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How to get bar/restaurant work in Florence?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Florence
Hi, my name is Carl Mack, and my two college friends and I are looking for any job opportunities in Florence. Bar/Restaurant work would be awesome. We are all business school graduates. My degree is in Accounting, my friend Dave is Logistics, and my other friend Mike is business management. We all studied abroad in Italy spring 2011, and just want to give it a try and see if we can get a group of us and make it work in Florence. We also all speak conversational Italian and could pick it up quickly. We are planning on coming over in January/February 2013.

regarding visa for dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: United Arab Emirates
Dear sir\mam, As i asked last regarding my visa for dubai. Now i have been told by my company that they are waiting for the clearance check to be completed for my work permit visa from the authorities. Kindly now tell me what does this process includes and approx how much time it takes.

Anyone interested in learning German through English in Vienna?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vienna
Hi everybody, I'm a 33-year-old freelance German teacher (Goethe-Institut trained) and I've just started a group for expats at the HUB Vienna, Lindengasse 56, Thursdays 6-8 pm. I'm all about alternative teaching so if you want torture, I recommend you join local "Spracheninstitute" :). In my course there's walking and talking, watching videos, playing grammar board games and stuff like this so it only works if you are communicative, flexible and have a sound sense of humor. I charge 15 euro/ hour. So if you're interested, contact me at [email protected] ad let's meet!

Looking for a job in Dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai

Hi my name is Rio and I am an Belgian citizen living wiht my Wife ho is an Ukrainian citizen in Ukraine / Kiev .We both like to find a Job in Dubai and Relocated over there.I have many skills ho can be proooft wiht Diplomas and Licence / certificates ,such as Diplom Fitness Instructor -- Personal Coach ,Privat Driver Body Guard wiht 2 Licence from Germany and Austria ,Sales Assurance Manager wiht certificate / Licence ,Sales Manager Fashion,Permanent make up Artist with certificate.I can speak English fluent ,Dutch ,German ,French,Cantonese and Russian (in progress)My Wife is head of sales

Salary Expectations for a Business Development Manager in Doha, Qatar.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Hi. 

I would like some advice from expats in Qatar. I have been offered a BDM position with a large group, and I visited Doha for a day last week. I'm due to join this company in December. The salary I have been offered is QAR 12,500 per month plus 2 bedroom furnished accommodation and other benefits such as bonus/performance incentives / family status etc I am single as of now, will probably get married to my girlfriend later in 2013.

Is that salary sufficient? What is the Cost of Living like in Doha ?

Aditya - Mumbai, India

What's the best area to live in Brussels as a young professional?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brussels
I'm just wondering what the best areas are in Brussels for a young professional. I'm going to be moving there to take up a job with a large international organisation which is located near the EU headquarters. Where should I look for an apartment?

Is Cheap, Western-style housing possible to find in Lagos, Nigeria??

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Lagos
Hey everybody, I'll be moving to Lagos, Nigeria next week for a 6-month assignment. Though I was there a couple weeks ago on a preliminary trip, I had trouble finding housing in the range of what the small startup business I work for can afford. More specifically, my price range is 400-450k naira TOTAL (about $2500-$3000), again, for six months. I've been looking at websites and in person with a few property agents in search of fairly nice (Western standards-ish) and safe apartments or guesthouses to this end in Lekki, VI, Ikoyi, Island, VGC, Yaba, Surulere, and even other areas.

Good schools in Ho Chi Minh City?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Hi expats

Expat Arrivals is compiling a guide to international schools in Ho Chi Minh City. Does anybody have any experiences of British, American and international schools in Ho Chi Minh City to share with other expat parents? Any insights welcome!

In particular, does anybody have experience of the following schools in Vietnam:
The American School of Vietnam
British International School
Australian International School
International School of Ho Chi Minh City
Renaissance International School Saigon (RISS)

Best international schools in Ho Chi Minh City?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vietnam
Hi expat parents

Does anybody have any advice for parents looking for schools in Ho Chi Minh City for expats? Which schools are the best? Which schools are the worst in Saigon? Does anyone have experience of the local schools in Ho Chi Minh City? Any insights and comments welcome.

Moving to Belgium with kids...are there decent schools in Brussels?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brussels
My husband is starting a new job in Brussels next year and we are going to be relocating there with our three kids - 11, 5 and 2 - and I still need to find a school for there, Can anyone recommend a good international school in Brussels? We're British so I'd ideally like to stick to a school with that follows the British curriculum. thanks!

UK tv in France?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: France
We made a permanent move to Le Meux in France 2 weeks ago and are struggling to work out how to get any UK tv. We brought our sky box and card (not the satellite dish). There is an existing dish on the house in France but we cannot drill anywhere as we are renting. Any advice would be appreciated. Many thanks.

Processing time for visa for Abu Dhabi?

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

I am from India,i have been offered a job by a local bank of Abu Dhabi where I currently work on third party payroll.I have got my offer letter on mail and at the time of selection I have given my documents as my final qualification degree,photos and passport photocopy. And now also signed offer letter. Kindly tell me the visa process and approax how much time it will take as it has been proceesed by company 8 days back.

Info on UK curriculum schools in Singapore?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore

we are looking at relocating in june 2013, and ,my daughter will be starting her A levels, does singapore follow the same eductaion sysytem as the UK? would A levels in singapore be regarded the same as the UK should she want to go to UNI in the UK in 3 years?

Furnished flat in Delhi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Delhi
Hi, I am a (french) trainee in Alliance française, Lodhi Estate, Delhi, from March 17th till December 22. My wife will come for my birthday (62 the 10th). I am already in a flat in Jangpura Extension. But I share with two other trainees and we wants to be alone when She will be there. We are looking for a furnished flat between the 2nd and the 17th in November. The best would be Jangpura, Lajpat, around Mehar Chand... But if we find not to far from a metro station it will be fine. I don't want to make a deal via a booker. Thanks for your answers. Jacques

Can somebody please recommend an expat compound in Riyadh

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I have been in Riyadh for 2 days now and am staying in a furnished apartment paid for by the company. I have been told that the best and quickest way to get into a compound is by word of mouth. Can somebody please help? Does anyone know of any expats compounds which have housing available for family of 4? I have my wife plus 2 young girls (aged 3 years and 7 months)