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kusya
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Topic: looking for a job in sao paulo
Posted: 27 April 2012 at 05:48

Hi..

I'm currently in Malaysia.
Looking for a job in Sao Paulo.
Doesnt matter any type of job.
I have a diploma in mass communication.
and have experience in market research for almost 2 years.

I can edit pictures and videos..

Let me know if theres any job openings as if i do get a job, i will leave to Sao Paulo ASAP.

thanks

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Posted: 04 May 2012 at 00:29

up !

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Ferguson21
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Posted: 04 May 2012 at 02:26

Mass communication...hmmm

You could apply for a job to drive a car around with huge speakers recommending the local supermarket or just opened snack bar. But for that you need a drivers license.

You could also try to make banners (they sell at R$7 a meter) If you're good at painting and off course your Portuguese has to be excellent since customers usually are bad in it.

Maybe building websites for a R$250 each?

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kusya
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Posted: 04 May 2012 at 02:46

Im learning portugese now...its gonna take some time i guess...but yeah...how do i apply for the jobz?i have to be there right?approach them and ask for jobs in doing banners and stuff?

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Posted: 11 May 2012 at 14:32

kusya, getting a job in Brazil is a major pain because there are a lot of costs involved in having employees. Then if you're a foreigner, you have the language and cultural barriers.

There was somebody on here that is a graphics designer who works with clients in other countries. Being "independent" is the only way for many people. Me included. I couldn't get anybody to sign my card for anything. Then I looked at the real value of the salaries here and decided it's more profitable NOT to have a real job.

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Posted: 11 May 2012 at 14:37

Hi spongebob...yeah i've heard of it...but if being independent wont it be tough?and cost lots of cash?how much it takes on average and to get a license?any ideas?thanks mate...

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Posted: 12 May 2012 at 20:18

kusya, seriously, it depends on what you are doing. I think this is why so many foreigners come to Brasil and just end up teaching English classes to lazy Brazilians.

You would be a foreigner here, so it is not the same. Opening a business here is extremely risky. Most businesses close within 1 year or less. SEBRAE (don't ask me what that means, I forgot) - has statistics on it's website that say that for every 100 businesses that open, only 1 will still be in business in 10 years.

I think I said it, but check out things you can do at a distance, like writing or graphic design.

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Posted: 12 May 2012 at 20:24

And please don't do the cliché thing and open a marketing publication. There was one here that started last year. Nice quality-- really -- in terms of design. They wanted me to do some advertising. I said "I'll think about it..", which really means "Naaahh.." Then my went after my Brazilian wife with the "half price discount" and I explained to her why that publication is due to fail under the current model.

The last business I saw here that opened, I asked my wife if it was still open out of curiosity, thinking it would probably close. She said "yeah, it's still open." One month later, they closed.

I went to my dentist last week. The guy is so busy. He has so many clients and literally works his a$$ off. He works from 6-7 am until 10 at night every night. I asked him how he does it. He said "If you have something that works out, it is bound to happen." I agree with him.

If you are good at something (can be anything), you will be in demand. You'll have to work a lot, but you will most likely make good money as well.

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** Trolls get old...**

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kusya
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Posted: 12 May 2012 at 23:53

Seriously i dont really dare to open a business there coz i dont really know the enviroment...but as u said yes iteally risky and businesses will not be open for some time unless you are rich..was thinking of opening some kind of food stall...but not so sure on the prosedurs and stuff...hey friend...thanks....btw do you facebook or something?maybe if im there i can talk with u?have a drink...i will go to Sp...

