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We are looking to move to KL in June and needed to know if houses in KL that are available to rent are furnished or not?

By furnished, I mean, basic furniture, electronic goods etc. Are they a part of the deal or do we need to buy them once we finalize on a house? 

Would anyone know the approximate rent per month to rent a 3 bedroom furnished apartment in Geneva?  I am looking for furnished rental accommodation in Geneva for a couple with 2 young children, ages 3 and 6.  Any suggestions?

We will be moving to Kuala Lampur soon and would appreciate if you can help with recommendations of good American curriculum school.

Appreciate your help.

Regards,

Yasser

Hey there,

As the beginning of this year I was offered an exciting job offer in China which I accepted. I'm due to move from London to Shanghai in July with my wife and daughter. 

I'm now a little concerned about the move because of the Corona Virus situation. We've already set the wheels in motion in terms of finding accommodation and applying to schools, etc. Now, I'm wondering whether we need to put the brakes on the relocation process.

Are there any expats currently in Shanghai that can offer some insights? What are feelings on the ground? Is it safe?

Hello! Just curious as to what a middle age gay man might experience living as an expat in Doha. Offered a teaching job as a primary teacher at an international school. Having lived in many international places I’m used to culture shock. Any comments? Thanks everyone!!

Hi,

I'm moving to Eindhoven with my wife and 5-year-old daughter (she only speaks Greek and understands Portuguese). We are looking for advice for school options where she can learn to speak Dutch.

Thanks 

Bruno Braga

Hello

My wife, 14 year old son and I are looking to spend a full school year in Manchester. Does anyone have any information on the youth soccer programs available in the area? He is a serious player who wants to find a competitive team to play with.

Thanks

I visited London a few years ago and fell in love with the city. I'm from Poland and from what I understand that I am from an EU member state, I can still move to the UK during this transitional period before Brexit really comes into action. In which case, it really is now or never for me and I've been weighing up this decision for a while. 

What are the positives and negatives of expat life in the city? Also, is there hostility to foreigners now? 

I'm wondering if there are any ND's successfully practicing who had received their training from an American-accredited naturopathic medical school?  If so, I'm curious what process was required and what challenges you faced?

Thanks for sharing!

Rodney

Hi everyone

I have recently shifted to Hong Kong from India and planning to live at Lohas Park. I am planning to put my daughter in the Deborah International Kindergarten in Tseung Kwan O. Can you guys please tell me how is the school, child care services and how about teachers. 

Thanks in advance.

I am from Bangladesh, and I would like to move to Kazakhstan. How do I get a work permit, and how should I communicate with companies in Kazakhstan?

How much is the monthly salary range of an expat employed as a director of R&D at a nutrition company per month? What are the usual bonuses, perks and income tax like in Oslo?

Hi

My father was Irish born in Galway. Does that give myself and my daughter the right to live in Ireland?

My wife and I will be leaving for Barcelona in April. While there we plan to open a bank account and find a property to rent or purchase. We have never done this before and so are wondering if anyone has had an especially gratifying experience with a bank there. Our Spanish skills are extremely limited so we would need a bank that can provide English speaking staff and a website that is available in both Spanish and English. Any help or insight is appreciated.

Steve

How does health insurance work for expats in Turkey? How they can they buy it, and what is the average cost for couples?

Hi ,

I am looking to sponsor my parents in Abu Dhabi. I know that the basic criteria to sponsor your parents is 20K per month salary, and a 2 Bed Room Accommodation at the minimum.I am able to fulfill both of these conditions.

Recently I found out that I need to buy their Health Insurance as well. I've checked through different companies and it is showing around 18 K AED per annum for both of my parents.

Is there anyone is this group have sponsored their parents from India? Any suggestions of what I should do?

Hi All,

I’m a young professional moving to Istanbul, and looking for a reputable company to work with. In the beginning, I’ll be renting, and need help finding an agency to work with. 

Since I don’t have a position yet, I’m flexible on where to live - though I do prefer the European side. I’d like to be in an area that is safe, has a nice community and close to shops/cafes/restaurants/public transportation. I’ll have my car shipped once I get settled so I’d need a parking spot soon. 

Hi folks,

I am thinking about nomading in either Czechia or Slovakia. I already have a Germany-based nomad bank account, but I'm having trouble signing up for things such as cellular service where they want top-ups to be done ONLY using either bank account based in Czechia/Slovakia, or a Mastercard/Eurocard issued in Czechia/Slovakia.

I would like to know the process of buying a car in Saudi Arabia as a dependent.

What are the documents required?

I'm thinking about moving to Spain with my husband. Should we choose to do so, my husband would be retired. I, however, would be working for a US company as a remote employee. What type of Visas would we need in this situation?

Hi everyone,

I'm a qualified English teacher from the UK. I have some debts that I want to start paying off and heard that teaching English abroad is a good option to make money with. Which countries are best for English teachers in terms of money, living expenses and safety (for a single woman)? I am thinking more about Asia, but open to other suggestions. Appreciate any responses!

We are moving to Seville this summer and are looking for a primary school for our children. They will be 9 and 10 years old and would be in grades 3 and 5 in a US elementary school. They know a little Spanish but not much. We are looking for a school where they can learn/speak some Spanish, but where there is also English.  I presume that is a bilingual school?  Is there a list of private primary schools in Seville I can contact, and are they likely to admit two American kids?  Thanks.

I've been living in Romania for some years now, with the ability to work. I'm currently in the Alba area, though if work would be in Cluj, I would consider commuting via bus or train. Would anyone know what kind of jobs could be available as well as point me in the right direction as to applying for the job? I am willing to seek entry positions

We are planning to move from Hyderabad India to Sligo, Ireland. What is the best package for a professional with 10 years experience in pharma (Formulation  R&D)?

Is 55000 euro sufficient for a family of four (3 adults +1 boy(4yr).

Hi, 

Me and my husband are in the very early stages of considering a move to HK in August/September 2020. He will be qualifying as a teacher so will be able to get onto a international schooling programme.

I am a registered paramedic in the UK and am struggling to see what options would be available to me without speaking Chinese. I have seen there are some private health care clinics but am unsure whether they would be Western led.