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Jean-Loic

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French expat in Brazil

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French

Lives in Fortaleza, Ceará

Speaks Français, Anglais et Portuguais

Registration: 04 September 2012

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Jean-Loic
Bardamu replied to a thread
6 years ago
invitada145

Teaching English in Recife, Brazil by invitada145

Hi everyone! My name is Márcia. I'm Brazilian and I live in Recife with my husband Andy, who is American. He became a English teacher since he came to live in Brazil (around 5 years ago). He works at Inglês.comAmericano, a new English course in the ...

Jean-Loic

You should make a few searches on this forum. There are not much foreigners who have a full time teaching job in a school. I believe a majority give private lessons and have a few hours per week in a private schools (without much rights...the ... Read More

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Bardamu replied to a thread
6 years ago
VictoriaChandler

Brazilian housing bubble? When will it burst? by VictoriaChandler

I'm moving to Brazil later this year and will be getting married to my fiance who has been a permanent resident of Brazil for 30 years. We are considering buying an apartment in Campinas, but based on everything I've read, the Brazilian ...

Jean-Loic

Prices are flat for about 5 years. The bubble didn't burst but relatively to inflation, this is serious loss of value. So I don't think it will burst. Overall people are a bit more positive now about the economy. I bought an appartment in ... Read More

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Bardamu replied to a thread
6 years ago
Dev35

working as a pharmacist in Brazil by Dev35

hi everyone. newbie here. need some serious help with my plans to migrate to Brazil. there are different issues i wish to discuss and have queries about, but i'll begin with the one which is currently on my mind most: EMPLOYMENT. i currently work as ...

Jean-Loic

Yes good point. You will need at least Celpe-Bras test which is a portuguese test for foreigners. Brazil is so different from Europe or North America...there are almost no foreigners. What I mean is: there is not a "comunity" of foreigners ... Read More

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Bardamu replied to a thread
6 years ago
Dev35

working as a pharmacist in Brazil by Dev35

hi everyone. newbie here. need some serious help with my plans to migrate to Brazil. there are different issues i wish to discuss and have queries about, but i'll begin with the one which is currently on my mind most: EMPLOYMENT. i currently work as ...

Jean-Loic

Sorry I don't know anyone in this area. But I know doctora, civil engeneer, lawers who went or try to go through this process. An example of difficulty to validate diplomas in Brazil. My wife, Brazilian, did a MBA in London and when moving back ... Read More

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Bardamu replied to a thread
6 years ago
Dev35

working as a pharmacist in Brazil by Dev35

hi everyone. newbie here. need some serious help with my plans to migrate to Brazil. there are different issues i wish to discuss and have queries about, but i'll begin with the one which is currently on my mind most: EMPLOYMENT. i currently work as ...

Jean-Loic

You are specialized in a very regulated area. Make some searches on this forum or on internet. You need to re-validate your diploma in Brazil. This is a not a national revalidation but to be done in one university. This is a very long and painfull ... Read More

Jean-Loic
Bardamu replied to a thread
7 years ago
lucybelle

Considering a move to Brazil, what do we need? by lucybelle

I am a certified teacher from the USA exploring job opportunities in Brazil. The schools would acquire a work visa for me before I get to the country. I totally understand working without a work visa is illegal and I do not plan to do anything ...

Jean-Loic

Yes your husband would benefit from your visa but without the right to work. That's not really an issue if he works remotely from Brazil. But the real issue is that it very very difficult to find a school which will sponsor your visa. Unless you ... Read More

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Bardamu replied to a thread
7 years ago
ryeguy29

Getting a Visa to Teach/Work :Come in on a Tourist Visa or Work Visa? by ryeguy29

Hi everyone, I need help. I am Canadian, a teacher and wanting to be living/working in Sao paulo Brazil by mid July. I was wondering if anyone knows : 1. If I come in on a 90 day Tourist Visa and take a job in that period of time, can I fly out ...

Jean-Loic

I believe you don't have yet enough Q.I..."Quem Indica". First thing in brazil, much more than in EU or North America is to build your network of colleagues and friends. Without it, you don't exist. There are intenet websites, ... Read More

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Bardamu replied to a thread
7 years ago
swells8

Searching work in Infection Prevention and Control by swells8

Hello everyone, Does anyone have any tips or contacts on where I could start my career search for Infection Prevention and Control in Brazil? Specifically I am looking to live and work Rio de Janeiro. Thanks! Sarah

Jean-Loic

Like any job search. Difficult to find a position when in Brazil. In your domain, certain the best bet, is through your university which could have contact/exchange with some brazilian universities. I doubt people could ever take an ... Read More

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Bardamu replied to a thread
7 years ago
moreto62

Norte-americano ..explicando porque odiou o Brasil by moreto62

i don't believe this is written by north American but who knows ...

Jean-Loic

You missed a point there about Lochte.. I don't think Brazililians have any issues with American. The public reprobation was because, it is was the well known case of the rich man or the famous one breaching the law and getting a favorable ... Read More

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Bardamu replied to a thread
7 years ago
priscilla1712

Fortal 2017 any recommendations? by priscilla1712

Hi everybody, I'm going to be in Fortaleza from July 22nd to visit the Fortal Festival. I've never bewen to Fortal and find it very hard to find out anything about this event. Their homepage only tells me the programm and prices of tickets. ...

Jean-Loic

A bit late to answer. Fortal is not a street carnaval but an 'organized' carnaval. A bit like Rio. You can pay a ticket just to watch the band/blocos passing in front of you (basic or VIP). Or being inside the bloc dancing in area near the ... Read More

Jean-Loic
Bardamu replied to a thread
7 years ago
NormForsyth

Living & Working in São Paulo by NormForsyth

Hello! My name is Norm, I'm Scottish and currently living in Scotland, UK. I'm planning moving to São Paulo soon with my wife (Brazilian) and my son (Brazilian with dual nationality - 8 months). I have my Brazilian passport and ...

Jean-Loic

There are a few discussions about this topic on this forum. Yes, you can teach english and all foreigners can teach their language. However this is quite difficult to make a living of it. Schools will give you low wage, a few hours only, with ... Read More

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Bardamu replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living in Brazil - 2017 by Priscilla

Hello, Before moving to Brazil, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...

Jean-Loic

Mike, R$6000 per year in SP? Quite cheap. Here in Fortaleza, good private schools cost R$1200/month (over 12 months...yes 3 months holidays don't count). And Integral (full time 7:15 to 17:45)is: R$2000/month. Read More

Jean-Loic
Bardamu replied to a thread
7 years ago
moreto62

Norte-americano ..explicando porque odiou o Brasil by moreto62

i don't believe this is written by north American but who knows ...

Jean-Loic

I saw the same exact post several time overs the years. It has been recycled regularly by people who wants to create a viral post and it works. Well, they are actually some true points, some other wrong or stupid. In the past I agreed with most of ... Read More

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Bardamu replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Speaking Portuguese in Brazil by Priscilla

Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Portuguese is essential for a successful integration in Brazil. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Portuguese? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...

Jean-Loic

Bamabrasileira. I could have written the same thing. I have got the same experience. On my side, I can read, listen, understand anything, write correctly. However there are these awkward moments when someone just block on my accent or on just one ... Read More

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Bardamu replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Property prices in Brazil by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Brazil is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...

Jean-Loic

This will be very difficult to give any price. It is too dependent of bairro, street, quality of building/condo, utilities included, size. Look at OLX which is the biggest classified website in Brazil. Or estate agente websites. Search for ... Read More