Prajna
Thai expat in the USA
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22
About me
Thai
Lives in Orlando
Registration: 30 July 2011
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Expat family looking to move from Hong Kong to NY - lots of questions. by heatherw
Hello, We are an expat family from Australia/NZ looking to relocate to NY - we have no idea of the suburbs that would be best suitable for families. Can someone recommend some suburbs good for families with good public schools and reasonable house ...
Hi, Heather! A couple of excellent websites to recommend. Americans use both websites to search for information which is quite current. city-data.com for demographic stuff that will help you narrow down to a manageable choice of areas you want to ... Read More
Possible Scammers by ironworker169
Is there anyone in Lagos that care verify the id of a young lady there for me. I need someone's help quick!!!
Ironworker169, The U.S. Department of State has issued releases regarding scams from Nigeria. One of them is nicknamed "419 Fraud." Google and type in u.s. department of state, nigeria and scam. You'll find something like ... Read More
Food from Home by nchemel
What food do you all miss the most from home? For me- it would definitely be biltong from SA. I miss it being mainstream in all the supermarkets- anyone who thinks beef jerky is an acceptable alternative has never tried South African biltong!!
Now that I'm in the U.S., I naturally miss Thai food. But Thai grocery stores are almost in every state here. So I can "home-make" my Thai beef jerky. Hope you can find a good recipe to make your own biltong. Any particular meat that you care for? ... Read More
working in florida as well as having kids by 1972colin
Hi my wife is currently training to be a nurse and then possibly further training to be a midwife.Our potential move over to florida then could be a couple of years away but we are assembling information now to determine if a move would be viable. ...
Hi, Colin! If you're still around (since your initial post in May 2010) and want to move the wife and kids to Orlando, I can answer some of your questions. 1) Childcare: Please see my reply posted in October 2011. Topic: Childcare in Florida. I ... Read More
How much for a good house in Virginia? by Frankie85
How much does a good house in Virginia go for? Just a rough estimate.much thanx
Frankie85, please check out city-data.com to narrow down what community you want to live and then look up realtor.com. Good luck! Prajna Read More
Resume Writing Service by kaziopeia
Hi. Can anyone recommend a good/reliable and reasonable resume writing service in the USA? I am looking for a job in New York, NY. Thanks a lot.
Before my retirement a couple of years ago, I commissioned a resume writer at monster.com. It worked well. Good luck to you, kaziopeia prajna Read More
Opening a bank account in the USA by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in the USA ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in the USA ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...
I however stay away from big or national banks. The complexity of U.S. financial regulations and plain greed make them loan sharks. Bank customers have to pay fees to deposit their hard earned money at these banks! Why do you have to pay the bank a ... Read More
moving to florida and finding work by kairu.charles
am a kenyan and i would want to move to florida and make a living. how do i go about this?
My reply to would-be Americans is "Be the best you can be in whatever you choose to do. Right now." Then, visas, opportunities, and the rest of good things will come soon. Way too many people think that opportunities wait for them at destination X. ... Read More
MOVING TO FLORIDA by floristamkt
My husband received a job offer in Fort Lauderdale, they will pay 45 thousand a year and all benefits, friends who live there tell us it's a good salary but, I've been searching and I donÂ’t believe it, we are a five family so, IÂ’ll need rent a ...
Hi, floristamkt! I'm a retiree on a fixed income of $1,000/month. It's hard to spend half of the money on utility bills and still have enough left to buy food. Please read my blog at globalsquatter.wordpress.com. You, your husband and the older ... Read More
Child care in Florida by Armand
Hi, when settling in a new country, working parents are mostly concerned about finding child care services for their children. What can you share with us about the child care system in Florida ? How much is daycare in Florida? Is the ...
Of course, there are many American families whose only one parent works and the other stays home to raise their children. So don't even send to kids to formal schools; they "home-school" them. Currently, the U.S. faces very tough economic ... Read More
French girl looking for a host family for next summer by maryy
Hello, My name is Marie Nowé, I am 20 and I live in the North of France near Calais. I'm studying English at university, I am preparing a three-year degree and I am in my second year. I want to become a French teacher in the United States. I really ...
Marie and others young people who want to come to the U.S. legally, Please check out the U.S. Department of State's Au Pair program. I hosted three Au Pairs and had wonderful experience with my Au Pairs who took care of my now-Big ... Read More
Child care in Florida by Armand
Hi, when settling in a new country, working parents are mostly concerned about finding child care services for their children. What can you share with us about the child care system in Florida ? How much is daycare in Florida? Is the ...
For newborns to pre-schoolers, you can put your kid in the care of either a private baby sitter or a drop-off daycare. When my Teenagers were that young, they were cared for by national chain day care centers (same childcare philosophy and similar ... Read More
How to make friends in Florida by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Florida :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Florida?? Thanks in ...
If you're not too shy and/or mentally insane (just kidding!), there are tons of people and activities you can engage in. Look around you. For example, even something as rare as Badminton that is VERY popular outside, ahem, the United States, there ... Read More
Living in Florida by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Florida, or you used to work and live in Florida. Share your expat experience! How would you describe life in Florida? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
For those who want to know more about Orlando, where I currently live as a retiree on a fixed income, please check out my blog at globalsquatter.wordpress.com. I've lived legally in the United States for about two decades and traveled/worked in ... Read More
Public transportation in Florida by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Florida ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Armand et al, Check out my blog at globalsquatter.wordpress.com and look for the subject under transportation. My post outlines a transportation system in Orlando, one of the major cities in Florida. I'm sure it's different in Miami, Jacksonville, ... Read More