is it possible to get employed on a farm without speaking Portuguese? in which seasons/cities? thx
2006-12-24 18:29:11 · 9 answers · asked by peter_erdei 1 in Travel ➔ Brazil ➔ Other - Brazil
Unlike Europe and a few other countries, where it is very common for holiday makers to work their way into travelling through unskilled labour such as fruit-picking or harvesting crops, the socio-economic reality in Brazil is really different. Unfortunately, the plantation model has predominated and trade is unfair, so most wages in seasonal rural work are below humanitarian standards. There have even been recent cases of slave-like conditions. It is not really an alternative.
And to my mind, no, it would be pratically impossible without speaking Portuguese. And I cannot imagine how you could be given a visa in those terms.
Even then, if for some reason you would still like to give it a shot, my impression is that the three southern states have more sustainable and/or family-based farming - unemployment is high all over the country though, unless you have specific skills to advertise. Globo Rural, a magazine and a TV show, could give an overview of agribusiness in the country.
Sorry for the harshness, but hope that helps.
2006-12-27 08:50:37 · answer #1 · answered by tense 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a good idea. The wages are low, you would find it almost impossible to communicate with anyone without Portuguese, and these days work visas are required, and difficult to get for farm work. If you are really keen on Brazil then come on a holiday and look around to see what might interest you.
2006-12-28 19:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by David M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear friend, if you want work in a farmer in Brazil I think it is very easy, but I think it is not suitable for you because the salaries is not very good.
If you want to come to Brazil, why don´t you find an English school and learn English to Brazilians? I think it is better for you and in a school you can begin to learn Portuguese. And after some years you will be an expert translator into these two languages and you can find a job in a company. My company for example, we work with importations of products from many countries to Brazil.
I live in the south of Brazil.
2006-12-26 07:21:42 · answer #3 · answered by Escatopholes 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why would a farm employ you?
Salaries are real low in Brazil ?
What Have you to offer?
Plus you would need a work permit?
This you would you would need to apply at the Brazilian Consulate before you go to Brazil.
2006-12-25 12:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by nonconformiststraightguy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to work on a farm in Brazil? Do you want to get malaria or something?
Also, these Brazilians come to America all the time and take our jobs, and they don't bother learning English, so I guess you can do the same to them. But why would you?
2006-12-26 20:04:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is possible, but the salaries in general are low, but to live there is gonna be cheaper anyway. Don't worry about disease those people doesn't know what they are talking about.
Brasil has farms in all regions depends in what you wanna work on.
2006-12-28 00:11:56 · answer #6 · answered by brasilian girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so because even in the big cities will not be easy to get along whitout some portuguese,let me know if i can help.walace. www.franceldasilva@yahoo.com.br
2006-12-28 20:14:30 · answer #7 · answered by fdg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you make such stupid questions? If you want you can work in my gradnma's farmer, in the state of Minas Gerais. It will be unforgetable.
2006-12-26 00:15:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Olá, eu sou do Brasil, só não entendi muito bem o que você falou ai... Sorry...
2006-12-26 17:52:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