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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar

We recently used Biddulphs International to move from South Africa to Qatar. For R60 000 we got an unsupevervised international move, that is - no supervisor oversaw the packing or loading. I had to label, number and guess the contents of 174 wrapped items. When the goods arrived dockside, Biddulphs realised they'd underquoted (deliberately or incompetently, it's hard to say). They filled a container and then told us 14 items were left behind. Throughout these problems, Biddulphs were incommunicative and unprofessional, and very slow to respond to emails.

Where should I live in Washington DC ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Washington DC
Hi guys,

I am busy planning a move to Washington DC in Feb 2013. I have an exciting new job opportunity over there.

I am a 28 year old, young professional and I was wondering if anyone could give me advice on where best to rent an apartment. I'll be working in the downtown area so I would like to be close to work. I enjoy socialising and meeting new people, so it would be nice to be in an area which has a good vibe with lots of places to eat out and grab a drink after work.

Can someone leave South Korea without completing job contract?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Korea
For the last two months my daughter has been working as an English teacher in South Korea. The atmosphere at the school is very stressful and it's not what she expected at all. The owner of the school communicates by using scare tactics and everything the teachers do is wrong. To make a long story short, my daughter feels threatened and is very unhappy and she's ready to come back to the US, before her contract ends. She doesn't feel that she can talk with anyone at the school about this, so she'll be leaving without their knowledge.

Do I need to get certificates attested in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai

Dear All, I have been offered a Job as a Receptionist at a upcoming 5 star hotel in Dubai, I would like to know. 1) Do I have to have my Qualification Certificates Attested for my work permit or labor card. 2) I don't have originals certificates As I have lost it due to unforeseen natural calamities. Kindly Let me know. Thanks in Advance.

Advice needed on what do before moving to Cape Town

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

My boyfriend and I are making the very exciting move from the UK to Cape Town (for a year or so) on 1st Jan 2013.

We haven't got jobs lined up yet but the majority of his family live and work in Cape Town. As soon as we get there, we plan to start networking and speaking to all of our contacts and connections to see what's out there.

We have a place to stay and will have saved up enough money to get us by without jobs for the first month or so but my main worry is that as we don't have work permits, it may be hard to find work.

Need a legal expert in Abu Dhabi

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
I have settled down in Abu Dhabi from April 2012 with my husband and a son of 10 years and my husband is well placed with an international airline in Abu Dhabi. My son is also studying in an international school. There have been differences with my husband and he has been harassing and torturing me for petty issues and wants to abandon me. I need a legal expert as my parents were i Mumbai and they expired long expert. Morever, if I approach the local police in Abu Dhabi will they be helpful. Please advise me to the course of action I should take. An early advise would be highly appreciated.

How to approach UK job market?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: London

Hi Expats,

I have just moved to London and I am busy trying to find a job. All my paperwork is in order but I am not having much luck. I even had an interview last week but I didn't get the job in the end.

I have over 7 years experience in sales and marketing and I am a good team player. 

Can anyone give me any tips about how to approach the UK job market. Are there any resources you could recommend ? Any tips you have on how to tackle interviews in London would also be much appreciated.

Thanks so much.

 

Reviews and opinions of The American School of Vietnam in HCMC

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Do any parents have any experience of TAS international school for American kids in Ho Chi Minh City? We're looking to send our kids to an American curriculum school but I understand TAS is a new school in HCMC. Just wondering if the standards at the school are up to scratch. How does it compare to other American schools in Vietnam. Please help as we would like our daughters to get an Amercan education in Vietnam.

Public schools vs private schools in Ho Chi Minh City?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vietnam
Hi expat parents

Does anyone have experience of the local school system in Vietnam? If you're an expat in it for the long haul, is it worth sending your child to a good Vietnamese school or is it still a good idea to send kids to private international schools with American/British/international curriculums in Hi Chi Minh City? Any insights welcome.

What kind of VISA I will get if I have an offer exactly of 5000RM in malaysia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kuala Lumpur
Hi, I got an offer of 5000Rm per month to work as a Software Test Engineer with AM Bank Corp,KL through some consultancy there. What kind of VISA I will get if I have an offer for exactly 5000rm? I have seen from the previous posts that the EP visa will not be a valid one if the salary is <=5000rm. Please clarify me on this. Also please let me know can I change the job there to a new Org with the same EP. I heard that the Employer has the ri8 to cancel the EP. If it happened so,can I change the company and ask the new employer to apply for EP again.

How to get bar/restaurant work in Florence?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Florence
Hi, my name is Carl Mack, and my two college friends and I are looking for any job opportunities in Florence. Bar/Restaurant work would be awesome. We are all business school graduates. My degree is in Accounting, my friend Dave is Logistics, and my other friend Mike is business management. We all studied abroad in Italy spring 2011, and just want to give it a try and see if we can get a group of us and make it work in Florence. We also all speak conversational Italian and could pick it up quickly. We are planning on coming over in January/February 2013.

regarding visa for dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: United Arab Emirates
Dear sir\mam, As i asked last regarding my visa for dubai. Now i have been told by my company that they are waiting for the clearance check to be completed for my work permit visa from the authorities. Kindly now tell me what does this process includes and approx how much time it takes.

Anyone interested in learning German through English in Vienna?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vienna
Hi everybody, I'm a 33-year-old freelance German teacher (Goethe-Institut trained) and I've just started a group for expats at the HUB Vienna, Lindengasse 56, Thursdays 6-8 pm. I'm all about alternative teaching so if you want torture, I recommend you join local "Spracheninstitute" :). In my course there's walking and talking, watching videos, playing grammar board games and stuff like this so it only works if you are communicative, flexible and have a sound sense of humor. I charge 15 euro/ hour. So if you're interested, contact me at [email protected] ad let's meet!

Looking for a job in Dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai

Hi my name is Rio and I am an Belgian citizen living wiht my Wife ho is an Ukrainian citizen in Ukraine / Kiev .We both like to find a Job in Dubai and Relocated over there.I have many skills ho can be proooft wiht Diplomas and Licence / certificates ,such as Diplom Fitness Instructor -- Personal Coach ,Privat Driver Body Guard wiht 2 Licence from Germany and Austria ,Sales Assurance Manager wiht certificate / Licence ,Sales Manager Fashion,Permanent make up Artist with certificate.I can speak English fluent ,Dutch ,German ,French,Cantonese and Russian (in progress)My Wife is head of sales

Salary Expectations for a Business Development Manager in Doha, Qatar.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Hi. 

I would like some advice from expats in Qatar. I have been offered a BDM position with a large group, and I visited Doha for a day last week. I'm due to join this company in December. The salary I have been offered is QAR 12,500 per month plus 2 bedroom furnished accommodation and other benefits such as bonus/performance incentives / family status etc I am single as of now, will probably get married to my girlfriend later in 2013.

Is that salary sufficient? What is the Cost of Living like in Doha ?

Aditya - Mumbai, India

What's the best area to live in Brussels as a young professional?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brussels
I'm just wondering what the best areas are in Brussels for a young professional. I'm going to be moving there to take up a job with a large international organisation which is located near the EU headquarters. Where should I look for an apartment?

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