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Hello, Im contemplating a move to Moscow for work.

At the moment due to some commitements here in England its likely to be around June/July 2014 when id make the move. Ive had a look through all the topics available on this website but wanted to get a better idea of what its like to actually live in Moscow? I guess some of things im most interested in are...

Greetings, I have been offered a position at the Emirates College for Advanced Education. What compounds do you all recommend? Ideally I'd like to walk or take public transportation. I am coming alone so my needs will be few. Thanks in advance! Lynn

Can anyone tell me whether one can work in Lagos/Nigeria as a Freelancer in any field? If yes, then under which visa category it is allowed and what's the procedure for obtaining this type of visa? Does one require a local sponsor for even this type of occupation? What will the level of earning need to be to break even in Lagos?

Hey expats,

I have a PhD degree in Computer Science. ialso have the experience of Research and publication.I am looking for job and could do with some advice on how to go about getting a job in Denmark.

Hi there,

After a lot of deliberation, I've decided on moving to Cape Town with my family. Now I just need to find a good area for us to settle in. We're probably going to be able to afford an upper-middle class area, and don't want to live too far outside of the city. Any advice? 

Many thanks

Belinda H

Hi, I will come to jeddah in may and I am looking for a 2 bedrooms apartment for 60000-75000 SAR in a compound with mixed nationalities, not far from the French school. Is that possible? Any suggestions? Thanks

Am fahis, I reached in Dubai on feb 3rd for a job in a IT solutions company. Now am facing 2 problems.. 1. My employer taken me for ERP consultancy job and this product is new to UAE ( not completely ) when i asked him about the Medical and all, he told that we have two months time so no issue for that.. i need to know that if it is getting delayed..is there any problem for me..? 2. am a smoker..not a chain smoker..but when i reached here..due to the climate here.was high like up to 6 in a day..now reduced also again from yesterday.so if i get any problems in my medical...what ll happen..?

I am an expat who has just arrived in Hanoi. I am looking for tips of where one can run and do outdoor activities in the city. Are there any clubs you can recommend.

I also enjoy socialising. Where are the best drinking spots? Where can I meet fellow expats in Hanoi?

Hi there

My husband's been offered a job in Joburg that will be hard to refuse but I'm a little worried about the education system in South Africa. Any thoughts? Are there any good schools in Johannesburg? Which ones are the best?

Thanks!

Sally

I'm moving to Dubai with my boyfriend, and we've heard so many different things about co-habitation, religion and strict cultural rules. How conservative is Dubai? Would love to hear from other expats - will we be able to live in the same flat together? Are there any churches in Dubai? We're Christian and we don't want to hide our religion. Will this be a problem? Can we hold hands in public?

We're moving to San Jose from Miami in July and I'm looking for advice on where the best schools are. Anyone with insights about the best schooling districts in San Jose? We'd ideally like to send our kids to a public school. or even a charter if we're able to get a place...

Hi there,

I have just graduated with an MBA and I'm struggling to find job opportunities in New York (which is where I am from). The situation seems to be the same in Europe. I've always wanted to travel around South America and I heard that Sao Paulo is a great place to work. Does anyone know about the realities of the job market in the city? Are there any good websites or recruitment agents you can recommend?

Please help!

Jonny

We're moving to Sao Paulo in the summer and I am in the process of organising my kids schooling. We're coming for New York. Can anyone recommend a good international school in Sao Paulo? What's the education system like there in general? Are there any good privtae schools we could also consider?

Hi Experts, I am working in Malaysia from more than 1.5 yrs. My contract will expire after I complete my 2 yrs, i.e. in May,2014. My EP visa will expire after 3 days of my contract end date. My client want to absorb me as their own employee now. I would go back to my country after my visa expire naturally(without cancelling EP). I would like to return back after one week on the new EP from the new employer. I would like to know few things here: 1. Is this plan feasible? 2. Do I need to get an NOC from my previous employer before I go from here or no need.

Dear Sir,

I have a question. I worked for a third party payroll company's loan department in Dubai. I joined the company on 22 May 2012 and moved back to India on 26 August 2012 just after three months because of some family problems. I did not inform my senior or company HR until I was in India and am again interested in working in Dubai.

Hello I am a British architect/project manager/ business developer negotiating a contract as a project director based in Oman with extensive travel to Europe. I have 20 years experience eight of which in the middle east working and managing multi milion large complex projects. I would appreciate a feedback on salary package I should expect for someone of my experience. Thank you

I have been thinking of studying in babes-Bolyai University in cluj-Romania. what job options do I have as a student living in Cluj? Can I live in Cluj and and work in Bucharest?

I am shifting to honkong and have a 3yrs 2month kid . I would like to know the Age criteria for kindergarten as he is going to nursery now in india. Pls help me to know the process as well . Thank you

We are moving to Busan in South Korea. Our daughter is 3 yrs old and school is let out at 2:30 pm (1430), both my husband and I will be working full time. Does anyone know a daycare or nanny service we could use for the afternoons?

Currently preparing shipment for move to Khobar, KSA with husband.  Is it permissible to ship cooking spices with my household goods?

I'm considering a position as an locomotive engineer with SAR. Wondering if anyone has the same position and what I could expect in terms of working conditions and what the average remuneration is?

I have got a job offer for 5000 AED in Abu Dhabi. IS this salary suffiecient for me? Since am a bachelor, accomodaion is free for me. Please advise asap. I need to decide. I was bit confused.

Any Indian mobile network working as a international roaming free in Tripoli,Libya ??

Hey there, I've been offered a Plant supervisor contract in Libya(Tripoli medical center) but I'm worried about the security situation there. Is it safe to work in Libya now? Please help, I need to make a decision soon!

Hello, im planning to mve to Kyrgyzstan, it will be very helpfull if somebody knows about low price apartments in the city. Thank you!