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Looking for job in Singapore

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore
Hi I have 8 years of experience in Storage (IT) with reputed org. currently working with reputed org. in India with good salary package as per market stnd. i am looking for job in singapore , can any one let me know what is the best way to find job in singapore (quickly & secure)

Advice about healthcare in the Philippines?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Philippines
We're moving to the Philippines soon. I'm really excited, but still have a few concerns - particularly about healthcare. I've heard so many different stories - some of them horror stories! Anyone got any insights to share about this? Are there any decent private hospitals in Manila or will I have to go to another country like Singapore for medical services?

Advice on finding a job in Cape Town

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cape Town

Hi, I am from India and planning to move to Cape town. I opted for general quota work visa from india it self. Means I can search for job once I reach South Africa.

Can anyone help me out the process and chances of getting a job as a foreign national. Im a web developer and need to know the job market in Cape town.

I've searched and googled all the jobs in Cape town. But I dont have any contacts, so without any contacts, is it possible for me to get a job, with only online process?

Average software engineer salary in Oman

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman

Hi everyone, I would be relocating to Sohar, Oman in couple of months. Currently, I am looking for job in Sohar for self. I am a java expert with 6+ years of experience. Could anyone guide me on how much I must ATLEAST expect as the salary per month and what all allowances I can get/negotiate in additional. Also, please share the list of software companies, if you know personally. Also, if could help me in guiding about the living expenses in general. Thanks in advance, SS

Pre schools and childcare in Santiago

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Santiago
Hello everybody, We moved only 8 weeks ago to chile santiago. We live in las condes close to the shopping center paseo los dominicos. My son is 2.5 years old. We are from Germany, but we travel a lot due to my hubis work( civil engineer). My first son was in an english preschool and kindy in greece. And I must say it is very handy for us that he speaks fluently english. He is now in the DSS colegio aleman and that is why i dont have yet contacts to other english speaking mums. So, my question is, which preschool is good and close to us for my 2.5 year old son.

Info about Kabwe, Zambia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Zambia
Hi, anyone with any knowledge or experience of Kabwe in Zambia I would be most obliged to hear from you. I am considering a job in Kabwe for a small organisation for at least a two year contract. I would like to know more about accommodation, living costs, availability of ATMs, reliability of the postal service and of course any creature comforts that you know of or could recommend. Thanks so much in advance for your kind help. TR

Advice for an Argentinian wanting to move to Austria?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Austria
Hello, I am a 33 year old argentinian married with an italian, living in italy since 2008. I've been in Vienna two summers ago and since then I can't stop thinking about going to live there... My husband works in IT and I am a senior image consultant and sales assistant in a very nice and fashion boutique at Palermo. I speak english, italian and of course spanish. Now I'm starting with german because of my "austrian" desire... We would like to move to Vienna but we don't know where to start... If my husband moves there, can I move with him without any problems?

How do I go about obtaining a work visa for Israel?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Israel
my sisters have been living in Israel for 15 yrs already as our mother is South African and their father is Israeli, my father is South african, I am not Jewish but would like to join my sisters living there, how would I go about getting residence or maybe a work visa so my daughter and I can go over and join them?

I have an expired Visit Visa from dubai, UAE, can I go to Oman as my point of exit? Am I allowed to get a visit visa in Oman as well?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
I have an expired Visit Visa from dubai, UAE, can I go to Oman as my point of exit? Am I allowed to get a visit visa in Oman as well? How?

3rd party visa for Saudi Arabia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia

Sir,iam rahul,from kerala.i got a job as service technician in Alruqee group,damaam.but the company is providing 3rd party visa for us.also,the profession typed on visa is driver.profession can be changed after reaching.but,as per new rules & regulations,whether I can come & work in KSA?does any problem in working with 3rd party visa? Pls help me. Mob:+91-9037382384

Work for "Trailing Spouse" in Saudi Arabia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
Hi, I am speaking to a company about a job in Riyadh KSA, my wife and 2 children will travel with me. She is a secondary school teacher with a British Qualification. Can she apply for work when we arrive? Is there any issues with getting an work visa once in the country?

Aussie School Admission Age Criteria?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Sydney
Hi!! We are Australian PR holders and are planning to migrate to Sydney by June 2013.We have a daughter who will turn 4yrs on Sept 2013.Our daughter has been attending pre-school for the last 18 months in Chennai, India. Pre-school curriculum is a holistic approach towards child development, both cognitive and behavioral skills, and our daughter has been rated as one of the most astute and brilliant in her peer group.If she was in India she would have started with Kindergarten.Following are my questions, 1.Is my daughter eligible for Preschool or Kindergarten?

Have you seen or visited the new American Preschool-George Washington Preschool?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore

There is a new play based preschool that just opened for children ages 3-6.Have you visited it or checked out their website? www.gwpreschool.org I would be interested in your feedback

Schooling in Norway....any advice?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
good afternoon, my family are looking to re-locate to Beitostolen eary next year we have an 8 year old (Oliver) and need to find and address schooling baring in mind he doesn't yet speak Norwegian within the Osytre Slidre Kommune? Any advice would be greatly appreciated in terms of enrollment, travel arrangements on offer to and from potential schools and even any special priviledges in terms of language barriers as English his mother tongue as is mine. Many Thanks Maria