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American expat in Papua New Guinea

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Lives in Lae

Registration: 04 October 2011

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8 years ago
Kachiun

Safety and Security in Port Moresby by Kachiun

Hi I am considering a move (on my own) to an office job in Port Moresby. I am researching as best I can however I would appreciate anyone who can provide the most recent opinion of the safety and security aspect in the city. I come from a mining ...

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That is because rape and robbery is not wrong in their culture ...in contrary, it is being celebrated in the village when one commits ... Read More

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8 years ago
rhizamd

I am offered a job in PNG by rhizamd

I am offered a job in Port Moresby, PNG as a primary care physician, with a 3 years contract ( on probation ) depending of my job performance. Salary offered is at 2,000 USD to be deposited directly to my phil. Bank acct. And 3,000 PNG kina with ...

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$2000 for a physician is peanut ... K3000 shall net about K2000 less insurance and foods if accommodation is free. Now ... how would you live? Alone? Seem unsafe too. Why not try Guam? they needs doctors with at least 5K ... plus safety living. Read More

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8 years ago
Kachiun

Safety and Security in Port Moresby by Kachiun

Hi I am considering a move (on my own) to an office job in Port Moresby. I am researching as best I can however I would appreciate anyone who can provide the most recent opinion of the safety and security aspect in the city. I come from a mining ...

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No such thing as Safety and Security in PNG ... rxxx are on the loose ... if you are a women most likely you'll be pack-rape if you run out of luck ... I worked there for 6 years and that's my observations and counted expat rape victims Read More

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9 years ago
asaizul

Muslim community in lae by asaizul

My husband will be working for Nbpol in Ramu. I need to know if there is any muslim/ Malaysia in Gusap or Lae. Is there any mosque Info related to halal food.

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In Lae ... xxx will be happy to pack-rape xxx woman ... be very careful Read More

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9 years ago
Mrs. Sison

Job Offer in Papua New Guinea by Mrs. Sison

Hello there, got a job offer in PNG its 55,000php net so 3,400Kina. with free accomodation, transport, medical and return tickets. Will be assign in Alotau. Is PNG now safe? And can i survive with that salary? thank you. I'm a newbie here ...

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Alatau is a good place .... you can live on standard Filipino diet with K800 per month as subsistence ... if you're male no problem ... safe from gang-rape but if female ... am so doubtful. Read More

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12 years ago
Aze PNG

PInoys Life in PNG by Aze PNG

Hi. I got an offer in PNG. Can anyone share their experiences in relation to cost of living and lifestyle in PNG? What salary range should one must accept to sustain reasonable lifestyle? What is the estimated taxes imposed by the Government to ...

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I worked there for six years and if am on your shoes ... I rather forget the offer. Read More

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13 years ago
Aze PNG

PInoys Life in PNG by Aze PNG

Hi. I got an offer in PNG. Can anyone share their experiences in relation to cost of living and lifestyle in PNG? What salary range should one must accept to sustain reasonable lifestyle? What is the estimated taxes imposed by the Government to ...

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Salary is the base of contentment - meaning the way one should appreciate it and live a life full of satisfaction regardless one's origin and race. If one enjoy life where a person abode now, then amount on pay check is not really the prime issue. ... Read More

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13 years ago
Aze PNG

PInoys Life in PNG by Aze PNG

Hi. I got an offer in PNG. Can anyone share their experiences in relation to cost of living and lifestyle in PNG? What salary range should one must accept to sustain reasonable lifestyle? What is the estimated taxes imposed by the Government to ...

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This salary rate was before localisation for Pinoys ... I don't think it still exist. Read More

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13 years ago
Aze PNG

PInoys Life in PNG by Aze PNG

Hi. I got an offer in PNG. Can anyone share their experiences in relation to cost of living and lifestyle in PNG? What salary range should one must accept to sustain reasonable lifestyle? What is the estimated taxes imposed by the Government to ...

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3,000 kinas is about 61,000 pesos ... One may spend about 800 kinas (or less) for monthly living allowances. If a Filipino is earning less than P36,000 per month in the Philippines and not permanently employed, I reckon it's alright to go. For ... Read More

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13 years ago
Jennifer May Hill

Is is safe for a single white female to live & work on PNG? by Jennifer May Hill

Hi Am considering a job in PNG:- Is it safe for a single white female? Cost of living? Accommodation quality? Shopping? Entertainment? Please advise by return email Kind Regards Jennifer

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I worked in PNG for 6 years and noticed that Caucasians female were vulnerable for gang-rape especially traveling in the rural areas; e.g. if you are involved in humanitarian mission. Read More