A Filipa Ferreira, enfermeira a trabalhar no Bloco do The Princess Elizabeth Hospital, desde 2009, partilhou connosco um pouco a sua experiência de trabalho "na ilha". Aqui segue o seu testemunho.
Testemunho da Filipa, Enfermeira de Bloco em Guernsey
Guernsey is a beautifull and amazing island. It is just one hour fligh from London and two hours by ferry to St.Malo in France. It is a relaxing and peacefull place to live, and the weather is so far very good.
The Island has a large Portuguese Comunity as we have a lot of Madeira people living here, and there are portuguese coffee shops, restaurants, and some food in the supermarkets which makes you feel a little bit closer to home.
The life style is really good, thre are a lot of activities throughout the year and most of the acitivites are free. We have a lot of restaurante, pubs and some nightclubs and all the people are very friendly.
When I have days off I go to Herm which is a small island only twenty minutes on the boat, and stay there walking or I go to the beach, or Sark which is another island thirty five minutes on the boat.
The cost of living is not to bad. It is is a tax free island and we can buy some electronic equipment cheaper than Portugal.
Working in the hospital is great and easy, everyone is really friendly and it is easy to make friends.
We have different types of accomodations and most of the accommodation is really good. We live in shared apartments with other staff nurses. Each person has their own bedroom and share the kitchen and bathroom facilities. You have a choice of accommodation that you prefer and you can swap if you not happy.
From my experience it is really good working in Guernsey and I really enjoy living here.
Filipa Ferreira
The Island has a large Portuguese Comunity as we have a lot of Madeira people living here, and there are portuguese coffee shops, restaurants, and some food in the supermarkets which makes you feel a little bit closer to home.
The life style is really good, thre are a lot of activities throughout the year and most of the acitivites are free. We have a lot of restaurante, pubs and some nightclubs and all the people are very friendly.
When I have days off I go to Herm which is a small island only twenty minutes on the boat, and stay there walking or I go to the beach, or Sark which is another island thirty five minutes on the boat.
The cost of living is not to bad. It is is a tax free island and we can buy some electronic equipment cheaper than Portugal.
Working in the hospital is great and easy, everyone is really friendly and it is easy to make friends.
We have different types of accomodations and most of the accommodation is really good. We live in shared apartments with other staff nurses. Each person has their own bedroom and share the kitchen and bathroom facilities. You have a choice of accommodation that you prefer and you can swap if you not happy.
From my experience it is really good working in Guernsey and I really enjoy living here.
Filipa Ferreira