Anyone in Kazakhstan?
Nov 25th 2019, 5:52 am
#17
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Re: Anyone in Kazakhstan?
I suppose it does, but over my many years working away the strike rate of colleagues ending up with Kazakh second wives sees to be the highest compared with anywhere else. I think the Kazakh women are ferociously determined to hook a Westerner and have stronger and sharper claws than most.
Nov 25th 2019, 8:56 am
#18
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Re: Anyone in Kazakhstan?
Can relate to that; a company I previously worked for had to stop paying full wages to the staff in Astana, and just give them enough for monthly local pocket money and the balance transferred home to their families. This was after a lot of complaints from angry wives - on the warpath into the head office.
Nov 25th 2019, 2:14 pm
#19
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Re: Anyone in Kazakhstan?
On the security side, have no fear. "The Organs" will take care of you.
Nov 26th 2019, 9:41 am
#20
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Re: Anyone in Kazakhstan?
Does anyone have any experience working with KPO on the Karachaganak Field? The majority of the work will be in the Aksai offices, with frequent field visits for commissioning/startup. Can anyone comment on the security situation, camp life, food/amenities, etc? There's not much chatter on these forums about Kazakhstan. Thanks!
I am alone and finding it tough outside the work place.
Nov 26th 2019, 11:08 am
#21
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Re: Anyone in Kazakhstan?
What sort of difficulties ?
Nov 27th 2019, 2:18 am
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Re: Anyone in Kazakhstan?
I am Muslim and halal food is a big issue, despite 70% Kazakhs claiming to be Muslim, they dont really understand or abide by Islamic Laws. So I have resorted to eating vegtables & fish!!!
I also find the language challenging. Google translate does the job at times but its still very frustrating.
Of course the cold temperture makes going out on weekends and evenings very uncomfortable, yesterday it was -16 during the day.
I also find the language challenging. Google translate does the job at times but its still very frustrating.
Of course the cold temperture makes going out on weekends and evenings very uncomfortable, yesterday it was -16 during the day.
Nov 27th 2019, 5:48 am
#23
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Re: Anyone in Kazakhstan?
I am Muslim and halal food is a big issue, despite 70% Kazakhs claiming to be Muslim, they dont really understand or abide by Islamic Laws. So I have resorted to eating vegtables & fish!!!
I also find the language challenging. Google translate does the job at times but its still very frustrating.
Of course the cold temperture makes going out on weekends and evenings very uncomfortable, yesterday it was -16 during the day.
I also find the language challenging. Google translate does the job at times but its still very frustrating.
Of course the cold temperture makes going out on weekends and evenings very uncomfortable, yesterday it was -16 during the day.
Nov 27th 2019, 8:41 am
#24
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Re: Anyone in Kazakhstan?
The fomer Soviat Central Asian states practice a very different form of Islam to those in the ME. There are no restrictions on alchol. The beef in Kazakstan is some of the best and they are one of the largest producers of Halal meat for export. i worked with a team including pakistanis and Indians. Did not have any issues with either the islamic meat eaters or the vegetarians. When in Rome.
Difficult to believe that you did not check the climate before accepting a 12 month posting.
Difficult to believe that you did not check the climate before accepting a 12 month posting.
Nov 28th 2019, 5:38 am
#25
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Re: Anyone in Kazakhstan?
My guess is fish would be relatively rare and/or expensive in a place like Kazkhstan
Nov 28th 2019, 3:30 pm
#27
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Re: Anyone in Kazakhstan?
Watching the Man U game, they said it was only - 15.
