i have a job offer in kuwait, the salary is 1000KD + 350 acomodation + car + annual tickets + medical insurance.\n\nis this a good salary and can i make some savings out of it? if yes how much??\n\ni also need to know are there beach clubs where women can swin without being offended? how much such a membership cost per month?\n\nwhat is the general cost of living there like grocery shoping for a month? eating out? shoping in general? water, electricity and telephone bills?\n\nare there houses with the kitchen open to the living room? american system? how much would that cost per month and in wich locations can we find it?\n\nplease help me i have to give a dicision in less than 10 days and me and my wife will be moving there.\n\ni am 29 married without children yet\n\ni would really appreciate honest answers for all the above \n\ni appreciate you effort everyone with the informa
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hello ..am kuwaiti..so regarding ur questions:\n1. 1000 kd is a good salary unless u wana spoil urself too much ..lol ..i mean with + 350 accomdation ..u can live very nicely plus u do monthly saving ..let me tell u something about livin in kuwait:\n1. dinner in a nice resturant for 2 persons = 15 kd \n2. weekly shopping = 40 kd (if u r favor cocking at home)\n3. clothes varies similarly to the state ..u can find cheap and u can find brand names\n4. gas (small  6 cyl 4-wheel vech.) = 10 kd per week\n\noverall, i guess if u r only 2 persons, then u gona spend on average between 400 - 600 kd per month; that will leave around 400 kd for saving. Just make sure u get a clear idea about the medical inssurance (r they covering it 100%?) ..the only expensive issue her is kids private schools, which u dont ..so ...come spoil urself with a tax free country ..lol ..\nnow regarding swiming, there is no public places, but i know couple of places private which ur wife can swim freely without any troubles .these places are basically clubs which she should participate in ...i.e. monthly fees ..\nregarding american style accomdation, i guess u with that allowance (350 ) u can have very nice sea-view apartment, very nice place called Mahboula, alot of western are living there ..most of western food, especailly fast food is there ...let me know if u need further assistant ..contact me through my messenger or e-mail ..urs ..
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TD:\n\nWho the hell are you to say that?  I am from Mass,  live in Ga.  The cost of living is high there.  But on the other hand you can make good money depending on what you do.  Where at in Mass do you live?  You might want to go to Lawrence, Haverhill, Lowell areas possibly for cheaper rent (Maybe even to Nashua/Manchester, NH) because it is out of control in Mass.  Ga has a better cost of living and I make the same money I did back home.  Good luck with everything.
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Heat? no prob. from nov-march or apr. it is tolerable as in sub 90. during the summer everyone leaves the city since it is 125+ and humid.  although every building vehicle is equiped with a/c.  in fact the gcc spec cars have special ac's that are certified to work in these climates.  most of the time is spent in buildings but it is quite nice in the fall till spring time.  it is about 70 today.  im american and ive been very safe.  just don't wear an "america" t-shirt or you might be discriminated but it is very safe.  especially since 80% of the residents are expats.  you can live in dubai as long as you want if you have a job or 2 or 3 months on a tourist visa. personally i would suggest finding a job before you come unless you have connections. it could be difficult to find a job but not for americans inparticualrly.  good luck!!
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look for a family with a gst house. We did that, we owned a home and had 4 lil beach homes in the back and rented them out to whoever seemed cool. check it out.
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wow obviously you are a sharp girl, but you have been misled. i was for years. if you truly believe there's a lot of money in jobs at hotels, you might want to find out exactly how much each position pays. not by asking the person there in the position, but in another way. try to apply in other hotel positions for all the positions you think you are going to move up to and see how much they pay. you can look online and even call around the country. try here in hawaii. \n\nafter you find out, re-evaluate if that is where you want to spend your precious and valuable time. once your time is gone it is gone forever. there is prestige and security if you are willing to play the games in having a job. but remember, owners can change hands and management can release you at any time. read rich dad poor dad and see if you are preparing for your retirement or just putting in time. \n\njobs never pay us what we are worth. they only pay us what we can be replaced for. the only way to acquire our true value is to take ownership of our lives and our finances. when we put equity in ourselves and use jobs as a stepping stone for our own businesses, then we can earn our worth. it is not as hard as you think. \n\nif you still want to further your career in resorts/hotels, why not put that degree to use and advertize yourself all over the country and receive all kinds of offers. most are hungry for new hands. once you have your offers in your hands, and after you have done better at your position than anyone else, ask for your raise, if they don't appreciate you find someone who does, and move.
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Hi there.  The taxation system here seems complicated - I'm in the process of looking for work in France.  The rates depend on your family situation and whether you are self employed or employed.  It is bureaucratic to register here as a business and there is a crackdown on people who are working for 'cash in hand'.  National Insurance contributions are high - up to 40% and then there is income tax on top (maybe 20%) + you will need to top up on health insurance.  If you are getting an income from UK - say from a property rental or investments then that would need to be declared in France.  If you aren't fully resident here then you can continue to pay your taxes in England under the common agreement (can't remember its name). I don't have all the answers yet by any means, but like you, have taken the plunge!  Most ex-pats I know have used the David Hampshire books as their starting point but you might need specialist advice.  Living France and other such magazines have listings and there are Anglo-info websites for the regions with contacts too.  All the very best with your move.
