Canadian seeking feedback / suggestions

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NagfacNew member31 January 2011 04:19:43

Hello from Canada (o: I have career opportunity of expatriation in Europe for an indefinite period.

I'm still at the preliminary planning stages in choosing the country & negotiations with the employer, but Luxembourg is my No1 choice (between Switzerland, Belgium and Germany). I would love to get feedback /suggestions from Canadian parent (s) who have experienced life in Luxembourg with a 7 yr old child.

Thank you!!
Caroline

feiufoaGuest21 March 2011 11:29:52

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hello !!
did u got some feedback ??

ArmandViP21 March 2011 11:48:28

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Hi Caroline and ahmed.mabrouk

Are you both in Luxembourg yet?
Caroline I hope other Canadian can tell you about their experiences.

ahmed.mabrouk do not hesitate to create new topics on the Luxembourg forum if you have specific questions

Regards
Armand

NagfacNew member21 March 2011 13:13:52

Hi Armand & Ahmed. Still in Canada... The plan is for August.
I did have useful feedback that I can brief as follow:

* City-Center is safe and green. There are parks around. Most neighbourhoods are safe;
* Good childcare too & Foyer(after school care) where they get a warm meal. Plan to be on a waiting list...
* Tuesdays and Thursdays are half a day of school, so they have time for sports, arts, music, etc.
* Housing is not really difficult to find. Renting in Luxembourg is expensive and difficult. The real estate market has been good.
To get a impression athome.lu
* Cost of living (2011): Milk comes in 1L and cost about 1.20 euro. Bread is around 2.50 euro. This website gives a good idea about prices: luxcaddy.lu.

I am planning to visit in May and get a better feel of the Housing Market and feel of the place.
Have a Great week!
-C.

feiufoaGuest22 August 2011 21:04:12

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Hi Caroline,

So, are you finally in Luxembourg now ?

By the way, the country is between France, Belgium and Germany

NagfacNew member22 August 2011 23:21:12

Hi there (o: I wish I was!!! But change of plans at the company... the project has been postponed. In the mean time, I'll keep traveling back and forth Canada-Europe. Next visit in October (o:

Take care!

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