fee0131, South African expat in Scotland

fee0131 replied to a thread

9 years ago

Hi All We would like to move to Scotland later in the year. Just would like to know how the job market's like. I'm an accountant and my wife an office manager. Visas won't be an issue as she is a German citizen. I basically want to ...

That's really hard to answer Gerry just try to get any work. A lot depends on your age and experience. the younger and more experience you have the better you will do. in the end I went self employed I started a cleaning business and have ... Read More

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9 years ago

New members of the Scotland forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Scotland 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 Tanya sorry ive not heard anything back from my lawyer pal. I expect just approaching law firms with your situation. how are your plans coming along? fee Read More

fee0131 replied to a thread

9 years ago

New members of the Scotland forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Scotland 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 ...

is your husband happy about the move back to Scotland? fee Read More

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9 years ago

Job Market in Scotland by Gerry22

Hi All We would like to move to Scotland later in the year. Just would like to know how the job market's like. I'm an accountant and my wife an office manager. Visas won't be an issue as she is a German citizen. I basically want to ...

Hi Gerry Hopefully someone more qualified will also answer your post as I don't have a lot of experience dealing with recruiters or office type of work . In my opinion be willing to take any job to get your foot in the door as it were. The ... Read More

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9 years ago

Making friends in Edinburgh by fee0131

I've lived in this beautiful city for over 15 years and am very happy. Having said that I really miss my friends from South Africa and of course the amazing food. You have to go along way to beat an authentic Braai. I really want to make new ...

Hi Tanya Re: your fiancé I know a lawyer here in Edinburgh and I will text her sometime tomorrow and find out if there I can get more information re: the work prospects as a lawyer. some thoughts are contact the scottish law society ... Read More

fee0131 replied to a thread

9 years ago

Making friends in Edinburgh by fee0131

I've lived in this beautiful city for over 15 years and am very happy. Having said that I really miss my friends from South Africa and of course the amazing food. You have to go along way to beat an authentic Braai. I really want to make new ...

Hi Tanya August is a good time to arrive the tourists will be heading off home so will not be as busy here. Weather wise it will be getting cold. so be prepared. warm clothes gloves scarves possibly umbrella. unless you are lucky in which case ... Read More

fee0131 replied to a thread

9 years ago

New members of the Scotland forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Scotland 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 ...

Welcome to Edinburgh! Read More

fee0131 replied to a thread

9 years ago

Making friends in Edinburgh by fee0131

I've lived in this beautiful city for over 15 years and am very happy. Having said that I really miss my friends from South Africa and of course the amazing food. You have to go along way to beat an authentic Braai. I really want to make new ...

Hi All I've lived in Edinburgh over 15 years and got to know and love this city. The first 2 years I spent looking at buildings and architecture, its everywhere. There are free museums and art gallery's all worthwhile having a look at on ... Read More

fee0131 replied to a thread

9 years ago

Making friends in Edinburgh by fee0131

I've lived in this beautiful city for over 15 years and am very happy. Having said that I really miss my friends from South Africa and of course the amazing food. You have to go along way to beat an authentic Braai. I really want to make new ...

Hi Tanya You don't say where your new employer is based, there are many nice areas a lot will depend on whether you intend taking public transport or your own car also if you want a flat or house. Are you currently living in the UK? Food is ... Read More

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9 years ago

Making friends in Edinburgh

I've lived in this beautiful city for over 15 years and am very happy. Having said that I really miss my friends from South Africa and of course the amazing food. You have to go along way to beat an authentic Braai. I really want to make new ... Read More

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