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Michelle

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American expat in Mongolia

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American

Lives in Darkhan

Speaks English

Registration: 05 June 2012

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Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
11 months ago
ebenezer2013

job by ebenezer2013

can someone get job in mongolia apart from teaching

Michelle

I'm not an employer or a recruiter. Search for Expat Job Postings: Mongolia on Facebook. Read More

Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
3 years ago
selengee414

Expats in Mongolia by selengee414

Good day to everyone, I am currently conducting a research on expats in Mongolia. It would be greatly appreciated if you could provide your age, nationality, and what is your occupation if you work here in Mongolia. Thank you in advance.

Michelle

What's the research for? Read More

Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
5 years ago
Manifest2019

Offered teaching job in Mongolia (American School of Ulaanbataar) by Manifest2019

Hello, I'm from Dallas Texas and just got a job offer to teach at the American School of Ulaanbataar. Any advice?

Michelle

You may want to catch up on the recent developments at BSU... The shareholders are battling it out for control of the school, the current/being forced out administration is going back to court in a few weeks to answer to charges of embezzlement and ... Read More

Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
5 years ago
Manifest2019

Offered teaching job in Mongolia (American School of Ulaanbataar) by Manifest2019

Hello, I'm from Dallas Texas and just got a job offer to teach at the American School of Ulaanbataar. Any advice?

Michelle

Do a search for the An American Tomboy in Mongolia blog. It's written by a former employee of ASU and includes a post that was a bit of an eye-opener for teachers and parents in Mongolia. The students aren't the problem and neither was life ... Read More

Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
5 years ago
sktr

Childcare/playgroups by sktr

Hi, I am moving to UB in July with my 1.5 year old. I have searched the internet but can not seem to find any international/expat childcare centres or structured playgroups. Could anyone give me some insight on this topic. Thank you in advanced.

Michelle

There are lots of different options for daycare with English speaking teachers and staff. A lot of my expat friends like Dream Family, and some of the international schools have daycare centers. There are groups on Facebook like Mongolia Mommas and ... Read More

Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Mongolia's most expensive cities by Priscilla

Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Mongolia? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...

Michelle

Internet is fine in the provinces, and 4G is expanding for nationwide coverage for most of the cellular service providers. If you're between cities, internet is spotty, but if you're in a settled area with a reliable power supply, you're ... Read More

Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Mongolia's most expensive cities by Priscilla

Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Mongolia? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...

Michelle

Both Erdenet and Darkhan have Western style night clubs and restaurants. I also believe the question was about comparing the cost of living in different Mongolian cities, not just the one that everyone seems to think is all there is to Mongolia. ... Read More

Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Mongolia's most expensive cities by Priscilla

Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Mongolia? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...

Michelle

The cost of housing, utilities, and transportation can be anywhere from 20-50% higher in Ulaanbaatar than in other cities. Food costs are also much higher. Conversely, there are imported items that be much more expensive outside of the capital ... Read More

Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
8 years ago
HkxColonCleanse

Dating in Mongolia by HkxColonCleanse

Hi everyone, As a spin-off on the marriage thread, I was wondering if any of you kind people could give a glance into your dating experiences as foreigners in Mongolia, with Mongolian men and women. Are there any things that would be useful to ...

Michelle

Yellow Fever has no cure..... Read More

Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
8 years ago
HkxColonCleanse

Dating in Mongolia by HkxColonCleanse

Hi everyone, As a spin-off on the marriage thread, I was wondering if any of you kind people could give a glance into your dating experiences as foreigners in Mongolia, with Mongolian men and women. Are there any things that would be useful to ...

Michelle

You're presenting YOUR worldview, and it's one that reinforces misogyny. I know many expat women here, many of whom are married to Mongolian men, myself included. The only time I've ever felt devalued as a woman in Mongolia is in my ... Read More

Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
8 years ago
HkxColonCleanse

Dating in Mongolia by HkxColonCleanse

Hi everyone, As a spin-off on the marriage thread, I was wondering if any of you kind people could give a glance into your dating experiences as foreigners in Mongolia, with Mongolian men and women. Are there any things that would be useful to ...

Michelle

Mongolians generally don't introduce people to their family that they don't intend to marry. I could certainly say a lot more about your assessment of "dating in Mongolia", but I'll bite my tongue, since your take on things is ... Read More

Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Keeping up with the news in Mongolia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living in Mongolia provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...

Michelle

The UB Post has a sports page, but there are also lots of Mongolian football clubs on Facebook that share local stories. Read More

Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Keeping up with the news in Mongolia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living in Mongolia provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...

Michelle

I don't think I'm allowed to post links, but you can do a search for the UB Post. There's online subscription info on the website. Read More

Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Keeping up with the news in Mongolia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Living in Mongolia provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...

Michelle

As an editor of the longest running English language newspaper in Mongolia, The UB Post, I am grateful to stay on top of domestic news. I've also worked for other news outlets and I work with local companies on communications as an editor. ... Read More

Michelle
wontoncruelty replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

How to find a job in Mongolia by expat.com

Hi, Are you an expat living in Mongolia? Let's share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Mongolia? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Mongolia. Recruitment ...

Michelle

You should probably contact schools directly about employment. I don't think there are any recruiters reading these posts. Read More