Help I'm lost lol looking for work

willber · 2015-06-08T20:06:32+02:00

Seeking work in Addis Ababa? Explore opportunities in radio, coffee shops with a twist, or farming. Connect with potential partners and share ideas!

willber Member

Member since 12 May 2015

willberMember08 June 2015 18:06:32

Does anyone know about the radio business or start ups. I worked at the BBC for 18 years and set up a digital radio station in 2002 with a small team from scratch. I'd love to work in addis my girlfriend of 3 years lives here. If I could work in radio would be good. Alternatively聽 I'd love to open a little coffee shop with a UK/Jamaican twist perhaps. Or just have a little farm outside addis fruits or flowers. Help me focus. Looking for creative start ups /friends / partners. So I can marry next year and move to Addis.

Maximilien ViP

Member since 20 June 2013

MaximilienViP09 June 2015 11:29:45

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Hi willber,

I suggest you browse through the Jobs in Addis Ababa section and drop your resume in the work sector that you feel more comfortable doing please as it might help聽

Best of luck with everything

Maximilien

Buziblu New member

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BuzibluNew member06 July 2015 15:55:17

Your problem is going to be permits. Ethiopia is very restrictive on foreigners working. If you have $150 000 or so to invest then OK, otherwise you need a work permit. If you are married to an Ethiopian then you can work for a spouse but still cannot work anywhere else.

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TesfamichaelMember06 July 2015 16:41:05

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emihabte2000 New member

Member since 08 May 2015

emihabte2000New member27 October 2015 06:28:36

I know two people who are self employed and on start ups. Better to share ideas with them.
Let me know.

Richydev Active member

Member since 02 March 2015

RichydevActive member29 October 2015 14:32:45

Dear Wilber,
Are you still looking ? Maybe we can put our heads together ? Your post has a certain ring of familiarity that I can associate with... Drop me a message.
Richard.

Richydev Active member

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RichydevActive member06 November 2015 16:11:32

Dear Wilbar,

I`m interested in what you have to say. We may be able to get our heads together on this one. You are of course aware of the strict legal restrictions on employment and businesses I hope ?

The idea is great but to put your ideas into practice would be challenging from your personal citizenship status, as I know from first hand experience. That is not to say that it is impossible, but must be approached from a different angle. I`m not far from London, so drop me a line if you`d like to chat.

Richard.

jaysanjay Member

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jaysanjayMember07 November 2015 08:12:59

Hi there
聽聽The biggest hurdle would be the 200,000 usd dollar required if you are investing on your own, or if you are investing with a local partner it would come down to 150,000 usd dollars. Good luck dude.

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hi, my name is hiwot. i am living in nazerat ethiopia. [Moderated]

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Cfayman New member

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CfaymanNew member11 January 2016 07:14:25

#10

Happy to join in on this conversation. I'm moving back very soon with my partner and looking for something exciting - background in business management and marketing. Also had my own export business in Addis.