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Welsh expat in New Zealand

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Welsh

Lives in Nelson, Nelson

Registration: 29 May 2018

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Rainmaker21 replied to a thread
5 years ago
John_1

Buying a company in New Zealand and hiring myself by John_1

Greetings. I am trying to migrate to New Zealand, but can't find a job and don't have enough business experience to apply for an investor visa. Would it be possible to buy an existing company (or perhaps set up a limited company?) and then ...

Rainmaker21

Hi John, You can register for a limited company or transfer a limited company from elsewhere but you'll need to go through an accountant to negotiate the IRD process. I suspect you'll find it hard if you don't have a job first as they ... Read More

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5 years ago
Bhavna

Sense of humour in New Zealand by Bhavna

Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore New Zealander’s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...

Rainmaker21

I'm afraid the sense of humour is very limited if you compare it to the UK. I was warned not to make any of my usual rude jokes as it would not be acceptable - apparently they are very politically correct. Not that I am gross, just the usual ... Read More

Rainmaker21 replied to a thread
5 years ago
drlobo

Doctor moving to Kuwait... Kindly assist by drlobo

Hi Members, I am Dentist and am moving to Kuwait soon. I would like to know the following. 1. I have been offered a salary of 1200 KWD plus furnished accommodation. Is that a reasonable salary. 2. How is the Al-Jahra area to live. 3. What is ...

Rainmaker21

Could you please elaborate a bit more about the exam? Is it framed on case-based questions, and do that give you any general scenarios to test ethics or medicolegal aspects? Can you tell us what questions were asked, even though yours is a ... Read More

Rainmaker21 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Adiol

Cost of living, rent and activities in Kuwait by Adiol

Hi Friends, While I understand that there are many threads on same topic but I just needed to get a grip on things. So I have been offered a salary of 2050 KWD. ( excluding confirmed bonus, performance bonus,medical etc ) which is separate. I am ...

Rainmaker21

That’s really helpful, thank you both. Unfurnished apartments are about 10-20% cheaper to rent I’m told, which means it makes sense to furnish it ourselves - and it would be to our taste then. Can you give me an idea of the cost of ... Read More

Rainmaker21 replied to a thread
6 years ago
drlobo

Doctor moving to Kuwait... Kindly assist by drlobo

Hi Members, I am Dentist and am moving to Kuwait soon. I would like to know the following. 1. I have been offered a salary of 1200 KWD plus furnished accommodation. Is that a reasonable salary. 2. How is the Al-Jahra area to live. 3. What is ...

Rainmaker21

Yes done with all and started working here.. Its easy to do all this thingsThat's good to know. Would you mind helping me with more details of the process? - how is the document attestation done: who can attest them, and what exact language do ... Read More

Rainmaker21 replied to a thread
6 years ago
drlobo

Doctor moving to Kuwait... Kindly assist by drlobo

Hi Members, I am Dentist and am moving to Kuwait soon. I would like to know the following. 1. I have been offered a salary of 1200 KWD plus furnished accommodation. Is that a reasonable salary. 2. How is the Al-Jahra area to live. 3. What is ...

Rainmaker21

how about problems faced in initial period like attestations MOH clearance of exams attestation of documentsHi, did you get these sorted? I've asked the same question in a separate post but would be grateful for your input on how this process ... Read More

Rainmaker21 created a thread
6 years ago

MoH interview and license process for doctors

Hello, can anyone enlighten me on this please? I have been offered a job in Kuwait and need to get my medical license done. I was told that it involves an interview - I hold a CCT from the UK and x FRCS with over 20 years' experience as a ... Read More

Rainmaker21 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Graciana17

Filipino nurses' life in Kuwait by Graciana17

To every Filipino nurses living and working in Kuwait, post your life and professional experiences. Feel free to share!

Rainmaker21

Hi, how did you get on there? Read More

Rainmaker21 replied to a thread
6 years ago
legacy

Salary trends in Kuwait - What you need to know by legacy

Good day all, In hopes of helping a few newcomers to Kuwait with the idea of salary expectations, living costs etc. I am preparing this post. Unfortunately, there really is no nominal value I can give for average salaries. No one can, that ...

Rainmaker21

Well done for this great post! It's really very helpful. Regarding the labour law, I was told that employers provide pension benefits which are often not disclosed unless you ask them, and that this is claimable after a certain period of ... Read More

Rainmaker21 replied to a thread
6 years ago
UKiwis

Where to live & in what kind of accommodation.. by UKiwis

Hi all, I am currently negotiation the final details of a possible move to Kuwait and would appreciate some input on a couple areas that will help with our final move to Kuwait as a family. I will be bringing my wife and 2 boys with me to Kuwait ...

Rainmaker21

Hi, I'm in a similar situation albeit with a more modest accommodation budget, 550 KD. my wife is not moving with me for now as our kids are doing their GCSEs this year, so perhaps this will be enough for a 1/2 bedroom place for just me. ... Read More

Rainmaker21 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Adiol

Cost of living, rent and activities in Kuwait by Adiol

Hi Friends, While I understand that there are many threads on same topic but I just needed to get a grip on things. So I have been offered a salary of 2050 KWD. ( excluding confirmed bonus, performance bonus,medical etc ) which is separate. I am ...

Rainmaker21

Hello, how did you get on? I'm moving to Kuwait in 2019 and have similar questions, so if you are there now and have found the answers I'd really appreciate if you'd share the information. Thanks! Read More

Rainmaker21 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Kuwait forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Kuwait forum? Don’t 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 ...

Rainmaker21

Hi Arshad, where are you working? How did you find the MOH examination process? I'm just at the beginning of this process and so would appreciate any tips. I have been told I need an viva / interview only but have no idea what that involves. No ... Read More

Rainmaker21 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Kuwait forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Kuwait forum? Don’t 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 ...

Rainmaker21

Hi Katie, Have you moved to Kuwait now? I'm thinking of moving too, and have a job offer at a hospital as a surgeon. I'd appreciate any advice you can give me on working life compared to the NHS. Thank you! Read More

Rainmaker21 replied to a thread
6 years ago
MancDoc

Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc

I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...

Rainmaker21

Hi WalDoc, I saw your post from a few years ago, and hope you are well settled in the KSA by now. Can you outline the process of getting your documents attested etc to get the medical registration done? Is there an online guide for this? Also, how ... Read More

Rainmaker21 replied to a thread
6 years ago
MancDoc

Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc

I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...

Rainmaker21

Hi themoe, Are you still in KSA? I've got a consultant job at Dr Sulaiman al Habib, Al Khobar and would really appreciate any information on life in the hospital, accommodation for a single British male, what you guys do out of work etc. Read More