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Looking for a job in Jakarta

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Submitted by renatamoon on
Destination: Jakarta
Greetings, My name is Renata, Ukrainian citizen, 28 y.o., currently locate in the Philippines due to work. Would like to relocate to Jakarta, Indonesia. Have 6 years working experience, know 9 languages, currently work as a Head of Representative office, marketing, team leading and office management. Need a help with finding a job in Jakarta, Indonesia. If there is any information or you may help me please send me a letter on [email protected] Will be thankful for any help! Best regards, Renata

Culture and Business in Peru

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Submitted by kmn62 on
Destination: Peru
Hi! I'm a graduate student in the US. Our class will be traveling to Peru in the next week, and we have a class assignment to reach out to expats currently living in Peru to find out more about the transition from US to Peru as well as the Peruvian culture. If you have a moment to answer any or all questions, it would be greatly appreciated. 1. How long did it take for you to fully adjust to living in Peru? 2. What is the business culture in Peru like compared to the US? Is there anything that stands out as being different when attending meetings and/or doing general business? 3.

Moving to Groningen, Netherlands in October and panicking. Any advice?

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Submitted by XOH94 on
Destination: The Netherlands

I'm from the UK, 22 year old Burlesque dancer/Model and Media graduate hoping to move to Groningen in October, my partner is studying at the University and I'm going along with him, I've been applying for jobs but because I'm not going until October I'm struggling and saving money is difficult due to a back injury. What do I need to do before moving, do I need forms etc? I've googled and researched but yet still feel none the wiser. Any help would be grateful

Current MBA Student, Looking Into Possibly Working In Chile After Graduating: Questions

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Submitted by txstateatx on
Destination: Chile
Hello Expat Arrivals community, I am a current MBA candidate with a focus in international accounting/finance. I am hoping to be able to land a job with a large consulting or accounting firm and then have the opportunity to work abroad. I am drawn to Chile for a few different reasons, one being we are currently studying the Chilean business environment in class. Their open economy with bilateral trade agreements and a focus on attracting foreign direct investment seems like a great opportunity to learn how dynamic economies can be created.

Questions regarding the Chilean business environment

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Submitted by caballero37 on
Destination: Chile
Hello, I’m a business student traveling abroad with my management class and I had a few questions regarding the Chilean business environment I was hoping to get some help with. Any input is much appreciated! 4. Would you recommend applying for naturalization/residency for business people wishing to trek back and forth between Chile and their native country? 5. What are some major cultural differences between U.S. and Chilean business culture?

Jobs for a Mechanical Engineer having 10 years of Experience

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Submitted by abrarhasankhan on
Destination: Australia
Hi, Recently, I am secured a permanent residency to Australia (Visa subclass 189). Now, I am thinking to move to Australia permanently by the end of this year. Therefore, I would like to know how is current job market in Australia. I am a mechanical engineer having 10 years of experience in building constructions and metro/rails.

Advice - I am looking for a job in Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or Dubai

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Submitted by Jeyhun on
Destination: Oman
Hello Everyone, ADVISE please -- I want to move to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or Dubai. I am currently in London. I have tried various recruitment agencies, but unfortunately no luck yet. ----------- I am a Business Change Consultant, Business Coach and Project Manager I have over 17 years of international experience working in Business Change and Transformation, Process Improvement, Project Management, etc.

Wife sponsoring her family in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Sacha on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi.
My wife was recruited by a major financial group in Abu Dhabi as a computer programmer - although she is actually a mobile user interface specialist web designer with almost 20 years experience in the field. This was the closest description they had to her actual job. Her work visa etc was approved two weeks ago and she is leaving this Friday 16th June. We just learned that a woman cannot sponsor her family unless she has a degree and we are in shock! She does not have a degree. I heard one can appeal once there, has anyone had experience with this?

Help! Trying to figure out housing in Pardubice, Czech Republic

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Submitted by Dbwl on
Destination: Czech Republic
Hello, We could use some help/advice. We need to very quickly find a place to live in Pardubice near the University. We have the option of living in university housing but they just sent photos and looks like it's really just a small dorm room(one with a bathroom and "kitchen"). Since I'm 50 and my husband is in his 40s, living in a dorm is kind of a last resort. Do any of you have any advice of neighborhoods that are decent. Anyone know of any good agencies that can help us rent? Also, any thoughts on being able to do a decent short term rental anywhere while we look?

Advice for moving to the Netherlands?

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Submitted by Andrea83 on
Destination: The Netherlands

Hello, first time here and with lots of question.
We are an Italian couple currently living in the UK and we are considering to move to the Netherlands.
We both work for pharmaceutical laboratories and we are quite settled in UK, we both have fairly paid permanent positions but we are still renting, the plan was to buy but with the brexit it has been postponed.

How to offer long term rentals to potential visitors to Spain?

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Submitted by Wendy Hermon on
Destination: Spain

We have been living in Spain for just over a year now - in a town called Maella in the Zaragoza, Aragon area. (about 2hrs west of Barcelona - inland). We purchased a finca (farm) and have renovated an existing stone home and have built a new home on the property.

Where are the best serviced apartments in Jakarta?

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Submitted by GunjanSingh on
Destination: Jakarta
Hi , I am planning to move to Jakarta with one of my school going kid. Was looking for suggestion for Best housing option fully serviced apartment or villa and preferably walking distance from office. I will get around 2100 USD per month for housing . My office is located in Plaza Indonesia

How do I find pet-friendly accommodation in Malta?

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Submitted by neemitam on
Destination: Malta
I am looking to move to Malta with my teenage daughter and cocker spaniel by December 2017. She has already sat an entrance exam at a school in Pembroke and it is hopeful that we will be offered a place in a few days. I have spoken with one estate agent so far with regard to property rental for a 6-12 month period before we buy a permanent home. I would like to live in the surrounding areas such as Ghargur, Swieqi, San Gwann, Naxxar, Mosta for this interim period but I am being pushed towards Mellieha.

Advice for UK resident looking for work in healthcare/oil and gas sectors in Saudi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
I am a UK resident looking to work in an admin capacity within oil and gas or healthcare, having applied via many job sites and job boards I haven't been able to successfully gain interviews. How is the job market for people such a myself, also is there an age range on applying, I am 42, any advice greatfully received

How long does a South African critical skills visa take to process?

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Submitted by Kushal Desai on
Destination: South Africa
I heard people saying it takes 60 working days to get a Work VISA from South Africa. Is that true? Please confirm. If not, how much time it actually takes to "receive" a critical skills work VISA after submitting the documents through VFS Global.
Your quick reply on this will give a big relief to me.