much more at home there than in the UK so would like to spend my (rapidly) declining years there.
#9
Re: Working in Iran
Supposedly the best looking women in the world in Iran. That, in itself, is a good reason to go.
#10
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Re: Working in Iran
Just make sure you have a return ticket to hand,,,,,you will need it sooner than you think.
Been there, done it, got the T shirt.
Been there, done it, got the T shirt.
#11
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Re: Working in Iran
Here is where I'd love to be in Tehran:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velenjak
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...351718&page=53
Enjoy!
Cheers,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velenjak
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...351718&page=53
Enjoy!
Cheers,
#12
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Re: Working in Iran
Thanks, Barbitana, for the links - I am almost weeping with homesickness. Altho not that keen on Tehran. For me, Esfehan and Bam are where I want to live. Bam in the winter and Esfehan in the summer. I am told that foreigners buy apartments and Iranis are most keen to learn/perfect their English. Inshallah, eh?