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Housing near Emirates College For Advanced Education in Abu Dhabi?

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

Greetings, I have been offered a position at the Emirates College for Advanced Education. What compounds do you all recommend? Ideally I'd like to walk or take public transportation. I am coming alone so my needs will be few. Thanks in advance! Lynn

Can I do freelance work in Lagos?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Nigeria
Can anyone tell me whether one can work in Lagos/Nigeria as a Freelancer in any field? If yes, then under which visa category it is allowed and what's the procedure for obtaining this type of visa? Does one require a local sponsor for even this type of occupation? What will the level of earning need to be to break even in Lagos?

Best suburbs in Cape Town?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cape Town
Hi there,

After a lot of deliberation, I've decided on moving to Cape Town with my family. Now I just need to find a good area for us to settle in. We're probably going to be able to afford an upper-middle class area, and don't want to live too far outside of the city. Any advice? 

Many thanks

Belinda H

Medical checks for visas in Dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Am fahis, I reached in Dubai on feb 3rd for a job in a IT solutions company. Now am facing 2 problems.. 1. My employer taken me for ERP consultancy job and this product is new to UAE ( not completely ) when i asked him about the Medical and all, he told that we have two months time so no issue for that.. i need to know that if it is getting delayed..is there any problem for me..? 2. am a smoker..not a chain smoker..but when i reached here..due to the climate here.was high like up to 6 in a day..now reduced also again from yesterday.so if i get any problems in my medical...what ll happen..?

Local laws and religion in Dubai - any insights?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
I'm moving to Dubai with my boyfriend, and we've heard so many different things about co-habitation, religion and strict cultural rules. How conservative is Dubai? Would love to hear from other expats - will we be able to live in the same flat together? Are there any churches in Dubai? We're Christian and we don't want to hide our religion. Will this be a problem? Can we hold hands in public?

Where are the best schools in San Jose?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: San Jose, CA
We're moving to San Jose from Miami in July and I'm looking for advice on where the best schools are. Anyone with insights about the best schooling districts in San Jose? We'd ideally like to send our kids to a public school. or even a charter if we're able to get a place...

Are there job opportunities in Sao Paulo for a newly qualified graduates?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Sao Paulo
Hi there,

I have just graduated with an MBA and I'm struggling to find job opportunities in New York (which is where I am from). The situation seems to be the same in Europe. I've always wanted to travel around South America and I heard that Sao Paulo is a great place to work. Does anyone know about the realities of the job market in the city? Are there any good websites or recruitment agents you can recommend?

Please help!

Jonny

Good international schools in Sao Paulo?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Sao Paulo

We're moving to Sao Paulo in the summer and I am in the process of organising my kids schooling. We're coming for New York. Can anyone recommend a good international school in Sao Paulo? What's the education system like there in general? Are there any good privtae schools we could also consider?

Visas for Malaysia - No Objections Clauses

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Malaysia
Hi Experts, I am working in Malaysia from more than 1.5 yrs. My contract will expire after I complete my 2 yrs, i.e. in May,2014. My EP visa will expire after 3 days of my contract end date. My client want to absorb me as their own employee now. I would go back to my country after my visa expire naturally(without cancelling EP). I would like to return back after one week on the new EP from the new employer. I would like to know few things here: 1. Is this plan feasible? 2. Do I need to get an NOC from my previous employer before I go from here or no need.

Have I been banned from Dubai? How long does such a ban last?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Dear Sir,

I have a question. I worked for a third party payroll company's loan department in Dubai. I joined the company on 22 May 2012 and moved back to India on 26 August 2012 just after three months because of some family problems. I did not inform my senior or company HR until I was in India and am again interested in working in Dubai.

What kind of salary should I expect in Oman?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
Hello I am a British architect/project manager/ business developer negotiating a contract as a project director based in Oman with extensive travel to Europe. I have 20 years experience eight of which in the middle east working and managing multi milion large complex projects. I would appreciate a feedback on salary package I should expect for someone of my experience. Thank you

Age criteria and admission process for kindergarten schools in Hong Kong?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong

I am shifting to honkong and have a 3yrs 2month kid . I would like to know the Age criteria for kindergarten as he is going to nursery now in india. Pls help me to know the process as well . Thank you

Working as a locomotive engineer is Saudi Arabia - anyone got any information?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I'm considering a position as an locomotive engineer with SAR. Wondering if anyone has the same position and what I could expect in terms of working conditions and what the average remuneration is?

What are the alternative ways of finding a job in Bahrain?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain
Currently in the UK looking for a new job in Bahrain. I'm in the creative/marketing industry, so looked up and contacted as many creative agencies as I could find. Registered at a bunch of local and international recruitment agencies. But not getting much in the way of responses. Well any. It's been just over a month. I'm a university graduate, with over 7 years experience in my field. Reckon I'll be priced out of any potential jobs by other expats, from say, India? Is there anything anyone could recommend I try?

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