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Schools around Gunesli area

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Istanbul
Hi there! Please, I would deeply appreciate if anybody can recommend me find an international school for my 6 years daughter(even a kindergarten for my 2 and half years daughter) and a nice area to rent an apartment near Gunesli area, Ziyal Plaza, Bv Evren Mah. Kocman Cad. I am going to relocate with my family in september this year. Any advice or tips about this matter will count for us! Thanks, Maria

Double submission - Will it have implications on on the visa ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hye all I have a situation where i have two job opportunities now.

The first one is one of the Adnoc's subsidiary. I went interview on mid february 2013 and has been informed through email that i am selected and they are proceeding with government processess. And they asked me to await for their call. No contract being signed yet...nothing black and white except via email correspondences.

Glotech Oil Services - A Job Scam in Nigeria ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Lagos
Glotech Oil Services: Hi. Has anyone ever heard of this company in Lagos Nigeria? I have an offer of employment which seems to be legitimate, but I would like to make sure. Please let me know what you know of this company before I waste the company's time and my time. Thank you in advance.

Have I been banned from working in Abu Dhabi ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
I request to know whether i have Ban.Am Richard Tumuhimbise,am ugandan,my work permit number is 49163806,my passport number B0656682 and company name was Al jaber coin security group (Abu dhabi).but now am in my country uganda thank you for your help.

Travel Document Fees before I travel to Lagos - Is this a job scam?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Lagos
Hi. I have been offered a Construction Job with an Oil Company in Lagos. Me prospective Employer has put me in touch with a Travel Comany to sort out the necessary Work and Travel Visa. Before these can be applied for I have been asked to pay 25% of the cost to obtain the paperwork $350 US Dollars. Is this normal in Nigeria or is it a Scam. The job is otherwise perfect for me Hope someone can help

Are there good international schools in Buenos Aires?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Buenos Aires
We're moving to Argentina in the summer and I still need to organise schools for my kids, aged 9 and 11. We're coming from the States so I'd like them to continue their education according to the American curriculum if possible. Can anyone suggest any good international schools in Buenos Aires, particularly ones that follow an American curriculum?

Advice on moving to Perth with a family?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Perth
Hi, Anybody can tell me about Perth as I am planing to immigrate to WA as Skilled worker(Sub class 190). Kindly answer the following questions. 1) which is the best place in WA to stay for Indians 2) Monthly rent in Cities 3) Average Monthly food, transport, electricity, phone, internet & other expenditure for 3 people (me+ spouse+ 5 years old daughter) 4. School fees for 1st standard 5) I am in HR profession, so is it to get jobs in same profession?

How to turn student visa to working visa for France?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: France
I came in france with a long term visa for 1 year....for studies....then i renewed it ...for another one year...for studies ....but i have got CDD contract from a five star hotel....what can i do to turn my student visa into working visa?

Potentially relocating to South Africa - advice?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cape Town
Hello All, I'm hoping someone could give us some help and advice. We are thinking about relocating to South Africa for a defined amount of time (probably around 3 years) with our young family. We have 2 boys, 1 and 3 years old. Both myself and my husband wound be working, and are hoping to get positions prior to coming. Well, we wouldn't come without securing work before hand! I have a few questions. What are the chances of getting a position secured before we arrive - my husband is a rail / track design engineer, and I work in publishing.

What type of accommodation is realistic to get in Hong Kong?

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

Hi, I'm single and what type of housing should I realistically aim for? 1 room or 2 room? Understand that I should aim for 1 room but problem is: is it easy to get one room flats in Hong Kong? Does the rental covers internet usage, electricity and water usage? what is the median rental for one room flat that I should realistically accept? 16000? or 9500? thanks

 

 

Taxes in Hong Kong - What's the actual take home pay?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong
Hi, is there any hidden cost in gross monthly salary? What's the actual take home pay? In Singapore, the actual take home pay is less than 80% of our salary as 20% goes to Central Provident Fund and another few dollars goes to a self help organization. thanks

Employment Visa in India for more than 5 years

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: India

Hi Anyone who has been in India on Employment visa for more than 5 years? Maximum number of years for Employment Visa is 5 years - what happens after that?, can I go to my native country and get a net E visa? or will I have to leave the country? Anne

Mature Woman Relocating to Auckland?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: New Zealand
One of my best friends is a Kiwi, and has been pestering me to move to Auckland and move in with her. I don't want to be a freeloader, but I am nearly 57 years old, and still need to work to support myself because I don't have a big savings account. Is it even possible for someone my age to find a job there? I have excellent secretarial type skills as well as some retail experience. I know I will have a built-in group of friends because my buddy is very outgoing with a big family. I just don't want to get there and not be able to work. Any ideas/advice? Is this even realistic?

Is it safe for a young Western female to move to Tripoli - 2013?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Libya
Hello, I have been offered a job in Tripoli working as an engineer. The job is due to start this summer 2013 and i am still in the decision process of whether to accept. I am a young Britsh female and am highly concerned about the security situation as regarding my safety whilst i'm over there. How at risk am I? What should my main concerns be and what are the best actions for me to take in order to minimise these risks?

Job offer in Nigeria - is this a scam ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Nigeria
Dear

My name is Murali and i am from Kerala working here in Abu Dhabi. I got an offer from Drillog Petro dynamics Limited in Nigeria as senior accountant. the selection was through a questionnaire, telephonic interview.

Noe the company is asking for visa processing certain money. I feel this is a scam though the selection procedure was in normal way. I checked all websites with email address and it seems all genuine. He is a member in Linked Inn and other sites.

Discount stores in Qatar

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Hello, I am originally from the UK would like to know if you could tell me what are the names of the main stores where people buy toileteries and household goods (such as detergent and shampoo)?? -Here in the UK we would use boots, or tesco, sainbury's etc.

In the US would be walmart, target, any supermarket. And also if there are any discount shops - so in the UK and USA we have things like poundland or USD 1 store - is there anywhere that I can go in Qatar and not break my pocket?

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