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hi, i am a fresh graduate from college. my father is working in shanghai and he is processing my mother's dependent visa so she could stay there for long. i would like to work there, too. is it necessary for an expat to have a working experience before coming to china? i mean, are there gonna be some problem if i apply for working visa here in my country if i don't have working experience. my father said to me that he will help me find employment there and maybe he can recommend me to the company he's working in. is it illegal for relatives to work there in the same organization?

Hi everyone! Is there in Doha free zone visa like in Dubai? If I didn`t finish my contract is it possible to resign and start to work for free zone company (at airport) without any NOC and without getting ban? Thanks so much!

Hey all. I got a job in Qatar as a translator for 12K a month, a third (4K) of which is housing allowance. Salary is tax free, but is the amount good enough to live comfortably? After looking at the cost of living and other pages here, it seems inevitable that I have to hire a car, and that's at least another 2,500 QAR. Am I wrong to believe the pay is a bit on the lower side?

Hi all, I'm a complete newcomer to all this, so please be a little patient if mess anything up!! And any advice is welcome!! Right then, I'm 23 and have been offered a job working in Nigria in Port Harcourt. The working pattern for me will be three months there, and three weeks home. I will be living on my own (where, I haven't been told yet). I haven't signed anything yet. All I'm after at the minute is advice on anything that you could recommend, i.e.

Hi, I've recently arrived in Ho Chi Minh and am trying to find somewhere to get my HTC Sensation's phone screen replaced as I dropped it on the floor. Does anyone have any suggestions of places I could try? Ella

I have fallen in love with a Belgian and we are thinking about marrying next year. I need some advice. The man I am marrying is receiving incapacity benefit and we are unsure how getting married will affect his benefit. I am working in the UK but of course will not have a job when I move and will be looking for one. I am in the process of selling my house so will have some money to start me off. I am interested in retraining, I do have a degree but feel I want to make a fresh start with a new career. Where can I go to get information about the questions I am asking?

Hello Friends, Its great that I found this forum where i can get help make decision to move to Dublin with family. I am based in BANGALORE (INDIA) and work in an software MNC. I have a 7yr old daughter. The purpose of this discussion thread is to help me understand better the expenses and my options. I have been offered a package of 60,000 Euros which includes 20%bonus which is paid year end. That is 48000 per annum. 1. Would my take home be around 2800?? I did put number 4800 in caluclator below..Are there any other cuts in your take home after this?? Where do most of Indian community stay ?

I am from canada my wife is from sweden and my mother is from germany i do not need to apply for residentcy. I am a drywall project manager and my german is begginner but i can have basic conversations so i feel i would pick it up quick. Whats the best way for me to get a job in Vienna? From the internet in canada or by showing up on a whim and prayer? I also have two young children so i have to maintain a certain standard i just have never made a big move like this and am a little lost as to what to do and how to go about doing it. Any info would be a big help thanks!

HELLO CAN YOU TELL ME DO I NEED A VISA FOR A STAY IN SPAIN OF 6 TO 12 MONTHS IF SO WHERE DO I GET ONE AND WHAT DOES IT COST

Anyone got any experience of the Chile healthcare system? We are moving there in January, but my wife is six month pregnant and she need to find a doctor and hospital as soon as we arrive so that she can make arrangements for the baby. Obviously I'm a bit concerned about the healtchare system there... Is it any good and how does health insurance work in Chile?

I would like to know if there are companies located in Qatar that are interested in getting skilled labour from Nigeria.

We will be moving to Dubai in the new year. So far our attempts to make contacts with estate agents have been ignored. Any recomendations from anyone?

Hi there, My husband has been approached by a company in Dubai. We are in the preliminary hiring stage and although we never had consider the expat life, we found ourselves excited at the perspective.

We are a family of three, there is a possibilities to move to Paris or Zurich, actually we live in Houston, Tx, we are Mexicans and have USpermanent residence. How much our income must be to live very comfortable, My son is 21 years old but he has intellectual disabilities, some people recommend us Zurich because of the taxes and language ( most people like to talk Enlglish) . I know there is no big houses there, but if we can find one in the suburbs, how much it cost ( big I mean three bedrooms and a big kitchen, garden, etc).

My husband has just accepted a job offer from Dubai. We are residing in Kuwait at present and will be shifting by January 2013. My husband has a valid work visa of kuwait for a year. Can he keep his Kuwait visa as well as his work visa in dubai? Does he have to cancel his work visa in kuwait and then come to Dubai.

are there any private bus/vans that do school runs in brisbane ie drop and pick children to and from school for a fee

Hello friends. I am an American girl moving to Prague to teach English. I was wondering if there were any areas I should look into for finding an apartment. I want to be somewhere close enough to the city centre to get around without a car (I don't need a car, right?) - also if there are any American areas with other people who speak English. But not too expensive. Help??!!

How to get a supply chain related position in Qatar. I have MBA and 15 years experience [email protected]

I stay in Abu Dhabi came for work, but my visa is of Dubai. If I want to cancel visa and go back home is there any cancellation charges. Food and work is not proper where I am working. Plz help.

Hi, I am considering moving to mozambique for work in IT sector for an year.I would like to know the below 1. the taxation system/slab in mozambique. 2. Accomodation for furnished /serviced apartments 3. Cost of living Appreciate your help if I need to consider any other vital info --Regards Sarada

my son is now an ex pat, in abu dhabi, my partener and i are planning to visit but arent married, do we need seperate hotel rooms?

Hello, I ve recently been accepted a new IT position in a company in Abu Dhabi. I'd like to know if the offer that they gave me is good and if i can manage to live and make some savings at the same time. The total offer was for 24500 AED per month. That includes housing allowance also. Also they offer 4 times per year tickets home and 23 holiday days. I would appreciate if you can tell me how much does a studio costs in the city. I will be living alone, with no wife/kids. Thanks and regards.

Hi guys, Just wanting to no the best way to find out bout getting a house or room in hotel for a month in phuket in central part of town, we are hoping to move there for long term but want to try it short term first. Any help would be great. We are from australia.

Hi, I am moving to NYC with my wife and new born baby from London early next year. Where is the best area to live? My wife doesn't drive and will be on maternity leave so transport links will be important. I will only be in the office 2/3 days a week and therefore would be happy to commute into town on the train for example to get a bit more family space. Thanks. Neil

I'm moving to Israel as part of an exchange programme with the university in Tel Aviv. I'm getting very confused about the visa process for Israel. Can someone please shed some light on this? I'm American.