Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The biggest nuisance to foreign women travelling alone is the guys the Greeks have
nicknamed kamaki . The word means 'fishing trident' and refers to the kamaki's favourite
pastime: 'fishing' for foreign women. You'll find them everywhere there are lots of tourists:
young (for the most part), smooth-talking guys who aren't in the least bashful about ap-
proaching women in the street. They can be very persistent, but they are usually a hassle
rather than a threat. The majority of Greek men treat foreign women with respect.
Work
EU nationals don't need a work permit, but they need a residency permit and a Greek tax
file number if they intend to stay longer than three months. Nationals of other countries
are supposed to have a work permit.
Bar & Hostel Work
The bars of the Greek islands could not survive without foreign workers and there are
thousands of summer jobs up for grabs every year. The pay is not fantastic, but you get to
spend a summer in the islands. April and May are the times to go looking. Hostels and
travellers' hotels are other places that regularly employ foreign workers.
English Tutoring
If you're looking for a permanent job, the most widely available option is to teach English.
A TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate or a university degree is an
advantage but not essential. In the UK, look through the Times educational supplement or
Tuesday's edition of the Guardian newspaper for opportunities; in other countries, contact
the Greek embassy.
Another possibility is to find a job teaching English once you are in Greece. You will see
language schools everywhere. Strictly speaking, you need a licence to teach in these
schools, but many will employ teachers without one. The best time to look around for such
a job is late summer.
The noticeboard at the Compendium in Athens sometimes has advertisements looking
for private English lessons.
Volunteer Work
Earth Sea & Sky ( www.earthseasky.org ) Conservation and research based in the Ionian
Islands.
Hellenic Society for the Study & Protection of the Monk Seal ( 210 522 2888;
www.mom.gr ; Solomou 53, Exarhia, Athens) Volunteers are used for monitoring programs
on the Ionian Islands.
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