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Forum: Singapore
Dec 12th 2012, 8:44 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,022
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Finding a job joining my husband to Singapore

can i ask what are some good recruiters people recommend for singapore?
Forum: Australia
Dec 12th 2012, 7:46 am
Replies: 47
Views: 46,175
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Is it worthwhile moving to Perth??

As an Aussie I would say, no. It's the most boring and smallest city i've been to out of the big cities in AU. Also insanely hot and overpriced for what you get.. consider Melb or Sydney..
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 12th 2012, 7:06 am
Replies: 28
Views: 3,048
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Are Aussies on the nose in the UK?

^Amen to that! love Brits jumping on their high horse after this incident, compared to how trashy the press is over there and how far they invade royals privacy themselves.. but hell let's pick on...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Feb 19th 2012, 10:15 pm
Replies: 139
Views: 91,142
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Negatives of living in the Netherlands?

I did hear that Rome is expensive! my friends are from Milan and Turin, wow the rent sounds about the same. For a very nice two bedroom apartment in a nice area of Amsterdam you'll be paying about...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Feb 15th 2012, 10:49 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,931
Posted By Basilito01

Re: What sounds do you associate with Holland?

the trams dinging people out of the way especially tourists at Leidsepleine and the Dam.
Agressive bikers..
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Feb 15th 2012, 10:47 pm
Replies: 139
Views: 91,142
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Negatives of living in the Netherlands?

Gelato do you mean living costs in Italy or in Holland? i work with several Italian expats who tell me the cost of living in Italy is less (depending where you are of course) but compared to salaries...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Feb 15th 2012, 8:28 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 5,835
Posted By Basilito01

Re: finding english speaking jobs - how difficult is it really? your opinion please

I don't think there's a problem at all, i work in the IT industry here and i see new people hired everyday that don't speak Dutch. I've never been asked to speak Dutch in IT.. most companies are...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Feb 15th 2012, 8:24 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,252
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Healthcare in Netherlands

Ohra is good, i'm with Menzies and also good, no problems so far.
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Feb 15th 2012, 8:24 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 882
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Recommend a good Health Insurance Company please?

I'm with Menzies- my work pays for it, it's around 100Euro a month for basic health care, but they do cover most medicines. That's if you ever get anything out of a doctor here!
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Feb 15th 2012, 8:21 pm
Replies: 139
Views: 91,142
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Negatives of living in the Netherlands?

Thought i'd add a bit to this thread as I've been living here for a year (originally Australian)
I can see the positives for me, meeting people from all over the world, easy travel around Europe and...
Forum: Australia
May 4th 2011, 4:35 am
Replies: 32
Views: 6,237
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Best flea/tick/worm preventative for dogs?

when I was in oz i used Revolution worm and flea drops for my cat, it also works on dogs - there's a dog version too.

it's outrageously expensive at the vet, but you can get it cheaper on ebay-...
Forum: Australia
May 4th 2011, 4:32 am
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Orange-themed wedding

are they Dutch? how odd, an orange themed wedding. I'd just wear a nice orange shirt or a shirt that has a bit of orange, maybe try ebay if you can't 'find anything at the shops!
Forum: Australia
May 4th 2011, 4:28 am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,094
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Any tips for suppressing the feeling of anxiety/stress/frustration of emigration?

I like reading this forum! i've moved from Australia to the Netherlands and I feel the same way, so stressful and it just feels like everything is so backwards here I miss Australia.
I think it's a...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Mar 16th 2011, 8:16 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,687
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Apostille stamp.Essential?

it's actually not all that strict. i've done it but i've spoken to plenty of expats here who haven't done it. they give you three months from when you arrive to have it done if you still can't get it...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Mar 16th 2011, 8:12 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,280
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Hows the Economy in Holland? Would it be hard to find work speaking only English?

i've been here about two months- NL is a unique place as everyone speaks English even in the supermarket. I haven't had any issues with not speaking Dutch and i know people that have lived here for...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Dec 19th 2010, 10:41 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,960
Posted By Basilito01

Re: How long to stay before enough is enough?

Thanks ;) I didn't mean to quote you, i thought i had pressed the quick reply but in my haste I pressed quote.

I hope the OP Is happier now whatever their decision.
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Dec 19th 2010, 10:39 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,443
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Moving from Sydney to the Netherlands any recommended movers?

Thank you!^ There's mostly companies that do it to the UK and from there to the Netherlands, there's lots of pro's and cons against some of them but no one seems to have done this AU to NL move much...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Dec 14th 2010, 11:39 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,914
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Might be moving to Amsterdam...

I think everyone has covered things so well! i am so jealous you speak German that will make it so easy for you to learn Dutch!
I was there for a few months and found I didn't need to speak Dutch...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Dec 14th 2010, 11:35 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,960
Posted By Basilito01

Re: How long to stay before enough is enough?

oh i'm so sorry to hear this. i've spent a few months in the Netherlands while my partner was working and found it really lovely, and everyone quite friendly. we loved it so much we're making the big...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Dec 14th 2010, 11:31 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,443
Posted By Basilito01

Moving from Sydney to the Netherlands any recommended movers?

Hello,
We are moving in February to Amsterdam or Haarlem (depends on job situation) but need to start planning our move.

I'm wondering if any other Aussies or other expats could recommend a...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Oct 11th 2010, 1:35 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,701
Posted By Basilito01

Re: cost of living in amsterdam

I'm also looking at going over there in Feb next year. I can't find much info on renting or where to look at rentals in English. The wiki is a good start but is there anywhere that can give an idea?...
Forum: Australia
Jun 23rd 2010, 6:59 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,802
Posted By Basilito01

Re: OMG Kevin Rudd Standing Down as PM

^John Howard?:rofl:
Forum: Australia
Jun 23rd 2010, 6:26 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,802
Posted By Basilito01

Re: OMG Kevin Rudd Standing Down as PM

Amen, as an Aussie and having lived my whole life in Sydney (unfortunately)this really p*sses me off that Gillard was literally made PM overnight, Labour is playing with fire. I've always supported...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jun 21st 2010, 12:09 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,216
Posted By Basilito01

Re: Teachers Agencies / Emirates Airways Jobs

hmm I don't know about Emirates crew living together but I do have friends that live over there and are single and she does say a few of the girls she works with are married. I doubt they would not...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 16th 2009, 4:08 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 5,313
Posted By Basilito01

Re: poss living in abu dhabi

Nope not an agent, I'm still in Sydney..just friends who are living there and looking for accommodation.
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