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Hiring a maid in Dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Hi guys, does anyone have any advice about hiring a maid in Dubai. We are moving there soon and with two little kids and full time job I know I'm going to be needing help around the house. What is the average salary or pay rate for a maid in the emirate? Would 1,500 AED per month be about right?

Any insights welcome, but please no CVs or phone numbers of potential maids needed here - I'm just looking for insights about the salary range!

International Elementary school for Dutch expats

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Chicago
My son and I are planning on moving from the Netherlands to Chicago. Does any one know if there are any Dutch International elementary schools in Chicago (besides; British, German, French etc.)? Or anything else that might be helpful regarding a smooth transition to a school in America as an (Dutch) expat?

Cost of living and expat salaries in Lagos

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Lagos
Hi, I have got job offer in lagos in one of the company, they have offered me 2100$ per month. Company will give family accommodation in 2BHK apartment, rest water and electricity bill is I need to take care. Company will give car with driver and fuel. I will shift with my wife and 3 year kid there, education cost and food expense i need to take care. Medical mine is 100% given by company and for family 50% by company. Kindly confirm whether this is good offer? How much I can save? Regards, Vishal

Waiting for a Work Permit for Bahrain

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain
hello i was offered work in bahrain. i signed a contract and was told to come on visit visa until my work visa is approved. i give my passport to someone 2 months ago and i still waiting. i am paid correctly but my visit visa will end soon and i am worried that still i have no work visa. my company then say that i must leave the country for a short time when my visit visa runs out and return to bahrain on a new visit visa. they tell me i just have to wait a bit. should i be worried? how long does a work visa and cpr take? i am worried as i do not want to break the law.

Do I need NIE number to apply for a Spanish residency visa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Spain
hello, I have an NIE and bought a house two years ago. Now, my wife, kid and I wish to apply for a residency visa in Spain to be able to travel and stay there for more than 3-6 months. When I checked the relevant application according the Spanish Embassy (Official application form for Alien's Identity Card (model EX-17), I find there is a space to NIE number, however, I also read that the NIE number will be issued automatically when the identity card is issued and therefore no need to obtain NIE number for my wife and kids in advance? is this correct?

Moving to Vancouver for media jobs?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vancouver
Hi I want to move over to Canada in the next 12 months. I currently work in the TV industry and would like the same sort of position in Vancouver. Does anyone have any advice for me about how I should go about doing this? I would really appreciate it, im confuse about what I should do first. Thanks

Can you suggest companies in saudi arabia that will surely give a family status?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jeddah
Hi! My husband is currently working in jeddha is a PMT of aramco, is salary is around 13k SR. Now he's looking for a company that can gave him a family status because he wants us to bring in saudi and live w/ him. Can you suggest companies that will surely give him a family status? Hoping for your reply and it would be a great help for us.. Thanks so much!

Is yellow slip from previous Saudi employer valid?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia

My husband has got an yellow slip from current employer 2 weeks back . Now he Wants to change his company within Saudi . Is that yellow slip valid ? How much days is the validity of yellow slip ? Is it necessary that he shud apply for new yellow slip from new employer .?

Life Partner Visas for South Africa - How long does the process take ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
Hi everyone!

So, me and my partner are both 21 and live in the UK. I am Scottish, while he South African (his parents moved to the UK when he was young). He takes a trip back to Cape Town every 2 years to visit family, and on his most recent trip, I accompanied him. We have decided that it would be a great experience to live and work there for 2 years, and see how we enjoy it! We don't know how we will find it so we are loosely saying 2 years, though it might be more or less than this.

Advice for technology professional relocating from USA to France?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: France
Hello, I'm a Senior Technology Consultant with HP, looking to relocate to France (preferably Southern France). I seem to be having a very difficult time locating technology headhunters to help me with this transition. I have extensive hi-tech experience as a Microsoft infrastructure architect and would like to connect with a headhunter to see of a relocation is possible. Any advice on where American technology professional should look for headhunters in France would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance.

Recommendations for restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Hi guys,

Planning on moving to HCMC later this year to work teaching English at a local school. I am really excited, not least because the exotic food they have available.

I am keen to try local food and eat where the locals eat. Can anyone recommend any particular restaurants to me. What are the must-eat local dishes?

Looking forward to hearing your recommendations.

Cheers

Need advice on this job offer and moving to Jeddah

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jeddah
HI Guys I have got a offer from Al Zamil Heavy Industries, Jeddah, KSA with below details...

I am currently working with Honeywell in pune...

Would like to know, Is the Package mentioned below Good or Bad ?

I am newly married, Is that OK to Take my wife along with me in Jeddah...? --Cost of living in Jeddah?
How much i have to pay for house on rent 1 BHK.. Furnished with at least Fridge, TV, Washing Machine, Bed, Gas, Stove, AC.... ?

Is the Jeddah city safe for Indians? Can i find any North Indian Friend in jeddah...?

Visas for the UK - Can disability be an exemption for the fiance visa ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: London
I'm looking to move to the England from Canada under a Fiance Visa, but my Fiance who is a British Citizen is unable to work for a year or so and it says the sponsor needs to be earning 18600 a year.

This is impossible for her as she needs physiotherapy sessions a few times a week which would get in the way of working, and she needs to apply for Disability Living Allowance which doesn't provide that amount of money.

And even when she is able to work, it wont be full time or in a high powered job.

Living in Brazil - Indaiatuba?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brazil
Hello! Does anyone have experience living in Indaiatuba? I may be offered work there, but am wondering how life might feel for a young single expat (used to living in some of the largest metropolises) Is it a common thing for people to commute to and from Sao Paulo? Are there enough fun places at easy-to-drive distance to visit at least on weekends? Thank you for your advice!

Social benefits for Polish expats in Germany

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Germany
Hi everyone, I was born in Poland and lived in South Africa from the age of 3. I recently emigrated to Germany. Can I in any way claim any benefits from Germany while I am looking for a job here in Germany? I am new here so I would just like to know what I am entitled to as a Polish person in Germany. Thanks

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