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jcaine

jcaine

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Fijian expat in France

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Fijian

Speaks English Fiji Hindu and undertake french

Registration: 12 March 2015

jcaine
jcaine replied to a thread
9 years ago

rugby school for teenagers in delhi

Hi there we too are looking we are from Fiji I have a 15 year old. Currently he does basketball ball at a club near by with random boys Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

Mistakes expats make in India by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to India? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...

jcaine

I belive that when you moe to a new country you must learn a few things first.like hello and please in the local tongue. We expats think that the locals should do things like the western world and thats our mistake. We think everything in India is ... Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
9 years ago

Advise on expat project for family of 4 to live in Dehli

Hi there when do think you will be arriving?? schools have started.i tried to get my children into a normal Indian school and wasn't that a laugh. So I finally put them 1 to the British school and the other2 into lycée français . ... Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago
Aradhanil

Please advise on American school is New Delhi by Aradhanil

We are US and overseas citizens of India living in NY for last 15 years and looking to move back to Delhi. We have 2 US born and raised children (6th and 4th grade). Both kids can't write Hindi. Which schools in New Delhi/ Gurgan accept Non- ...

jcaine

American school will take your children since they are Americans. Schools fees are minimum 50k a year it's 50k in USD. All schools in India have high standards am living in India now coming from France and my children couldn't get ... Read More

jcaine
jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago

salary for a live in help

Thank you for your advice much appreciated. Regards Caine Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago

salary for a live in help

Morning I have and have already settled on a person.i wish you all the best. Regards Caine Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago

salary for a live in help

Morning to one and all.i have a question of pay for a live in maid .working 5 days a week from 9am to 4.30pm except on Friday she can leave at 2pm.weekends and public holidays off . general house cleaning and some cooking.what is fair.i have ... Read More

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jcaine created a thread
10 years ago

moving to new Delhi in December

Good morning to everyone My family and I will be in Delhi in December am.looking for a maid and a driver Start of employment will be around January.some English would be great. Cheers Caine Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago
Maximilien

Volunteering in India by Maximilien

Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in India? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes have ...

jcaine

This a invaluable information.since i will be moving to India shortly for work I am looking for something to volunteer in while kids are in school and husband at work thank you again Read More

jcaine
jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago

Looking for private tutors

Hello, Could anyone inform me on house help in new Delhi. How much should I be paying and are there forms to fill regarding wages and income tax. Should i be paying cash or into an account. while enaging help do i need to pay a pension ... Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago

Looking for private tutors

Good morning, evening where ever you are reading this. I will be trying to engage private tutions for my 3 children class 10,7 and 6.....where should u be looking for a professional tutor each and how much would it cost me , per hour .They ... Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago
Christine

Your experience of culture shock in India by Christine

Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in India. What is ...

jcaine

What happens 8f you don't have cash on ones self what happened than.I am 1 of those people that don't carry cash Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago
jcaine

Looking for school and accommodation in delhi by jcaine

Hi everyone I will be visiting new Delhi in September to find a school and house for my family.any suggestions about how to get my children into school since the enrollment is closed. What would be the best way to find a house I have looked at ...

jcaine

Namaste Manor, Do you have a website for your house? Regards Josh Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago
gerbear1

india by gerbear1

hi all im irish and thinking of relocating to new delhi i have always dreamed of life in india any advice ?

jcaine

Hi there I will be visiting India in September not for holiday but to find school and house for our November move. Where is the best place to find a guide that is safe,reliable ,honest and won't try to rip me off or take me the long way ... Read More

jcaine
jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago

cost of annual train pass Nice to Monaco

Cost about12€ that's what we paid last year kids are about 6€ Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago

how much should I be paying fr a house to rent

Thank You Very Much Bavana .I have been reading as many sites as possible but every bit of information useful thank you.. I should be able to get my head around areas in new Delhi when I come in September for a wk Regards Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago
jcaine

Renting in new delhi by jcaine

Namaste to you all reading this. Could you advise me on the following 1- Renting a house/ apartment should I book on the Internet/ Use the local newspapers classifieds walk into an agents office ( hoping they won't charge me more than ...

jcaine

I don't respond to messages that are closed or want my details. Thanks for reminding him.i like an open forum Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago
jcaine

Renting in new delhi by jcaine

Namaste to you all reading this. Could you advise me on the following 1- Renting a house/ apartment should I book on the Internet/ Use the local newspapers classifieds walk into an agents office ( hoping they won't charge me more than ...

jcaine

I very much appreciate you comments. We ( husband and I ) are coming in on September to find school house etc.do you think I should engage in a guide.i have maps and looked at houses on the net but nothing like feeling the real thing when I get ... Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago
jcaine

