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Taxes on housing in Russisa

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Russia
Hi, I've currently based in the UK, but have been shortlisted for a position based in Moscow. I haven't gotten the job yet, but it's looking good, and I wanted to start preparing to negotiate my contract. 

I wanted to know if there would be any additional costs built into housing other than just rent and utiltiies. In the UK we have to pay council tax, is there anything like that in Russia? Furthermore, how much could I expect to pay for a fully-furnished one bedroom in a good area? 

American vs. British curriculum for a first time expat in Hong Kong

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong
We are being relocated to Hong Kong for my husbands work for 3-5 years. Can someone advise on how my 4 year old and 6 year old would be affected by Enrolling in a school with a British curriculum and then transferring back to an American school in the states?

Russian schools/activities for children in Madrid?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Madrid
Hello, we are moving from Jersey to Madrid and my daughter (5 years old) is half French-half Russian. We put her name on at the French School (Lycée Français) but I would like to develop her Russian skills. Would anybody know any play groups/activities for Russian children in Madrid? Thank you!

Activities in English for children in Madrid?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Madrid
Hello, we are moving from Jersey to Madrid and my daughter (5 years old) is half French-half Russian. We put her name on at the French School (Lycée Français) but her first language is English and we don't speak it at home. I am looking for any activities/clubs for British children to help her to keep English. Please, if anybody could advise... Thank you!

Living and Salary in Switzerland?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Switzerland
pls can you tel me in which part of switzerland can i find indian society and what would be an approx. rent for approx 185 m2 on the groung floor (commercial area). i am into diamond industry, but i dont know any one over there suppose if i join a jewellery firm over there, pls can you tell me how much salary can i earn?

Child Care option in Hong Kong for Infants/young toddlers

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong
I'm moving with my family to HK. I will be working in the Causeway Bay area. I have a 18 month old daughter. Is she too young to be accepted into a childcare center in HK? If this option does not work, is it usual for expat moms to hire a in-house nanny to care for young child while they are at work. How much does it cost to hire an experienced nanny and what are the usual ways to find one (referals, use a service agent, etc)? In addition, If I would like to find an apt within walking distance to the MTR and childcare centers/kindergarden with good reputation, where is a good place to live?

Where can I get a voltage converter for a US appliance in Ghent?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Belgium
I am an artist who has just moved here. I checked almost all of my gear before coming, but decided to bring my own sewing machine at the last minute. I am having trouble finding out where I can get a voltage converter. I am living in Ghent, and would like to get a converter as soon as possible. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Can I get an Australia 457-visa with a drunk driving criminal conviction

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Australia
I was convicted of drunk driving 10 years ago when I was 23 (and stupid), and never got it expunged. Now I've been offered a job in Australia, but I'm worried I won't be able to pass the character assessment of the application because of the fact that the conviction appears on my police record. Can anyone who has been in a similar situation let me know what happened?

Career opportunities in an established International School - Malaysia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Malaysia
We are an established international school offering international curriculum to children of age 18 months to 18 years. We would like to invite dynamic, motivated and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions for Academic Year 2012/2013. All positions will be based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Academic positions available: • Principal. • Head of School (Pre-School/Junior/Middle & High). • Pre-School Teachers specializing in Montessori, Early Years or Emergent (Reggio Emilia) curriculum. • School Teachers across specializations.

Advice on possible future move to the US?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The USA
Dear All, I currently work for the British RAF and my wife is a trainee Radiotherapist. Our hopes, on my wife qualifying and me leaving the military is to (fingers crossed) emigrate to the US. It will be on the basis my wife can get employment sponsorship on the back of work placements in the US during her degree. This will not be for a few years yet, but being new to reading about emigration to the US, I want to give both of us the best chances of successfully moving. So to that end, you help is both needed and appreciated .

Seasonal Holiday Work in Nice, France

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Nice
I'm a South African looking to spend European summer in Nice. I'll be moving with my French girlfriend who has a passport, but I'll only be coming on Schengen tourist visa and won't really have the right to work. Does anyone know if it's possible to get paid under the table for bar work, waitering or even doing small jobs down at the docks? I'm pretty much willing to do anything. 

Paying Taxes in Malaysia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kuala Lumpur
I have sent some money over to Malaysia to open an account as aparently I had to do that. The account has been opened and the money i sent over to open the account is in the account however when I try to transfer my money back (not all of it) they say I owe taxes on it. Is this correct as the money I earned here in NZ and only sent it over as they insisted I needed to, to open the account but I don't understand why I have to pay taxes on it.

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