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What are the best kindergartens or international schools in the Puxi area of Shanghai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China
Hi, My name is Neha and I am moving to Shanghai with my husband and 2 year 4 month old son next month in april. Right now I am living in Belfast, northern ireland but i am originally from India. My husbands office would in Quingpu district, so we plan to stay in Puxi. Can anyone please recommend me a good schooling option for my 2year 4 month old son. What is best - international schools, kindergartens or pre primary schools. If you could share the details about the same, that would be much appreciated. thanks

What qualifications do I need to teach English in Vienna?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vienna
Dear All, I am a qualified teacher of English as a Foreign Language/ English as a Second Language from Hungary. However, I am not sure at all, whether I am allowed to apply for English teaching vacancies in Austria (Vienna), or not. I have an MA (university) degree in teaching English language and literature - I am a philologist. I graduated at a Hungarian institution. I have seven years of practice in teaching in public schools and 17 years of experience in private teaching, and in language exam preparations. Shall I take any international teachers' exams before applying?

What are some of the best private schools in Johannesburg?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Johannesburg
Hi everybody,

I am being reassigned to Johannesburg for work in June, and my family- including two teenagers, will be moving with mw.
Can anyone provide me with some information about school recommendations in Johannesburg?
Would it be better to send the girls to a private or international school? We are from London, England.

Thanks, 
James

Best way to get your foot in the door and show your worth in a Singapore working environment?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore
After recently graduating from MBA studies, I'm looking for a sea change and am currently searching for that right opportunity. Singapore has long been a place I would love to relocate, after visiting numerous times the energy and buzz created by the city has drawn me in. I have in excess of 10 years experience in property and project management (numerous commercial roles) and in addition to my MBA I have successfully graduated from MPV (Master of Property Valuation) and MaPV (Master of Applied Project Management).

Will there be an issue with me bringing my step-daughter to Bahrain?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain
is it possible to bring my wife, and 2 children to bahrain with me. the issue is my daughter is my step daughter. she dont have her biological fathers name on her birth certificate it states unknown.... and only has wifes madien name on her passport my wife and son have my surname but also my wifes madien name on there passports can any one help ?? i would be appricated

How does the China Public Health Care System work?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China
I have been told that working in China, I must join the China Public health care system. I have read the one page that explains briefly about the system and opinions, but it is not clear. My company is willing to pay 80% of the fee which sounds okay. I will need to pay 200RMB per month for insurance. Is it really mandatory in Guangzhou for all staff to join? Is that normal? Are there better possible options for Foreign English teachers teaching in China?

Will an old assault charge prevent me from getting a visa for Vietnam?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vietnam
I am curious about the criminal background check and if my record will prevent me from obtaining a work permit in Vietnam. In the guide on this site it states "Expats must not have a previous conviction for infringement of national security, must not be facing examination of penal liability and must not be serving a criminal penalty as prescribed by Vietnamese or foreign law." But on other sites it says a "clean" background check in needed. I have an assault charge for 7 years ago that resulted in $250 fine. Will this make it impossible for me to get a work permit?

Where should I live with a family in Dublin?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dublin
I am a nurse that will be moving to Ireland in June, most likely going to work at Beaumont. What are some good family areas to live within commute distance of Beaumont? We have a 14yo, 4 1/2yo and a 3yo. We currently live in a small town and I commute into the city to work. There are other cities in Ireland I can move to, but I'm being encouraged to accept the position at Beaumont. All advice is appreciated, thank you.

Employment in Angola. Is it a scam?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Luanda
I am being offered a GM position in UNIQUE BEVERAGES, LUANDA (Whisky manufacturing )is a part of NOBLE GROUP, I don’t know the company profile and contact indian persons and employer has to say 700 Indian peoples are working in this company, please let me know company profile and indian peoples contact numbers and how much salary I asked to employer and interview conducting at MUMBAI. (Accommodation +local travel +food +saloon + Landry+ medical free) and I am planning to move alone. Is it safe place to stay Indians? How I can proceed.

Can I work in the UAE if I am HBV positive?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: United Arab Emirates
Dear, I got a new academic job in a university in UAE, but I have read that the HBV positive cannot work in UAE. The regulations has been changed in Feb 2016 such that all newcomers will be tested and deported if they are HBV positive? is that true for all cases or just for the six categories?

