Ashgabat - Post Report Question and Answers
What types of jobs do most expatriate spouses/partners have? Locally based or telecommuting? Full-time or part-time? Can you comment on local salary scales?
There are a few EFM/EPAP positions available at post for spouses. Other than that, there's really not much available locally. - Jan 2024
Everyone either worked at the Embassy (limited options) or at the school. Some spouses did not have teaching backgrounds, but were highly sought after for preschool teachers. - Dec 2020
Typically, expat spouses do not work on the local economy. The pay rate is low and i don't believe that work permits are easy to obtain. - Jun 2018
No, despite a local employment agreement you wouldn't be able to work on the local economy. Most EFM work at the Embassy or the international school. - Feb 2016
Really none beyond the international school and a few for American spouses at the U.S. Embassy. Even if other opportunities were available, a decent salary on the local economy is only US$300/month. - Jul 2014
No! - Oct 2012
No. - Mar 2012
