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Hi all,

My husband and I will be moving to Dallas, Texas by mid-year. It will be the two of us and our two young children. We are planning on buying a car that will mostly be used by my husband for work. Our friends are now saying that we would need two cars as public transport isn't very good.

Will we be able to manage with a single car while living in Dallas? Are there public transport options in case I need to go out while not having the car?

Hope someone can help!

I have an upcoming interview for a teaching position at Al-Bayan Bilingual School in Kuwait. I currently live in USA (Virginia). 

I am wondering if anyone is a teacher there and can give me information about what it is like working in Kuwait? Do you have any insights into daily life, lifestyle and culture in Kuwait? Do you recommend it? 

Can you give me any interview tips (types of questions to be prepared to answer or specifics to ask)?  If you are a parent and have a child/children there what has their/your experience been? 

I am a graphic design student interested in finding work in Timisoara when I graduate next year. From my research, this career isn't paid so well in Romania.

What could you recommend for me to do in Timisoara for a higher or more comfortable salary? I am Romanian and speak the language fluently. What options do I have as an expat to make the move worth it?

Thank you,

Theo.

Hi All,

I am planning to move to Australia along with my family with 491 sub class Visa.

I would be interested in knowing the cost of living in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. It would be of great help if you could give me some insights into some of the basics such as rent, food, insurance, entertainment, utilities, etc. 

Thanks so much!

Hi everyone,

Please could someone help me with understanding the Kenyan PAYE tax? My husband has been offered a job (gross salary) and we've used various online gross>net pay calculators specifically for Kenya but get VERY different net salary outcomes.

Obviously, before accepting the job, we want to find out actually how much he'll be able to take home each month. If he has been offered KSH598, 251 gross per month, what will his net salary be? Sorry if we're being foolish here but we don't want to relocate and find out that it isn't what we expected.

Hello,

My partner will be transferred from Zurich to Philadelphia this year. I am willing to join him and so I am looking for a job in Philadelphia that matches my background and work experience. 

So far, I have applied remotely to some companies. Do you have recommendations on recruitment agencies or headhunters that could support my job search?

What are job opportunities in Philadelphia in the field of management consulting, business development, or product management within the life sciences or food sector?

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Hello, 

Do I have to apply for my work visa for Kazakhstan through the embassy in Egypt or can I get it on arrival in the country? What are the documents that I have to get from the employer?

Thanks  

We are looking to move to KL in June and needed to know if houses in KL that are available to rent are furnished or not?

By furnished, I mean, basic furniture, electronic goods etc. Are they a part of the deal or do we need to buy them once we finalize on a house? 

Would anyone know the approximate rent per month to rent a 3 bedroom furnished apartment in Geneva?  I am looking for furnished rental accommodation in Geneva for a couple with 2 young children, ages 3 and 6.  Any suggestions?

We will be moving to Kuala Lampur soon and would appreciate if you can help with recommendations of good American curriculum school.

Appreciate your help.

Regards,

Yasser

Hey there,

As the beginning of this year I was offered an exciting job offer in China which I accepted. I'm due to move from London to Shanghai in July with my wife and daughter. 

I'm now a little concerned about the move because of the Corona Virus situation. We've already set the wheels in motion in terms of finding accommodation and applying to schools, etc. Now, I'm wondering whether we need to put the brakes on the relocation process.

Are there any expats currently in Shanghai that can offer some insights? What are feelings on the ground? Is it safe?

Hello! Just curious as to what a middle age gay man might experience living as an expat in Doha. Offered a teaching job as a primary teacher at an international school. Having lived in many international places I’m used to culture shock. Any comments? Thanks everyone!!

Hi,

I'm moving to Eindhoven with my wife and 5-year-old daughter (she only speaks Greek and understands Portuguese). We are looking for advice for school options where she can learn to speak Dutch.

Thanks 

Bruno Braga

Hello

My wife, 14 year old son and I are looking to spend a full school year in Manchester. Does anyone have any information on the youth soccer programs available in the area? He is a serious player who wants to find a competitive team to play with.

Thanks

I visited London a few years ago and fell in love with the city. I'm from Poland and from what I understand that I am from an EU member state, I can still move to the UK during this transitional period before Brexit really comes into action. In which case, it really is now or never for me and I've been weighing up this decision for a while. 

What are the positives and negatives of expat life in the city? Also, is there hostility to foreigners now? 

I'm wondering if there are any ND's successfully practicing who had received their training from an American-accredited naturopathic medical school?  If so, I'm curious what process was required and what challenges you faced?

Thanks for sharing!

Rodney

Hi everyone

I have recently shifted to Hong Kong from India and planning to live at Lohas Park. I am planning to put my daughter in the Deborah International Kindergarten in Tseung Kwan O. Can you guys please tell me how is the school, child care services and how about teachers. 

Thanks in advance.

I am from Bangladesh, and I would like to move to Kazakhstan. How do I get a work permit, and how should I communicate with companies in Kazakhstan?

How much is the monthly salary range of an expat employed as a director of R&D at a nutrition company per month? What are the usual bonuses, perks and income tax like in Oslo?

Hi

My father was Irish born in Galway. Does that give myself and my daughter the right to live in Ireland?

My wife and I will be leaving for Barcelona in April. While there we plan to open a bank account and find a property to rent or purchase. We have never done this before and so are wondering if anyone has had an especially gratifying experience with a bank there. Our Spanish skills are extremely limited so we would need a bank that can provide English speaking staff and a website that is available in both Spanish and English. Any help or insight is appreciated.

Steve

How does health insurance work for expats in Turkey? How they can they buy it, and what is the average cost for couples?

Hi ,

I am looking to sponsor my parents in Abu Dhabi. I know that the basic criteria to sponsor your parents is 20K per month salary, and a 2 Bed Room Accommodation at the minimum.I am able to fulfill both of these conditions.

Recently I found out that I need to buy their Health Insurance as well. I've checked through different companies and it is showing around 18 K AED per annum for both of my parents.

Is there anyone is this group have sponsored their parents from India? Any suggestions of what I should do?

Hi All,

I’m a young professional moving to Istanbul, and looking for a reputable company to work with. In the beginning, I’ll be renting, and need help finding an agency to work with. 

Since I don’t have a position yet, I’m flexible on where to live - though I do prefer the European side. I’d like to be in an area that is safe, has a nice community and close to shops/cafes/restaurants/public transportation. I’ll have my car shipped once I get settled so I’d need a parking spot soon.