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- [13:18:31] Falkorren > Right. Well, all the more reason to find a well-paying job and upgrade, I suppose :)
- [13:19:38] Cea Barr > I hope you get something you are looking for :)
- [13:19:56] Falkorren > Thanks. Where are you in RL, by the way? Europe?
- [13:21:41] Cea Barr > Turkey
- [13:21:43] Cea Barr > wbu?
- [13:21:52] Falkorren > REALLY??
- [13:22:08] Falkorren > I used to go there about 4-5 times a year on business.......
- [13:22:23] Cea Barr > oh? that needs a big REALLY?
- [13:22:25] Falkorren > Istanbul, Ankara, even once to Iskenderun.......
- [13:22:30] Cea Barr > lol
- [13:22:33] Cea Barr > tell me ?
- [13:23:09] Falkorren > I sell power plant equipment, so I used to go to our office in Istanbul and visit customers there and a few other places.
- [13:24:33] Falkorren > I live in the US......northeast region known as "New England."
- [13:24:37] Cea Barr > So you must heard about Dalkia
- [13:25:00] Falkorren > Not sure? Dalkia?
- [13:25:15] Cea Barr > yeah, they run power plants in turkey
- [13:25:31] Cea Barr > FR origin
- [13:26:35] Falkorren > AHa.....yes. If I remember correctly, the office in Istanbul sold different proidcut s to them....my lines were not very applicable to their plants.
- [13:26:56] Falkorren > Do you live in Istanbul, by any chance?
- [13:27:00] Cea Barr > they were our solution partner
- [13:27:12] Cea Barr > yep
- [13:27:23] Cea Barr > when did you visit turkey last time?
- [13:28:06] Falkorren > About 8-9 months ago......was in Ankara trying to negotiate a contract. We lost :(
- [13:28:46] Cea Barr > oh, its recent
- [13:28:59] Cea Barr > why did you quit your job?
- [13:29:12] Falkorren > Well, I used to stau in Taksim Square when I was in Istanbul......my Turkish friend introduced me to a Turkish delicacy called the "wet hamburger." :D
- [13:29:43] Cea Barr > hahah, dude you literally missed me with few months :)
- [13:29:55] Falkorren > Didn't quit, they cut about 60% of their staff, business was very slow. Prices too high and too few contracts available.
- [13:30:14] Falkorren > You lived near Taksim?
- [13:30:23] Cea Barr > I am living at Mecidiyekoy
- [13:30:37] Cea Barr > Our office is at Istiklal
- [13:30:50] Falkorren > Wow, what business are you in?
- [13:31:10] Cea Barr > I'm a consultant.
- [13:31:18] Cea Barr > Working at a project and facility management complany
- [13:31:20] Cea Barr > company*
- [13:31:57] Falkorren > :) I just did the "consulting" thing in Korea for a few months to make a little money......can be a tough life
- [13:33:39] Falkorren > Well, if I am ever headed back to Turkey I will let you know :)
- [13:33:59] Cea Barr > ofc :)
- [13:34:07] Falkorren > Might have to go and try to sell to Calik Enerji again :D
- [13:34:14] Cea Barr > Try Zorlu
- [13:34:18] Cea Barr > they are playing big
- [13:35:00] Cea Barr > have you heard/visit Zorlu Center ?
- [13:35:19] Falkorren > I have sent them proposals! Also met with them at a big trade show (ICCI) in Istanbul.....
- [13:35:52] Falkorren > Are you on LinkedIn by any chance?
- [13:36:03] Cea Barr > yep
- [13:36:38] Cea Barr > https://tr.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-feyzi-genç-251150103
- [13:37:03] Falkorren > Stand by for in invite :)
- [13:37:08] Cea Barr > lol
- [13:40:54] Falkorren > Okay, sent....name is Scott Owings..........
- [13:41:28] Cea Barr > accepted
- [13:41:40] Falkorren > :)
- [13:42:33] Cea Barr > do you consider working in turkey?
- [13:44:03] Falkorren > I am looking everywhere, to be honest, the US, Europe, Asia, and countries that are in both continents :)
- [13:44:45] Cea Barr > Well, I suggest you to check job postings on Turkey, there are big multinational companies looking for experienced people, especially engineers
- [13:45:01] Cea Barr > also check Multi Development and Vodafone Turkey
- [13:45:39] Falkorren > I will do that. I am actually not a "degreed" engineer, just been doing engineering sales for many years.
- [13:46:24] Falkorren > Funny we should connect......I just ran out of Raki a few weeks ago :(
- [13:46:30] Falkorren > :D
- [13:46:31] Cea Barr > oh okay
- [13:46:37] Cea Barr > whats your degree?
- [13:47:47] Falkorren > I have an MBA, but my bachelor's degree is in something similar to political science :) I did spend a about two years in naval engineering, but did not finish.....
- [13:48:52] Cea Barr > rgr
- [13:48:57] Cea Barr > I will keep my eyes open for you
- [13:49:07] Falkorren > THANK YOU :)
- [13:49:30] Cea Barr > yw mate :)
- [13:49:30] Falkorren > Okay, well I need to DC, the kids are demanding to be fed :)
- [13:49:40] Falkorren > Great talking to you!!
- [13:49:54] Cea Barr > you too, I will let you know about the invitation.
- [13:49:58] Cea Barr > fly safe o7
- [13:50:05] Falkorren > TY :)
- [13:50:09] Falkorren > You aas well!
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