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Cost of living difference between Shanghai, China and Hong Kong?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Shanghai

Hello All, I need help.

I am currently working in Hong Kong and have monthly salary of around HK$ 26000 after Rent and Tax Deduction. I have received an offer of RMB 18000/monthly after Rent and Tax Deduction. Can someone tell me if just on the basis of this, is it worth moving to Shanghai if I want to have better savings in the end of the month.

I have got a job offer at dubai? they ask me to submit original documents?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
hi, I have got a job offer at dubai software concern? they ask me to submit original documents? Can I get job without submitting original documents? How can I negotiate the software concern without submitting original educational documents. Kindly help me. thanks a lot.

What state to live in in the USA?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The USA
Please could you assist us with some information/advice on choosing a state in the USA. The states we are able to choose from are Washington DC, Houston, Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, New York, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco. We are parents aged under 40 and have kids aged 14 and 4. We currently live in a very fast paced city, love travel and exploring any new city. We are looking for a good modern area, good schools and safe. Any help would be great, Thanks.

Cost of living when relocating to Qatar?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Doha
Hello everybody. I am a physiotherapist from South Africa, and have been offered a job in Qatar. I have been offered a basic monthly salary of QR12000, plus accommodation, and a small transport allowance of QR1000. I am married and have 2 kids still in primary school. My question is: Will this salary allow me to live a decent life( and I don't live lavishly in South Africa), and my biggest concern is whether I will be able to afford decent schooling for my 2 kids, as I understand good schools are very expensive in Qatar.

Employment visa for Oman

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
I got an employment offer and employment visa also with a construction company for an IT position in Muscat, Oman recently. However, due to an unfortunate personal issue at my home in India; I had to pull out and could not take up the offer a week before I was supposed to join. Communicated the same to my employer who was annoyed (rightly so) but appears to have understood the situation. My question is, 1) What will happen to the employment visa now ? Can the employer get it canceled and/or hire someone else ?

Young family of three and salary question in Brussels?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brussels
Hi there, We are young couple and our 3 year-old son thinking about moving to Brussels. I have been offered an NGO position in the St-Gilles area and was quoted a monthly salary of 1420 EUR per month net + Meal vouchers (120EUR) and Public Transit reimbursement. Although we are not the luxury-lifestyle types, we want to make sure this salry will allow our son to go to school and for us to live normally. We have lived in Germany on a 1700EUR net /year salary and spent 700EUR on rent and we found it to be OK. My questions are: 1) Is school free for our 3 year old son?

How much will it costs me to move to Bursa,Turkey from Syria?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Turkey
I'm 20 years old male, from Syria. I'm studying architecture at Damascus University, in my forth year, currently I'm developing my pc game, i was thinking of moving to turkey, but it's kind of a new step for me, I have done research about costs and requirements, but is it possible for me to move and settle there.

Can women work in Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hello, I am from Turkey, my husband will work in Jeddah. I graduated from the best university in Turkey. My department is business administration. Can ı work there as a woman or have my own company? Are workplaces mixed with women and men? Is it possible to find a position like manager, organizator, marketer etc.? And also, how about the work hours? Is it different for woman and man and how long? Thank you in advance.

Monthly expenses in Oman?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman

Hello..Greetings from India.. Is a salary of OMR 3000 per month plus Accomodation, Car, Medical and isurance is a good offer. Is this a good enough to move from India? Any clue what monthly expenses would amount to? Its for a sr. manager position. I am currently very comfortably placed in a large global MNC in India. Pls help. Should I not move unless they cover the kids education ? Thanks in advance.

How do I get health insurance for Israel?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Israel
Hi there! September 1 I move to Israel for on year post-doc research job, being paid by the uni via student scholarship. To obtain health insurance, do I just wait until I arrive, and then go and visit an insurance agency? Or must I organise this beforehand with an Israeli agency? Either way, which agency is good for expats? Thanks! Kelvin

Istanbul and safety

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Istanbul
Hi Everyone! I am seeking people's feedback on their experience living in Istanbul in terms of personal safety. I am presently living and working in China, and had a job offer located in Istanbul. I am French, my wife is american, and we have a 1 year old baby. Given the recent events, we have growing concerns about the safety for our family if we take I take the job in Istanbul. Thanks a lot for taking the time to open your personal views and experience on this Sincerely Cyrus

Mechanical Engineering Opportunities in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi

I have recently graduated from University with a BEng In Mechanical Engineering. Unlike other students I am 35 years of age with 14 years experience in Engineering from Heavy Engineering to Facilities Management.

My main question is to find out if Mechanical Engineering is an in-demand profession within Abu Dhabi, and the possible job prospects within AD.

A few questions about the USA

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Chicago, IL

Hi, I am looking at moving to Chicago with my husbands work. We have 3 kids and I have a lot of concerns about the US. First I grew up in Canada so cold winters, flat land, everything miles apart doesn't worry me what does is as follows: School fees - I understand in the USA there are fees for books etc. which can be expensive. what do you have to pay for? is it just books? how much averagely or worst case scenario is it? Jabs - I looked up the American immunisation schedule and see that kids have jabs nearly every month when little and many until 12ish.

Experience with special needs child?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: San Jose, CA
We are a family of 4 and live in The Netherlands, and have been asked whether we would consider moving to the Bay Area (in/around Santa Clara, CA) on a 2 year temporary international assignment. Our youngest son is diagnosed with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and we have another boy who just turned 6. Our youngest son's mental and physical development is significantly delayed (for example: walking just before turning 2 years, at age of 3 only speaking in 1 syllable words) and he requires continuous stimulation and monitoring on his development.

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