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Mechanical Engineer seeking advice to move to London

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Submitted by khorner96 on
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.

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

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Submitted by NYUSUFI on
Destination: Nice

Hi

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!!

Salary of a Radiographer in Nairobi?

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Submitted by jackally86 on
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.

Where to shop in Dubai?

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Submitted by melina26 on
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.

Are there friendly tour guides for hire in Ecuador?

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Submitted by Traveling_Guy on
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?

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

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Submitted by Mohammedsalehsohail on
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.

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

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Submitted by piplou on
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?

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

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Submitted by Margaret Nolan on
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.

Ireland or Scotland to establish business?

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Submitted by ADONIS on
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?

Shipping Companies London to Mumbai

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Submitted by SamanthaMJ on
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

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

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Submitted by Sachin Patil on
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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