naturefairy
Antiguan looking for information about Chile
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Antiguan
Speaks English, learning Spanish
Registration: 09 February 2011
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Expat jobs in Canada by WoC
I have been reading posts regarding expats who are finding it hard to find a job in Canada. It is about time someone breaks the silence and tells it as it is. The European Union is Canada's second most important trading partner. EU exports of goods ...
Hi rhallasgo, welcome to the forum. Yes I think it would be better for Filipino workers in Canada, as Saudi is not a nice place to live and I've been hearing alarming stories of the horrible abuse many endure at the hands of Muslims there, ... Read More
THE NEW CHILE,IF YOU LIVE THERE YOUR IN LUCK!!!!!!! by WINDRIFTER
As i write this it is really one of "THE LAST BEST PLACES IN THE WORLD",i know,i know,don't jump on me about international banks,and all the other things,no place is perfect but Chile is in the top 5. Why do you think The Dollar Vigilante,The ...
Hello Windrifter. :) I read Simon Black's site & I'd very much like to make the transition to Chile. It's a great place; you mentioned a few of its advantages. I'm working to make contacts so I can get a job; it's difficult to secure a good one if ... Read More
Teaching Chile by chrisj123
Hi 'Teaching Chile' is advertising job vacancies for teachers in Chile (advertised on Dave's ESL), but requiring a $50 "application fee" plus an unspecified "placement fee" that appears to be $1,200? They also required a 6 part questionnaire with ...
Chris I think you'd better stay away. An application fee is one thing, but a placement fee, especially one so high...it looks like a scam, IMO. Professional schools don't do that, you should just contact the schools directly. Or ask for more details ... Read More
Welshman looking to move to Canada, any and all help appreciated! by Rich Griff
Hi there, I am a 27 year old guy from south west Wales looking to gain a years work visa in lovely Canada for 2013, with the hope of gaining PR in the future. I have a HND in countryside conservation and a few computing qualifications too. Basically ...
Hi Rich, You should look at the different provinces in Canada to see which is more expensive, type of weather, crime, availability of jobs etc so you can decide where exactly you want to go, & then concentrate on that area. Example: Vancouver is ... Read More
Expat jobs in Canada by WoC
I have been reading posts regarding expats who are finding it hard to find a job in Canada. It is about time someone breaks the silence and tells it as it is. The European Union is Canada's second most important trading partner. EU exports of goods ...
Suzie; considering the low birth rate and aging population, Canada is constantly seeking to import blue collar workers but most foreign workers do not speak English (or French) and are weary about migrating in their very own country let alone ... Read More
Best Place to live in Canada : 2011 edition. by Abdel
Hi people! As every year here is the annual survey of moneysense magazine regarding the best city to live in Canada. Of course it's a bunch of statistics analysed by experts and adding a touch of real life. So for those who still not immigrating ...
"Best place to live" with "Canada" in the same sentence is an oxymoron. It would be more properly worded: "Least horrible place to live in Canada"Oh boy..I've been hearing this more and more recently, and it's really disappointing. I've been ... Read More
Cost of living and best places to live near Valencia City by carmeladriannz
Hi everyone, My husband has been offered a job based in Museros (I think around 20 km north of Valencia City). I am wanting to make some comparisons with our current cost of living and living conditions before we make the move. We have a two year ...
You will find the cost of living in Spain cheaper than NZ and at the moment there are no problems with financial affairs in Spain... just the taxes are increasing from 18% to 21% next september.:| "there are no problems with financial affairs in ... Read More
Advice on Moving to, & Working in Chile by naturefairy
Hello everyone, Great job with the site; very helpful. I live in the Caribbean at the moment & I'm looking to live somewhere beautiful & full of nature. I'm learning Spanish & I have a science degree, plus I have excellent English & computer ...
I got a job before moving here, but I didn´t get the visa! My recommendation is sending an email to the HR departments of companies you are interested working for. ....Thanks for your advice, Alessandra. I have checked out your wonderful, ... Read More
Expat Advice on Difficulty of Ireland by naturefairy
Hello everyone, :) I'd like your take on the current atmosphere in Ireland right now in relation to availability of jobs & resources. The economy is in shambles & unemployment is high. Are there people leaving in search of better ...
The situation in Ireland is hard....but livable, it all depends on your wage, and if its a constant wage. we pay 720 euro a month for a one bedroom arpartment on the northside in Clontarf. But we are heading back home to australia as its not worth ... Read More
Expat Advice on Difficulty of Ireland by naturefairy
Hello everyone, :) I'd like your take on the current atmosphere in Ireland right now in relation to availability of jobs & resources. The economy is in shambles & unemployment is high. Are there people leaving in search of better ...
Hi Naturefairy, ...I've been in Dublin for 4 years and i have not seen any changes in Heat, water or internet srevices prices. But after it really depends on your salary as life in Dublin is pretty expensive (Grocery and nights out). Are you ... Read More
Advice on Moving to, & Working in Chile by naturefairy
Hello everyone, Great job with the site; very helpful. I live in the Caribbean at the moment & I'm looking to live somewhere beautiful & full of nature. I'm learning Spanish & I have a science degree, plus I have excellent English & computer ...
Hi naturefairy! Welcome to ½ûÂþÌìÌà and oh, love your username :D ...HafThanks, Haf. :) JBMP76, thanks very much for the info & advice. Maggie417, special thanks to you for all your info & advice. I intend to look into the teaching. After I ... Read More
Expat Advice on Difficulty of Ireland
Hello everyone, :) I'd like your take on the current atmosphere in Ireland right now in relation to availability of jobs & resources. The economy is in shambles & unemployment is high. Are there people leaving in search of better ... Read More
Advice on Moving to, & Working in Chile
Hello everyone, Great job with the site; very helpful. I live in the Caribbean at the moment & I'm looking to live somewhere beautiful & full of nature. I'm learning Spanish & I have a science degree, plus I have excellent English & computer ... Read More
learning Spanish by maggie417
Hi all! I recently moved to Santiago from the US. Anyone have suggestions for learning Spanish besides paying for lessons? Thanks! Maggie
For anyone who wishes to get a quick grasp on Spanish, I highly recommend the follwing: Rocket SPanish - a downloadable audio & visual PDF course that jumpstarts a newcomer to Spanish with a fundamental comprehension of verbal/interactive & ... Read More