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How much salary should I ask for in Poland in case I have to save 2500 PLN for my family?

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Submitted by Bharti Arora on
Destination: Poland

Dear All,

I have been interviewed for a payroll specialist job in Poland. Having experience of 5 years I have been offered 6000 PLN net however I am asking for 8500 PLN in hand as I need to save 2500 PLN to send back for my family. Please advice how much should be sufficient for me to have healthy life there considering I am from India and will be coming alone.

Is there a platform to advertise work in Sweden?

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Submitted by JoTrindade on
Destination: Sweden
Hi, I am a yoga instructor and I am moving to Sweden next week. I would like to advertise private and group yoga classes in Gothenburg, but I am not sure what the best platform to use is. Does anyone have any suggestions? Can this forum or webpage be used for that? Thank you, Joana

Has anyone moved to Romania?

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Submitted by Laura from Timisoara on
Destination: Romania
Hello, dear forum colleagues! If you plan to move in Timisoara, to visit or just to know something about how to live here, feel free to ask me! I will try to answer it as soon as possible. Over 10 years I am organizing a variety of events attended by foreigners worldwide and I am in charge with all them accommodation details. So, I am familiar with some details about Timisoara :). Have a great life! Laura

As of April does Shanghai FWP include Class C foreign Maids ?

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Submitted by mussy123 on
Destination: Shanghai
I dont understand the system can you help me. Am I able to get FWP (Foreign working Permit) Im thinking of immigrating and being a Foreign Maid either for 'Ayi ' Company I am native speaker of English and speak some Chinese not conversational yet but more than basic if you understand ( I am not Chinese). Whats Beijing like for Foreign Ayi (maid)? How much would someone like me from a Western country likely be paid in Shanghai ie. outside centre in city centre?

How to find accommodation in the Hague?

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Submitted by Wendy Hilton on
Destination: The Hague

I start work middle of August in the Hague and will need to look for a place to rent for myself and my husband. Can you recommend any companies that can help to find accommodation? I have heard that some places charge a months rent as a finders fee. Someone else has said this is now against the law!
 

What paperwork do we need to have and how long does it take from looking at a property and then getting keys to move in?

Many thanks for any help you can give me.
 

Wendy

Recommended Elementary School near Lisbon?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Portugal
Hey, everyone! A friend of mine is relocating to Portugal from South Africa in three months and she is asking for any suggestions on good elementary schools in Lisbon and its surrounding areas. Does anyone have any recommendations? If so, what does their curriculum look like? Thanks in advance for all your help :).

Advice on moving to Hanoi, Vietnam?

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Submitted by abhirup.saha on
Destination: Vietnam

I am contemplating a move to Hanoi, Vietnam in a few months from New Delhi, India. A few preliminary questions can really help me understand the challenges of adapting to a life there:

1. Movement of Household: Does anyone have any experience of moving some household stuff (appliances, furniture, books) to Hanoi from India? What could be the best organizations for this (DHL?)

Can I get EU status as a South African married to a Pole?

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Submitted by Linda Klecha on
Destination: Poland

Hi guys!

I am finding it extremely hard to get the information I need, online.

Hopefully you would be able to assist me or point me in the right direction for answers and help with the procedure.

* I am a South African citizen and married my Polish husband here in South Africa. We have been together for more than 10 years.

* We want to move to Poland towards the end of the year to assist with the caring of his parents as well as then live there.

Registering in Norway?

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Submitted by Dethzky on
Destination: Norway
hello,i just want to ask if there is possibility to get a PERSON NO. in National Population Register in Norway without my Visa yet or the Visa is nedded to register? I have a Visa and person numner but its in DENMARK,and its becuause my Visa here in Norway is still processing and i want to open a Bank Account in here.But i hesitate if they allowed me to register without Visa. thank you

Health insurance for retiree in Spain w/pre-existing conditions?

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Submitted by miket2937 on
Destination: Spain

My partner and I would like to consider Spain for retirement. If I understand correctly we can join the nation system after one year. I also think we have to show prove of insurance including preexisting conditions with no deductible and repatriation.

One of us has high blood pressure, controlled and the other is a type 1 diabetic using a pump as well as having transvere myelitis.

Help with narrowing down an area to live in Malta?

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Submitted by Jerryg on
Destination: Malta
Hello. My wife and I are planning on moving from North Carolina (US) to Malta before years end for a complete change of scenery. We are committed to living for one year in Malta and based on how it goes re-upping for another year after that. Im 60 my wife is 57. We would be willing to spend up to 1,200 Euros a month on rent for a furnished apartment or similar. We do not want to buy a car - just trying to keep it simple and would like for most necessary things to be within walking or short bus ride distance (grocery stores, restaurants etc).

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