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Is 35K AED a good Salary for a Data Scientist in Dubai (Family of 2)?

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Submitted by adnanned on
Destination: Dubai
Hi, I have been offered a Data Scientist job in Dubai. I want to move there with my wife, we have no kids. Salary on offer is 35K AED. Company will provide 2 weeks of free hotel, medical insurance, and return tickets for both of us. Currently, I work in London, UK on the same post and get £70K. So, is 35K AED a good salary to move to Dubai and will I be able to save any money at all considering Dubai is very expensive?

Salary negotiation in Abu Dhabi without losing job?

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Submitted by ghada ghareeb on
Destination: Abu Dhabi

How to negotiate salary without losing job? I hade this email from employer (quoted below )and I need Your help to deal with it since I'm scared to lose a job opportunity if I ask for more salary. "Quoted" Thanks for having come over for the interview. We are close to reaching a decision on selection and are now putting together the screening observations. One thing we brought up during the discussion was clarifying on expected salary package. You clarified that your expected salary package is AED.15,000 (total of basic & all allowances).

How to apply for work in Malaysia?

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Submitted by affonsoamerico on
Destination: Malaysia
In 2008 I've been working for CGG Veritas in Miri, Borneo, Malaysia. I'd love the place. I'm a physician, retired in Brazil and wanting to move to a better place. I would accept to live in Miri as I really enjoy the place. I have a wife and a 9 years old daughter. Is there an international school in Miri? I could work as a family care doctor. I'm 62 years old but still healthy and working in Brazil with no restrictions. Thanks a lot. I appreciate your answer.

Can I change my employer in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by thessalonica on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hello I'm from Philippines and Im currently working as a housemaid here in Abu Dhabi for 15 days and I just found out that I can only have 1 day off in a month and that I should clean the house before I can take my day off. I work 13-14 hours a day. I'm really exhausted since I arrive because I haven't rest yet since my 9 hours flight.I'm just wondering if I can change employer? Because I heard their is a ban and that they can sent me back and have to pay for my visa. I really don't have any idea. Please help me understand.. Thank you

How hard is it to buy property in Tokyo?

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Submitted by Scottcjohnson81 on
Destination: Japan
Hi I have visited Japan many times and am working in Texas and soon offshore on rotation and I have seen a few locations i would like to buy, I dont need mortage but every estate agent says so far it is easy and viewing the apartments next week, However how hard is it really and does any one know of property lawyers that deal with Expats, Kind Regards Scott

Emigrating from south africa

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Submitted by Elainethompson on
Destination: Mombasa
Im so lost and need help. We want to move out of south africa to any other country. We dont mind if it is over seas or just somewhere in africa like Kenya or so! Has anybody emigrated from SA that can tell me what i should do and what is the easiest and fastest route to take! My husband is a qualified diesel mechanic with alot of experience, i hope that helps us.

Can I stamp my radiology form with a GP? (South African Critical Skill Visa)

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Submitted by dreamfighterr on
Destination: South Africa
Can I stamp my radiology form with a GP with attached radiology report of CXR(Signed and Stamped by radiologist).Because the radiologist refused to sign and stamp on the original form. Thanks a lot in advance

Question about short term work assignment and school for my daughter in Frankfurt

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Submitted by tingut on
Destination: Frankfurt
Hello, I am more than likely going to be assigned to Franfurt for a 6 month work assignment in September. I plan on my wife and 5 year old daughter to accompany me. What is the best option as far as school/education for my daughter as an English speaker only? She would be starting kindergarten in September here in the USA, I'm not sure what the equivalent is in Germany. Budget is a concern but not a blocker. Please help!

Moving to Portugal - British pensions, health services, cost of living, where to buy property?

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Submitted by barrygill on
Destination: Portugal
My hubby and I are considering moving to Portugal and have several questions: We would like to make contact with British expats who are already retired and living in Portugal. We want to know about British pensions in Portugal; Health Services; cost of living and importantly, about buying a place to live there, for example a "good" area with facilities on hand but also easy to enjoy. Happy to give email address on request.

Cost of moving to Norway from USA

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
Hi all, I'm moving with my spouse to Oslo for work for at least the next 5 years. I am wondering if it makes sense to hire an international moving company to ship all of our belongings (door-to-door) from our current home in the mid-west US. I'm interested in knowing a ball-park estimate of how much it would cost to move our belongings (think of a 2-bed room fully equipped apartment). Alternatively, we could sell our belongings in the US and repurchase them again in Norway - but I hear prices in Norway can be quite high.

Moving to Berlin in 2 months, advice on bank accounts and accommodation?

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Submitted by Alexandra_Zogs on
Destination: Berlin
Hi, I am moving to Berlin in 2 months from London, I need advice on how to secure a bank account, and any other useful tips. Also welcome some tips on looking for properties. I am fortunate to already have my job situation secure with full time/permanent employment, so really looking for the advice on how best to navigate and get set up in the city. Hopefully someone can help on here Thanks, Alex

Advice on moving to Denmark

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Submitted by andsaw on
Destination: Denmark

Hi, me and my wife have the opportunity to move to Fano, but we have some questions and obstacles that is hard to find the best answers to. We have friends that live in Fano who can provide a rented accommodation that we can live in, but our biggest problem is my wife is disabled enough to claim benefits here in the UK, as i have to look after her needs, what we are trying to find out is knowing we can can claim our benefits in Denmark but for how long we don't know. We also don't know if we would get enough to live on for our daily living costs, and enough for the rental side.

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