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  • What type of accomodation is realistic to get in Hong Kong?
    Hong Kong
    Hi, I'm single and what type of housing should I realistically aim for? 1 room or 2 room? Understand that I should aim for 1 room but problem is...
    1 | 6 weeks 22 hours

  • Taxes in Hong Kong - What's the actual take home pay?
    Hong Kong
    Hi, is there any hidden cost in gross monthly salary? What's the actual take home pay? In Singapore, the actual take home pay is less than 80% of...
    Zero | 6 weeks 1 day

  • Long stay VISA in France for self supported couple
    France
    What are the chances of gaining a long stay visa in France if we have an income from online businesses and therefore have no need to apply for work...
    1 | 5 weeks 4 days

  • Employment Visa - more than 5 years
    India
    Hi Anyone who has been in India on Employment visa for more than 5 years? Maximum number of years for Employment Visa is 5 years - what happens...
    2 | 4 weeks 2 days

  • Mature Woman Relocating to Auckland?
    New Zealand
    One of my best friends is a Kiwi, and has been pestering me to move to Auckland and move in with her. I don't want to be a freeloader, but I am...
    1 | 6 weeks 15 hours

  • Tips on meeting expats in Slovenia
    Slovenia
    Is there something specific to keep in mind or not to miss? How to make contact with British in Slovenia? Will be grateful to anybody for any advise...
    Zero | 6 weeks 2 days

  • Is it safe for a young Western female to move to Tripoli - 2013?
    Libya
    Hello, I have been offered a job in Tripoli working as an engineer. The job is due to start this summer 2013 and i am still in the decision process...
    9 | 1 week 23 hours

  • Job offer in Nigeria - is this a scam ?
    Nigeria
    Dear My name is Murali and i am from Kerala working here in Abu Dhabi. I got an offer from Drillog Petro dynamics Limited in Nigeria as senior...
    12 | 6 days 1 hour

  • Discount stores in Qatar
    Qatar
    Hello, I am originally from the UK would like to know if you could tell me what are the names of the main stores where people buy toileteries and...
    1 | 1 week 3 days

  • Courses for children in Singapore
    Singapore
    We are moving to Singapore for a month in July. I would like to find English and Chinese short courses for my kids aged 6 & 8 years old. Any...
    2 | 5 weeks 3 days

  • Work permit for Sweden
    Sweden
    Hi everyone I'm hoping to move to Sweden for a new adventure at the end of this year and I need to know whether I can get a work permit once I...
    1 | 6 weeks 4 days

  • Visas for Dubai - Is it possible for an employer to obtain education certificates without an employees education certificate.
    Dubai
    Can someone help? I have been offered a senior position in Dubai and have started the visa process only to be asked for my education certs as I do...
    Zero | 6 weeks 4 days

  • Advice on what to ship to Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi
    Hi All, My husband myself, and my toddler are moving to Abu Dhabi in August. I am tearing my hair out with the decisions of what I need to ship and...
    2 | 5 days 7 hours

  • Work Permits for Libya
    Libya
    Hello Every 1, I have been offered a job in Libya(Tripoli)in 1 of the leading hotels. Its already 3 months and my work permit has still not arrived...
    1 | 4 weeks 3 days

  • Need information on compounds in Jeddah
    Jeddah
    Hello, I am Spanish citizen living in Riyadh now. I would like to move anytime to Jeddah. Accommodation should be in good compound with good gym and...
    2 | 2 weeks 6 days

  • Job Offer in Saudi Arabia
    Riyadh
    I have recently been given a job offer. Salary of 15000 sar. This is made up of housing and travel allowance. Is this normal practice as I was under...
    1 | 6 weeks 5 days

  • Seaman previously worked in Norway - can open a bank account?
    Norway
    I've worked in Norway many times as a seaman. I have recieved bills from the Norway tax people many times also but my work have always said to...
    1 | 6 weeks 4 days

  • American mom moving to Khamis needs info on the area/compound

    Saudi Arabia
    Husband is moving to Khamis in May, hopefully myself and toddler to follow by Oct. He will be employed by the Alsalam Aircraft Co for their F-15...
    Zero | 6 weeks 6 days

  • Irish and American Dual Citizen Retiring
    London
    I am an American, married to an American with an Irish citizenship, which makes him an EU citizen. We want to retire to London. As I understand EU...
    Zero | 6 weeks 6 days

  • New Job in South Africa
    Johannesburg
    Background 1. I am an Indian citizen and a management consultant working in a reputed consulting company in India and am in the final stages of...
    1 | 1 week 5 days

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