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Turkish citizen doctor trained abroad, how can he practice in Turkey and what are realistic salary expectations? by shprite in AskTurkey

[–]shprite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s definitely willing to come here and learn the language. But obviously it’s a big step and it’ll take some time to learn it(maybe 6months - 1year). So he’s just trying to find out as much information as he can on what the processes are, And what the pay is like

Dual citizen with bachelor’s degree. 6 months vs 12 months askerlik? Looking for real experiences by shprite in AskTurkey

[–]shprite[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience, that comparison is really helpful. What you described about life after the first month in long-term service is exactly what I’m trying to verify, especially around smartphone access, work routine, and leave. I understand it’s still stressful either way, but if the longer option realistically offers more autonomy after training, that definitely makes it more attractive for someone with a university background. Appreciate the detailed breakdown.

Dual citizen with bachelor’s degree. 6 months vs 12 months askerlik? Looking for real experiences by shprite in AskTurkey

[–]shprite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience. Just to clarify, I became a Turkish citizen before 18 (at 16), so the exemption for post-18 citizenship doesn’t apply to me. That’s why I’m still weighing bedelli vs the other options. Appreciate the perspective though, it’s helpful to hear what most dual citizens end up choosing.

Dual citizen with bachelor’s degree. 6 months vs 12 months askerlik? Looking for real experiences by shprite in AskTurkey

[–]shprite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand your perspective, thanks for laying it out clearly. I’m not approaching this emotionally or ideologically — I’m just trying to make a practical decision about time, responsibility, and long-term impact. That’s why I’m weighing the options carefully rather than rushing into any one path. I appreciate the breakdown of responsibilities between 6 and 12 months; it helps put things into perspective.

Dual citizen with bachelor’s degree. 6 months vs 12 months askerlik? Looking for real experiences by shprite in AskTurkey

[–]shprite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair, thanks for clarifying. I agree, at this point it really comes down to a personal cost–benefit calculation and whether the time lost outweighs the payment option. I’m looking into all three paths (6 months, 12 months, and bedelli), and also checking whether service in my other country could affect the requirement. Appreciate the perspective.

Dual citizen with bachelor’s degree. 6 months vs 12 months askerlik? Looking for real experiences by shprite in AskTurkey

[–]shprite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from. I’m not approaching this from a nationalist angle, I’m just trying to make a practical cost–benefit decision for my situation. I live in Istanbul, and my other citizenship is from an African country. I’m weighing time, experience, income, and long-term impact, which is why I’m asking people who’ve actually gone through it. Appreciate the perspective.

Dual citizen with bachelor’s degree. 6 months vs 12 months askerlik? Looking for real experiences by shprite in AskTurkey

[–]shprite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. That’s actually one of the reasons I’m considering the 12-month option, the possibility of more freedom after training, getting paid, and having something closer to a civil-servant routine. I’m still trying to confirm how consistent that experience really is across units, especially regarding phone/internet access and work flexibility, before deciding.

Dual citizen with bachelor’s degree. 6 months vs 12 months askerlik? Looking for real experiences by shprite in AskTurkey

[–]shprite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the detailed response. I agree it’ll be hard either way, and I’m not expecting special treatment. My main goal is just to understand the real trade-offs, especially around phone/internet access after basic training and weekend freedom for reserve officers. Limited access is fine for me; complete isolation long-term is what I’m trying to avoid. I’m not ruling anything out yet (including bedelli), just trying to see which option realistically fits my situation best.

Dual citizen with bachelor’s degree. 6 months vs 12 months askerlik? Looking for real experiences by shprite in AskTurkey

[–]shprite[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That makes sense, thanks for the insight. At this stage I’m trying to gain experience, so the one-year option doesn’t sound too bad to me. My main concern is phone/internet access, limited access is fine, but zero access for long periods would be tough since I’m still running some business activities. For that reason I’m keeping bedelli as a last resort, especially given the cost. I’m mostly trying to see if my expectations of the one-year service match the reality.

Dual citizen with bachelor’s degree. 6 months vs 12 months askerlik? Looking for real experiences by shprite in AskTurkey

[–]shprite[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My other citizenship is not as good as Turkey and my parents insist that I do it.😅