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Where should I look for an apartment in Prague?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Czech Republic
Hello friends. I am an American girl moving to Prague to teach English. I was wondering if there were any areas I should look into for finding an apartment. I want to be somewhere close enough to the city centre to get around without a car (I don't need a car, right?) - also if there are any American areas with other people who speak English. But not too expensive. Help??!!

Mozambique - Taxation, Accommodation Cost, Cost of living?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Mozambique
Hi, I am considering moving to mozambique for work in IT sector for an year.I would like to know the below 1. the taxation system/slab in mozambique. 2. Accomodation for furnished /serviced apartments 3. Cost of living Appreciate your help if I need to consider any other vital info --Regards Sarada

Is this Abu Dhabi job offer good?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi

Hello, I ve recently been accepted a new IT position in a company in Abu Dhabi. I'd like to know if the offer that they gave me is good and if i can manage to live and make some savings at the same time. The total offer was for 24500 AED per month. That includes housing allowance also. Also they offer 4 times per year tickets home and 23 holiday days. I would appreciate if you can tell me how much does a studio costs in the city. I will be living alone, with no wife/kids. Thanks and regards.

Best way to find a house in phuket for young family to live short term.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Thailand
Hi guys, Just wanting to no the best way to find out bout getting a house or room in hotel for a month in phuket in central part of town, we are hoping to move there for long term but want to try it short term first. Any help would be great. We are from australia.

Where to live with young family in NYC?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: New York City, NY
Hi, I am moving to NYC with my wife and new born baby from London early next year. Where is the best area to live? My wife doesn't drive and will be on maternity leave so transport links will be important. I will only be in the office 2/3 days a week and therefore would be happy to commute into town on the train for example to get a bit more family space. Thanks. Neil

Advice on Singapore offshore pension plan?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore

I wanted to ask further opinion on so called offshore pension plans (such as proposed by Royal Skandia, Generali etc...). I read an interesting thread on this topic in those forums but for some reason could not post additional comment. I still have concern with this type of product - I am putting aside the usual concerns and considering it is being monitored by a professional agent therefore money is being invested in proper funds and the client is not looking at closing the plan early.

What documents are required for non-EU working in Romania for 8 weeks?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Romania
Hi Can you advise what documentation is required for the following nationals to work in Romania for 8 weeks? • Brazil • Mexico • Japan • Korea • China Short term visa? Entry visa? Letter from employer (who is based in the UK) Thank you in advance. Pam

Bahrain Visit Visa for Wife. Husband on Business Visa

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain
Hi, I am shortly going to go on Business Visa to Bahrain. I want my wife and child to join me in Bahrain. With respect to this, I have the following questions:- 1. What is the duration of the business visa in Bahrain? 2. Is it possible for my dependents(Wife and Child) to join me in Bahrain when I am on Business Visa there. Regards, Nitin

Offer of employment in Riyadh - thoughts please?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
Hi I have just been offered a job in Riyadh and the package offered is 18,400 SAR basic, 5000 SAR housing and 1000 SAR transportation allowance. I am coming from the UK with my wife. From the research I have undertaken the housing allowance would not be sufficient enough to get say a 1 or 2 bed apartment in an expat compound? I would like to get peoples views on this and indications over how much it is likely to cost and the likely hood of actually getting a place there. Also would the 1000 SAR be good enough to get a small car? General comments about the package offered will also be useful.

Should I take this Qatar Job offer?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar

Hello All, I am from Srilanka. I got a job offer from Qatar with the following salary. Basic -12000 QR HRA - 5000 QR Company owned car with free petrol & mainteanance Company owned hospital for Medical expenses. bonus - 2500 QR We have 2 kids ( 7yrs and 3 yrs). Looking for your suggestion, is this package is good enough to live in Doha, Qatar? How much i can save monthly? we are not interested in luxouries life but will not compromise on a decent lifestyle and our children education. Regards, Surya

Where is the best area to live in Shanghai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Shanghai
Hey guys, I'm needing some advice about what the best expat areas in Shanghai. I'm looking for an apartment in Shanghai for when I move there next year. I'm gonna be working in the city centre so will be looking for something as close to my office as possible and near the public transport - I'm single and early 30's so somewhere hip and cool would be great, with a bit of nightlife, shopping, etc...Anyone got any suggestios???

Info on good international schools in Berlin?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Berlin
Hi,

I was hoping some expat parents living in Berlin could give me some advice. My husbad and I are looking to move to Berlin from New York in the next six months as he due to take up a new position. We are relocating with our children who are 3 and 5 years old. 

Working with schools in Lagos

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Nigeria
Hi I'm moving to Lagos with my 8yr old daughter next year and want to continue the work that I do here in the UK as an arts educator in Nigeria. I've worked in arts education for over 10 years working across London and South-East England delivering and managing innovative creative arts projects in schools across all year groups as well as lectured on Theatre degree programmes. I want to set up a theatre in education company but would like to know the best approaches to schools? I've tried cold-calling but that hasn't been productive at all and the British Council hasn't been helpful yet to

Good schools in Qatar?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Does anyone have any experience of international schools in Qatar? Are they good or bad? Which schools in particular would you recommend? Which schools should new expats to Qatar avoid like the plague?

We are writing a guide to schools in Qatar and would love your input. Please share your experience with other expat parents...

Tips on doing business in Germany?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Germany

Hi expats,

I am Australian entrpreneur looking to setting up a restaurant in Berlin. I have two successful establishments here in Sydney and I am looking for a new challenge.

Can anyone give me some information on the type of visa I should apply for and what the requirements are. I would need to move to Berlin for at least a year, till the restaurant got off the ground. If there is anyone out there who has experience of doing business in Germany and getting the correct visa, please do let me know.

Cheers

Living in Sweden and working in Norway!

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
Hi! My husband is Swedish and I am duel with American and Swedish citizenship. We live in Malmö. My husband works as a chemist and Im seeking work. After 6 years i got my first job to only be laid off after a few months. Now after looking for work for almost a year we are looking at maybe moving closer to Norway and working there. We have a friend who lives in Sweden and works in Oslo. He was telling us that the job market is very good and that its worth at least looking into. My work background is retail,tourism and cafe work. I speak passable swedish but not fluent.

What are the best expat-friendly areas in Kuala Lumpur?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kuala Lumpur
We're moving to Kuala Lumpur in early 2013 and are trying to sort out our accommodation. Does anyone have any suggestions for good areas to live in KL? We're a family of four, with two school-going kids, so would like to be near the international schools if possible, as I've heard traffic is a nightmare, so the closer we can be to the schools the better....