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Friapo1959

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South African expat in Kuwait

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South African

Lives in Shaab

Speaks English

Registration: 06 July 2012

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Friapo1959 replied to a thread
9 years ago
alexsagthallo

Job offer - would this salary be enough for a european expat? by alexsagthallo

Hi everyone, i have recently received a job offer from a big international company in Kuwait as an e-Commerce Officer. I am 22 years old so still quite young with 1-2 years experience in that area. My salary would be 600 KWD, would this be enough ...

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Its not only Alghanim, its various other retail companies - Chalhoub, Al Tayer etc. And it is not only "top level". I'm a nothing in the company as a whole - I was refused employment by another company due to this ... Read More

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Friapo1959 replied to a thread
9 years ago
alexsagthallo

Job offer - would this salary be enough for a european expat? by alexsagthallo

Hi everyone, i have recently received a job offer from a big international company in Kuwait as an e-Commerce Officer. I am 22 years old so still quite young with 1-2 years experience in that area. My salary would be 600 KWD, would this be enough ...

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Legacy, you do make some very good points regarding living here in Kuwait, moving jobs, etc. Unfortunately with certain companies, there is a restriction on who you can go work for, or there are gentlemen's agreements between companies that they ... Read More

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Friapo1959 replied to a thread
9 years ago
vendman

Info needed on Telephone interview -Alshaya in Kuwait by vendman

Hi Everyone I am new to this forum I am still in England trying to find a job in Kuwait so I could bring my family to live here , I have over 17 years experience i Operations Management. I had a Telephone Job Interview over 3 weeks ago and I am ...

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With Alshaya, when they say we will call you, they generally do....but don't expect it within a week. They take their time, and sometimes it takes a long time. Generally its not until their bosses ask them what is happening with recruitment for ... Read More

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Friapo1959 replied to a thread
10 years ago
njfikk22

Salary by njfikk22

Hi all, I had an interview with a company (alshaya) and was wondering if anyone knows what the salary range for a Restaurant General Manager or an Assistant General Manager in Dubai or Kuwait. I'm new to all this so I would love some insights ...

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As Rose said, it depends on your nationality, also which brand you would be working for. PM me the details, and I might be able to help you... Read More

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Friapo1959 replied to a thread
10 years ago
vendman

Info needed on Telephone interview -Alshaya in Kuwait by vendman

Hi Everyone I am new to this forum I am still in England trying to find a job in Kuwait so I could bring my family to live here , I have over 17 years experience i Operations Management. I had a Telephone Job Interview over 3 weeks ago and I am ...

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What would you like to know, I'll try answer anything you want... Read More

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Friapo1959 replied to a thread
10 years ago
vendman

Info needed on Telephone interview -Alshaya in Kuwait by vendman

Hi Everyone I am new to this forum I am still in England trying to find a job in Kuwait so I could bring my family to live here , I have over 17 years experience i Operations Management. I had a Telephone Job Interview over 3 weeks ago and I am ...

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You'll probably be taken to a store and asked to give an assessment on it, layout, floor design etc. You'll also probably be given an idea of the financials and asked to come up with a way to better them....you'll be given a few staffing ... Read More

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Friapo1959 replied to a thread
10 years ago
agnes2014

SALARY IN KUWAIT ?HOW MUCH IS THE MINIMUM ? by agnes2014

how much is the minimum salary in kuwait?

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Legally, you wont be allowed to do any part time work - you can only work for your sponsor. Some places pay really little - I know some cleaners that are paid 90 Dinar a month, and live with 20 people in 1 house, because they cant afford anything ... Read More

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Friapo1959 replied to a thread
10 years ago
TriniMario

Level of English spoken in Kuwait by TriniMario

Good day All, Before coming to Kuwait, I saw on some forums that English is widely spoken here. However after being in Kuwait for a few months I could say its very low (2/10) and sometimes difficult to get around. Coming from UAE (8/10) and Oman ...

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I feel that you can get by just fine with the English that is spoken, you just need to persevere until someone comes along who can actually marginally understand you. As far as signs are concerned, I truly wish that there were actually signs in ... Read More

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Friapo1959 created a thread
11 years ago

Any South African coming to Kuwait able to help me?

Hi guys.. Are there any of you South Africans coming from SA to Kuwait who can help me get my bicycle here? DHL etc are wanting to charge me nearly triple what the bike is worth - Would you be able to bring it with you? Please let me know. Thanks. Read More

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Friapo1959 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Friapo1959

Newly arrived South African guy looking for friends by Friapo1959

Howsit all... Freshly arrived in Kuwait, staying at Salmiya... looking for friends, anyone want to chat, vent, anything?? Let me know!

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livekrish? What you mean Kuwait is not place for such things? I'm having a lot of fun, really enjoying being here... a nice change to being back home, completely different. Met some good people here... Read More

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Friapo1959 created a thread
12 years ago

Decent ENGLISH speaking car mechanic - any suggestions?

Hi all.. I need to get a few things done on my car, however, trying to explain to someone at the Castrol place that I need the grease nipples lubed....well, its kinda hard to explain. Is there anyone who can suggest a decent mechanic who can speak ... Read More

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Friapo1959 created a thread
12 years ago

South African guy, working at Avenues, looking for a flat share

Hi all. I'm looking for a place to share with anyone, preferably in Salmiya. If you are looking to share with someone, or you have a room open, please drop me a line... Thanks Read More

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Friapo1959 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Friapo1959

Newly arrived South African guy looking for friends by Friapo1959

Howsit all... Freshly arrived in Kuwait, staying at Salmiya... looking for friends, anyone want to chat, vent, anything?? Let me know!

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Poseidon, that will be cool..... was actually wondering if they organise forum get-togethers.... Read More

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Friapo1959 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Friapo1959

Newly arrived South African guy looking for friends by Friapo1959

Howsit all... Freshly arrived in Kuwait, staying at Salmiya... looking for friends, anyone want to chat, vent, anything?? Let me know!

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Hey Aurélie, Temmie... I'm a 35 year old guy, arrived from Cape Town last week, working at the Avenues... Survived my first sandstorm yesterday! Looking for people to hang out with, to chat to, anything... adventure, explore, eat out, the works! Read More

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Friapo1959 created a thread
12 years ago

Newly arrived South African guy looking for friends

Howsit all... Freshly arrived in Kuwait, staying at Salmiya... looking for friends, anyone want to chat, vent, anything?? Let me know! Read More