Paul
@pkelly940
English expat in Brazil
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16 posts
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6
About me
English
Lives in Sao Paulo
Speaks English, Learning Portuguese
Registration: 18 August 2013
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Recently moved to Sao Paulo by saurabh87k
Hey, I have recently moved to sao paulo. I would love to meet peoples and make friends as i am alone here. Add me on my fb account at saurabh_ajay[at]yahoo.com or skype me at saurabh.karnawat87 Regards, Saurabh
Hi Saurabh, Welcome to SP ! I have added you on facebook. I live here with my family... it can be a hard city to live in if you don't know people... please do get in touch ! Cheers, Paul. Read More
World Cup Drama - Manaus by usmc_mv
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2013/12/14/world-cup-stadium-manaus-worker-death-arena-amazonia/4024625/ Enjoy!!!
World Cup Drama - Manaus by usmc_mv
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/worldcup/2013/12/14/world-cup-stadium-manaus-worker-death-arena-amazonia/4024625/ Enjoy!!!
Sad Announcement by James
Dear Expat-blog Members, It is with deep sadness and a very heavy heart that I am making this announcement. It is something that I have agonized over for some time now, but the time has come for me to make my decision. For reasons of health and ...
Hi WJ. Sorry to hear about your health... but glad to hear you will continue to post on the boards. cheers, Paul. Read More
Top hiring sectors in São Paulo by Julien
Hi, let’s talk about job opportunities in São Paulo. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in São Paulo? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Hi WJ, Yes, apparently this woman was the senior lawyer for the firm. When my wife was taken on, she was told that the old receptionist had been sacked due to her poor English. Apparently a high profile client was almost lost because everytime ... Read More
Top hiring sectors in São Paulo by Julien
Hi, let’s talk about job opportunities in São Paulo. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in São Paulo? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Hi Julien, I'm going to bring this topic back to the top, because I think it's a missed opportunity for people to discuss what actually ARE the hiring sectors in São Paulo. I work in banking and finance, and this sector is very quiet (apart from ... Read More
Recently relocated to Sao Paulo by pkelly940
Hi, I'm a British Expat who has recently moved to SP with my family (my wife is Brazilian). I worked for 15+ years for banking institutions in the City of London, and I'm currently looking for an opportunity here, as well as to meet other friendly ...
Bardamu, Your remarks were not rude at all... I am finding things very similar to the way you described! Still, it ain't over till it's over... the fat lady isn't singing just yet! ;-) Read More
Canadian businessman killed in robbery attempt in SP by James
http://www.greenhousecanada.com/images/stories/2009/July/cs1.jpgIt was with extreme sadness that I received the news of the killing of Dean William Tiessen, owner and president of New Energy Farms Group, from Leamington, ON. Dean was here in Brazil ...
Guys, I don't post here very often, but I just wanted to add my two penneth worth. It seems to me that Dirceu, was just making a point. In the two sentences & 24 words he wrote, I fail to see anything offensive. It does seem these boards have ... Read More
Recently relocated to Sao Paulo by pkelly940
Hi, I'm a British Expat who has recently moved to SP with my family (my wife is Brazilian). I worked for 15+ years for banking institutions in the City of London, and I'm currently looking for an opportunity here, as well as to meet other friendly ...
Hi Bardamu, Thanks for the message! I hear exactly what you are saying... I thought it would be much easier to find something here too, and whilst I'm a little disappointed so far, I do finally have a few things in the pipeline at the moment, and ... Read More
Recently relocated to Sao Paulo by pkelly940
Hi, I'm a British Expat who has recently moved to SP with my family (my wife is Brazilian). I worked for 15+ years for banking institutions in the City of London, and I'm currently looking for an opportunity here, as well as to meet other friendly ...
Thanks William / Arron... well, I don't mind a good storm as long as there's a bit of sun to go with it! Arron - thanks for the offer mate. That's very kind of you - I'll drop you a PM. Cheers, Paul. Read More
Recently relocated to Sao Paulo by pkelly940
Hi, I'm a British Expat who has recently moved to SP with my family (my wife is Brazilian). I worked for 15+ years for banking institutions in the City of London, and I'm currently looking for an opportunity here, as well as to meet other friendly ...
For anyone with an interest in banking, here's a recent interview I did with an industry journal... page 24 http://www.securitieslendingtimes.com/sltimes/SLTimes_issue_87.pdf#! On a seperate note, what is going on with the weather ?? Haven't seen ... Read More
Recently relocated to Sao Paulo by pkelly940
Hi, I'm a British Expat who has recently moved to SP with my family (my wife is Brazilian). I worked for 15+ years for banking institutions in the City of London, and I'm currently looking for an opportunity here, as well as to meet other friendly ...
Cheers Matt... bought RS 1,2 & 3 before I came out here, so will crack on with that... I went shopping with the little one earlier, and at checkout they only had tiny plastic bags... Apparently I asked the cashier (a guy) if he had a bigger handbag ... Read More
Recently relocated to Sao Paulo by pkelly940
Hi, I'm a British Expat who has recently moved to SP with my family (my wife is Brazilian). I worked for 15+ years for banking institutions in the City of London, and I'm currently looking for an opportunity here, as well as to meet other friendly ...
Hi all. Well, I finally get my work permit on Thursday (3rd October), and I have now really stepped up my job search. I would be interested to hear from anyone in Banking / Financial services who knows of any opportunities. Please feel free to check ... Read More
Recently relocated to Sao Paulo by pkelly940
Hi, I'm a British Expat who has recently moved to SP with my family (my wife is Brazilian). I worked for 15+ years for banking institutions in the City of London, and I'm currently looking for an opportunity here, as well as to meet other friendly ...
Hi Emilie. Yes, I'm already learning! I bought all 3 stages of the Rosetta Stone package before I came out here, so now steadily working my way through it... almost at the end of stage 1 ! Long way to go yet... I'm now understanding a lot more ... Read More
Recently relocated to Sao Paulo by pkelly940
Hi, I'm a British Expat who has recently moved to SP with my family (my wife is Brazilian). I worked for 15+ years for banking institutions in the City of London, and I'm currently looking for an opportunity here, as well as to meet other friendly ...
Hi wjwoodward. Thanks! And also many thanks for your many useful and informative posts which I've found very helpful indeed. Read More