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Central location for school, work, and home in London?

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Submitted by kbpacer on
Destination: London

Hello, all. We are moving over for a year with our kids (and our dog). I'm overwhelmed at the magnitude of the move for just a year, but hopefully it will be a wonderful experience. My husband's office is at the Euston Station, we're applying at Southbank, Int'l Community School, and maybe the Int'l School of London. We're heading over in 3 weeks to scout areas and look at schools. Can anyone help me with areas that would be on a direct tube line from Euston and close the schools?

Will my children have access to free education if I move to the UK?

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Submitted by BernadetteIbecheole on
Destination: The United Kingdom
I am a Swiss/Nigerian citizen and so are my kids. I would like to relocate to the UK for educational purposes. I have kids in pre-university, Secondary and Primary level. I would like to find out what my odds are for my kids to go to school there, financially speaking (low cost or no cost at all), and I would like to know areas where the cost of living is affordable, areas that have schools for an ADHD child.

Why does everything close so early in Brussels? (And how to get things done?)

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Submitted by cbthomas2006 on
Destination: Belgium

I moved to Brussels in December last year, yet I've had a very difficult time getting settled. I work a white-collar job, typically 9-7 with very little flexibility in my schedule, and I'm perpetually struggling to take care of my day-to-day errands and shopping because everything closes so early (and opening late). I'd expect this in a small town, but not in a capital city with over a million residents.

Job letter from the company in Oman?

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Submitted by Nomielect123 on
Destination: Oman
I hope you all are doing well.
I have certain doubts regarding job visa.
I have applied for a post of electrical engineer in oman petroleum company through agency.the agent asked me to submit the required amount inorder to process the application.but when i asked him whther he will give me any letter he told me that oman company does not offer job letter and directly give u visa.
The question is,does the company offer job letter or any sort of letter before the visa??

Relocation company that will help with moving from Wuhan to Shanghai?

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Submitted by Killy32 on
Destination: Shanghai
Hi, We are hoping to find an all in one relocation company that can assist us with moving from wuhan, finding housing and taking us to see the different international schools near appropriate housing or housing near appropriate schools, can anyone advice me on one, or if there is even a company like this in shanghai sincerely kirrilly

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.

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