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Moving to France as an Adult without work but with plans to study?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Paris
Hello Group.
Does anyone have a recent experience moving from the US to France
- applying for long term visa
- without work
- but planning to study? Y
our feedback is GREATLY appreciated!
Here is my case:
*Goal-move to France by Sept
*Need to apply for long term visa
*Difficulty finding a reputable Paris language school
*Secure an apartment address
*Bringing Henry (jack russell who will fit in just perfectly:)
*After visa application is submitted I must go to Chicago to meet with consulate (part of the process)

Is the cost of living in Thailand high?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Thailand
Hey everyone, I'm thinking of going to Thailand to work and generally just get a different cultural experience. Has anyone got any insights into the cost of living in Thailand? Just wondering if I'll be able to earn a decent living, and still save enough to travel around Southeast Asia a bit while I'm there.

ISS International School in Singapore - is it a good school?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore
Hi folks

Do any expat parents on this forum have kids at the ISS International School in Singapore? Word on the street is the school's "less stressful" than the top-tier international schools like UWCSEA or Tanglin Trust. Does that mean the standard's lower? And even if it does, is that a reason to avoid it, seeing as standards at schools in Singapore are pretty high anyway? Any insights welcome!

Anyone know a cheap shipper to ship `10 boxes & guitar from US to Cairo?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Egypt
Hi, We're moving to Cairo in late August and are looking for a cheap shipper to ship(not door to door-that's too expensive)about 11 medium to large boxes(heavy books and ampliflier)(I'm a teacher and hubby is a musician)and a guitar in hard case from Memphis, Tennessee to Cairo or Alexandria, Egypt. We can do intramodal where we take and load and unload at the port or shipping station/company. We don't mind packing, loading, and lifting the boxes ourselves. I just thought I'd ask if anyone here knew of any good and inexpensive company.

Can expats open a bank account in Libya?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Libya
I've read differing opinions on whether expats can have their salaries deposited into a Libyan bank account and rather end up having to have it paid into a bank account back home. Does anyone have info on whether expats are able to open a bank account in Libya at this point in time?

Is our salary good enough for good living in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi, My husband got a job offer. 12500 usd per month(45000 dirhams if i calculated well). One third of housing paid and 75%of school for each kid. We have two that are going to school and one that is baby. is that good enought salary for confortable living , renting 3 bedroom place in Khalidiya and save a bit? Jelena

Emirates International School reviews

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

If any of you have kids at the Emirates International School (EIS) in Dubai or have friends with kids there - any horror stories to share? Have you met some brilliant teachers? How are your kids enjoying the school compared to school back home? Finding a school in the UAE seems like a total minefield!

Opinions about Stamford American International School?

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Submitted by tompitman on
Destination: Singapore

We are writing a guide to Schools in Singapore and are after reviews from parents who have their children at the Stamford American International School. How does the school compare to other American Schools in Sinapore? What are the facilities like, is the teaching of a high standard, what about extra-curricular activities and the atmosphere at the school. Does the school cater for children with SEN? Many thanks, 

Do women in Qatar have to wear an abaya when out in public?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Hey, I was wondering if women in Qatar have to wear an abaya in public. Thinking of taking up a nursing job in Doha but I'm concerned about my rights as a woman and what is expected of me when out in public? Is it as strict as Saudi Arabia where women have to cover up?

Appropriate dress for woman in Abu Dhabi

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
I am visiting Abu Dhabi soon and I need to get a sense of what I should pack. I know I need to be mindful and not wear anything too revealing/short but should I also wear more muted colors? How short is short in terms of skirts? I have a job interview so would like to also get a sense of what's appropriate to wear. Should I stick to jacket and pants or can I do a knee length skirt and jacket? Any guidance is appreciated! Thanks so much!

Guidance needed for a Job offer in Ras Lanuf.....

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Libya
Hi Everyone, I am an IT professional, i have been offered a job in Ras Lanuf in the oil and gas industry. I was wondering if anyone can give me the real time feedback on the situation out there. Have a few questions please add to the answers if you feel that i missed on something... 1) How good is the security situation for expats working in remote areas and the local's behaviour towards them? 2) Are there any Health & Safety issues working in the oil refineries?

