Ive just received a job offer

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GavinvanstadenMember17 October 2013 13:54:48

HI Guys,
Ive just received a job offer from a company called Sogea satom Construction based in Yaounde. Offer sounds really good but worried about scams Etc. Have been asked to book my accommodation for the first month at Tou'Ngou Hotel and pay for it. They will then refund me after a month and move me to company housing. Can someone maybe advise me on what the procedures are for obtaining a visa as the contract states that I need to have accommodation before receiving a visa.

stumpyLaos Expert18 October 2013 05:24:43

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It is normal practice for the employer to accommodate employees.
They also have to undertake all the relevant paperwork for a visa.

If they have company housing why are they not moving you into there straight away??

I suspect they want to try you out for a month at no cost to them and if you turn out okay they will then employ you. If not they will get rid of you.

GavinvanstadenMember18 October 2013 05:28:33

Sounds ok then but Im concerned about having to pay for the accommodation upfront and then not receiving the plane tickets, visa etc. This would mean that Ill be out of pocket a couple of thousand with no visa or ticket.

ChristineViP18 October 2013 11:09:12

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Hi Gavinvanstaden,

Welcome to Expat.com!

A new topic has been created as from your post on the Cameroon forum for more visibility.

All the best,
Christine
Expat.com team

dora8Member24 October 2013 14:37:19

per qualsiasi dubbio, vai all'ambasciata del Cameroun, non mandare mai soldi per nessun motivo. Assicurati che esista veramente la società.

MaximilienViP25 October 2013 09:45:29

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Hi dora8,

Welcome to Expat.com

It would be really great if you can keep it in English on the English Forum so as the other members can understand as participate as well

Thank you

Maximilien
Expat-blog Team

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