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Finding work in the USA for unskilled expat

Destination: Atlanta

I will be moving to Atlanta(USA) as a trailing spouse and i wish to find work. I have no special qualifications as i have always been a manual worker. What processes do i need to follow in order to find work?

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Regarding PU education along with coaching for Engineering and Medical entrance exams

Destination: Bengaluru

Hi Friends, List out some of the PU Colleges in Bangalore offering PU education along with coaching for Engineering and Medical entrance exams

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Moving to Kuala Lumpur with a family. What is the cost of living like?

Destination: Kuala Lumpur

Hello, I am a compliance/AML officer thinking of moving to Kuala Lumpur with my 3 children. Does anyone have an idea of what salaries for such a position could be and general cost of living? Thanks

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Cost of moving to Norway from USA

Destination: Norway

Hi all, I'm moving with my spouse to Oslo for work for at least the next 5 years. I am wondering if it makes sense to hire an international moving company to ship all of our belongings (door-to-door) from our current home in the mid-west US. I'm interested in knowing a ball-park estimate of how much it would cost to move our belongings (think of a 2-bed room fully equipped apartment). Alternatively, we could sell our belongings in the US and repurchase them again in Norway - but I hear prices in Norway can be quite high.

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Applying for a long stay visa in Bucharest

Destination: Bucharest

I am a Hong Kong citizen. I have obtained my work permit and will be traveling to Bucharest soon. What department do I have to go to in order to apply for a work visa once I'm in Bucharest?
Thank you very much in advance!

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Moving to Berlin in 2 months, advice on bank accounts and accommodation?

Destination: Berlin

Hi, I am moving to Berlin in 2 months from London, I need advice on how to secure a bank account, and any other useful tips. Also welcome some tips on looking for properties. I am fortunate to already have my job situation secure with full time/permanent employment, so really looking for the advice on how best to navigate and get set up in the city. Hopefully someone can help on here Thanks, Alex

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Are dogs welcomed in Budapest?

Destination: Budapest

Can I bring my two 2 dogs?

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Advice on moving to Denmark

Destination: Denmark

Hi, me and my wife have the opportunity to move to Fano, but we have some questions and obstacles that is hard to find the best answers to. We have friends that live in Fano who can provide a rented accommodation that we can live in, but our biggest problem is my wife is disabled enough to claim benefits here in the UK, as i have to look after her needs, what we are trying to find out is knowing we can can claim our benefits in Denmark but for how long we don't know. We also don't know if we would get enough to live on for our daily living costs, and enough for the rental side.

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Shifting to Dubai with salary of 13000 AED

Destination: Dubai

Hi i am moving to dubai with a salary of 13000 AED. it does not include any benefits. I know its not much but will it suffice for a bachelor? Thanks

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Stock broker recommendations in Taiwan?

Destination: Taiwan

Which are stock brokers that where I can trade European, Taiwan and USA stocks. Reputable large firms only with English Website functionality.

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Mechanical Engineer seeking advice to move to London

Destination: London

Hi my name is Kellan. Next spring I graduate from Kansas State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for someone seeking employment in England. I studied abroad my sophomore year at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield and wish I had never come back. I studied in Hatfield for just under 6 months so I did not have to get a student visa.

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Safety, availability of food, water, electricity in Luanda?

Destination: Luanda

Hi,
I am got a new Job opportunity in Luanda. I will be staying at Palanca (city district of Kilamba Kiaxi). I am now worried about the safety, availability of Food, water, electricity in that specific place. Could you please help.

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Will we fit in old Nice, France and be able to rent out our 2 bed apartment?

Destination: Nice

My partner and I are buying a two bed apt in old Nice or near with a terrace for apt 300,000.

We are hoping to rent it out over the summer period and stay there the rest of the time - a few questions:

1 - do you think we will easily be able to rent it out.
2 - we don't speak french but do you think we could make friends there.
3 - are there many book clubs, yoga on the each etc?
4 - I am Asian - do you think the french can be a bit bothered with that? (just wanted to know)

Thanks appreciate your reply!!

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Salary of a Radiographer in Nairobi?

Destination: Kenya

Hi, this is Allwyn from India. I'm currently living in Muscat, Oman. Working as a Radiographer having 5 years of experience. I got a job offer in one of the hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Can any one suggest me how much expat Radiographers are getting salary over their & what are all the benefits included in the salary? Thanks in advance.

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Getting a job in Ireland as an expat

Destination: Ireland

I am a MBA Finance, Senior Accountant with more than 15 years of experience in accounts , My age is 47 years old.Can I get a job in Ireland,How is job market and how many months it will take to get a job? I am from India Please guide me

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Where to shop in Dubai?

Destination: Dubai

Which is the best place for shopping in Dubai? We are new in Dubai and we are only learning the way around the city. We are planning to buy and store grocery and other households on a single big family shopping every month. We are living in a condo near Al-Safa. I heard that Carrefour Supermarket http://www.malloftheemirates.com/anchor-stores/carrefour in Mall of the Emirates is fine destination for shopping. We checked their site to find offers and deals. I am only worried about getting their.

How can I get job in Brunei as doctor?

Destination: Brunei

how can i get job in Brunei as doctor

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Are there friendly tour guides for hire in Ecuador?

Destination: Ecuador

Ecuador is currently on my short list for a retirement destination. I'll have to see it up close and personal first. I'll be there for a week in October of 2017. Can I expect to locate a bilingual tour guide that can interpret language/culture and has access to transportation? Are my expectations unrealistic?

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Where to find private rentals in Barcelona?

Destination: Barcelona

Could anyone tell me what online sites to look for a yearly rental for Barcelona please.
Looking to relocate but can only find the usual expensive estate agents .
Thanks
Jen

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What type of visa am I required for a small teaching/tutoring office in KL?

Destination: Malaysia

Hi guys I wonder if you could help me, I want to move to Malaysia with my wife and kids. I myself and my children are from Britain my wife is from China, and would like to establish a private English language centre in Kuala Lampur. Mainly teaching English fluency, IELTS, TEFL as well as written and comprehensive English. Can I visit Malaysia and then apply for a residence visa if I like it there, and what type of a visa can I apply for if I need to apply before hand. My buget is around £20,000.

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Does anyone know what its like working at Jeddah Knowledge School?

Destination: Jeddah

I would like to know if this is a good school to work in, Thanks

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How do I start sourcing/applying for jobs in Brussels?

Destination: Belgium

Is there an employment website to start sourcing/applying for jobs in brussels for expats? im british and currently living in madrid and have been working as a teaching assistant in british schools i would be keen to find a post such as this in brussels?

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Information on schools in Auckland

Destination: Auckland

My husband is considering a job which would require a move to Auckland from the US. Can anyone give me information about high schools, and how the transition would be back to an American university?

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How can I get a job for myself as family physician and my daughter as pharmacist?

Destination: Dubai

How can I get a job for myself as family physician and my daughter as pharmacist?

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Registering/licensing a car with student visa status (Temporary Residence) in South Africa

Destination: Johannesburg

Hi Can I register/license and insure a car if my visa status is a student visa?A student visa is structly speaking a longer term temporary residence. I am a PhD student based in Pretoria, from Ireland. My visa is a three year student visa, my drivers license is in English and is accepted for driving here. I have been leasing a car on and off since my arrival last year but am now considering buying. There is no definitive answer via official websites for this question. Appreciate any help/guidance.

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