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I dont know if this will be any help,but when my brother was stationed in D.C. he was given a housing allowance which he said covered his house rental.Maybe you will qaulify for the same thing. Hope everthing works out for you.
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According to your dad's site, prior to Katrina; your parents, two daughters and two grandchildren lived together in an apartment.  \n\nOn the site, your dad also says that he was looking to buy a home before Katrina and the prices of rebuilt homes are too high. I don't mean to sound unsympathetic, but prices in my area go up by the day.  A house that was 160k four or five years ago is now over 400k.  People all over the country are being priced out.  I make a good living, but it's too expensive for me to buy where I live, so I am saving to buy a home elsewhere for cash after I retire.\n\nI know someone whose place was flooded and they lost everything.  They got FEMA funds for housing and emergency assistance.  Rather than spend the money, the whole family (and their dogs too) slept on the floor of his mother-in-laws 1 bedroom apartment while they looked for a house.  Then they applied for a for a 30-year Federal Housing Administration loan and used the FEMA cash as the down payment.  They moved in and are doing great.  \n\nYour mom works and presumably the daughter or daughters with the children works also.  Your dad gets disability.  All those working or income receiving adults put together should be able to afford a $125,000 house.  Apply for a FHA loan together, and see what happens.\n\nIf you all can't afford a house where you live,  then like a lot of other people in this country, you may all have to move to where you can afford to buy a house.  There really isn't an "I want to live here but I can't afford it so please pay for it for me" option in life.
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No.\n\nWhat are you crazy?  That's not nearly enough money. \n\n8.6k Riyal is US$27,520/year.  Even with no taxation, that's a crap salary to move to Jeddah.  Cost of living is high and you don't even have the fun things to do like you do in Riyahd.  You say you are American? Man, if you really do have three years of experience in your field - you should be able to make that with your eyes closed in the US.  \n\nHmmm... this question seems very similar to a question asked by "Jammy", who was Bangladeshi (not American), who also had three years of experience, who also was offered 9k to work in Saudi, who also had poor English, which I answered here: \n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArRacQV12L6Hnij21pdf0tDsy6IX?qid=20061119061741AAWxGvj
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$43,000 as a second grade bilingual teacher, plus nominal side job as an interpreter for the police department.\n1) It's a good start.  When I need more $$ for home improvement or education expenses I get a side job for a few years. (Besides the interpreter thing, that's a constant, oh yeah, we eBay too, but that's not in the $43,000.)\n2) Spouse is full-time student, part time pizza delivery "boy"; income is a pittance because gas is so expensive and we live where hardly anyone tips the delivery boy.\n3) No\n4) Yes, because we live below our means and raise a large garden.\n5) I am where I want to be, but I also aspire to teach a college course part-time and I'd like to be a motivational speaker for teachers.\n\nHey "Pete" what state do you teach in?  I've been in the racket for 10 years. . .and I'm well below you.
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I think you need to be more specific regarding what you will be doing, and what else is covered or if you have to pay for some things out of the USD 25,000 per month.  Although expat salaries in Nigeria are wuite high, this seems a bit suspiciously high for working in Lagos, and who is global oil?  Can they actually pay that as I've never heard of the company.\n\nGeneral answers to your questions is it safe to Live there and are worksites safe: no, and no.  Nigeria is not for the faint of heart.  Be ready to deal with strikes, threats to your personal safety, armed robbers operating freely, power outages and a myriad of other problems like rampant fraud.\n\nHaving said that, I spent 3 1/2 years there and actually liked it, but I was there by myself with no family to worry about.  You can send me an e-mail if you want more info.
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WOW,\n What an opportunity. You have the answer right there. You have 330 units already rented with people who would love to save on their space. Make flyers, self or have kinkos or someone else do it. Say something like, Bring me a person who signs a contract for a place and receive a week or month free. depends how you normally charge. If  you charge 100 a month x1200 a year , and let's say 100 units take you up on this offer you loose $10,000 in free months or week  of rent. The up- side, the lost is only once(one month of free rent.). and of course you now have 100 more units rented. 100 times $100 a month = you guessed it $10,000. You really lost nothing and gained 100 more units rented. Suppose only 50 units remained after the month 50 x $100 a month =$5,000, additional  money than your current situation and very little expense from you. I would sweeten the deal and offer those that are referred a free week or free month,but of course only if the sign a longer lease. Your  customers are always looking for ways to save, they are motivated. Business cards, cheap and cheap to print on the back , 10% discount off of 1st month rent etc, with this card. Give them out to everybody,everybody. Leave them when you pay for dinner or at the cashier at the gas station, post them in apt buildings laundry mats, etc
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The average pay salary isn't much different in California. The places you're interested in living are expensive places that would require at least a job that pays 15 dollars an hour. Most apartments cost $1,200 a month. I live in Orange County and find it difficult living on my own in a one-bedroom at 14 dollars an hour.\n\nUnless you're learning a skill while you're saving up you probably shouldn't put too much weigh into the idea of relocating to some of the most expensive places in California.
