Menu
Expat.com
robinsonjoel84

@robinsonjoel84

Active member

Indian expat in Kuwait

Forum

32 posts

Contacts

4

About me

Indian

Speaks English, Tamil, Hindi and Arabic

Registration: 12 August 2015

Activity

robinsonjoel84 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Priscilla

Being convincing to an employer in Kuwait by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Finding a job in Kuwait is no easy feat. From applying for a job all the way to job interviews, the etiquette can be different abroad. Specially job interviews, that can already be pretty daunting, can feel even worse when set in ...

robinsonjoel84

Here is my story: I came to Kuwait in 2008, Fresh out of college (I know, now it is quite hard for a fresh grad to get a job), but here is what i did to land a job. I posted my resume on company's website, went door to door and submitted CVs to ... Read More

robinsonjoel84 replied to a thread
6 years ago
JacquiG

Are all flat rents decreasing? by JacquiG

I just got a new Flat. I didnt know it will be this hard in finding a room mate. Now im getting broke paying off my flat rental. I posted all possible site to advertise the room and still no inquiries. Are all flat rents decreasing?

robinsonjoel84

We are paying 350 kwd for a 2 bedroom , 2 baths and a large hall (can be divided) appartment in salwa, block-7. On paper it is 400 KWD, but he is charging us 350 kwd. Read More

robinsonjoel84 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Free and low-cost leisure activities in Kuwait by Priscilla

Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding leisure activities that are free or low-cost in Kuwait. This information will give future expats (or even current expats) an idea regarding some of leisure activities that they might not be ...

robinsonjoel84

As trivial as it may sound, a Gym membership is a pretty good way to spend time, and burn up calories in the process. A 3 month memebership in platinium gym costs 100 KWd. You could also go jogging, running, swimming along the gulf coast. Q8run ... Read More

robinsonjoel84 replied to a thread
7 years ago
robinsonjoel84

Prince Edward Island (Anyone here?!) by robinsonjoel84

Hello All, Greetings! Great to be part of Expat community group. Me and my family recently got an opportunity to immigrate to Prince Edward Island, Canada. This is through their Provincial nominee Program. We haven't chosen it yet. I'm ...

robinsonjoel84

Hello! I haven't immigrated yet. Still working on my papers! sorry, don't know of any whatsapp groups. Read More

robinsonjoel84 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Bhavna

Naturalisation and citizenship in Kuwait by Bhavna

Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Kuwait? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...

robinsonjoel84

I actually laughed seeing this post. But you never know. If you can convince a kuwaiti to marry you, bingo! Read More

robinsonjoel84 replied to a thread
7 years ago
gobot

Is this typical of Korean culture? by gobot

I find this popular video of an emergency situation amazing because I have never seen strangers cooperate so well and quickly around a common goal. Such group organization usually requires a leader, but there is no leader. I feel like it might ...

robinsonjoel84

There was a video taken years ago in New Delhi, India. It shows an ambulance trying to maneuver traffic, and no one seems to bother, in spite of the ambulance siren blaring. A driver even happened to come in the way of the ambulance, just to get ... Read More

robinsonjoel84 replied to a thread
7 years ago
EPHH77

Moving to Kuwait from Australia by EPHH77

Hello everybody! I'm a girl moving to Kuwait from Australia! Was just hoping to get some advice and tips from other expats that have moved to Kuwait. -is there anything that you could recommend bringing over/ have not been able to buy in ...

robinsonjoel84

I get you. It is a sad truth that this place can change you, and not for the better. I am also sometimes struggling to keep my spirits high, but I won't give up just yet....however for Asian people it is much more difficult.Sure :) I've had ... Read More

robinsonjoel84 replied to a thread
7 years ago
EPHH77

Moving to Kuwait from Australia by EPHH77

Hello everybody! I'm a girl moving to Kuwait from Australia! Was just hoping to get some advice and tips from other expats that have moved to Kuwait. -is there anything that you could recommend bringing over/ have not been able to buy in ...

