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How expensive is life in Manchester?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Manchester
Good evening, I am graduate from Italy, wishing to go back to the UK after studying there for some time. I've been offered a post in Manchester and I would like to know more information about the cost of living in general and what salary I should aim to get to live normally in Manchester. I'm looking for the basic to live in a decent way, and anything above that would be a plus. Thank you in advance

What work visa options are available in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Please help me out with getting a job in Dubai. My qualification is an MBA in Finance and I have a 2 years experiance as an accountant. I am from India and I do not have any relations in Dubai.

So, where would I stay and how can I find a job in Dubai? Any answers would be appreciated.

Police Case in UAE can go to Saudi arabia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Sir, Pls. 4 years ago I worked in UAE as an accounts n taken some amount of AED35000/- from my company account n left d country for my family use as urgency. I dont know the company has lodge a case in police in UAE. Now I want to Saudi or qatar on visit or Azad (free )visa. If case registered in UAE, Will I be arrested and prosecuted in qatar or saudi arabia. Pls. sir give reply to the answer since i have so many probelms n settle my family problems. Pls. sir

Will it be possible to have money paid into a foreign bank account while in China?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China
I need to know if a company who has a corporate/company account with the Bank of Communications, do they have the fascility to pay a salary into a foreign bank account? I have found that money gram's and telegraphic transfers are expensive and limited to lesser amounts if you dont want to have to submit a massive amount of paperwork. Surely a large company has the means of paying you in your own countries bank account?

Should we move to Qatar ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Hi, My husband is engineer and I am a realtor. We live in Edmonton Alberta in Canada. We have two kids age 13(daughter) and 7 (boy). Originally We are from India and in Canada since 1999. And we are well settled. Now My husband is getting job in Qatar. With same salary as here. And we are confused to move there or not. Pls guide ASAP bcz he has to submit his paperwork soon.

Can you recommend a summer school or camps in Spain for Kids?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Spain
My family is planning a trip to Spain and we want to send the children, elementary school age, to summer school or camp to develop their Spanish. We are ideally looking for a high level public or private elementary school with summer classes in Spanish with local kids. Our children are already fairly proficient in Spanish, and we want them to have the opportunity to learn more while playing with local kids their age. Looking for the months of July and August 2015. Does anyone know of any such school or camp? We are flexible about location in Spain.

Should I accept this job offer in Oman?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
Hello..Greetings from UK.. I have been offered a job in a private firm in Oman for OMR 3600 per month. Accomodation & Schooling for my 2 kids will be provided by my employer. is this a good offer to accept? Any clue what monthly expenses would amount to? thanks in advance.

Visa For Kuwait Criminal Record?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kuwait

Hi All,

I have been offered a good position in Kuwait but I understand there is a Police Clearance involved, I have not been able to find a definitive answer to this question online so thought I would post.

I was banned from driving for 12 months in the UK in 2006 and this will show in a PCC, will this effect my ability to get a residency visa?

How do I get a work permit for Singapore?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore
Hi, I'm Lalbin jeen from india. I completed three years diploma in aircraft maintenance engineering with 6 months on job training in airindia. I found one job add last week for trainee technician . I have the required qualification.when I tried to apply for that post it requires s pass id. So what can I do . Is it advisable to come with visiting visa to Singapore. I need your guidance

Where and how to find jobs in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Good day, Hope someone can assist, I would like to know where I can go to find jobs available in Dubia, I'm currently in the Safety and Security industry (Access Control, CCTV, Smoke Detection and Gas Suppression) but also have a good IT background. I currently reside in South Africa. I have been told last week that my company is under going retrenchments and I will be one of the unlucky employees that will be affected by this. I have applied for several jobs in South Africa but would like to keep my options open. If someone can direct to a website/job portal I would really appreciate it.

How do I find a job in Cape Town?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cape Town
Hi all , Been living in the UK for the past 14 years and wish to return home so been out of the loop for quite some time now. Where do you recommend I search or look for jobs in Cape Town here as most of the job agency's web sites are not all that great. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards

How does my Australian fiance get a work permit for Ireland?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ireland
Hi team, My name is Bex, been living in Australia for the past 4 years, I have an Australian fiance. We would like to move home in the next 2 years and I live being prepared so I have started researching recently! I getting very confused and overwhelmed about the visa that Tom needs. He is a worker! Qualified carpenter, health and safety officer etc. He wants to work when he gets over there but does not have a job offer which most visas require! What is this stamp 4 visa? I so confused on what we need to do between now and then! Kinda getting worried already!

Will I lose my permanent residency in South Africa if I don't get a return ticket when I fly to the UK?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Johannesburg
I have South African Permanent Residency and am in the UK to complete some business. I have a return ticket to fly back to SA in January 2015. I will need to return to the UK after that on business for a while but do not know exactly which date I will be returning to SA. I therefore would want to buy only a one way ticket to the UK for now. But someone told me that SA immigration require Permanent Residents to have a return ticket when exiting SA otherwise they will consider it to be a permanent emigration. Would anyone know if that is correct?

How do I get a work visa to work in Florence?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Florence
I amA professional hair & makeup artist & also a creative director in tony & guy & am looking at finding a job & leave in Florrence. How do i get a working visa & where do i start looking??? What do i need to provide for the italy visa working documtment??? Do i need to find a sponer person in italy? I am a freelancer in singapore who do TV commerical, Magazine work, Brider & professional Haircut. Is there a union that that sponer hair & makeup artist, or how do i get to find a job in the salon?

How much is private health insurance in Oman?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
Hello I would be relocating to Oman and my employer does not provide for health insurance. Could someone advice the approximate cost of the following insurances per year 1) Comprehensive Health Insurance 2) Dental Insurance Would be grateful to get some kind of indication. Thanks in advance.

Any experience with 'Ecole Communale de Stockel' in Brussels?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brussels

Hi all, My daughter has just started the school called 'Ecole communale de Stockel'. She's 2.5 years old and has joined in classe d'accueil. Do you have any experience with this school especially with maternelle section. Thanks in advance..

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