Job Offer in Abu Dhabi

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
I have got a new job offer in Abu Dhabi with a basic salary: 8500 AED including accomodation (provided by company), yearly Air ticket, 30 days paid leave yearly, life insurance and medical treatment plus monthly transporation allowance. Currently, I am working in Saudi Arabia and my salary is 6000 SR plus Accomodation, food and transportation (provided by company. I am saving arround 5000 Sr on monthly basis. Is it possible to save the same amount in Abu Dhabi as per the above mentioned offer?? Awiting for your feedback!!! Thank you in advance for the assistance.

What's the cost of living in Indonesia like?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Indonesia
My husband has been offered a job in Jakarta. I'm a bit reluctant to go, as I've never lived in Asia and the culture is so different to what I'm used to. One thing that might be a positive is that his salary offered seems pretty good and I've heard that Indonesia is pretty cheap so we'll be able to save quite a bit of money. Is this true? Anyone got any insights into what things cost in Indonesia?

Eligibility to Australian permanent resident VISA (subclass 121) if son has diabetes

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Australia

Can anybody share a success story about an australian permanent resident VISA obtained having a child with diabetes type 1 or other similar medical pre-conditions? Thank you in advance

What to see/do during short trip to Abu Dhabi

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi, I am traveling to Abu Dhabi for a few days and am looking for some advice on things to do/see during my visit. Unfortunately, I am limited to only a couple free days as I am going for a job interview. This is my first time visiting and would welcome any insight and/or advice on what to consider should I receive an offer. Also, considering I literally only have 2 free days to explore, and I will need to make a decision based on my short time, would like to make the best of my time there. I currently live in NYC, how drastically different will Abu Dhabi be in comparison? Many thanks.

Jobs in Bangkok?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bangkok
How hard is it to find a job in Bangkok? I'd really like to work there for a year or two, but I'm not really interested in teaching ESL. I've got a pretty good resume for working in online publishing or advertising, and I was just wondering what the process is like. Is it easy to get a visa? Do companies like to hire expats? Any advice would be appreciated.

Job offer in Abu Dhabi....HELP!

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
I got a job offer, I'm sure this question get's asked a lot. I've tried to do as much research as possible but it's just a scary decision to make. I don't want to get over there and regret it or wish I would have asked for more. I'm a single male with no kids. Housing- 1 bed room paid by company 18000-Base salary 2509-Transportation 301-Utilities 306-Plane Ticket 35 days off a year 9148-Moving/Shipping So the total package is 21116 monthly. Should I ask for more...?

Tax in Malaysia for Australians

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kuala Lumpur
Can anyone tell me how australians get taxed in Malaysia. I have been told by an australian in kuala lumpur that he is getting paid a large sum for contract work... but has to pay the tax first... before getting it paid to him... i always thought the tax came out of the money when you got paid... is it just me or does this sound suss?

Cost of living for Maadi, Cairo-please someone-help me and give me advice-thank you!!

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Egypt
Hi, I will be teaching at MAC school in Cairo beginning August 20th. I'm a bit worried about my finaces and the political situation. It's just my husband, myself, and our dog, so we only need a 1 bedroom furnished preferably with some garden, lawn, wall, fence or something for our little dog to spend a couple of hours outside.(or a rooftop.)I only get 2,700 LE per month for housing and 36,000 US dollars a month to live on.

How do I get visit visa for Abu Dhabi for my brother and his wife?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi All, I recently shifted to Abu Dhabi to join one of the government entity. I got the residence visa on my Indian passport 2 weeks back. Now, I am planning to call my brother and his wife on a VISIT VISA. When I inquired about this in my office, they said that I can't sponsor my brother. I need to get it through any airlines or any hotel. I have read through the internet and have got mixed opinions. Can anyone shed some light on the process for getting Visit Visa for family members. Thanks in advance

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