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jessicaford

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Welsh expat in Gibraltar

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Welsh

Lives in Gibraltar

Registration: 16 March 2012

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jessicaford replied to a thread
11 years ago
RussBird82

Did you had any issues with your headlights... by RussBird82

I know this post is quite old but can you tell me if you had any issues with your headlights when your Citroen went for it's Gibraltar MOT? Many thanks!

jessicaford

Hi there I dont have a Citroen but a Hyundai and we had to put on our European headlights to get through the MOT. Obviously because they drive on the right like most European countries. What we also had a problem with was our darkened rear ... Read More

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11 years ago
adasjank

Job market in Gibraltar. How to get a good job in a bad economy. by adasjank

Hi there. How does the job market look like in GIBRALTAR now??? Any jobs for foreigners like me OR just for residents only??? Do I have more chances if I live there already??? I have British and EU passport, which one is better??? How long does it ...

jessicaford

Hi Adam I think the job market is pretty dire everywhere. I think I am correct in stating that the Government/Job Centre make all jobs eligable for Gibraltarians for the first two weeks and after that, the positions can be opened for ... Read More

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11 years ago
liamh24

Hospitality jobs by liamh24

I've been lookin online for hospitality jobs in gibraltar but I can't seem to find any. Also I've been tryin to find a flatshare but cant see anything online. I'm going to Gibraltar on Monday (16/09/2013) an plan on lookin in the local paper for ...

jessicaford

Hi Millo 'Oddly Recruitment', nope sorry, never heard of it! Would not have thought there to be a company calling themselves THAT! There are a few recruitment firms in Gibraltar, I used www.recruitgibraltar.com to get my job. Dont know what ... Read More

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11 years ago
MikeyMcD

Advice for moving to Gibraltar? by MikeyMcD

Hi, I'm 24 years old and from Glasgow, and me and my friend are considering moving to Gibraltar next year - likely from January 2014-December 2014 although that might change. We both work online. So I was just looking for some advice to see what ...

jessicaford

Hey there Do you have any specific questions we can assist with? Regards Jess x Read More

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11 years ago
Philtrow

Any former Mancunians now in Gibraltar? BBC request by Philtrow

Hi - I work for BBC Radio Manchester and just wondering if any Mancunian ex-pats are now in Gibraltar? Can you let me know - phil.trow@bbc.co.uk Many thanks and enjoy the sun! Phil

jessicaford

No, I cant think of any Mancunians either however, I support Man City if that helps? LOL. Read More

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11 years ago
baberkhan

ROOM FOR RENT by baberkhan

NEED A ROOM TO RENT IN LA LINEA BUDGET 200 EUROS A MONTH LONG TERM AROUND OCTOBER.

jessicaford

Hi Baberkhan If you are currently local it might be worth putting a card in Morrisons supermarket. Very busy place and the adverts are free. October should be a good cheap time to rent as I know prices are put up in the summer season so you ... Read More

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11 years ago
james ludwick

jobs in the gaming industry by james ludwick

Hi I m currently in Costa Rica and I m contemplating a move to Gibraltar in January. I m just wondering if anybody has information about jobs or has worked in the gaming industry....companies,application process,prospects etc.I m Canadian but I hold ...

jessicaford

Hi there Well I live in Gibraltar and whilst I am not involved in Gaming, I know it is one of the main locations for it. Loads of reasons to move here it would seem for yourself, beaches, English speaking, Paid in Sterling, low rate of tax, ... Read More

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11 years ago
liamh24

Hospitality jobs by liamh24

I've been lookin online for hospitality jobs in gibraltar but I can't seem to find any. Also I've been tryin to find a flatshare but cant see anything online. I'm going to Gibraltar on Monday (16/09/2013) an plan on lookin in the local paper for ...

jessicaford

Hi there I hope your move to here went well. Just a quick note to say, I noticed you were looking for jobs in the hospitality region and oddly, the company that got me the job has just posted some on their website. Not sure if it is what you are ... Read More

jessicaford replied to a thread
11 years ago
MikeyMcD

Advice for moving to Gibraltar? by MikeyMcD

Hi, I'm 24 years old and from Glasgow, and me and my friend are considering moving to Gibraltar next year - likely from January 2014-December 2014 although that might change. We both work online. So I was just looking for some advice to see what ...

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jessicaford replied to a thread
11 years ago
MikeyMcD

Advice for moving to Gibraltar? by MikeyMcD

Hi, I'm 24 years old and from Glasgow, and me and my friend are considering moving to Gibraltar next year - likely from January 2014-December 2014 although that might change. We both work online. So I was just looking for some advice to see what ...

jessicaford

Hi Mikey Contrary to what the previous post questions, I can guarantee I DO LIVE IN GIBRALTAR! Just because I might not have the correct flag and do not spend all my time updating profiles, should not call this into question! I happen to be a ... Read More

jessicaford replied to a thread
11 years ago
MikeyMcD

Advice for moving to Gibraltar? by MikeyMcD

Hi, I'm 24 years old and from Glasgow, and me and my friend are considering moving to Gibraltar next year - likely from January 2014-December 2014 although that might change. We both work online. So I was just looking for some advice to see what ...

jessicaford

Hi Mikey I now live in Gibraltar and moved here from Paisley at the end of 2011! Uptill then I was working in Springburn. So, weather yep, can get cold at night and you might occasionally need wellies! When it rains it rains and there is nowhere ... Read More

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11 years ago
liamh24

Hospitality jobs by liamh24

I've been lookin online for hospitality jobs in gibraltar but I can't seem to find any. Also I've been tryin to find a flatshare but cant see anything online. I'm going to Gibraltar on Monday (16/09/2013) an plan on lookin in the local paper for ...

jessicaford

Hi there I live in Gibraltar and property is very few and far between. Morrisons has a notice board at the rear and that sometimes has flat shares etc so might be worth checking it out. The local paper is the Chronicle and again, jobs and accomm ... Read More

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11 years ago
baranetska

finding work by baranetska

could anyone tell me the best way to find work in gibralter do they have jobcentres as in england

jessicaford

Hi there Yes they do have a job centre of sorts, its called the ETB. Bit like UK 20 years ago, they have a room with postcards with job details on however, in my experience most of them are out of date! I actually found employment through an ... Read More

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11 years ago
wizgnome

Relocating to Gib. in August by wizgnome

Hi, I moved from the UK to the Netherlands in 2001 with my family, to work in the IT industry there. Since then my two sons have left home and now live in Amsterdam/The Hague. Living costs have risen a lot over the years and with taxation at ...

jessicaford

Hi Mike I moved to Gib 18 months ago and I spent a long time looking for employment. I finally registered with several agenies and one of them, Recruit Gibraltar actually managed to find me a placement. They seem to have jobs in the IT and ... Read More

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11 years ago
zeta33

Thinking about working in Gibraltar (I'm from Spain) by zeta33

Hello, I'll apreciate any help in this topic: I'm from Spain (Jerez), 33yrs old, male, and graduate in a bachelor in computer science with 8 years of experiencie as analyst and developer web (Java, .NET, and PHP). I lose recentrly my job in Cadiz, ...

jessicaford

Hi there I live right on the boarder of Spain/Gibraltar and I honestly couldnt count the amount of commuters morning and evening that cross the boarder for work. Although Gib is English speaking, many do still Spanish too so your multi-lingual ... Read More