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Cost of accommodation and living expenses in Austria?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vienna
I am planning to study phd at austria, and would like to bring my family with me. my wife and smallest son my daughter who study at public school my son who will study at austrian universities. So how much will it cost me for all expenses including live expenses and accommodation and school for my two daughter, and the university for my son.

Job prospects in Norway

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
Hello to you all, I was wondering what the prospects are for an ordinary working man in Norway.

I have a secondary education amd I am 45 yrs old working since I was seventeen experience in telecommunications, logistics and construction, living in Ireland. I am slowly being strangled by austerity and bad governing. I am married with two kids. One my children is 19 in college and the other one is doing her last year in secondary education, all answers gratefully appreciated.

Dentists in Beijing?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Beijing
Hi, does anyone have advice or experience with dental care, not just a filling may be a root canal or something like that. I see on various websites:

1) BJG United Family Hospitals. does anyone know Diane Feng and Sophie Ding whoe are listed as dentists there.

2) International SOS : any comments? thanks,

From USA Moving to Dubai or Abu Dhabi

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Hello...we are from USA moving to Dubai or Abu dhabi in 2-3 months. I got a decent offer from a company and want to know if we (me, wife + one kid) can live a decent life in Dubai or Abu dhabi with a pay package of 23000 AED per month. The company will bear accomodation cost and school fees every year,furniture cost(one-time payment). How much is the cost of living there like grocery/internet/utilities/cell phone bills? how are the laws/rules & regulations? and mainly how are the schools.

Wondering about the healthcare system in Hungary?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hungary
Moving to Budapest in November as with a pre-existing health condition that requires regular visits to a doctor, I'm a bit worried about the healthcare in Hungary. Coming from the UK where I don't have to pay a fortune for treatment, will I have access to public healthcare in Budapest? Really need to make sure I'm going to be able to stay healthy and also not break the bank trying...

What's the nightlife in Bucharest like? Is there much of a social scene there?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bucharest
I'm going to be moving to Bucharest for six months at the end of this year. As a single and independent women who likes to get out an about, I'm just wondering what there is to do in Bucharest. Are there nightclubs and great places to eat? Where do people party in Bucharest? Any recommendations for great places to go out welcome!

Jobs in Jamaica

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jamaica
I am david living in the uk,I am married to a jamaican girl.i want to live there,But i need to find work,Have worked in the building industry for a lot of years,im 60 aged 60 now,I was a joiner(carpenter)for 30 years,plus a assisstant buiding site manager,im hoping to find a buiding company who has work,has any body got any phone numbers ,or company names i can get in touch with to see if they have work,im easy going and am open to any offers of [email protected] to hear from someone,im moving to jamaica very soon to be with my wife

Information on moving to Bahrain with family

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain
Hi there,

My husband has been made a great job offer in Bahrain. We are planning on moving over in October with our two children.

I am wondering how easy it will be for me to get a job in Dubai as a women? Do I need to secure a job before I leave or is it better to start job-hunting once I am there in Bahrain ?

Also, we are hoping to bring my elderly mother over to live with us ? Is this possible?

Day care centres in Oslo - any tips on finding a space for my child

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oslo
Hi, I moved to Oslo two months ago and have been struggling to get daycare space for my kids. All the day cares are full and have long waiting lists.

I have also been told that it is possible for a doctor to make a recommendation for the Kommune to accept a child to foster learning the Norwegian language.
I will be grateful for any tips regarding how to go about this issue.

Thanks!

Expat woman working in Riyadh

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
My husband (40) is offered a job in Riyadh and I (37) am planning to quite the job in Russia and relocate with him. I am sure life is not going to be easy but defiantly interesting. I have 15+ years professional experience, holding MBA and degree in English and German languages (licensed in Russia to teach in secondary schools) I have divers experience working in business on administrative, marketing and project management jobs. However fact that I am a woman might make difficult to find an interesting job in Saudi.

Recommendation for international schools in Bangalore?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bengaluru
Next month, I am shifting from Sydney to India, Bangalore and was looking for good International (IGCSE curriculum) schools for my kids. Can anyone recommend between Inventure Academy, Indus International and Bangalore International School? Thanks Nilesh

Help with finding suitable bilingual public school in Vienna?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vienna
hi there. I'm cathie from beijing, china. I'll work in university of vienna in the coming Oct. I'd like to bring my son with me.

He's 14 and just finished 8th grade in beijing. He can speak and understand english and can play chinese traditional music instrument.

I hope i can find a public bilingual school suitable for him. Can anybody give me information on how to choose and apply

Questions about employment visa for Abu Dhabi

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

I have been awaiting my employment visa from a company in abu dhabi for 2 months now.

I have submitted all the required documents and attested certificates. I was told the application has been processed further to the UAE embassy and that they are waiting for the embassy to release the empolyment.

I am asking what this means and why its takes this long? Does it mean security clearance.

Thanks for a kind reply.

Brothers Group Company in Bahrain - is this a reliable company?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain
I am a USA business man interested in Gulf region. I found the company Brothers Group Company in the Linkedin. They have good looking website. But I want to know if the address below really exists. Is there a real company located there? Address Info: 615, Road 16- 639 UM AL-BAIDH, Kingdom Of Bahrain

Can I work for company in India from Dubai on spouse visa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai

Hi , My husband has secured a job in Dubai.He will be sponsoring me. My company in India is ready to provide me Work From Home option for few months. My question is ,if my husband provides me a NOC ,can I work from Dubai for my current Indian company. I will receive salary in India and in rupees.To me it seems like legal. Could somebody advice? Thanks , Smita

Life in Taipei?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Taipei
Hi , I am moving with my family very soon to Taipei.We are family of four, two age and new brn girls. We are considering Zhonsheng area , close to Daan. This is what my husband was offered for accommodation.Coould you please tell me is this niece area for expat families ? Also, will you recommend some health center for kids in this area.

How to find administrative or internet marketer job in Lagos?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Lagos
Hi all! Im married to Nigerian and live in Lagos. I have the experience of working as internet marketer, but I would be happy to find any administrative job. Please, can anybody recommend any company where it is possible to address? I will appreciate any kind of information. Thank you very much!

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