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Is this a good expat package in China ? Is it worth moving my family to Shanghai for ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China
Hi, I am European, married and three children. I have an opportunity to come to Shanghai. Below you can find the package which is offered me. I need your advices. • 30.000RMB monthly net salary • 12.000RMB monthly for Accomodation • 2 trips (air tickets) back home per year for me and my family • International school for my childs • Trasportation. • Phone allowances • Medical insurance The office is in MinHang District. What do you think?

What are the best suburbs of San Jose for an expat family?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: San Jose
Hey,

My husband and I are moving to San Jose. We have two kids so finding the right home is a priority. Please can you recommend a nice, safe suburb of San Jose. Being close to good schools is a priority and safety for our children. My husband will be working in Silicon Valley so he needs to be able to commute everyday as well.

Also from my research I see that property in San Jose seems to be very luxurious and expensive. Are there any places where we can find a slightly older property for a more reasonable price ?

Renting property in Thailand - will I have to pay for damages to furniture if it wasn't my fault ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Thailand
I live in a furnished apartment in Chiang Mai, Thailand (not the luxury type). Two days ago, I was sitting in front of my laptop on a provided chair (5 steel legs with wheels) while talking to a friend on Skype (PC call). One of the 5 steel legs suddenly bended, the chair fell backward and the backside of my head hit the floor. Next day I talked to the apartment office to replace the damaged chair with a wooden 4-leg steady chair. But they want me to pay for the damaged 5-leg chair. The way I see it:

Income and tax in Nigeria

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Nigeria
Hello, I am from India. I have a job offer from one of the big companies in Nigeria, offering me $70000 gross annually plus furnished family accommodation in Lagos, car with driver, health insurance, child education and mobile allowance. How much will I get in hand after tax - in Nigeria and/India. Is it good enough for good living. How much will my monthly expenses be, or at least in what range.

Thanks

Arjee

Jobs for a trailing spouse in San Jose

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: San Jose
Hi again,

So my husband got a job opportunity in Silicon Valley and we will be moving to San Jose later this year.

I will be moving out there with him, but I don't have any IT skills. I have worked as a teacher and reasearch assistant in the past, will there be any opportunities for me in San Jose ?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Sally

House rental in Fordsburg, Johannesburg

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Johannesburg
My office (a financial service) will be in Crown Road, Fordsburg, Johannesburg.Can you please suggest an area where I can live? how much will be the rent? and what will be the living cost for me, my wife and my newborn boy? I will receive R 12000/ month as foreign allowance and my salary (approx. ZAR 30000/month) will be received in my home country. I don't wanna bring any money from my salary back home, rather want to use the foreign allowance to live in JHB so that I can amass a good amount from my salary which I will receive in my country. Please help.

Can anyone help me in finding a job in Norway?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oslo
hy dear all. i am from Cameroon and i live actually in dubai and i am working as travel consultant in sales department of emirates airlines at the contact center unfortunately don't speak Norwegian .kindly advises me in terms of changes to get a job in Norway in order to get work permit .i got 3 months shenghen visa already thanks best regard

Will my work visa for Oman be rejected if I lost my university certificates?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
Is it possible to obtain Omani employment visa if you have lost your Engineering Certificates? It is followed up with the University for the re issue of certificates and the University has informed that the Certificate will be reissued in 3 Months time. In the mean time they have provided with the Provisional certificate which they said can be apostilled and can be used for the application of Omani Employment visa. I need an experts advice on this issue.

Questions about Abu Dhabi partner visa

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi

Hi all, I am new to this forum and this is all just a pipe dream at the moment. We are thinking of following my partners family out to abu dhabi in the next 18months/2years and wanted some help. Do we have to be married to get a visa for the family or will it be consider ok if we are engaged? Also, do they do financial back ground checks before moving out? Will bad credit effect us at all? Thanks in advance.

Visa issues for Saudi Arabia when applying for a new work visa ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I left saudi on Jan 2011 with exit-reentry. I don't have NOC and final exit. Jun 2011 and March 2012 I tried to enter with new job offer, both times my visa was rejected.

Now i have another good offer. But can anyone advise me on whether the visa will b granted or not. If I get, do I then face any problems physically entering the country and daeling with Saudi immigration at the border.

Please let me know your thoughts on this situation. 

How can I find good rental housing in San Jose ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: San Jose
Hey,

My husband and I are moving to San Jose with our 2 kids as he has been offered a new job in Silicon Valley. We need to find a decent property to rent and was wondering if any expats already in the area have any advice on how to find good offers? What sort of rentals should we expect to pay? Are bills usually included in the rent?

Thanks,

Sally



 

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