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Moving to Geneva, How should I apply for a job in Geneva? I have done B. Tech. in IT and have 4 years of experience in the same. What are my chances of getting a job in Geneva and how much time it can take to get a job? Thanks and regards, Shweta

Hi I am in Jeddah and a friends needs a yellow fever vaccine. Do you know where I can get a Yellow fever Vaccine from? The clinics and hospitals we have been told that have the vaccine, have not had the vaccine in a while. Any Ideas? Thanks for your help.

Hi- I don't seem to have a clear idea about the tax slabs in Malaysia. I am looking to move to KL from India. Is my understanding that tax levy will be outright 26% on the salary amount, correct? Also does the salary structure in Malaysia accomodate any tax-free components(housing allowance,travel etc.)

Hi there, I wonder if anyone can help us? Myself and my girlfriend are looking into moving to Barcalona and as she is a wheelchair user and has muscular dystrophy we would like to know what the state welfare/benefit system is like in Barcalona as she may require this while we get set up with work etc? or even when i find steady work. All help appreciate :) Thanks OR Email me on [email protected] if you have been in or are in similar situation

Is it advisable to pursue for job opportunities in current situation and what should be the minimum acceptable salary to live with family

I recently arrived in KL from the UK with my partener as he has a job here. I have been finding it hard to find a suitable job as I don't have a degree, I do have a foundation degree which is in IT, Physics and Quantitative Methodods however my experience is in both working in a school with children aged 3-11 and in administration with the Inland Revenue in the UK. Most of the job posts I see require a degree however I am 33 now and have alot of work experience but this doesn't seem to count for much. Any help or advice in the right direction would be great. Thanks Louise

My husband and I are looking to move to Abu Dhabi. We have 4 years experience working in an international school. We are wondering if anyone can advise us on good international schools to work in. We are interested in British and American curriculum schools. Thanks in advance

Which areas are recommended for English speaking expats in St. Petersburg? 

How do I make sure that I find a Russian apartment that gets to keep the hot water in the summer?

Hi, I've currently based in the UK, but have been shortlisted for a position based in Moscow. I haven't gotten the job yet, but it's looking good, and I wanted to start preparing to negotiate my contract. 

I wanted to know if there would be any additional costs built into housing other than just rent and utiltiies. In the UK we have to pay council tax, is there anything like that in Russia? Furthermore, how much could I expect to pay for a fully-furnished one bedroom in a good area? 

We are being relocated to Hong Kong for my husbands work for 3-5 years. Can someone advise on how my 4 year old and 6 year old would be affected by Enrolling in a school with a British curriculum and then transferring back to an American school in the states?

monthly salary 1025LYD.IS IT BETTER FOR LIVING IN LIBYA?

Hello, we are moving from Jersey to Madrid and my daughter (5 years old) is half French-half Russian. We put her name on at the French School (Lycée Français) but I would like to develop her Russian skills. Would anybody know any play groups/activities for Russian children in Madrid? Thank you!

Hello, we are moving from Jersey to Madrid and my daughter (5 years old) is half French-half Russian. We put her name on at the French School (Lycée Français) but her first language is English and we don't speak it at home. I am looking for any activities/clubs for British children to help her to keep English. Please, if anybody could advise... Thank you!

pls can you tel me in which part of switzerland can i find indian society and what would be an approx. rent for approx 185 m2 on the groung floor (commercial area). i am into diamond industry, but i dont know any one over there suppose if i join a jewellery firm over there, pls can you tell me how much salary can i earn?

I'm moving with my family to HK. I will be working in the Causeway Bay area. I have a 18 month old daughter. Is she too young to be accepted into a childcare center in HK? If this option does not work, is it usual for expat moms to hire a in-house nanny to care for young child while they are at work. How much does it cost to hire an experienced nanny and what are the usual ways to find one (referals, use a service agent, etc)? In addition, If I would like to find an apt within walking distance to the MTR and childcare centers/kindergarden with good reputation, where is a good place to live?

I am an artist who has just moved here. I checked almost all of my gear before coming, but decided to bring my own sewing machine at the last minute. I am having trouble finding out where I can get a voltage converter. I am living in Ghent, and would like to get a converter as soon as possible. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

If I'm living in Oz on a 457-working visa and I want to send my kids to public schools, can I do so for free, or is their a fee I have to pay?

Can anyone recommend an area of Adelaide to live in that has good schools? Seriously thinking about relocating to the city from Christchurch.

Know that there's a problem with Aboriginal racism, but nervous about Australians racism towards black people. Does it exist, and how bad is it?

How do I choose a suburb of Melbourne to look at living based on good school zone catchment areas? My kids are 3,5 and 6yrs old at present. CAn anyone help ??I just do not know where to start. 

I was convicted of drunk driving 10 years ago when I was 23 (and stupid), and never got it expunged. Now I've been offered a job in Australia, but I'm worried I won't be able to pass the character assessment of the application because of the fact that the conviction appears on my police record. Can anyone who has been in a similar situation let me know what happened?

We are an established international school offering international curriculum to children of age 18 months to 18 years. We would like to invite dynamic, motivated and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions for Academic Year 2012/2013. All positions will be based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Academic positions available: • Principal. • Head of School (Pre-School/Junior/Middle & High). • Pre-School Teachers specializing in Montessori, Early Years or Emergent (Reggio Emilia) curriculum. • School Teachers across specializations.

Someone told me that the Australian government is looking to abolish LAFHA for 457-visa holders. Can anyone confirm? I pay nearly 30 percent of my rent with this allowance, so I'm super worried...