Work and Travel in Almaty

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WORK IN ALMATY ALL YEAR ROUND

In Almaty is not so much work for the traveler. But in some industries, the employer will offer you a job as a finance specialist, content specialist, programmer. But it is worth considering that not many people know Russian or Kazakh at an appropriate level, therefore you may experience a language barrier

SEASONAL WORK IN ALMATY

SPRING

Translators, english teachers, travel coordinator

SUMMER

Work that is needed by hosts in the summer in Almaty

AUTUMN

What kinds of work are there in Almaty in autumn? Maybe it's harvest time, but do people need the help of foreigners for either cheap labour or expertise? This is the kind of thing we need to know here.

WINTER

Skiing in Almaty - does it exist? Are there plenty of opportunities for people to get work in Almaty in the winter? What kind of skills are needed at this time of year? Please update this section and let fellow travellers know what you have learnt if you have worked in Almaty in the winter or if you are a Host and live here and can share your knowledge.

ATTITUDE TO FOREIGNERS WORKING IN ALMATY

What is the attitude of the locals here? Are we all rich idiot tourists and if so, why on earth would we want to do some work? Or are we seen as western supremacists and viewed with suspicion? Let us know your thoughts and update them here.

Recent Contributors

Edited on Feb 16 2016 by Natalya
Edited on May 3 2015 by Денис
Edited on Mar 22 2015 by Rimma

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