@downshifter
Italian looking for information about England
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Italian, In a relationship
Lives in Burgess Hill, England
Speaks Italian, English, Spanish
Registration: 04 October 2016
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How to tackle with Bank Account issues in the UK
Hi all, here my recent experience that might be interesting for others. As you probably know it is difficult to get a bank account in the UK without a proof of address. Typically, the private lodger agreement when you rent a room is not considered ... Read More
UK insurance with Italian NCB
Hi all, I'm looking for getting a car in the UK with an NCB that is issued (in Italian) from my insurer. Does anybody has already experienced this? I mean, foreign NCB are typically not accepted, with few exceptions for Spanish, German and ... Read More
Services from 1st contact agency by downshifter
Hi, I just discovered an agency called 1st contact (https://www.1stcontact.com/kickstart/packages/classic) that offers a package for GBP 35,- with facilitation for getting NIN, opening Bank Account, etc. Does anybody have tried this service? is it ...
Thanks. I do not know about other companies. For me is becoming quite urgent to setup everything, especially the bank account. If they can do quick and easy it is ok. Then, after relocation,once I will find a new house, I'll be able to manage ... Read More
Services from 1st contact agency by downshifter
Hi, I just discovered an agency called 1st contact (https://www.1stcontact.com/kickstart/packages/classic) that offers a package for GBP 35,- with facilitation for getting NIN, opening Bank Account, etc. Does anybody have tried this service? is it ...
Long story short yes 1st contact are good to deal with and they walk you through it all and hold your hand through the processAdam, how much time they took to open the bank account and organise NIN interview? S Read More
Services from 1st contact agency by downshifter
Hi, I just discovered an agency called 1st contact (https://www.1stcontact.com/kickstart/packages/classic) that offers a package for GBP 35,- with facilitation for getting NIN, opening Bank Account, etc. Does anybody have tried this service? is it ...
Well thanks. I am moving from Italy. My flight is on May, 4th. I already have a place to stay with a Family, so I have an address. My biggest concern is the bank account. I know that it is not easy anyway, and I would really love if they can make ... Read More
Services from 1st contact agency
Hi, I just discovered an agency called 1st contact (https://www.1stcontact.com/kickstart/packages/classic) that offers a package for GBP 35,- with facilitation for getting NIN, opening Bank Account, etc. Does anybody have tried this service? is it ... Read More
How to deal initially with relocation by downshifter
Hi, I'm relocating to Brighton area to start a new job. I have found that trying to rent a house from 'remote' is almost impossible. But the same seems to be for renting a room. I tried different sites, like roomster, spareroom, etc but ...
I know airbnb, but a lot of rooms are priced more than hotels. Furthermore, the period is not good. The Brighton May festival is coming. Read More
How to deal initially with relocation
Hi, I'm relocating to Brighton area to start a new job. I have found that trying to rent a house from 'remote' is almost impossible. But the same seems to be for renting a room. I tried different sites, like roomster, spareroom, etc but ... Read More
IT salaries in Romania by downshifter
Hi all, I got an opportunity in Romania, for a big multinational company in the sector of gambling. They're requesting my expectation and I am finding a little bit difficult to understand how much ... Position is IT Architect, in Cluj - Napoca. ...
I see. So based on the doc, the salary could be around 2600 euro net per month. But, isn't Leu the official currency? How to calculate the gross year salary? Read More
IT salaries in Romania
Hi all, I got an opportunity in Romania, for a big multinational company in the sector of gambling. They're requesting my expectation and I am finding a little bit difficult to understand how much ... Position is IT Architect, in Cluj - Napoca. ... Read More
Differences between salaries in London and outside London by downshifter
Hi all, in my quest to relocate elsewhere in Europe, I have been dealing for some positions in London area. For my skills, seniority and job title, in general, the salary range was 75k. Now I got a serious opportunity for a position outside London. ...
Thanks. Well my idea ia to rent. I need to verify better, for the moment I just took a quick look to some websites for 2 bedrooms houses. The job is IT architect. I am roughly sure that for London 75k £ is good salary for this position. In ... Read More
Differences between salaries in London and outside London
Hi all, in my quest to relocate elsewhere in Europe, I have been dealing for some positions in London area. For my skills, seniority and job title, in general, the salary range was 75k. Now I got a serious opportunity for a position outside London. ... Read More
Salary comparison between Belgium/Germany/UK
Hi all, I'm trying to relocate elsewhere in Europe and I got a possible offer from a company based in Brussels. I should discuss shortly about my salary request and I'm finding difficult, in order to be not out of scale, what can be ... Read More
Tips for German salaries by downshifter
Hi all, in my quest to expat to the UK/Ireland I got an opportunity in Germany (Dusseldorf). I have some difficulties in making a comparison. For UK (London Area) I am dealing for a salary around 75/80k GBP/year gross. For this job in Dusseldorf ...
Thanks for the reply. Well, taxes are complicated, I understand. My situation is pretty simple as I am single without children. I have a boyfriend will relocate with me and he'll try to find a normal job. About fiscal incentives, some states ... Read More
Tips for German salaries
Hi all, in my quest to expat to the UK/Ireland I got an opportunity in Germany (Dusseldorf). I have some difficulties in making a comparison. For UK (London Area) I am dealing for a salary around 75/80k GBP/year gross. For this job in Dusseldorf ... Read More