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kusya Newbie Joined: 27 April 2012 Location: Malaysia Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Topic: looking for a job in sao paulo Posted: 27 April 2012 at 05:48
	Hi.. I'm currently in Malaysia. Looking for a job in Sao Paulo. Doesnt matter any type of job. I have a diploma in mass communication. and have experience in market research for almost 2 years. I can edit pictures and videos.. Let me know if theres any job openings as if i do get a job, i will leave to Sao Paulo ASAP. thanks

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genturet Agnesm Newbie Joined: 04 May 2012 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Posted: 04 May 2012 at 00:29
	up !
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Ferguson21 Senior Member Joined: 06 October 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 431	Posted: 04 May 2012 at 02:26
	Mass communication...hmmm You could apply for a job to drive a car around with huge speakers recommending the local supermarket or just opened snack bar. But for that you need a drivers license. You could also try to make banners (they sell at R$7 a meter) If you're good at painting and off course your Portuguese has to be excellent since customers usually are bad in it. Maybe building websites for a R$250 each?
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kusya Newbie Joined: 27 April 2012 Location: Malaysia Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 04 May 2012 at 02:46
	Im learning portugese now...its gonna take some time i guess...but yeah...how do i apply for the jobz?i have to be there right?approach them and ask for jobs in doing banners and stuff?
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spongebob Gringoes.com Guru Joined: 18 June 2007 Location: New Zealand Online Status: Offline Posts: 2730	Posted: 11 May 2012 at 14:32
	kusya, getting a job in Brazil is a major pain because there are a lot of costs involved in having employees. Then if you're a foreigner, you have the language and cultural barriers. There was somebody on here that is a graphics designer who works with clients in other countries. Being "independent" is the only way for many people. Me included. I couldn't get anybody to sign my card for anything. Then I looked at the real value of the salaries here and decided it's more profitable NOT to have a real job.
	- Just sayin' Make lemonaid out of lemons. Trolls get old...
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kusya Newbie Joined: 27 April 2012 Location: Malaysia Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 11 May 2012 at 14:37
	Hi spongebob...yeah i've heard of it...but if being independent wont it be tough?and cost lots of cash?how much it takes on average and to get a license?any ideas?thanks mate...
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spongebob Gringoes.com Guru Joined: 18 June 2007 Location: New Zealand Online Status: Offline Posts: 2730	Posted: 12 May 2012 at 20:18
	kusya, seriously, it depends on what you are doing. I think this is why so many foreigners come to Brasil and just end up teaching English classes to lazy Brazilians. You would be a foreigner here, so it is not the same. Opening a business here is extremely risky. Most businesses close within 1 year or less. SEBRAE (don't ask me what that means, I forgot) - has statistics on it's website that say that for every 100 businesses that open, only 1 will still be in business in 10 years. I think I said it, but check out things you can do at a distance, like writing or graphic design.
	- Just sayin' Make lemonaid out of lemons. Trolls get old...
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spongebob Gringoes.com Guru Joined: 18 June 2007 Location: New Zealand Online Status: Offline Posts: 2730	Posted: 12 May 2012 at 20:24
	And please don't do the cliché thing and open a marketing publication. There was one here that started last year. Nice quality-- really -- in terms of design. They wanted me to do some advertising. I said "I'll think about it..", which really means "Naaahh.." Then my went after my Brazilian wife with the "half price discount" and I explained to her why that publication is due to fail under the current model. The last business I saw here that opened, I asked my wife if it was still open out of curiosity, thinking it would probably close. She said "yeah, it's still open." One month later, they closed. I went to my dentist last week. The guy is so busy. He has so many clients and literally works his a$$ off. He works from 6-7 am until 10 at night every night. I asked him how he does it. He said "If you have something that works out, it is bound to happen." I agree with him. If you are good at something (can be anything), you will be in demand. You'll have to work a lot, but you will most likely make good money as well.
	- Just sayin' Make lemonaid out of lemons. Trolls get old...
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kusya Newbie Joined: 27 April 2012 Location: Malaysia Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 12 May 2012 at 23:53
	Seriously i dont really dare to open a business there coz i dont really know the enviroment...but as u said yes iteally risky and businesses will not be open for some time unless you are rich..was thinking of opening some kind of food stall...but not so sure on the prosedurs and stuff...hey friend...thanks....btw do you facebook or something?maybe if im there i can talk with u?have a drink...i will go to Sp...
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