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Is it hard to find work in Cyprus?

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Submitted by Sophie86 on
Destination: Cyprus

Good Morning,
I am looking to move from the U.K. To Cyprus. I am moving alone with my 2 dogs and am looking for information about working and the life style.
I have worked in shops for the last year, before that in administrations and also a qualified hair stylist. I also speak fluent French. Is it hard to find work? And what visa do you need to live and work in Cyprus?
Thank you
Sophie

Salary (Gross and Net) in Kuala Lumpur?

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Submitted by gaurav.m.mehta on
Destination: Kuala Lumpur
Hello
I currently work as a CFO with a MNC in India. I am being offered a role in KL and I plan to relocate. However before that I would like to get an idea of what the correct salary would be to ask for.
I live a decent lifestyle. Intend to have a car to drive, a 3 bedroom condo in locality like Mont Kiara or Damansara Heights. My wife and 2 children will also be moving along. Wife wont be working and children would need to attend the international school.

Residency for boyfriend in Ghana?

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Submitted by PhilippaW on
Destination: Ghana

I'm sure this has been asked before, but I can't find the relevant information anywhere.

I am looking at a fantastic NGO job in Ghana. Although I have spent extended periods abroad, this would be my as an expat. My boyfriend are in a committed relationship but do not currently have plans to get married -would getting married be a necessity in order for him to qualify as a dependent prior to our move?

Legal advice about problem cat in Cyprus?

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Submitted by Jinksy Ferry on
Destination: Cyprus

Hi, since we moved to Cyprus last year we have adopted a stray cat. He has a beautiful temperament and just wants to be fed and loved. He is quite happy to stay indoors most of the time, I say indoors but we have first floor appartment and the doors are open most of the time so he goes on the balcony. He does like to go out into the grounds chase lizards, roll in the grass etc for a couple of hours each day, maximum 4 hours and he is shouting to be in.

Guidance for planning to live a year in La Patagonia?

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Submitted by KaiSage on
Destination: Argentina

My name is Kai and I would like to reach out for assistance in relocating to Patagonia Region in September 2017.

I am married to a super fantastic woman, back in 19998 she lived in Esquel and worked as an English teacher. We are looking to relocate to Esquel and/or San Martin De Los Andes.

We have a few questions like:

Electrical Trade Wholesalers in Taiwan?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Taiwan
Can you help me? I am desperately trying to find some specific information. I have contacted the local Taiwan Economic Trade office who are of no use. They ignore my request details and instead, fob me off with lists of exporters/manufacturers which are of no use. I specifically would like a few contact details (eg website addresses)for electrical trade wholesalers who supply goods such as electrical trade tools, switchgear and electrical consumables, etc. I would prefer to deal with the larger chain-stores and the ability to speak in English would also be a great help.

Selling my artwork in Italy?

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Submitted by Laurie Fox on
Destination: Italy
What sort of business license do I need to sell my artwork in Italy? I will sell between 2,000 to 10,000 Euros of my own paintings a year. I would like to rent a "pop-up" gallery. I formerly lived in Paris, France (20 years) and had an auto-entrepreneur status, where I just paid 20% of everything I took in to the government. I currently have a "residenza elettiva" status for 2 years. I am 65 years old and collect social security from the USA. I sell paintings in the USA, as well.

What kind of school is best in Montreal for our three young Australian children?

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Submitted by hannahs on
Destination: Montreal
We are an Australian family planning to live in Montreal for 6-12 months in a couple of years time. Our children will be almost 6, just 8 and 10.5. Presently they can speak no French ( but maybe we could work on that here). I see that the international schools are expensive and we may only stay for 6 months so they might not even accept our children. Would they get accepted into a public school and how hard do you think it would be for them being at a french speaking public school?

Jobs in Oslo for Masters students after graduation?

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Submitted by sohamsummerof69 on
Destination: Oslo
I am coming to Oslo to pursue a Master of Science Degree in Strategic Marketing Management at BI Norwegian Business School. I am coming from India(a non EU country).Would my degree at Norway's best Business School help me get land up a suitable job in Oslo? My proficiency in Norwegian is ok.

International Schools with IB and American Curriculum in KL?

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Submitted by CrisMex on
Destination: Kuala Lumpur
Hello! My family is moving to KL in June 2017 and my kids have been studying in the American System for 3 years so we are considering again the American System. Which International Schools with IB and American Curriculum for elementary and middle school are good in KL? I have been checking the websites and it appears that you need to have a monthly budget per kid of more than US$2,000.00. Am I doing the conversion wrong? Thank you in advance for your responses.

Best International Schools with English as the Language of instruction in Madrid?

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Submitted by gingerly na on
Destination: Madrid
I hope we can all help those parents moving to Madrid. My son has studied in two of them: Numont School, a British Primary School located in the city center. Probably one of the best to study Primary. Really small but familiar and with a high level. Scandinavian School of Madrid, this school has both, a Swedish Section and an International Section, this one uses English as the language of instruction and follows the Cambridge Primary and Secondary Curriculum (with IGSCE & A Levels). They are located in "La Moraleja".