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http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage  \n\n     The above site should be of some help, the Pacific Daily News, which is our news paper.  You will get links there to all sorts of stuff...even real estate.  I've lived here for years and I enjoy it.  To others, it is either a love or hate type place, but I think happiness ultimatley belongs to the mind of the person.  If you and family loves the out doors...especially the water, golf, travel, and hiking, you are set.  A big pastime here is BBQ's, budweiser can be found at all occasions from, believe it or not...baby showers to rosaries.  The Catholic church here is very strong, so a lot of the local holidays revolves around the church and saints, such as the village fiestas for their patron saint (no towns here, just villages).\n     If you have a good trade and look ahead you may find work.  More often than not the spouses do not work...Not sure whether it is due to the local climate or that there is not a lot of work to go around!  If you can get a GS position...apply for it while you're on the mainland so you can come in as an off island hire!\nThere is some negative aspects about living here...The distance from mainland (like if you want to visit family) makes it VERY expensive to fly home.  A family of 2 adults and 2 kids round trip to the closest mainland point (LAX) could run from 5 to six grand.  No Joke!  That is why I don't go back unless it is a family emergency.  \n     Dealing with business "Off island", you sometimes feel like you are treated as a second citizen...even if it is a US Territory!  Many people have not even heard of Guam!  Shipping stuff (like family sending packages or doing online ordering) sometimes you have to use the FPO / AP or people will try to treat is as "International Mail"  Plus, the time difference makes it hard to do business with the mainland.  Business on island...depending on who you deal with..is done when they do it.  Customer service can sometimes be questionable...but then again, where else are you going to go?  Many people first come here expecting stuff to be done ASAP, it just doesn't always happen.  PATIENCE is key.\n    The military treatment facility is good but at the same time very limited, the local hospital (Guam Memorial), even more limited in some aspects.  There are a lot of funding issues and you hear about it on the news every other day!  You may want to check with the TRICARE enrollment area at USNH GUAM if you or your family members have any special health needs as some services are not available.\n    As far as property, depending on the type of loan you have, you can make a decent profit here.  Many go for the Condos in the "Towers", like Ladera or Oka...A bit pricey but they are easily rented!  There are houses up for sale that prices range greatly depending on Location and type of structure.  Tamuning and Tumon (Hotel Row) are your more expensive areas.  The Mong Mong / Toto / Maite / Mangilao area is only a 10 - 15 minute drive form the USNH and has some pretty reasonably priced homes.  It is pretty central.  Definitley go all concrete!  Some of the houses have the tin roof....nearly impossible to get it insured, insurance is a must.  We are in "Typhoon Alley"...and we are also prone to earth quakes!  \n    All in all, Guam is a good place, it is a slice of paradise that is very unique.  When you get here, get out there, experience all you / family can, you may never have the opportunity in the future.  Take advantage of all the good things coming out this way has to offer.\n    I hope I was of some help.  Take Care and good luck!
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If you wanna live in Tokyo, you will spend more than us$2,000 every month (probably appartment is very poor).\nIf you moved provincial area, maybe you can live with us$1,000-1,700, it depends.\n\nBut you have to remember, there are less chance to get job compared with Tokyo.\nIf you start you own business, maybe you can make it.\n\n\nCheck out Okinawa island. There are US base. Many US troops love that place.\nThere are really few chance to find job though.\n\nAsk and find a t following site.\nhttp://www.japan-guide.com/
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Money and relocation benefits. Look for an ethical, honest person who would not afraid to speak his or her mind with an excellent work ethic. Someone who will put people first before the bottom-line because he or she knows that without good people the bottom-line will suffer. Someone who will defend the organization as long as it is doing everything right, yet will not be afraid to speak out on behalf of the patients if quality of care is suffering. Is there such a person out there?? Yes, me. I am getting ready to retire from the military with 20 years experience. I have a BSN, MPA and working on an MSN. I have over 18 years of management and leadership experience along with ethics training. Strong people person who knows how to get things done through others. I love it where I am, but if the price is right I will consider working for your company. I worked in the White House Medical Unit for over 3 years in the Clinton administration so I also know how to deal with VIPs, politicians, plus the average guy off the street...contact me at datsmeyall@yahoo.com.
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Yes you can. But where do you plan on living? The streets? Unless your rich (your own money not your parents money) then it wouldn't be a good idea. Cost of living is super high. I'm 25, and I pay monthly for a car and have a decent job and I couldn't even afford to move out from home. Anyways, point is there are ppl I know who were able to move out at a young age, preferably having a roomate or gf and still make it. But that person had a well paying job, dropped out after highschool same w/ his gf so they could work all day and well so what they're living the chillin life, that is what it's all about right? living paycheck to paycheck, spending money only on booze and partying, never being able to travel like other kids. think about it, you may think right now you want nothing more to move out and find yourself changing your mind.