robinsonjoel84

Hi Rbosom, Thanks for highlighting that. I'm still that description what I did added ages back while creating this profile, once I knew that I'm moving to Kuwait. Kuwait has changed me in a lot of ways. Sad to say, one way how it changed ... Read More

robinsonjoel84 replied to a thread
7 years ago
EPHH77

Moving to Kuwait from Australia by EPHH77

Hello everybody! I'm a girl moving to Kuwait from Australia! Was just hoping to get some advice and tips from other expats that have moved to Kuwait. -is there anything that you could recommend bringing over/ have not been able to buy in ...

robinsonjoel84

my only talking in the streets that i do is if someone is blocking my vehicle (by parking it in a way that I can't pull out). The last time I stopped when someone asked me to do so, I got mugged. Didn't stop to anyone (literally, even if ... Read More

robinsonjoel84 replied to a thread
7 years ago
EPHH77

Moving to Kuwait from Australia by EPHH77

Hello everybody! I'm a girl moving to Kuwait from Australia! Was just hoping to get some advice and tips from other expats that have moved to Kuwait. -is there anything that you could recommend bringing over/ have not been able to buy in ...

robinsonjoel84

I have yet to meet a person who is coming to Kuwait on a holiday.Hello Ribosom! I volunteer for a youth group and students usually leave Kuwait for higher studies. Most of them tend to spend their college holidays in Kuwait, esp. the first 6-12 ... Read More

robinsonjoel84 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Mirab1

Upcoming Festivities in Kuwait by Mirab1

I was told that I should not go out during the celebration of Kuwait's National Holidays, is it really that dreadful? What can we expect ? If I am to roam around by car, which route to take without any hassle ?

robinsonjoel84

Hello! Well, there will be tons of 'boys' with their hormones at high level. Equally enhancing them will be 'girls' too. What happens in such situation is that no one is spared, they try to interact with each other. Vehicles will be ... Read More

robinsonjoel84 replied to a thread
7 years ago
robinsonjoel84

Swindled in dubai by robinsonjoel84

Hello fellow expats! Greetings. I need a quick help, I'm a resident of Kuwait and was visiting dubai this weekend. I got swindled by a company in Dubai. A caller called saying that my number won 500,000 DHs price and asked me to do ...

robinsonjoel84

Hello! thanks for the reply. Yes, being the Dubai shopping festival season, and news of winners making it big hit mainstream, we were convinced that it is legit :( Ironic way to celebrate year of giving, ugh! Read More

robinsonjoel84 created a thread
8 years ago

Swindled in dubai

Hello fellow expats! Greetings. I need a quick help, I'm a resident of Kuwait and was visiting dubai this weekend. I got swindled by a company in Dubai. A caller called saying that my number won 500,000 DHs price and asked me to do ... Read More

robinsonjoel84 replied to a thread
8 years ago
SANKWT

Trip to Yasmine Farm Wafra by SANKWT

Hello Everyone. Merry Christmas to everyone Can any one advice on trip to Al Yasmine farm Wafra. What types of activities available there for kids. I saw some writing which says that even we can have BBQ as well. Thanks

robinsonjoel84

The drive to Yasmin farms is interesting. It can be easily found in Google maps. Just ensure that it is not windy, as the road from Mina abdullah to wafra is an open desert, and sand drifts are common. Get a vehicle that has good ground clearance. ... Read More

robinsonjoel84 replied to a thread
8 years ago
robinsonjoel84

Prince Edward Island (Anyone here?!) by robinsonjoel84

Hello All, Greetings! Great to be part of Expat community group. Me and my family recently got an opportunity to immigrate to Prince Edward Island, Canada. This is through their Provincial nominee Program. We haven't chosen it yet. I'm ...

robinsonjoel84

An update regarding PEI provincial nomination: PEI has filled in their allocation for 2016, the number of candidates they can nominate. They will continue to review applications for the coming year 2017, based on the program criteria. More info can ... Read More