Renting in new delhi by jcaine

Namaste to you all reading this. Could you advise me on the following 1- Renting a house/ apartment should I book on the Internet/ Use the local newspapers classifieds walk into an agents office ( hoping they won't charge me more than ...

jcaine

People who want their children to grow up in different parts of the world so they are open minded and tolerant to all. Or maybe just a great job opportunity Read More

jcaine
jcaine replied to a thread
10 years ago

how much should I be paying fr a house to rent

Hi there I am looking for a house or place to rent a 4+ bedrooms would be nice .how much should I be paying. I will be coming to new Delhi in sept and hope to see houses and schools and have a place to come to by Nov. Any help about housing and ... Read More

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jcaine created a thread
10 years ago

Looking for school and accommodation in delhi

Hi everyone I will be visiting new Delhi in September to find a school and house for my family.any suggestions about how to get my children into school since the enrollment is closed. What would be the best way to find a house I have looked at ... Read More

jcaine
jcaine replied to a thread
11 years ago

Doing a marketing research on expats living in New Delhi.

Thanks for the infor.we are browsing the net for houses and they seem reasonable. As for school that would be a problem cause I belive school starts in may and my children would be just finishing here in June thus having a late start in India and ... Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
11 years ago

Doing a marketing research on expats living in New Delhi.

Hi there, We should be moving in around augest /September. I will be contacting agency before than I land to make appointments to see places the important things I am looking for is school first than a house near or around the school area . Not ... Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
11 years ago
jcaine

Renting in new delhi by jcaine

Namaste to you all reading this. Could you advise me on the following 1- Renting a house/ apartment should I book on the Internet/ Use the local newspapers classifieds walk into an agents office ( hoping they won't charge me more than ...

jcaine

Excellent sounds great how many bedrooms and where is the link that I can explore this place and area Cheers Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
11 years ago
jcaine

Renting in new delhi by jcaine

Namaste to you all reading this. Could you advise me on the following 1- Renting a house/ apartment should I book on the Internet/ Use the local newspapers classifieds walk into an agents office ( hoping they won't charge me more than ...

jcaine

Thanks for that totally forgot about that much appreciated. Btw what creditanial should the broker have for me to know that he is genuine and credible Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
11 years ago
jcaine

Renting in new delhi by jcaine

Namaste to you all reading this. Could you advise me on the following 1- Renting a house/ apartment should I book on the Internet/ Use the local newspapers classifieds walk into an agents office ( hoping they won't charge me more than ...

jcaine

An suggestions for schools that teach in English and Hindi as second or optional.i would like my kids to emerge directly into the local system best way to learn the language and make great friends Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
11 years ago
jcaine

Renting in new delhi by jcaine

Namaste to you all reading this. Could you advise me on the following 1- Renting a house/ apartment should I book on the Internet/ Use the local newspapers classifieds walk into an agents office ( hoping they won't charge me more than ...

jcaine

Can you suggest any that you know of and where would be the best place to find a house apartment with a great school close by in the city of new delhi Cheers Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
11 years ago
jcaine

Renting in new delhi by jcaine

Namaste to you all reading this. Could you advise me on the following 1- Renting a house/ apartment should I book on the Internet/ Use the local newspapers classifieds walk into an agents office ( hoping they won't charge me more than ...

jcaine

Thanks for the information it's great it will be in new Delhi 3 children ages 15 13 and 10 Read More

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jcaine created a thread
11 years ago

Renting in new delhi

Namaste to you all reading this. Could you advise me on the following 1- Renting a house/ apartment should I book on the Internet/ Use the local newspapers classifieds walk into an agents office ( hoping they won't charge me more than ... Read More

jcaine
jcaine replied to a thread
11 years ago
Trontravellers

We will be living in Samoa for a year starting end of Jan!!! by Trontravellers

Fellow Expats, what should we expect? Where should our expectations be set? Im coming from PNG and the missus from Hamilton NZ. We are social/sporty and bringing a dog with us so reading all this what advise can you "locals" give? We will be ...

jcaine

Hi there I lived in Samoa for over 5 years .It's a very relaxed country but most samoans speak English. Sports is a big thing in Samoa netball for both man and women. Houses are fairly reasonable if you look carefully 1500 USD for a 3 to 4 ... Read More

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jcaine replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

New members of the India forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the India forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

jcaine

Bula,bonjour and namaste to everyone.i am a Fijian living in Paris for the last 6 years and have a possibility of moving to new Delhi lived in Samoa before coming to France .Our children now speak fruenltly in french so it's time to move on ... Read More

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jcaine joined Quebec expat community
11 years ago