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Living in Gold Coast, Hong Kong?

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Submitted by Tom on
Destination: Hong Kong
Hi folks, we will be moving to HK in a few months time but do not know the city much, having visited only once. We are looking for a primary school and are very much impressed by Harrow in Tuen Mun. However, the issue is that my wife does not work so we are a bit worried as to whether she would be able to build a social circle so far out from the island.

Grocery shopping / best products at good price in Shanghai?

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Submitted by daid on
Destination: Shanghai

Hi All,

I have been living in Shanghai close to 10 years now and with the arrival of our second kid, and his entry in Kindergarten , the budget do tend to get a bit tight. which brings me to my question. I'm open to all sorts of info you guys can spare.

Tips for Shanghai?

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Submitted by Nieves on
Destination: Shanghai

Dear all,

I am writing you to see if you can help me with some information regarding English speaking colleges, Universities ( deadlines, requirements coming from British education system ) and best areas to live as we are moving to Shanghai for work reasons .

Moving/buying a house in Ottawa or Gatineau?

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Submitted by hbataille on
Destination: Ottawa
Hello, My family and I will be relocating to Ottawa from the United States in September. My husband will be working at the university of Ottawa. He is from France, and we are a bi-lingual family. We also have 3 children. Thus, the french/school/housing options in Gatineau seem to be a draw. However, the taxes are high there and we are not sure whether to just buy in Ottawa. Any recommendations on best living option would be great. Our kids will likely be attending a private Catholic school in downtown Ottawa anyway, once old enough.

Spain: register then buy or buy then register?

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Submitted by Geminidiz on
Destination: Spain
I am looking to take early retirement in Spain at the end of this year. I will spend some time travelling around the south and east and will then buy a property, living on the balance of the sale of my current property and a small retirement pension until my state pension becomes payable in 2020. Can I apply for residency before I buy my property and if not what happens if I buy and then am denied residency? Thanks Denise

Air pollution in Delhi - how bad is it?

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Submitted by Mamaexpat on
Destination: Delhi
Hello We may have the opportunity to move to Delhi and there are many things about this that are really exciting. However, I'm quite concerned about air pollution as I hear Delhi has the worst of any major city in the world. We have two young children and one has mild asthma. I'm naturally concerned about the effects of air pollution on the two of them. I'd love to hear from people living in Delhi, particularly those with children. Does the pollution affect your daily life? Have you/your children had any medical issues resulting from air pollution?

Gay couple possibly moving to Pardubice - help with a few questions?

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Submitted by Dbwl on
Destination: Czech Republic
Hello! There is a possibility that my husband will be offered a job in Pardubice, so I'm trying to plan ahead. I'm wondering if anyone could give a little info in case that does happen. Since I may not be able to find work (at least not right away), I wonder if two guys living on about 50,000 Czech crowns per month is doable. We are pretty low maintenance but also want to be able to enjoy ourselves a little and explore that part of the world.

Critical Work Permit VISA process time in SA?

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Submitted by Kushal Desai on
Destination: South Africa
Hi to my Well Wishers, Finally, I applied for Critical skills work permit VISA through VFS Global. How much time it actually takes to know the status of my VISA? I have a tracking link but it just shows SA embassy collected the VISA application. I'm curious to know the each n every update on this. Please help me if there is anyway to check or track my VISA. FYI... I submitted all the required documents with original proofs. I request anyone of you all to take some time for me and help me with the info. Your help is much appreciated. Thanks & Regards, Kushal Desai

Can I work in Qatar if I have been deported and banned in UAE?

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Submitted by hicool_hotel on
Destination: Qatar

Hello friends,
I Have worked in UAE for about 4 years and lastly had a bad experience as I have been gone through some criminal cases for which I have a ban and Deported on my name.

My question here is.. Is it possible to work in other GCC if I have sponsor.
KINDLY ADVICE ME IF ANY KNOWLEDGE YOU MAY HAVE ON THIS.

Regards

Employment in Mexico for a current non Spanish speaker?

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Submitted by Whitbydave on
Destination: Mexico

Hi

I thought I would just pop a quick note to introduce myself. I'm Dave I currently live in england, I am looking to move to Mexico Tijuana. This is my first proper out reach to the beginnings of the moving process. I'm originally from the UK and have met a lovely lady in Mexico and go over to TJ about every three months.

Is this salary good for Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by dgovernor on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hello Everyone. Please I want to move to Abu Dhabi by next month. I have been offered a salary of 15,000 per month (no other payments) AED, with return flight annually and insurance medical cover only for me. I am married without kids yet and I plan to bring my wife later. Is this salary good enough compared to what is obtainable in Abu Dhabi and the cost of living aswell. The position is for IFRS Consultant. I will appreciate speedy response. Thanks.

Will my Critical Skills Visa application for South Africa be rejected?

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Submitted by chvenkatv on
Destination: South Africa
I am submitting Critical skills visa for South Africa in next one week. I don't have any friends in SA. Is the visa will reject if no relative/friend available in SA. Please suggest your advice on this request.