g_el
Lebanese expat in Austria
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Lebanese
Lives in Feldkirch
Speaks Arabic, English, German, French
Registration: 07 July 2014
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Safety in Austria by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Austria? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I've been living in Feldkirch since September, and I can say my neighbourhood is pretty safe. I sometimes go to the supermarket without locking my door. Nothing ever happens. I've heard that some places might have some issues. A colleague of ... Read More
Tips for getting your first job in Austria by expat.com
Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in Austria? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...
Universities and FHs usually organize Job fairs, these are a good starting place, and this is how I found my job. You don't need to be a student to come to the fair but the jobs there are usually targeting non experienced people. It is still a ... Read More
5+ Hours transfer at vienna train station after midnight by g_el
Hi all, I am not sure this is the correct place for this question, if not sorry in advance. There's a high possibility that I might have to spend someting like 5 to 6 hours in Vienna, more generally the train station because of some bad planning ...
Thank you for your replies. I just managed to find a better trip. I guess I'll have to experience Vienna another time in day light :D Cheers G. Read More
5+ Hours transfer at vienna train station after midnight by g_el
Hi all, I am not sure this is the correct place for this question, if not sorry in advance. There's a high possibility that I might have to spend someting like 5 to 6 hours in Vienna, more generally the train station because of some bad planning ...
Most probably Hauptbahnhof, it will be on Sunday. I'm coming by carsharing and they haven't worked out their schedule yet. Still considering my options, I might have found a better connection but I need to consider the worst case option as ... Read More
German language skills in Austria by samuel1976
Hi all, I am from Pakistan and interested in coming to Vienna on job seeker visa. My German language skills are only basic. I have MBA degree and 10 years experience in Advertising, Education and Customer Service. Will I get a good job in 6 ...
I have to agree with the previous posts here. German knowledge is a must. My German level is B2, which is in the intermediate level. To find my job here all my applications and interviews were in German. Due to the nature of my Job my team all ... Read More
5+ Hours transfer at vienna train station after midnight
Hi all, I am not sure this is the correct place for this question, if not sorry in advance. There's a high possibility that I might have to spend someting like 5 to 6 hours in Vienna, more generally the train station because of some bad planning ... Read More
Healthcare in Austria by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Austria ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Austria? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
My experience is fairly limitied. When I first arrived I had to go to the hospital because of a strained ankle, I still had a german insurance and it was covered normally. I only had to pay for a Splint (Schiene I hope that's the right English ... Read More
Move to Austria in December 2015 by Imranzaffar80
Hi all, I will land in December and would like to start immediate job. I am MBA, pakistani and Muslim. Kindly advise about the rent of one bed room, salary package by nature of job. Kindly give me sincere advise. Thanks/iz
If you can do it, don't hesitate you will be happy here, life is nice your children will like it education and child care are awesome I hear health care is good, and if both you and your wife work it will be more than enough for a family I ... Read More
Cost of living in Austria 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Austria in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Austria you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Austria? > accommodation ...
My company has an offer for lunch, which costs me about 3.20€ a day (before tax deduction from my salary so after tax it's practically free) I end up only buying breakfast/dinner food and stuff for the weekend that doesn't amount to ... Read More
New members of the Austria forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Austria forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi all, I have been on this blog for a while but never introduced myself. I'm from Lebanon, I did my master in germany and then I moved to Feldkirch, Austria 6 months ago for a Job. I like it here, would like to meet new people around the ... Read More
Move to Austria in December 2015 by Imranzaffar80
Hi all, I will land in December and would like to start immediate job. I am MBA, pakistani and Muslim. Kindly advise about the rent of one bed room, salary package by nature of job. Kindly give me sincere advise. Thanks/iz
Hello Imran, Did you already get a Visa approval to come to Austria? Is it a Job search visa? What domain are you looking to work in? Salary packages will depend on your domain and experience usually worker communities or unions will have set a ... Read More
I recently moved to feldkirch austria with my husband and daughter by mallorey Anderson
Hi guys. I am a 24 year old south african female. I recently moved to feldkirch austria with my husband and daughter a week ago. I am a native english speaker with an EU passport. I would love to get to make new friends. Also I am unemployed and ...
Hello Mallorey, I currently also live in Feldkirch, I have been here for almost 6 months. I'm not sure I can give much advice about English speaking jobs, it really depends on the position and company. In my domain (Software Engineering) for ... Read More
Cost of living in Austria 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Austria in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Austria you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Austria? > accommodation ...
Hi, I live in Feldkirch Vorarlberg > accommodation prices : ----- I rent a 1.5 rooms appartment (30m²) for 440€ / month, 70€ of these go to heating, water and other fees. > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc.) ---- ... Read More