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Mechanical Engineer seeking advice to move to London

Destination: London

Hi my name is Kellan. Next spring I graduate from Kansas State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for someone seeking employment in England. I studied abroad my sophomore year at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield and wish I had never come back. I studied in Hatfield for just under 6 months so I did not have to get a student visa.

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Safety, availability of food, water, electricity in Luanda?

Destination: Luanda

Hi,
I am got a new Job opportunity in Luanda. I will be staying at Palanca (city district of Kilamba Kiaxi). I am now worried about the safety, availability of Food, water, electricity in that specific place. Could you please help.

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Will we fit in old Nice, France and be able to rent out our 2 bed apartment?

Destination: Nice

My partner and I are buying a two bed apt in old Nice or near with a terrace for apt 300,000.

We are hoping to rent it out over the summer period and stay there the rest of the time - a few questions:

1 - do you think we will easily be able to rent it out.
2 - we don't speak french but do you think we could make friends there.
3 - are there many book clubs, yoga on the each etc?
4 - I am Asian - do you think the french can be a bit bothered with that? (just wanted to know)

Thanks appreciate your reply!!

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Salary of a Radiographer in Nairobi?

Destination: Kenya

Hi, this is Allwyn from India. I'm currently living in Muscat, Oman. Working as a Radiographer having 5 years of experience. I got a job offer in one of the hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Can any one suggest me how much expat Radiographers are getting salary over their & what are all the benefits included in the salary? Thanks in advance.

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Getting a job in Ireland as an expat

Destination: Ireland

I am a MBA Finance, Senior Accountant with more than 15 years of experience in accounts , My age is 47 years old.Can I get a job in Ireland,How is job market and how many months it will take to get a job? I am from India Please guide me

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Where to shop in Dubai?

Destination: Dubai

Which is the best place for shopping in Dubai? We are new in Dubai and we are only learning the way around the city. We are planning to buy and store grocery and other households on a single big family shopping every month. We are living in a condo near Al-Safa. I heard that Carrefour Supermarket http://www.malloftheemirates.com/anchor-stores/carrefour in Mall of the Emirates is fine destination for shopping. We checked their site to find offers and deals. I am only worried about getting their.

How can I get job in Brunei as doctor?

Destination: Brunei

how can i get job in Brunei as doctor

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Are there friendly tour guides for hire in Ecuador?

Destination: Ecuador

Ecuador is currently on my short list for a retirement destination. I'll have to see it up close and personal first. I'll be there for a week in October of 2017. Can I expect to locate a bilingual tour guide that can interpret language/culture and has access to transportation? Are my expectations unrealistic?

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Where to find private rentals in Barcelona?

Destination: Barcelona

Could anyone tell me what online sites to look for a yearly rental for Barcelona please.
Looking to relocate but can only find the usual expensive estate agents .
Thanks
Jen

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What type of visa am I required for a small teaching/tutoring office in KL?

Destination: Malaysia

Hi guys I wonder if you could help me, I want to move to Malaysia with my wife and kids. I myself and my children are from Britain my wife is from China, and would like to establish a private English language centre in Kuala Lampur. Mainly teaching English fluency, IELTS, TEFL as well as written and comprehensive English. Can I visit Malaysia and then apply for a residence visa if I like it there, and what type of a visa can I apply for if I need to apply before hand. My buget is around £20,000.

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Does anyone know what its like working at Jeddah Knowledge School?

Destination: Jeddah

I would like to know if this is a good school to work in, Thanks

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How do I start sourcing/applying for jobs in Brussels?

Destination: Belgium

Is there an employment website to start sourcing/applying for jobs in brussels for expats? im british and currently living in madrid and have been working as a teaching assistant in british schools i would be keen to find a post such as this in brussels?

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Information on schools in Auckland

Destination: Auckland

My husband is considering a job which would require a move to Auckland from the US. Can anyone give me information about high schools, and how the transition would be back to an American university?

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How can I get a job for myself as family physician and my daughter as pharmacist?

Destination: Dubai

How can I get a job for myself as family physician and my daughter as pharmacist?

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Registering/licensing a car with student visa status (Temporary Residence) in South Africa

Destination: Johannesburg

Hi Can I register/license and insure a car if my visa status is a student visa?A student visa is structly speaking a longer term temporary residence. I am a PhD student based in Pretoria, from Ireland. My visa is a three year student visa, my drivers license is in English and is accepted for driving here. I have been leasing a car on and off since my arrival last year but am now considering buying. There is no definitive answer via official websites for this question. Appreciate any help/guidance.

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Ireland or Scotland to establish business?

Destination: Ireland

Hello, I am a European and I am planning to go to either Ireland or Scotland. I was a student in Scotland, but the fact they are not in Eurozone and soon out of EU, makes me wanting to go to Ireland. I am planning to establish my own IT business in Ireland, I will bring a starting capital with me. My question is, it is worth the risk and go to Scotland where they have Pounds and soon out of Europe or go to Ireland where they have Euro? How difficult is to start a business in Ireland? for example rent office, store etc. Also, which area of Ireland is ideal for computer business? Dublin?

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Thinking of retiring to Ecuador but coming for a visit

Destination: Ecuador

Hello We are considering retiring abroad. Ecuador is one choice. We are planning a visit later this year and wanted to correspond or have a guide to ask questions of while there. Anyone interested?

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Work permit processing fee to work at Abu Dhabi?

Destination: Abu Dhabi

I am an Indian who has been offered a job at an University for the post of a lecturer at Abu Dhabi. Please guide me regarding the approximate cost incurred towards work permit processing fee to work at Abu Dhabi.

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I am from India looking for a job in Australia

Destination: Australia

hello all i am kamlesh from india i have done my MBA from india itself looking for a job in abroad my choice is australia so plz help me and sugeest what should i do i want to go aborad in any condition plz help i have a passport also.

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Car insurance in Ireland?

Destination: Ireland

Hello fellow Expats!

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Looking for job in Nigeria and am from India??

Destination: Nigeria

hello i am kamlesh from india i have done my master of business administration from india and looking for job. looking for job in nigeria how can i apply i have no references overthere plz help me or suggest what should i do to get job over there.

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Which Oman-based tour company would expats recommend?

Destination: Oman

Interested to know which Oman based tour company expat living in Muscat would recommend.

We are looking for a a local tour/event company that can set up and manage desert based camping trips for us.

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Shipping Companies London to Mumbai

Destination: Mumbai

Hello Friends! I am relocating from London to Mumbai at the end of the month and was wondering if anyone could recommend a shipping company for my personal belongings. And an insurance company to cover the items I will be shipping. I will not be sending furniture,, it will be clothing, books etc. Thanks!!! Samantha

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Left Oman without cancelling visa, can I get Dubai visa?

Destination: Dubai

Was employed in Muscat Oman in May 2015 and had employment visa+resident card up till May 2017,but I had to come back to India because of family issues and I couldn't go back to Muscat again,expired resident card and visa stamped on my passport is still with me,I am getting a offer from a company based in Dubai but I will be working IN india,I will have to go to dubai for trainings if required, can I travel to Dubai?Will I get a visa for dubai?

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Proof of No Criminal Record for China Working Visa?

Destination: China

Dear users,

Apparently proof of no criminal record is now required when it comes to applying for and renewing working visas in China (at least in some cities).

For a British citizen, does anyone have any idea exactly what kind of proof is required?

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