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Advice for Gold Coast move?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Australia

Hey! I am a single mom currently living in Washington State. After my daughter was born, I realized that the US does not truly value family time and is not conducive to being a single parent. As a single mom, spending time with my daughter is so important to me, but I find myself working non-stop to keep a roof over our head. I will be graduating with my Masters in Project Management and am currently a PM Consultant.

What are the good areas in Valencia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Valencia
Hello, My partner and I will be moving to Valencia in August and are currently looking for a long term rental but we are unsure of the best areas. We will be working in Xativa and would like to live within 40km max. Ideally we would like a 3+ bedroomed house with a garden (essential as we have a dog). We would like to be within 15/20mins of the sea and live somewhere there are lots of places to eat! Areas we have been looking at are Gandia and Oliva but would love some guidance and recommendations! What are the nice areas?

Al Khobar or Dammam?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Eastern Province
Hi there, I am a business consultant, perhaps need to mention a single lady in my 30s, required to move to the Eastern province as I am specialise in the oil&gas. Could you advise the best compounds to stay in terms of safety, profile and facilities? What about the differences between Al Khobar and Dammam? Technically, both locations would be suitable for me. I am very sociable person and need to have some kind of life bearing in mind the challenges in Saudi Arabia. I am aware of the situation in the compounds in Riyadh but have no idea about the Eastern province.

Consultancy work in Bahrain on a Business visa

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain
I was offered a job in Bahrai and went to Bahrain on a visit visa which later on was converted to a work visa by my employer. My pre employment medicals was done in Bahrain and i was declared UNFIT because of my past TB scar and so I had to return back. I did not do any medicals in India as I was travelling on a visit visa. Is there any way I can take up another full time employement in Bahrain after doing my medicals in India. Can I take up any part time or Consultancy work in Bahrain on a Business visa.

Opinion Requested: Racism and Ageism in Teaching in Vietnam

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vietnam
Sorry for the long post. I wanted feedback specific to my situation. TL;DR Can I live in Hanoi/HCMC on my savings and a full time teacher’s salary? Thank you in advance for any insight and assistance you can provide. Assistance Requested: Personal opinion on my specific situation from people with in-country experience Should I be more realistic about my chances of getting a mid-high level teaching job, given my age, professional experience, and Ethnicity (details below)?

Long-term freelancing in Israel

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Israel
Hello expats! I'm a non-Jewish American man hoping to move to Jerusalem to be a freelance reporter. I'm hoping to stay in the country for 6-12 months, ideally for 12. I would hypothetically be selling stories to U.S. media outlets. Is it possible to do that without a work visa? If I DO have to get a work visa, do I need it to be sponsored by an Israeli company? (Hopefully not!) Any advice you can give is much appreciated. Sincerely, Hunter

Can I apply for job on Qatar dependent visa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
I am relocating to Qatar in sept 2014 on dependent visa and my husband in currently working in Doha. I want to know if I can apply for a job when i am on a dependent visa? Also I have 2 years of work experience in IT. So could you pls suggest me some good consultants who can help me with my job search. And how is the banking and insurance industry in doha?

British, divorced.....Illegal??

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
Dear all, I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced the same problem as myself. I married a South African in Oct 2006, we lived in the UK and had 2 children (both British citizens), we moved to SA in May 2012 and my ex husband divorced me in July 2014. I applied for permanent residency in July 2012 but wasn't issued with my permit until January 2014! It wasn't for some time until after I was divorced that I was made aware that my permit had a stamp on it stating 'should the marital relationship break down within 2 years of the issue of the permit then the permit shall become invalid'.

Is there a Japanese 'community' of sorts in Florence?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Florence
Hi there, We are moving to Florence with our two 6 year olds in November, I am Dutch, she is Japanese, I have traveled for the last 25 years all over Asia so I am ok with moving to yet another country. Question is, is there a Japanese community in Firenze? Would love for my wife to have a few Japanese speaking people, not in the least for the kids to stay multi lingual. Another question, where would you recommend to rent a house away from the centre, but not to far from nice restaurants :) ? Your assistance is appreciated. Thanks! JP.

Are there any international schools in Chihuahua, Mexico?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Mexico

Hi Expats.I have two children in grade 5 and 3. We are moving to Chihuahua, Mexico in this summer. The most important concern for me is school and safety. Does Anybody know any International school (or Private school) where is teaching subjects in English in Chihuahua? I found only one school named Madison International school in Chihuahua.If any of expats have experience or know about Madison school in the city, can you please give reviews? There is no information about Chihuahua except trip spots. I need any information to live...

Will designation in resident/Labor card will affect the family status / family joining visa in Oman?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman

Hai , I am working in a pharmaceutical company in oman for the past 3 years. I have applied for my family visa recently and my salary was above 1000 RO. My designation in my Resident /Labor card was Surgical Equipment sales man . Will i get the family status visa in oman?

Which web sites useful do you know where I can find a flat in Madrid city center?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Spain
I don´t have much time to look for a flat in Madrid from Bern (Switzerland). I will work in Madrid for 1 year or more (I hope). I know idealista.com, fotocasa.es but these web sites seem to be chaotic. I will be very grateful if you know other sources!!!! thank you!!!

Looking to enter into NGO/ Development/ Education field

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Fiji
Hello! I am currently looking to relocate to the Pacific Islands to support the transition of individuals impacted by climate change. I have a strong educational background, along with well-developed administrative and communication skills. I hope to make the shift in June/ July. Any recommendations on how to enter relative fields in Fiji greatly appreciated!

How can I make friends in Italy?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Italy
Hello, I've just read the guide on this site for preparations in moving to Italy, what to do when you're there etc. I moved here 2 and a half years ago with my Italian husband, we had been previously living together in the UK. He's fluent in English so we always speak English. We moved to a part of Italy neither of us knew, with the aim of him developing a new business and me teaching piano/English. 2.5 years on and his business is flourishing, he has done really well and I'm proud of him for it.

Tax on salary in Dublin?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dublin

I am a South African citizen and I have Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. I have been offered a great career move to Dublin, Ireland.

How much tax would I pay on my salary?

The company still has to get back to me on whether or not they would have to provide me with a work permit based on my South African nationality, or my ILR status.

US Employment based visas?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Boston, MA
Hello I got a question concerning the employment/work visa. I'm actively looking for a sponsored job in the US. I've looked on various websites for jobs that are specifically sponsered by employers however I haven't found any job I'm interested in. Therefore I'm thinking about applying for a job I'm not really interested/ which is not suitable for me if it means getting the green card as I really wanna live & work in the US asap on a permanant basis.

Oman - Labour Rules' Advice

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
Hi I was hired by a local here in Oman. After few months the business was down and he had to stop the business. What will happen to the workers until they find a job? How long can they stay in Oman? Can the expat workers stay in the country till the end of the visa time? Do I have to pay when the visa changes? He has not paid salary from few months. Give me advice on the above questions please.

prescriptions in cyprus

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cyprus
My husband has a long running illness for which he is prescribed MST we are thinking of moving to cyprus but we are worried he will not be able to obtain MST there We are not expecting them free but wish to be reassured that we can get them,and at what cost. Any advice most welcome Thanks Jane