Finding a job in Lima | Peru - Lonely Planet Forum

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Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:38:37 +0000

Next week I'll fly to Peru to do some backpacking for about 6 weeks.

My next study starts in September so basically that gives me all the time in the world. Unfortunately I don't have unlimited money, so I was thinking about working in Lima when I'm done backpacking.

Anyone who has done this?

What kind of job should I be looking for as an unqualified European?

Hostels, restaurants etc? I want to learn Spanish while I'm there, so maybe something as a translater?

And what would be the best way to look for a job? Internet or just by asking people?

Thanks in advance!

Cheers,

Wouter

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Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:51:00 +0000

Not likely, and if you do find a job, it would be without a visa (illegal and under the table), as the only way you would get a work visa is if you get a long-term position with a big company.

With respect, I suggest the best you could do is get a "volunteer" position working at a hostel (start on the email) for free accomodation (perhaps free meals too), in order to cut down the cost of your stay. Of course, it means you would have to stretch your savings out, but it would be fun.

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Mon, 10 Apr 2017 22:58:37 +0000

As the teacher said, very unlikely to get a decent job with any sort of wage.

Peru is one of the cheapest places to travel with dorms being really cheap (5-15USD).

The most common way is in hostels for free board (bed). Most of the 'larger' hostels will be looking for people to man the bar or front desk or clean rooms.

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Tue, 11 Apr 2017 04:27:16 +0000

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Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:46:19 +0000

Thanks guys! So, I changed plans and I'm gonna look for a volunteering job with free accomodation (and maybe food).
I was looking at workaway.info, and there are much nice things to find!

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Fri, 13 Apr 2018 01:00:41 +0000

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