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Top tips for Moving to Bergen

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
Hi Everyone. Possibilty of securing job in Bergen. Would be great to get some advise on what to do before i arrive etc. housing websites Do you get charged more income tax being from UK? what is standard rate? Is there a minimum wage? Do you have any other deductions from salary, similar to national insurance etc? Would be looking to rent at first but i expect to find something out of the city as will need 3 bed house.

Help with car insurance and popular car manufacturers in south africa/cape town?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
Once I move in capetown I will asap need a vehicle. Regarding to that what's are car insurance expences in general can you provide me some link to furher investigate maybe with some online insurance calculator. And second one, which are manufacturers who are most represented in south africa/capetown having maintance of used car in mind (spare parts, ...) Thank you

Studying arts in Korea?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Korea
Hello I am Leyla from Germany.I just recently moved back to Germany due to family problems.I was studying level 2 Arts in England before that and had to break off my studies.I had been planing to move seoul for a long time.i want to mostly major in graphic design but Arts is my main goal.I am 18, and I am new to a lot of things , So i am wondering, how can i continue my studies in seoul? Are there any students jobs? And cheap places to live at?

Any good state schools in Lagos, Portugal?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Portugal
Can anyone give me the name and adresses of good state schools in Lagos Portugal? I can not afford the private schools. I have a son who is 7 years old and we will be moving to lagos for half a year for health reasons. I am looking for a good state school around lagos. Thank you very much for the info :) ginger

Moving to Amsterdam, Netherlands next month?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Amsterdam
Hello All, I'm planned to travel to Amsterdam, Netherlands in first week of September. I'm expected to be there for 6 months. Since it would be my first foreign trip, I'd some questions to ask. It would really be helpful if you could spare some of your precious time and guide me up on few things. Basically, I hail from New Delhi, India. 1. How's the atmosphere there in Netherlands. I mean security for expats. Well, this is not of much concern, but still thought of asking. 2. I'm a pure Vegan. So, are there Veg foods available in Amsterdam.

What is a good package for moving to Jeddah?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jeddah
I lived in india & i got offer for Jeddah with 6300 sar. pl. let me know is it good to move Jeddah with this package. Accommodation & transport provided by company. Also let me know about villa accommodation which provided by company. and indian food available in Jeddah.

Tax and Accommodation in Cape Town, South Africa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
I've got an salary offer of R40 000 per month. However I'm waiting payslip example with details. While waiting for the payslip details, can someone give me any range of n salary amount (after taxes) from this proposed amount of R40 000. I read somewhere that salary tax is from 10% to 40%, in what range would my salary be?

How do I break a limited contract in UAE before its expiry?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai

I am currently on a limited contract for 2 years with my employer in the UAE. If I get a better job offer before the expiry of the contract, can I switch over easily? Or are there any formalities (such as bans) involved if my current employer has no objection?

Spanish schools in Madrid?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Madrid

I'm moving to Madrid in October. I will be working for a logistics company. I still have some basic Spanish language knowledge but I need to improve it for sure. I'm planning to travel to Spain already in August to to take a crash course for some weeks. I'm thinking of booking with Ailola Madrid (http://www.ailolamadrid.com) which offers very good prices. Anyone can recommend it?

Zahran Operations and Maintenance . Riyadh offer

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hi I have been offered a position by Zahran operations and maintenance in Riyadh working for RSAF (Riyadh HQ) as IT solutions Architect. Currently in UK I am offered 1 bedroom accomodation (for myself and wife) kindly let me know: - Is it a reputable organisation? -RSAF as an organisation how are they? -which complex do they have? -Is it an expat compound? -Do they provide car? -What type of iqama do they offer? -How long does the iqama process take? Would love to hear from people already there or are in process. Very Anxious

Transfer of social security payments from U.S to Portugal?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Portugal
How do U.S. Expats who retire in Algarve, Portugal manage transfer of retirement and Social Security Payments to a local bank? Are there any security issues to be concerned about? How does one find a Bank and Open an account? Thank you

UK Freelance Contractor working for US company in UAE

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Hi All, Please forgive me for the complicated question that follows. I am a UK citizen that currently lives in the UK. My limited company is set up in the UK and i offer technical services. A US based company has asked my company to take on a contract with them. the job will require me to relocate to Dubai and use this location as a base for working throughout the middle east region.

what is considered good offer for family of four in Istanbul?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Istanbul

Hello, I was offered a job in Istanbul, and I have a family of four, what is considered a good offer? My two sons are 4 & 8 years old, I've looked into the international schools which I find extremely expensive, will I find a public or private school teaching in Arabic & English with a reasonable fee? what is the average monthly budget needed for grocery, food, living..? what is the cost of rental apartments not far from Bahcelvlier? Would my wife find a job there/ part time job? I come from Jordan, and both my wife & I are engineers. I appreciate your help, thank you. Tamer

Is this a decent salary for South Africa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
I have a offer for Lean Six Sigma manager in Johannesburg with a annual income of R 7,70000 plus bonus R 2,00000. I have 2 kids one is in 6th -Std & second is in 1 st standard . I am Graduate engineer & MBA with 15 year of experience in engineering & Quality . Current earning in India is around R 600000 per annum. Whether it would be a significant & beneficial move?

Requirements for school admissions in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi friends, We moved to Abu Dhabi in July, we are seeking kg 2 admission for our daughter here in Indian cbse schools. Could anyone guide us what are all the required documents required for the same. Currently she is studying u.k.g in a reputed cbse school in chennai. Please advise. Thanks all..

Income Tax Returns in India?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Mumbai
Dear sir, i resident of india. for asst year 2015-16 till 15/10/14 i work in indian company. then i got 3 yrs working visa for Malaysia. i join there on 20/11/14. i got salary their in local currency of RINGITTS. how i calculate its in indian money.next i paid rent their. can i got rebate for that. in india i also claim housing loan interest for Rs.200000/- which in my name. under which article of DDTA WITH MALAYSIA I CLAIM MY SALARY INCOME. PLS REPLY SO I FILLED MY IT RETURNS

Any recommendations for international schools in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I'm planning to move to Jeddah with my family. My son has just completed 11th grade. He is doing IB course and would be seeking admission in Grade 12. 12th grade is a crucial year. Any recommendations for a good international school which provides IB curriculum? Cheers, Ashok

What if I change my mind about which primary school to send my child to?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The Hague
Much as the gemeente in The Hague can help me with applying for a public school (Basis School) for my daughter, no one seems to know the answer to this question: What do I do if I have already put my child's name down for one school, but I'd actually like to select another one? Given that we are only allowed to apply for one school, this seems a pretty important thing to know. Can anyone help me with this?

Can anyone recommend a good Spanish commercial lawyer?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Valencia
Hi We are looking to purchase a restaurant in central Valencia (possibly Campanar) and need a good lawyer to negiotiate the lease and translate into English. Also welcome any comments on the area, both for living and doing business. Finally, any experiences/costs on using international moving companies (from UK). Thank you

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