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How do I check if an Australian employer is genuine?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brisbane
i am going to Australia under 457 work visa i am a beautician and i have been offered a job in Beautiful Brows and Lashes Brisbane Australia i not much aware of this saloon i would like to check whether this company is genuine or not please help me in this regards

What are the challenges for children changing from Indian curriculum to the IB?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Nairobi

Hi there, Next 2 months, I will be relocating to Nairobi from Mumbai India. My 1st son studying now in 9th Standard with CBSE curriculum. Need to admit him 10th in IB curriculum in ISK. How is the change of curriculum and admission procedures? Since his academic session will be over by April 2015 and IB starts by Sep 2015. What happens during this period and anyone has gone thru similar situation? Would be great to recieve informations. Thanks and greetings, Siva

What is the cost of living in Portugal?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Portugal
We are considering moving with our young sons to Caldas de Reinha, where we've bought a house. We have no mortgage/loans to pay, so how much would we need to get by every month(roughly)? We are far from extravagant.
Secondly, how easy is it to get our sons, aged 3 and 5, onto school waiting lists and how long will it take them to adjust to the new school monolingual environment?I am Indian, my husband is Irish and we live in the UAE, so they are used to being moved around.

Can anybody recommend a gym in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Can anyone recommend me a gym in Abu Dhabi? I'm here for 3 months (at the moment) and a lot of places seem to only do annual contracts. Golds in Wadha Mall wanted 200aed a day to train. I'm used to a bodybuilding gym in the Uk so would like to find something similar here (like Golds but maybe not 1000aed a week!) Somebody recommended Rak Gym to me on airport road, close to wadha mall but I haven't had chance to go yet.. Thanks in advance

What are the best neighborhoods in Dublin?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ireland
I'll be moving to work in Loughlinstown in the next few months. I do not know the area, and was hoping for some help on where to rent once I arrive. A bit of information about me, I'm single and early 30s and would prefer to be within walking/cycle distance of where I'd be working rather than have the added hassle of buying a car etc. I would imagine I would also be heading into the centre of Dublin a lot due to friends I know living in Dublin 2 and 4, so an easy/fast route would also be necessary. Any help would be brillint, thanks.

What is life like as a South African moving to South Korea?Would anyone consider skyping with myself about their experiences?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Korea
What is life like as a South African moving to South Korea?Would anyone consider skyping with myself about their experiences?

Where can I get information of relocating to the Netherlands?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The Hague
hi there...we are a family of 5 me my partner and 3 young girls and thinking of a relocation to Holland threw my partners work the offer of work is in Coeverden but from what I can see from online research its quite small and a little out of the way!!!!!!

What are my study options in Ontario?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Canada
Hi, Im wanting to join my spouse in Canada once i have completed my diploma of early childhood education at TAFE. I want to become a teacher (special ed) but it seems so complicated when I try to research. I need to know what my study options are. Can i get credit transfers or am i able to start into a course like bachelor of education? What can I do? I don't know where to start

What is the best international school and community for an American expat family moving to Veneto region?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Italy
We are an American family from New York looking to relocate for a few years to the Veneto region due to my husbands job. Our boys are currently 6 and 8 and do not speak any Italian. We are considering Treviso, Padua, and Verona as they each have international schools. Can anyone provide any information or know anyone that has moved to these areas and whose children attend these schools?

Can my wife still run wedding cake business in Riyadh?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
Hi, i have been offered a position to work in riyhad accompanied with the family but my wife has a wedding cake business which she is keen to carry on with would she still be able to do this in riyhad also we have a 16 year old girl who has just started an engineering course in college is there anywhere she maybe able to continue this in riyhad

Moving to Toronto from UK - what visa's are needed?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Toronto
Hi, my husband will be looking to work in Canada this year and I believe his job as an NDT technician in the Aerospace industry, will mean he comes under the skilled workers? He is looking to be sponsored by the employer so would he need to apply for a temporary work visa or can he apply straightaway for a permanent resident visa? We have three children of primary school age so would we have pay for schooling? Also do myself and children have to have our own visa's? If so which ones would we need to apply for. Any advice and help would be greatly appreciated.

Positive for Hep B, can I still apply for a work permit for Abu Dhabi?

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

hi im jaspreet gill i have worked as truck driver in dubai for 2 years from 2011 to july 2013 not i have done blood sample it comes with hepatitis b positive .can i apply for my next work permit or not with regards jaspreet

I am planning to move to Istambul, I have few queries as follows:

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Istanbul
I am planning to move to Istambul, I have few queries as follows: What is the cost of living in Istambul as I am spending currently in Dubai 7,000 AED which equal around 4,000 TRY covering everything except accommodation rent and car cost Is that reasonable for me and my wife and two kids Second query is what is the rent cost of three bed room apartment in good location Third query ( the important one) how I can get a permanent residency in Turkey if I am not working over there? Thanks

Where are good places to live on the west side to toronto

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Toronto
We are moving to Toronto in the spring, my husband will be working at the airport near Mississauga and we want to live somewhere a bit rural rather than suburban. Please could you recommend some places and tell me why? Thanks, lucy.

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