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Pregnant girlfriend moving to Cape Town

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
Hi, I am moving through my work to Cape Town for 6 months in January. My pregnant girlfriend is planning on joining me at the end of the month or start of February for the remaining 5 months. She is due to give birth in April and because of this we are having great difficulty finding medical insurance to cover her. Can anyone give us any advice?

Spanish immersion, staying with local famliy

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Santiago
Looking for a Spanish immersion course next summer for our 2 sons, (22 and 21 years old) They have very limited knowledge of Spanish, like to house them separately, so they have to speak Spanish, with local family. Both are high achieving, self starters that will be scouting the country for us, for possible retirement/ investment options. Also looking for graduate colleges for the boys for the school year starting fall semester 2014. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Caren

Advice on expat family life in Jeddah

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jeddah
Hi.

I am offered SAR 12k per month(includes basic + housing approx SAR 2200). Coming from USA.

The is non managerial job in jeddah (near Al-Tahleyah). I wanted to know; is this enough for family of four? what schools are in that area for expats? what are the housing options for non managerial staff expats in that area? Or what area would you recommend for us keeping job senario in mind.

Do I need working experience to get a job in China?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Shanghai

i found a forum/blog in which i got the information that a person (expat) who wants to work to china must have 2 years working experience. is it true? because i want to apply for work in china but im only a fresh graduate and have no working experience. thank you in advance.

Is this a good offer for an ESL/EFL Live-In Tutor in Turkey ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Turkey
Hello there, I am wondering if there is anyone who can give me some advice regarding my particular situation, especially from an ESL teacher's perspective. I have recently been offered a position as a live-in English tutor for a senior-level medical professional in a small city in southern Turkey. This Turkish doctor has not been able to improve his English fluency even though he has been taking lessons at various times. I suspect the lack of improvement is due to a lack of continual practice, especially living in the interior region where English expats are not the norm.

Work prospects for experienced dental technician in Romania?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Romania
Hi, i`m a dental technician with over 30 years experience in crown and bridge work and denture construction. I wish to work in Romania and would be interested in any information which would point me in the right direction regarding this ambition. Thanks in anticipation.

Transferring to international schools in Abu Dhabi mid-year

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
hi! is it possible that i could transfer my kids from pakistan to any international school in Abu Dhabi so they dont have to wait till september ? we will be shifting to Abu Dhabi in february...can anyone help?thanks a lot 

Working Visa for China for a recent graduate moving to Shanghai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Shanghai
hi, i am a fresh graduate from college. my father is working in shanghai and he is processing my mother's dependent visa so she could stay there for long. i would like to work there, too. is it necessary for an expat to have a working experience before coming to china? i mean, are there gonna be some problem if i apply for working visa here in my country if i don't have working experience. my father said to me that he will help me find employment there and maybe he can recommend me to the company he's working in. is it illegal for relatives to work there in the same organization?

Can a single girl survive on 12K in Qatar?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Hey all. I got a job in Qatar as a translator for 12K a month, a third (4K) of which is housing allowance. Salary is tax free, but is the amount good enough to live comfortably? After looking at the cost of living and other pages here, it seems inevitable that I have to hire a car, and that's at least another 2,500 QAR. Am I wrong to believe the pay is a bit on the lower side?

Newby and Nigeria! Help more than welcomed!

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Lagos
Hi all, I'm a complete newcomer to all this, so please be a little patient if mess anything up!! And any advice is welcome!! Right then, I'm 23 and have been offered a job working in Nigria in Port Harcourt. The working pattern for me will be three months there, and three weeks home. I will be living on my own (where, I haven't been told yet). I haven't signed anything yet. All I'm after at the minute is advice on anything that you could recommend, i.e.

Advice about moving to Belgium?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Belgium
I have fallen in love with a Belgian and we are thinking about marrying next year. I need some advice. The man I am marrying is receiving incapacity benefit and we are unsure how getting married will affect his benefit. I am working in the UK but of course will not have a job when I move and will be looking for one. I am in the process of selling my house so will have some money to start me off. I am interested in retraining, I do have a degree but feel I want to make a fresh start with a new career. Where can I go to get information about the questions I am asking?

Advice on moving to Dublin from Bangalore with family?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dublin
Hello Friends, Its great that I found this forum where i can get help make decision to move to Dublin with family. I am based in BANGALORE (INDIA) and work in an software MNC. I have a 7yr old daughter. The purpose of this discussion thread is to help me understand better the expenses and my options. I have been offered a package of 60,000 Euros which includes 20%bonus which is paid year end. That is 48000 per annum. 1. Would my take home be around 2800?? I did put number 4800 in caluclator below..Are there any other cuts in your take home after this?? Where do most of Indian community stay ?

Moving to vienna from canada but unsure how to go about it

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vienna
I am from canada my wife is from sweden and my mother is from germany i do not need to apply for residentcy. I am a drywall project manager and my german is begginner but i can have basic conversations so i feel i would pick it up quick. Whats the best way for me to get a job in Vienna? From the internet in canada or by showing up on a whim and prayer? I also have two young children so i have to maintain a certain standard i just have never made a big move like this and am a little lost as to what to do and how to go about doing it. Any info would be a big help thanks!

What's healthcare in Chile like? And what about health insurance?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Chile
Anyone got any experience of the Chile healthcare system? We are moving there in January, but my wife is six month pregnant and she need to find a doctor and hospital as soon as we arrive so that she can make arrangements for the baby. Obviously I'm a bit concerned about the healtchare system there... Is it any good and how does health insurance work in Chile?

Best place to live, Paris or Zurich?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Paris
We are a family of three, there is a possibilities to move to Paris or Zurich, actually we live in Houston, Tx, we are Mexicans and have USpermanent residence. How much our income must be to live very comfortable, My son is 21 years old but he has intellectual disabilities, some people recommend us Zurich because of the taxes and language ( most people like to talk Enlglish) . I know there is no big houses there, but if we can find one in the suburbs, how much it cost ( big I mean three bedrooms and a big kitchen, garden, etc).

Can a person have work visas in Kuwait and Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai

My husband has just accepted a job offer from Dubai. We are residing in Kuwait at present and will be shifting by January 2013. My husband has a valid work visa of kuwait for a year. Can he keep his Kuwait visa as well as his work visa in dubai? Does he have to cancel his work visa in kuwait and then come to Dubai.

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