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@MysticalMel

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Canadian

Lives in Goa

Speaks English

Registration: 23 August 2012

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MysticalMel replied to a thread
9 years ago
clarita29

Job offer in Bangalore - What is an acceptable salary? by clarita29

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and I thought that it would be best to post an article as I don't seem to find recent posts on the topic. I have just been offered a job in Bangalore within the food industry sector - research and ...

MysticalMel

Hi Claire Anything above Rs1Lakh per month in India is considered a "good" salary, it is in fact the salary I started with when getting my first job in India in 2010. However it is correct you will have to pay at least 30% of that in tax ... Read More

MysticalMel replied to a thread
9 years ago
PeaceandSerenity

Need information on India by PeaceandSerenity

Hi Lara and other members of the forum: I am from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. I just joined this Expat.com or forum and was wondering if you/anyone could tell me about India. I did live there for 3 months in Ranchi, Jharkhand. I am thinking of going ...

MysticalMel

Hi there I am a Canadian who had this exact surgery whilst in Goa and I would be happy to provide you with the contact information for the surgeon, as well as get you info on a place to stay while your recuperate in Goa. My experience was ... Read More

MysticalMel replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Top 5 tips to live in India by expat.com

Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in India. What recommendations would you give ...

MysticalMel

Having been in this situation personally, here are a few tips from a foreigner who moved to India: 1 - Patience, everything takes so much longer in India and there is so much paperwork 2- Indian's do not like to say NO and therefore they will ... Read More

MysticalMel replied to a thread
11 years ago
SWEETSONU17

Regarding Work Permit Canada through LMO by SWEETSONU17

Dear All friends, Greetings. I am Gaurav from India. I am 33. I have done my post Graduation in Commorce. I am running own travel consultancy firm in India. I am doing for Passport, Visa, hotel booking, Air-ticket and tour packages ...

MysticalMel

Gaurav First of all, LMO's only take about 6 weeks to process, the government of Canada has fast tracked the process for most work categories. Next, there is no fee to the employer for the LMO, if the employer chooses to use a lawyer or ... Read More

MysticalMel replied to a thread
12 years ago
Ianbotham

Possible move to chennai. What's life really like there? by Ianbotham

Hi all. I'm contemplating a role in chennai. Great role and well paid but I know nothing (yet) about life in India (apart from perception). I love life in hk and have lived in Tokyo as well. Safe, modern, clean, easy for Johnny foreigner to ...

MysticalMel

Hi Ianbotham I will give you an honest assessment of Chennai from a foreigner's perspective. I lived and worked in Chennai for over a year, beginning in 2010. Chennai is extremely hot and humid ALL of the time. Chennai, is not modern at all, ... Read More