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olivia.ganadely

Olivia McKenna

@olivia.ganadely

Member

New Zealander looking for information about Bahrain

Forum posts

23

Contacts

11

About me

New Zealander

Lives in Wellington

Speaks English

Registration: 06 August 2015

About

I am from New Zealand, and would like to move to Dubai or Manama soon. I am currently studying Hospitality and Tourism, and will be graduating in November. I would love to make some friends to hang out with when i come and who could give me some tips about finding work and accommodation in Manama/Dubai.
Interests: travelling, designing (papercraft and jewellery), reading, singing, Writing, acting

Occupation

I am Job seeker.

My expat journey

new-zealandbahrain
Manama, Bahrain

Manama, Bahrain

I would like to find employment in Manama
Current student, graduating in December
Its close to where my fiance is currently living with his parents

New Zealand

New Zealand

Activity

olivia.ganadely
olivia.ganadely replied to a thread
10 years ago
filipina87

Office assistant / staff by filipina87

Hello, Can anybody advise me of how much is the reasonable offer salary for an Office Assistant in Manama, Bahrain? How is the tax in that country, I mean what percentage of the salary? I will get a job thru agency here in the Philippines. I hoe ...

olivia.ganadely

Only that "amazing offer" pulled out days before I was set to come to Bahrain, leaving me thoroughly disappointed and without a bed, furniture,, or anything - as i had sold it all... Read More

olivia.ganadely
olivia.ganadely replied to a thread
10 years ago
filipina87

Office assistant / staff by filipina87

Hello, Can anybody advise me of how much is the reasonable offer salary for an Office Assistant in Manama, Bahrain? How is the tax in that country, I mean what percentage of the salary? I will get a job thru agency here in the Philippines. I hoe ...

olivia.ganadely

I was offered an office job in Bahrain for about the same. Its a ridiculous salary. I get more than that from my government on a weekly basis. A months work as an office assistant in Bahrain gives the same pay as four days work here. I'd just ... Read More

olivia.ganadely
olivia.ganadely replied to a thread
10 years ago
olivia.ganadely

Health insurance by olivia.ganadely

Hi I'm moving to Bahrain in a few months and I was told doctors bills are very cheap and sometimes free so I shouldn't need health insurance. Is that true?? Thanks

olivia.ganadely

My employer was the one who told me. I'm used to paying around $60 for a 15 minute visit to the doctor. So $20 is cheap to me. What do you usually pay?? Read More

olivia.ganadely
olivia.ganadely created a thread
10 years ago

Health insurance

Hi I'm moving to Bahrain in a few months and I was told doctors bills are very cheap and sometimes free so I shouldn't need health insurance. Is that true?? Thanks Read More

olivia.ganadely
olivia.ganadely replied to a thread
10 years ago
olivia.ganadely

Looking for friends in Manama (female only) by olivia.ganadely

Hi guys :) I'm moving to Manama in 2 months and would love to get acquainted with a few people to make my move a bit less intimidating :)

olivia.ganadely

haha cool :) Read More

olivia.ganadely
olivia.ganadely created a thread
10 years ago

Looking for friends in Manama (female only)

Hi guys :) I'm moving to Manama in 2 months and would love to get acquainted with a few people to make my move a bit less intimidating :) Read More

olivia.ganadely
olivia.ganadely replied to a thread
10 years ago
Pupstarr

Bed Bugs prob by Pupstarr

HELP! I want to get rid of them totally! I've done spraying tea tree oil and vacuuming (almost) everyday around my bed, but unfortunately no luck. I read online about food grade diatomaceous earth. Can anyone help me where i can buy it here in ...

olivia.ganadely

I am moving to Bahrain next year and now I am absolutely petrified lol. In New Zealand we don't have bed bugs Read More

olivia.ganadely
olivia.ganadely created a thread
10 years ago

New Zealand Nanny Looking for Job in Dubai

Hello, I am 20 years old and currently live in Wellington New Zealand, but am intending to relocate to Dubai early next year (negotiable). I am looking for employment as a nanny. I am eldest of 13 and have a lot of experience with children. I adore ... Read More

olivia.ganadely
olivia.ganadely replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Looking for work in Manama by olivia.ganadely

Hi everyone, I am currently living in New Zealand but hope to move to Manama early next year. Any tips for finding work (applying online from NZ, or is it better to come for a holiday and apply while I'm there?). I am currently studying ...

olivia.ganadely

Thanks Read More

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olivia.ganadely replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Looking for work in Manama by olivia.ganadely

Hi everyone, I am currently living in New Zealand but hope to move to Manama early next year. Any tips for finding work (applying online from NZ, or is it better to come for a holiday and apply while I'm there?). I am currently studying ...

olivia.ganadely

K i'll do that :) I don't need a visa to get in so thats easy Read More

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olivia.ganadely replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Looking for work in Manama by olivia.ganadely

Hi everyone, I am currently living in New Zealand but hope to move to Manama early next year. Any tips for finding work (applying online from NZ, or is it better to come for a holiday and apply while I'm there?). I am currently studying ...

olivia.ganadely

I have customer service experience. I'm currently still a student but will be trying to find some hotel work experience or something in that area once I graduate. Read More

olivia.ganadely
olivia.ganadely created a thread
10 years ago

Looking for work in Manama

Hi everyone, I am currently living in New Zealand but hope to move to Manama early next year. Any tips for finding work (applying online from NZ, or is it better to come for a holiday and apply while I'm there?). I am currently studying ... Read More

olivia.ganadely
olivia.ganadely replied to a thread
10 years ago
olivia.ganadely

living in malaysia and finding a job in the tourism field by olivia.ganadely

Hi everyone :) My fiance is considering moving to malaysia to study next year and I will be coming with him. Can you tell me what its like moving there? I'm from New Zealand so everything will be quite different for me. I'm a tourism student ...

olivia.ganadely

That doesn't sound very promising but it needs to work or I won't be able to be with my fiance for maybe four years :( Read More

olivia.ganadely
olivia.ganadely created a thread
10 years ago

living in malaysia and finding a job in the tourism field

Hi everyone :) My fiance is considering moving to malaysia to study next year and I will be coming with him. Can you tell me what its like moving there? I'm from New Zealand so everything will be quite different for me. I'm a tourism student ... Read More