Tom
@tjp
American looking for information about Kuwait
Forum posts
16
About me
American
Lives in Wisconsin
Speaks English, a bit of German
Registration: 03 April 2013
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Money transfers via PayPal
Is it possible to use a credit card from National Bank of Kuwait to add money to your PayPal account, so that family back in the U.S. can withdraw it from a U.S. bank? Has anyone used PayPal this way? Thanks. Read More
Teaching in West Mishref by anony88
I was just offered a job teaching in West Mishref. It requires many teaching hours (25 per week) and pays 1200 KD per month. I have some concerns, though. I have some physical conditions that limit me. I get tired walking and can't walk for far. Is ...
Yes it is save to swim. There are undeveloped areas in the desert where people go for camping.I'm never sure who to believe--I've heard others say there is raw sewage dumped directly into the ocean, so swimming is not safe. Has anyone here actually ... Read More
Teaching in West Mishref by anony88
I was just offered a job teaching in West Mishref. It requires many teaching hours (25 per week) and pays 1200 KD per month. I have some concerns, though. I have some physical conditions that limit me. I get tired walking and can't walk for far. Is ...
25 hours per week is many? that's a work week right? 5 days? so, 5 hours a dayI assume the original poster will be TEACHING for 5 hours a day. Then you have to add in planning for 5 classes, correcting papers, etc. etc. In the USA, 5-6 classes per ... Read More
School Job Offer by Desertstorm
Hi, I've been offered a job as a science teacher at the Cambridge English school in mangaf. does anyone know of it, I've read some not so good reviews and just looking for more reviews.
teacher555, do you know the TIE website? (The International Educator). If you pay to join, they have a good listing of worldwide teaching jobs, with contact information so you can reach the schools directly, and a good map showing where jobs are ... Read More
Teacher salary: 7324 enough? by RMDee
I have been offered a job paying 7324 Kuwaiti Dinars a YEAR. This seems very low for Kuwait, which I have heard is very costly. I have not been able to find much out about what is typically offered. I have a new Masters degree in teaching, and am ...
Andy, I'll be teaching at Al-Bayan Bilingual School. (I teach high school English--been teaching 8 years in the USA). How about you? I'm trying to track down opportunities to do some local sailing and swimming--don't really know if swimming at the ... Read More
Teacher salary: 7324 enough? by RMDee
I have been offered a job paying 7324 Kuwaiti Dinars a YEAR. This seems very low for Kuwait, which I have heard is very costly. I have not been able to find much out about what is typically offered. I have a new Masters degree in teaching, and am ...
lambrias, 11,000 KD per year is almost exactly what I've been offered, and I think it's good. I've been told I'll be able to save a lot on that salary living by myself. Tom Read More
Salary for a non native English teacher in kuwait by daffodilss
Hello, wondering if any can answer my question. What is the average salary for a non native English teacher with 7 years of international experience in the field of education, BA in English Language and Literature, and Teaching Certificate? I got ...
I am a native English speaker with a teaching license and 10 years of high school teaching experience. I was offered 907 KD per month, with housing and utilities provided, along with daily transportation to work and home, medical insurance, and ... Read More
Kuwait fitness pool
I'm looking for somewhere I can swim regularly (say 5 times per week) while I'm in Kuwait. It seems like swimming in the sea is not recommended, so what are the options for fitness pools? I'll be living in Hawally. Is there somewhere nearby I can ... Read More
Celebrating a birthday - Running a Marathon by legacy
Ola Expats, I have a small tale to tell, take from it what you will, but in the end it is a tale of triumph in the face of the unknown. As many of you know, I am always present on the forum to give out info to any and all that require it. A few ...
Congratulations! I remember my first marathon well--just be careful or you'll find yourself doing more marathons, then 50k events, and then 50 milers, and then... I would love to run with your group when I arrive in Kuwait this August. Tom Read More
Social coffee gathering by Idrees Khan
Going to do social coffee gathering I can see lots of new expats joined recently! Before I fix date I wants to know who is up for it? :-)
I hope to join you all in August when I'll be moving to Kuwait to start my teaching job--see you then if all goes well. Tom Read More
Expat sailing opportunities
Does anyone here know anything about opportunities for sailing near Hawally? I'll be moving to Kuwait in August. I won't be bringing a boat, so I'm looking for groups to get together with other sailors and get out sailing. Thanks in advance for any ... Read More
TAX US Expat by tai1017
Can any of you recommend a Tax preparer/advisor in the US for US national who has experiences with preparing taxes for US contractor working abroad.
Thanks, Nomad12, I hadn't figured out how to work the 12-month requirement; filing an extension makes sense. I appreciate your help. Tom Read More
TAX US Expat by tai1017
Can any of you recommend a Tax preparer/advisor in the US for US national who has experiences with preparing taxes for US contractor working abroad.
MeInQ8, from what I understand, yes; the $95,000 seems to be the upper limit for the foreign earned income tax exclusion. If you make less than that, you still need to spend 330 days outside the US within a 12-month period to be tax-free. Tom Read More
TAX US Expat by tai1017
Can any of you recommend a Tax preparer/advisor in the US for US national who has experiences with preparing taxes for US contractor working abroad.
From what I understand, you can qualify for foreign earned income exclusion if you are in Kuwait for a full tax year (Jan 1-Dec 31) OR if you spend 330 days in Kuwait within any 12-month period (for example, if I arrive August 1 and do not return to ... Read More
Al-Bayan Bilingual School by tjp
What can people tell me about this school? Has anyone taught there? Sent children there? Heard about its reputation? I'm considering a job there teaching English--many thanks for any help or advice you can give. Tom
Thanks--I'll check all that out. Tom Read More