How do I buy a car in Nairobi? How do I get a work visa in Kenya?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kenya
Hello I'm moving to Nairobi as a kept man and I have read horror stories about cars being expensive in Kenya is this still true and if so is it smarter/ cheaper to bring our car with us (import)? The other issue I have (as my girlfriend has a job there and we have no children) what do I do all day, everyday, I normally work as a map maker (GIS), but again everything I've read says its very difficult (almost impossible) to find work once in Kenya and then get a visa, as all the international companies and organisations recruit from outside Kenya.

What is the cost of living in Hong Kong?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China
Hi... My job is relocating in hong kong and employer offers me 2500$u.s with following benefits. ..2trip to home country. ..medical insurance. ..accomodation. Pls advise which is the best area to live for muslims in hong kong and food expense per month etc. What salaries are consider good in h.k Pls comments

How do I bring my vehicle into Norway?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
Hi everyone! My partner and I are hoping to move to Norway in a couple of months, to travel around the continent in a van and make a documentary of our adventure. Question is- how much would it cost us to import our secondhand van? I read an article which dates back to 2004 which says that we don't need to do anything in particular if we plan to stay in Norway for less than a year. -Does this mean we can just enter the country via the ferry and drive off, or do we need to register somewhere still, pass some kind of test ?

Does anyone have experience of Western International School Shanghai (WISS)?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Shanghai
Does anyone have experience with Western International School Shanghai (WISS) Would you recommend it? Pros and Cons? I have a 7 year old and a 13 year old. Coming from International School Manila. Thanks

Advice on international schools in Belgium - Bogaerts vs ISF?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brussels
We are an Anglophone family moving from France to Belgium (we have been in France for 7 years). We will be moving to Belgium and are looking for affordable International schools as we are self-funding. We have an 11 year old and 13 year old and it seems that the only Anglophone International schools to fit our budget are Bogaerts and International School of Flanders both in Waterloo. We hope that the children will complete their secondary education in Belgium so would be grateful for any feedback on these. I am aware that Bogaerts follows IB and ISF , A levels.

How do I extend a visitor visa for Canada?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Canada
As the part of a long journey me and some of my friends are in Montreal now. Soon we will move on to Toronto. But our visitor visa will expire within 10 days. What we can do to extend it. We were planning to contact the law firm of Matthew Jeffery. Is there anyways to make this possible through the embassy. Somebody please tell me about the procedure to extend visitor visa.

I may be moving to Geneva. Advice/tips/info?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Geneva
Hello, Im 21 years old, male and from the midlands, UK. I have a job interview soon for a financial management company who are based in Geneva. I feel that i have a 50/50 chance of securing this job and before i go much further want to know more about moving here. I am very sociable and love going out to pubs/clubs/bars on the weekend and enjoy meeting new people and having great experiences anywhere i go. I enjoy keeping fit and going to the gym also.

Banned status' in the UAE - Are regulations changing?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: United Arab Emirates
Reference with news dated 26-02-2016 - "People with old tuberculosis scars can get UAE visa". It's a great news for me as well as many people suffer from the Ban from old policy and couldn't enter UAE. But I have one question regarding this issue that people who had Immigration Ban on their names because of old policy, now what will be the status of their Bans? Are their Bans removed automatically after this amendment in policy and they can apply new visa directly? or they have to apply some departments to request to remove their Bans?

Can you give me advice on moving to Abu Dhabi with kids?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi! My family and I are planning to move to Abu Dhabi in a few months. We have 2 small children and we are both professionals. Is it wise to pack and move to UAE? What are the best schools to send our children too and the best place to live in? Thanks.

What are my visa options for Australia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Australia
Hello, I'm looking to move out to Melbourne or Sydney in the summer (uk) of 2017. I was wondering if a 1 to 2 year working holiday Visa would be suitable for me if I'm only planning to work barista roles and things like that. Furthermore, is it best to have a job lined up before I go, or just ensure I have enough money saved up to keep my head above water while I look when I've arrived? I'm 23, British and female.

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