Ajay Bakshi
@ajay_bakshi
Indian looking for information about Australia
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25 posts
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About me
Indian
Lives in Lagos
Speaks No, English, Punjabi
Registration: 13 July 2010
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cost and type of cloth required for lagos by dcopspramod
Dear all Hi...within 15 days I ll be in lagos...so I just want to know the type of cloth I have to carry with respect to climate....is the cloth are costly.there ...? Is the climate hotter or colder in summer nd winter. .. ? Regards
Lagos has predominantly 2 seasons; Summer and Rains. No winters at all so leave your woo lens and jackets home. Jeans and t-shirts are perfect. All the best Read More
How Safe is to Work in Lagos? by snjkmr69
Hi, I am Sanjay from Hyderabad, India. Recently I got offer from Nigerian Company. Through internet I found the company is good. I want to know how safe is to work in Lagos? How abt the night life / Social life in Lagos? Are there any indian ...
Hi Sanjay, Lagos is pretty safe and is just like any other metro city in India or any other big city across developing countries. I have been working with Airtel here for last 3 years with my family and we are continuing to have good time here. On ... Read More
Adelaide Job Scenario
Hi EVeryone, I am looking to move to Adelaide in June-July this year with my family on PR granted by Govt of SA. I want to know how is the job scenario in Adelaide. I have gone through most of the blogs and i see very little info about Adelaide and ... Read More
The other side of the Nigerian postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Hi Everyone, I concur with Arie and my experience is also quite similar to his. You can not come to a new country and expect same understanding as to what you have been working on. I founf Nigerians very very courteous and straight forward. Working ... Read More
Welcome to the Lucky Country! by teaminfinity
Just wanted to say Hello and Welcome for all who would like to call Australia Home! There are many opportunities here to have a great life. My partners and I are so excited to be helping so many people achieve their dreams and goals in life. Feel ...
Hi teaminfinity, I am working on an expat assignment with Airtel, telecom service provider, in Nigeria. You can check out my profile at ng.linkedin.com/in/bakshiajay/ on linkedin. Cheers, Ajay Read More
Welcome to the Lucky Country! by teaminfinity
Just wanted to say Hello and Welcome for all who would like to call Australia Home! There are many opportunities here to have a great life. My partners and I are so excited to be helping so many people achieve their dreams and goals in life. Feel ...
Hi teaminfinity, I am planning to move to Adelaide this june. Can you please advise on how to look for opportunities, dos and don'ts, quick wins. I am leaving my established job to come to australia for long term perspective. Looking forward to ... Read More
WORK AND LIVE by Thilini
I AM FROM SRI LANKA.AND I AM INTERESTED IN LIVING AUSTRALIA WITH BETTER JOB IN THE NEAR FURE. AND ALSO I LOOKING FOR NEW FRIENDS
Hi Halfman, I am looking for a good breakthrough in South Australia. Do you have any contacts in SA. I am an Indian professional and I am currently working on an expat assignment as Head Customer Experience with a MNC Telecom company in Nigeria. I ... Read More
New members of the Australia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Australia 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 Everyone, I am an Indian currently living and working in Nigeria. I plan to move to Adelaide this June. Adeladians, need all your support to settle down under. God Bless All. Cheers, Ajay Read More
Need some information by srinivasj
Hai, How is the automobile industry in Lagos, What package & benefits we can expect from the company like Platinum How to get South Indian TV channels
Hi srinivasj, Auto industry in Lagos is pretty big with Toyota ruling the roads here. Place is very expensive so ask your employer to give you accomodation. Cheers, Ajay Read More
8 months in Adelaide by maowfe
Hello All, Moved into Adelaide (with family) from Chennai (India) in July 2012 on a PR. Settled down with the help of tips from this forum and other friends that I made here. Happy to participate in discussions and give my views. Best ...
Dear Mark, Thanks a lot for your answers, appreciate it. I shall be moving to Adelaide in January 2014. Cheers, Ajay Read More
8 months in Adelaide by maowfe
Hello All, Moved into Adelaide (with family) from Chennai (India) in July 2012 on a PR. Settled down with the help of tips from this forum and other friends that I made here. Happy to participate in discussions and give my views. Best ...
Dear Mark, Since you have been living in Adelaide for quite some time now, can you please share some insights on following: 1. Hows Adelaide's economy doing? 2. I am a senior professional from telecom and retail sector with 20 years of experience, ... Read More
Lagos salary for mid-senior level by Nims
Hello All, Hope your well My cousin is considering two jobs in Lagos. Onein banking industry and the other in the teleco industry. We don't know what kind of salary to ask for. She has 12 yrs UK working experience in commercial finance background ...
Hi Nims, As long as it is net salary, i think its ok. She should also get free accomodation, car with driver and children education allowance along with this. Regards, Ajay Read More
Need advice on appartment in VI by ajay_bakshi
Hi Everyone, I am an Indian coming to Lagos with a 3 year assignment. I am looking for a 2/3 bedroom fully furnished appartment in V.I or Ikoyi. Need some leads and approximate rental amount that you think it will cost me. One more thing, have ...
Gurvinder, Lagos is good and i am happily living here for last 2 years now. If you want me to check out your prospective employer's reputation etc, i can do that. I am working with Airtel here. Cheers Read More
Hello Everyone.....Help would be appreciated. by zaheermabbas
I am Zaheer and in am from Bangalore. I am exploring an opportunity with MTN Lagos, Nigeria and have got an offer of US$37000/pa, along with a 2BHK duplex accommodation @ 1004 estate, lagos, car, driver, maid and one return ticket in a year I need ...
Dear Zaheer, Nigeria is a very expensive place and not so free movement place and hence if you are coming here you should be having a very good package and saving potential before you make any decision. Following things that you should not ... Read More
Living & Working in lagos as an Indian Expatriate by Bonney
Hi Mates I am an Indian who has been working in Dubai for the last 10 years and i have been offered a position in Lagos by my employer. I have tax free salary here and as everybody knows Dubai is very safe,luxurious(but yes you got to pay for ...
Hi Bonney, Living in Lagos is not as bad but don't come with Dubai on your mind otherwise you will be terribly disappointed. It is one of the better countries to live in Africa. Good night life, if you are living in VI or Ikoyi. Lagos has range of ... Read More