I went to the Turkish ministry this morning to sort my work permit out. Having been here before I know it's not easy to get things done without people shouting with you, charging for things that they've never told you about and generally being the most arrogant collection of jobworths in the world.
I was told my work permit would cost around 700ytl (£270) so I grab the money, all my documents and brace myself for a few hours of hell.
I was out within 10minutes with no charge.
I subsequently went to a book shop, shoe shop and a steak house....retail therapy never felt so good.