Ocfemjc
English expat in the United Arab Emirates
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324
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About me
English
Lives in Sharjah, Ash Shariqah
Speaks English
Registration: 09 August 2014
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Which compound?? by Js-mom
Hi can anyone offer me some advise regarding which compound to choose. My husband is looking at 2 villas one in the Grove and the other in Salman homes both in Hamalah. They both look lovely but am just wondering if anyone lives in either of these ...
I pay 750 inclusive for my 3 bedroom large villa with a decent garden in an older compound. Maintained well and they are quick with maintence too. Near Saar Read More
Supply Teaching by Jenniep
I am a teacher of Science in a school in the UK - I have been looking for teaching jobs in Bahrain. Even though I have had a couple of interviews, I've had no luck so far. I'm desperate to move to Bahrain (fianc茅 already lives there) ...
Just go around and give your CV to schools. Supply / relief staff are always needed but not something places really advertise. Read More
Part-time maid rate in Bahrain? by haydenx
I'm planning to move to Bahrain (live in Bahrain, work in KSA) next year. As a bachelor myself being occupied to work, I might have difficulty cleaning, laundry and sometimes cooking, so I'm thinking about hiring a part time maid (2-3 hours ...
we do the flat rate for 2 days a week, so if she misses a day etc she needs to make it up or she gets that days wages deducted as i am going of X amount / month @ 2 days/week Read More
Part-time maid rate in Bahrain? by haydenx
I'm planning to move to Bahrain (live in Bahrain, work in KSA) next year. As a bachelor myself being occupied to work, I might have difficulty cleaning, laundry and sometimes cooking, so I'm thinking about hiring a part time maid (2-3 hours ...
2bd per hour going rate. I find it better to negotiate a flat monthly salary as with 2bd an hour some slow their work down to do more hours and then charge more. With X amount a month whether takes them 2 hours or 10 to do work that's their ... Read More
Job offer, Need Guidance - USD 2500 per month by Sonusingh291287
Hi guys, pls help me on this case. I'm from India and got job offer from Bahrain with USD 2500 per month excluding accomdation. Now pls tell shall I accept or not? Cause country is 帽ew for me and no idea whom to contact after landing.
Odd you're offered a job in USD. Are you sure you're not reading it incorrectly. Most offers are made in local currency ie Bahraini Dinar Read More
is there any problem with my name??? by hibuddy2902
Hello there... Friends my complete name is MUHAMMAD ALI, i am planing to come Bahrain next week so applied for visa, some body told me that maybe you will not get visa because of your name??? i am worried now...can anyone make sure please????
If you have an overtly Jewish name, you may be declined. I've heard of this happening.Surely your name does not reflect what religion you are though??you haven't been here long have you ;)Lol Read More
Turning a visitors visa into a work visa. by OL1
Hi all, I flew into Bahrain a few days ago buying a 3 month visitors visa at border control with the intention to change it into a work visa and have just realized that the stamp they used in my passport says in bold letters "NOT PERMITTED TO ...
You can find work your employer will be responsible for conversion of your visit visa to a work one. Like most countries it's illegal to work on a visit visa Read More
Suggestions for temporary housing by LittleHeart
Hi :) I need suggestions for affordable temporary accommodations, only for 2-3 months. I searched the forum and found 2 facilities that people recommended (One Pavilion and Fontana Tower) Does anyone know of other places that will allow short term ...
Check local papers or classifieds. Also supermarket notice boards Read More
English teaching job by Sikandar Seemab
I am a person with adequate English language teaching experience. seeking for a teaching job in Behrain.
Considering you're asking about teaching English and the fact a number of people on here are teachers, I would be writing in proper English as someone may be more willing to help you if they felt you're qualified and would be good at what ... Read More
cancel work permit 2 years refund money by jitendrakmr319
hi everyone i need help from you actually i want to cancel work visa or work permit of 2 years but i didn't enter in bahrain , still i m in india , actually when i asked my consultancy to cancel my work permit or visa they said you have to ...
Have you even bothered to google LMRA? A simple search will give you the website and details. Go to them and speak to them in person Read More
English teaching job by Sikandar Seemab
I am a person with adequate English language teaching experience. seeking for a teaching job in Behrain.
As mentioned before you can apply to schools but when you see ads for the better international schools they'll want a western degree and more than likely native English speaker especially for English teaching. Private teaching or teaching at a ... Read More
cancel work permit 2 years refund money by jitendrakmr319
hi everyone i need help from you actually i want to cancel work visa or work permit of 2 years but i didn't enter in bahrain , still i m in india , actually when i asked my consultancy to cancel my work permit or visa they said you have to ...
1. Your company shouldn't hold your passport it's illegal. 2. Resign if you don't want to work, usually in your probation period you can give one day's notice & leave. So you don't need to complete your 3 months, but do 4 ... Read More
English teaching job by Sikandar Seemab
I am a person with adequate English language teaching experience. seeking for a teaching job in Behrain.
You need a relevant degree or certification to teach IELTS or be a EAL teacher. Also most places want western qualified persons as what you may consider a qualification from a reputable institute in your country may not be on par with international ... Read More
Resignation during probation period by Baskkar
Dear all, pls guide me i am in critical situation.my employer offered me a storekeeper job but the visa is light driver . .i have signed a contract with six month probation period. beyond the contract they asked ME to sign in a paper for visa ...
During probabtion usually you can resign with one day's notice. However if your contract States you have to repay costs eg visa etc you will have to do that. Read More
Moving to Bahrain.Working in Riffa living in Seef.Any help apprieciate by Izzy1989
I am moving to Bahrain very soon. Will be working in Riffa whilst hopefully living in Seef. I am from the UK. These 色花堂s have been very helpful and worth reading. I guess I'm wanting to know more about Seef as that's where ...
It's easy to make friends if you're social enough! People are friendly here and expats do help each other out a lot. Island an seem small. I've never had an issue with it as my life is work and my family mainly. However it's quick ... Read More