szocske
Hungarian expat in Canada
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Hungarian
Lives in Montreal
Speaks English, Hungarian, German, some Russian
Registration: 24 December 2009
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Most suitable migration options for experienced software professional? by expat_ojha
Hi, I am a 32 yrs old software professional with 10 years expereince in .net,c# etc from India. Willing to migrate overseas.Could you please tell me What are the suitable options keeping in view following things - 1. Job opportunity 2. ...
Hi, I think the safest way is to apply for jobs from abroad with companies willing to get you a temporary work permit. Look for jobs on all the usual American job sites, just replace .com with .ca in the URL :-) Read More
English TV channels? by gosubmit
Are there any English TV channels in Hungary? I really want Star movies, HBO, AXN in english, Football UEFA with english audio, not subtitles. Is it possible in Hungary? I have ordered UPC tv + internet package, they are yet to come and install the ...
That must be annoying! You can probably still use their box as just a modem, and yours as just a router. BTW can anyone here recommend a UK VPN provider for viewing BBC online? Read More
To Tip Medical Staff or Not to Tip? by Marilyn Tassy
Even though we have been living and or visiting off and on in Hungary since 1978, we still do not know the exact "rules" about tipping medical staff. We used to pay 100% out of pocket for any services given by doctors and dentists. In the ...
There's also a thing called dissolving thread, albeit I somehow doubt you got that. :-/ Sorry to hear about your misadventures. Read More
Questions to ask before renting an apartment by Sumarokov
Hello. Besides the usual questions you would ask before signing a rental agreement in Hungary, can some locals advise me on questions specific to the country, which I might not otherwise ask? I have rented in many European countries, but I am aware ...
You might want to know (if it matters to you) whether it's done under the table or you can get a receipt. Ask if you may officially use the address at all. Similarly, some landlords won't allow you to sign up for utilities and services in ... Read More
Driving Course in English by Aries25au
I would like some opinion and some help. I am an Australian in Budapest. I am doing my Hungarian driving license in English. Has anyone else come across the pityful and ridiculous translations that we are supposed to understand and learn to get our ...
Lol at wound fertilization! It is an English world, the first 4 letters of which coincide with the first 4 letters of sterilization in Hungarian (fertotlenit), so it almost makes sense if you don't speak any English at all. You could take a ... Read More
technical inspection of house by Alex1959
Dear friends, Did somebody use a construction firm to do technical inspection of house(before buying)? I’ll very appreciate if you share your experience. Thanks in advance. Alex
Agree with everything, houses were built by friends and relatives teaming up, camping out on site, and using whatever materials and components (beams, rebar, windows) they could steal from their job, adjusting the plans if needed. Typical problems ... Read More
Web developer, want to move to canada. How to find a job by ashRon
Hi, I am from Mauritius, I am a web developer, I have completed my degree in Computer Applications. I have two years of work experience. I would like to move to Canada. Can i have a prospect in Canada with this degree? How do i find a job there ...
Agreed, "web developer" can mean a lot of things from Dreamweaver User up to the Systems Architect dealing with scalability and security... Heck, for a while I was a "web developer" here, when I consulted a telecommunication ... Read More
Advice on finding a job in Canada by FransandDeniseGouws
Hi there, I am Frans Gouws, married for almost 15 years and have 3 little boys. We really want to relocate to Canada from South Africa, but I have some questions. 1. I have been working as an accountant for almost 20 years, but I have not ...
Hi, Even tougher than finding a job is getting a work permit, so you should probably start with that. I am finding it hard to raise a family on just one salary. Schools however are very child-centric and welcoming, so your wife might be able to ... Read More
Building a hotel and taxes by usafpj
Good Day everyone. I am narrowing down my choices of business plan in Hungary and am pretty much settled on a hotel in Eger or Egerszalok. I am going to an accountant soon but I thought I would ask first here about business taxes. It is quite ...
So are they selling the real estate, or the company? I'd recommend buying only the real estate unless you can afford a really trustworthy and seasoned corporate(?) lawyer, a cegjogasz. It's very easy to "inherit" tons of debt, ... Read More
Buy a holiday home in hungary???? by Shay1888
Hi myself and my wife are looking for a country to buy a holiday home. I keep coming back to Hungary. Can anyone recommend the best websites to search for properties? Is Budapest the best? Or is it worth looking out towards the country? Any help ...
A little late to the party, but it really depends on the kind of holiday you enjoy the most? Budapest has a huge party-quarter if you want nightlife, or get a small cottage way out in the woods for the exact opposite. There is one more area I have ... Read More
Looking to self some things I don't need, where to post except here? by Khonichev
Hey there Expat.com :) Unfortunately the IBS university didn't turn out to be really great and the ruble fell too steeply and that ruined my budget so I'm pulling the plug after the first semester and moving back to Moscow to study german ...
Hi, Sorry to hear it did not work out. Sharing your experience might help others avoid the same pitfalls! Regarding selling stuff, I'd try on the school bulletin boards first, as that's the environment you have the most familiarity ... Read More
DVD rental in Budapest, used DVD player? by bchandrasekaran
We're from the US and as I posted in the "Introduce yourself" forum topic, we'll be visiting scholars at the Central Europen University till June 2015. I had a Netflix account in the US, and was hoping to pick up on my Netwflix ...
You could subscribe to a US based VPN service and keep using netflix. DVD rental places should exist, they are probably called "videokölcsönző" or "videotéka". You are probably best off getting the cheapest ... Read More
Building a hotel and taxes by usafpj
Good Day everyone. I am narrowing down my choices of business plan in Hungary and am pretty much settled on a hotel in Eger or Egerszalok. I am going to an accountant soon but I thought I would ask first here about business taxes. It is quite ...
Yes, I was rather cynical in my previous post. Sorry. Should have called it lobbying and campaign contributions :-) Maybe you could start a "There, I fixed it" blog. It in fact tells you a lot about a country, I think it really is ... Read More
Building a hotel and taxes by usafpj
Good Day everyone. I am narrowing down my choices of business plan in Hungary and am pretty much settled on a hotel in Eger or Egerszalok. I am going to an accountant soon but I thought I would ask first here about business taxes. It is quite ...
Yes, please see a seasoned, preferably local accountant. Another thing you could do is rent a house there for the off-season, and try to rent out a single room as a B&B and see how that goes. Your numbers almost make sense, but may need ... Read More
Family House For Sale by kunash81
Dear All, I am selling my family house, it is located in Maglod near to Budapest(10-15km)/ Veces(5-7km) and Airport (10km). Total Area is 1000 sq meter, with build house with bricks. 110 sqm. It has 3 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 Kitchen, 1 Study ...
You should probably take that as a sign that you might need some more background research before jumping into real estate investment in a foreign country. But I wanted to share this handy method of using google for rough conversions, poor man's ... Read More