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Is this a decent salary for South Africa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
I have a offer for Lean Six Sigma manager in Johannesburg with a annual income of R 7,70000 plus bonus R 2,00000. I have 2 kids one is in 6th -Std & second is in 1 st standard . I am Graduate engineer & MBA with 15 year of experience in engineering & Quality . Current earning in India is around R 600000 per annum. Whether it would be a significant & beneficial move?

Requirements for school admissions in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi friends, We moved to Abu Dhabi in July, we are seeking kg 2 admission for our daughter here in Indian cbse schools. Could anyone guide us what are all the required documents required for the same. Currently she is studying u.k.g in a reputed cbse school in chennai. Please advise. Thanks all..

Income Tax Returns in India?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Mumbai
Dear sir, i resident of india. for asst year 2015-16 till 15/10/14 i work in indian company. then i got 3 yrs working visa for Malaysia. i join there on 20/11/14. i got salary their in local currency of RINGITTS. how i calculate its in indian money.next i paid rent their. can i got rebate for that. in india i also claim housing loan interest for Rs.200000/- which in my name. under which article of DDTA WITH MALAYSIA I CLAIM MY SALARY INCOME. PLS REPLY SO I FILLED MY IT RETURNS

Any recommendations for international schools in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I'm planning to move to Jeddah with my family. My son has just completed 11th grade. He is doing IB course and would be seeking admission in Grade 12. 12th grade is a crucial year. Any recommendations for a good international school which provides IB curriculum? Cheers, Ashok

What if I change my mind about which primary school to send my child to?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The Hague
Much as the gemeente in The Hague can help me with applying for a public school (Basis School) for my daughter, no one seems to know the answer to this question: What do I do if I have already put my child's name down for one school, but I'd actually like to select another one? Given that we are only allowed to apply for one school, this seems a pretty important thing to know. Can anyone help me with this?

Can anyone recommend a good Spanish commercial lawyer?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Valencia
Hi We are looking to purchase a restaurant in central Valencia (possibly Campanar) and need a good lawyer to negiotiate the lease and translate into English. Also welcome any comments on the area, both for living and doing business. Finally, any experiences/costs on using international moving companies (from UK). Thank you

What is the process of renting an apartment in Mallorca?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Spain
Hi! I am currently in the process of moving to Palma de Mallorca where I have a new job. Could anyone give me some advice on the best way to go about finding an apartment to rent? I only speak very basic Spanish at the moment so I assume this will make things difficult? Could anyone recommend a letting agent that speaks English? Or is it more typical in Mallorca to rent from owners directly? Any other advise regarding moving to Palma would also be useful, thanks in advance for your help...Russ

Employee Fraud In Oman

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
I am an ACCA , frm Pakistan. I hv offr of a job in Oman in accounts department by a private SME, but he has not confirmed an employment and is asking me to come to oman for 20 days on his expense. but i am a bit scared that he is sending me visa n ticket on his expense as i had no formal interview with the company also. I am afraid if i get a victim of any kind of fraud.. please help me in this regards.

Concerned about pollution in China

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China

Hello I currently looking into contracts to teach ESL in China. My concern right now in selecting a location is the air quality as I am somewhat sensitive to respiratory conditions (no serious medical problems, just more prone to minor ailments) Could someone let me know what are the best cities in China to live in terms of pollution and air impurity levels?

What is the visa process for moving to Spain with a family?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Valencia
Hi everyone, We are an Australian family with 2 teenage children and we are wanting to move to Valencia, Spain. I am a fly in fly out worker and want to base my family there while i work away. What do we have to do in regards to visas etc? do we have to have an opened return ticket? Any info is much appreciated Thanks

What are the consequences of having debts in Abu Dhabi?

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

Hello, I have lost my well paying job and been looking for a new one for a long period now but it seems that the system has spit me right out. Of course debts started to pile up and now at at the point that can’t even make minimum payment. Up till today no late or missed payment. The problem is if things remain the same, we will have to go home, but in this case without the ability to repay all the debt which I understand will results to severe consequence preventing me from the possibility of coming back here even again unless the debt is settled.

