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Interracial Couples in South Africa

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
I've been in country for 3 weeks and a white Sr. Manager on assignment. My husband is African American and will be joining me in 1 month. So far I have seen no interracial couples in South Africa or Joburg. Will we have issues together? We are in our early 50s and been married for 20 years....not that it matters :) Thanks!

Issues with bringing dog from US to South Africa

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
Hello all! I've been in country for 3 weeks and expect to work here for approximately 18 months on assignment. My husband will be joining me from the US in 1 month. The most difficult decision regards our dog...do we bring her or not? She has never flown before and hates high winds after living through hurricanes in Houston. Has anyone heard of issues with Customs? How is the process returning to the States? What is the chance of having problems getting her back into America? While we are in RSA she will remain in Secunda the entire time. Thanks so much!!!

Renting property in Riyadh

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
I am having a short etrm project for 7 to 0 months in Riyadh and I gather rent is the major cost.

I'd like to know the rental cost for a single person with cooking facilty plus fridge and shower facility? Is rent payable every month or a year remt in advance or can there is month to month lease agreements?

How do I get to know where the rental buildings are available as I do nto see much of Internet afvt. like in the USA? Originally I am from India but now in the USA, but do not mind staying in a not-so-posh luxurious rental complex?

Public transport in Egypt?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Egypt
Hi guys

I'm relocating to Egypt from the UK at the end of the year and would like to know what the public transport is like in the country. I think it would be fine in Cairo where I'm living, but what about getting from city to city?

Are there trains and buses etc? Or would I need a car?

Any comments would be a big help.

Thanks 

Sally

What's the average processing time for UAE work permit?

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

Hi All , I am from India and have received an offer from an Abu Dhabi employer.I have submitted my attested documents to them and they have start my visa processing on 11th May 2013. I just want to know the average processing time for the visa? Also ,is it e-visa that I will be receiving ? Thanks , Smita

Software Development jobs in Dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
I am investigating the possibility of moving to one of these Emirates in 12 months time, once I've qualified in Software Development (I'm from Ireland). I am curious to gain a perspective for the availability of jobs in the region, what sort of companies are based there and whether it is an expanding industry there? Furthermore, is there a willingness among IT companies to hire graduates and provide training to them or is it only those with relevant experience who have a chance of gaining employment. Also, are the salaries competitive compared to Western Europe?

Is this salary good enough to live in Cape Town?

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

HI ALL FRIENDS, I AM FROM INDIA AND HAVE GOT A JOB OFFER OF USD 1200 PER MONTH , ACCOMODATION PROVIDED BY COMPANY, PLEASE SUGGEST WHAT IS THE AMOUNT WHICH I CAN SAVE PER MONTH OUT OF THIS SALARY ? WHAT IS THE AVERAGE COST OF LIVING AND FOODING IN CAPETOWN? NEED ADVISE URGENTLY... THANKS BALESH

Obtaining Angola work permit

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Luanda
Hi, Does anyone have an idea how best to approach applying for work permit in Angola. Employee is a French citizen currently living in Paris, and will travel alone (no family). We understand a few basic facts ie, application must be made through Angola's embassy in Paris and also that the embassy then sends the documentation to Luanda for the relevant government department to approve. My questions are: 1) for the government approval to be obtained in Luanda, do we need a local visa agent/company to monitor the process.

Female with job offer and want to take my family with me, is it possible? how?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hi there, I am a Mexican women who has recently received a job offer in Dhahran with a small place to live in Abqaiq, if I accept, I want to take my family with me (5 members in total): (1,2) 2 girls of 2 years old, (3) my best friend (women of 30 years old) who will take care of my girls and (4) her son of 11 years old. Because of the country policies, the company said that I can only go to work there under the single status, what they suggested me is to take them as a visitors and get them out and in of the country every six months. My question is for someone who has been a similar experi

International Schools in Cape Town - ISCT vs AISCT ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cape Town
Dear all, Please help me to get the feeling between ISCT and IASCT. I know they both in different curriculum.

How about the size of the school and the numbers of the students? Also the facilities both school offered. I try to look for the information through they website but I cant get the clear picture of them.

Also, is there any other school in CT offer IBPYP for elementry level?

Thank you. Regards - busy mom

Help finding work in Mallorca?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Mallorca
Hi everyone, I'm thinking of moving to Mallorca and would like some advice before I take the plunge! I have worked as a stonemason in the Yorkshire dales for the past 20 years and wondered if despite the crisis in Spain I would still be able to find construction jobs there? I appreciate that Spanish people will not employ foreigners and I would only expect to work for expats. I have experience ranging from ground work through to roofing and was also brought up on a farm so I can turn my hand to most things! I have studied Spanish before; 4 months of intensive courses at various locations.

Info needed about cost of living in Bahrain

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain

Hi, I have been offered a legal counselor position in a law firm in Manama. I have a 2.5 yr Indian law firm work experience. I am being offered 750 BD,will it be sufficient to survive in Bahrain? Will I be able to save? I am vegetarian and don't drink or smoke neither do I go clubbing. Please advice.

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