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Should I take this job offer in Muscat?

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Submitted by Rahul15 on
Destination: Oman
Hi
I have got an offer for an IT company in Oman, Muscat. The company is offering me 1200 Oman Riyals.
1. Should I accept the offer?
2. My wife is a senior IT Network Engineer and if at all I plan to move, will she be able to find a job in an IT firm there? I have come to know that any relatives or spouse cannot work in the competitors firms in such expatriation cases. Is there any way out or anybody can share there experience if encountered the same scenario. This would really be helpful in taking the decision.
Thanks in advance!!

Should I sent my son to international or local secondary schools in Belgium?

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Submitted by Fwulandari08 on
Destination: Belgium
I may have plan to move to Belgium with my son in 2-3 yrs time. By the time we move, he'll start middle school. Any advice if I should put him in local school or international school? Reading information in this website, international school is expensive but on the other hand, entering local schools mean my kid has to learn French/Dutch. How challenging is this for teenager and will there be any assistance from school to help him learn the languages? thank you

Help with questions about moving to Nairobi?

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Submitted by rose2016 on
Destination: Nairobi
Hello,
We are relocating to Nairobi from Dubai. Looking to find a good apartment in Westlands preferably Brookside. Please advise or share your experiences on the below queries. Highly appreciate your valuable suggestions. Thank you!
1. Recommendations on good and secure areas / apartments to check out. Prefer child friendly with play area, swimming pool and gym. Closer to Parklands.

International Secondary Schools in Turkey?

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Submitted by Annesi on
Destination: Turkey
Hi, I just registered and tried to send a message through the contact page but it was returned. I am looking for an international secondary school in Elazig for Year 7 (the last year completed in the UK was Year 6). I have tried online searches and have sent a message to one school but I believe that the instruction will be in Turkish (as confirmed on this site); I am looking for a school that will teach in English all subjects and include Turkish language as part of the curriculum. Thank you and kind regards.

How to enrol children in schools in Adelaide without address?

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Submitted by Maliha on
Destination: Adelaide
Hi, We are currently living in Abu Dhabi and planning to move to Adelaide in Dec 2016. We have Parmanent Visas (subclass190). I have three kids. How can I enrol my kids in schools, prior to our move, without having any residential address in Adelaide? As the schools are zoned there. I want my kids to start the school in Feb 2017.

A service business that assists moving abroad?

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Submitted by joroco99 on
Destination: Portugal
I am interested in moving to Portugal to help open an office and I am wondering if there is a business out there you can pay to handle all of the logistics locally. These forums are useful, however if a company intends to move several people maybe they would be willing to pay to have it all handled locally so the employees are not expected to do it all individually. Anyone familiar with such a business? Thank you! JC

Advice on moving abroad for love?

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Submitted by Ooogles on
Destination: Spain
Hi all, I´m with my boyfriend for 3 years now. 2 of the 3 years we spent in a long distance relationship (Ireland to Spain). I moved to Spain last year and although I enjoy living here, I would like to have the option to return to Ireland one day with my boyfriend. I´ve raised this topic almost every month and continue to get the answer that he thinks it would be very difficult for him but he´s not saying yes or no.

How to pay custom duties for an overseas package in Dammam?

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Submitted by unholybread on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hi, Do you have any idea how to pay customs duties via SADAD? I have a package sitting in Dammam for customs clearance. Follow up question: I have been ordering online before in Jeddah and Riyadh but I didn't experience any problems with my packages with customs. Once the package arrived in the areas above, an EMS operator will call me and then deliver the package straight to my address. All of my packages (including the one in Dammam) are sent via EMS (Express Mail Service). Are there any threshold for parcels for online orders? If yes, how much and what is the limit?

Advice on ending Dubai work contract early?

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Submitted by sahikshaikh on
Destination: Dubai
Hello... I am an indian national who is completing almost 3 months now in a multi national forex trading company in dubai and i am on 6 months probationary period and have an unlimited type of contract..due to some reasons i have to resign from the company and go back india.. I wanted to know if I am liable to pay any charges to the company such as visa charges or others?.. ad also do I have to serve 1 month notice period.?..as per my contract there is nothing mentioned such as that I have to serve notice period or pay charges..still I am confused... please help

Help with expired & unused temporary work permit for Qatar?

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Submitted by johnex on
Destination: Qatar
Greetings. I have an unused temporary entry work visa/permit which will expire next month. This entry visa has not been stamped in my passport and I have not yet entered Qatar. Can a new company/sponsor apply a new temporary entry work visa for me once the previously issued unused entry visa expires? Should the previously issued unused entry visa still need to be cancelled even if it already has expired? I appreciate any help on this issue.

What tax will I need to pay in China?

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Submitted by 77drift on
Destination: China
i have an offer of a job to work in shenzen. the offer is a 12 month contract where i will be required to be in the country for at least 6 months within the 12 month period. i'm coming from the uk and wanted to try an understand what tax or other deductions i'm likely to need to pay.

Process for obtaining a freelancer visa for Oman and Dubai?

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Submitted by Haoman on
Destination: Dubai
Hi People, I am a website developer and social media expert looking for job opportunity in Middle east. I wanted to know about Freelance visa in uae or oman. what is the procedure, valid for, fee etc. Is it possible to Indian to get Freelancer visa. If any reference for PRO or legal would be great help. Thanks

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