What should be the Criteria for getting a family in OMAN.and what all the documents necessary for submitting to get the Family Visa.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
1. I am working in Oman, I draw a Basic Salary 525/- Rial . Accomadation is provided by the company Around 275/-Ruak and Car Allowance is provided by the Company 50/-. Now I would like to bring my family. My question is as below. A. What should be the Criteria for getting a family in OMAN.and what all the documents necessary for submitting to get the Family Visa.

Is having a local bank account important in Ireland and England?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ireland
We're planning on staying in Ireland and England for about six months. Would it make sense to have a bank account that had local branches? We were thinking about getting an account with HSBC so it's a US account with worldwide branches. I see that there's plenty of HSBC branches in the UK but not so much Ireland. Suggestions?

Can I get a residence visa for Brunei for me and my family?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brunei
I am a Muslim and thankfully, an Arab from the State of Sudan, holds a bachelor's degree in commercial science, and has worked at Banque Saudi Fransi, then Saudi Hollandi Bank ,, then the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Saudi Arabia, and then I went back to my country Sudan, and established business since 2000. This self shortcut to my profile (CV) I am a businessman, I live in Khartoum, Sudan, and practical between the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Qatar, Sudan and Ethiopia.

Are these painkillers available in the USA? Can I bring them into the country?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The USA
is it possible to get my painkillers in the USA or not ? I check the banned substances not on the list . Dihydrocodeine 30mg single ingredient . Heard so many different things don't know what to believe .

Are public school fees the same for foreigners as for locals in SA?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Johannesburg
Hi, we are moving to Pretoria and I have found some great public primary schools, but am having trouble getting a response from them. Can anyone help me with my research. I'm just trying to weigh up the pros and cons of public vs private but cannot find any information as to whether foreign (expat) children are charged the same as residents of South Africa. If anyone can help with this, I'd really appreciate it!

Work visa for Israel - questions

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Israel

I am Jewish American with a student visa. My schooling ends soon, and I'd like to continue to stay in Israel for a year to work. What are the documents that I need to get apostille stamped in order to apply for the B1 Work Visa? Must my work visa be sponsored by a company? Is this process complicated, and what does it entail? Thanks!

Public school fees for foreigners in RSA?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
Hi, just wondering what the regulations are for foreign children moving to Pretoria (or any other RSA city). Do they pay overseas student fees or the same fees as local children. I would reallt appreciate some clarification on this as I can't seem to fond a definite answer. Thanks so much!

Salaries, Areas to Live and Lifestyle in Abu Dhabi?

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

Hi,
Few questions which are numbered for ease of response. I have a job offer on the table in Abu Dhabi. Just running through the usual decision making issues. Can anyone help. Im English coming to work there for the 1st time.

1) is 485,000 Dirham PA a good salary? (approx. $11k or £7k per month) I will also be getting an allowance for car and apartment.

What is the cost of living in Kazakhstan?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kazakhstan

Hello There is a great chance that I might be moving to Kazakhstan in the next few months. However, I am a little worried whether I would be able to lead a decent life with my family (7 people incl. me) and still be able to save. I am also concerned about finding and being able to afford an international school for my kids (5 years, 6 years and 12 years old). The job offers a salary of between $4000 and $5000, $2000 relocation fee and $4000 to cover school fees. Would this be enough or should I negotiate a higher salary? Thanks!

Cost of living in Netherlands near Hengelo?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The Netherlands
My husband is to move to work in the Netherlands from India. We are a family of four. What would be our living cost if we are living near to Henegelo? What should be the net annual salary to expect?
My husband is an engineer with 25 years of experience in electrical engineering.

Bringing a domestic helper from country of origin to Hong Kong?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong
Hi,
I need some advice about bringing my existing domestic helper, a Filipina from my country of origin, Malaysia to Hong Kong when I get posted there. Is this allowed by the authorities in HK? If yes, with which Department must I get in touched with to have the necessary approvals for my helper to continue working for me in HK?
Thank you
Rgds, Michael