Ajay Bakshi
@ajay_bakshi
Indian looking for information about Australia
Forum posts
25
Contacts
17
About me
Indian
Lives in Lagos
Speaks Hindi, English, Punjabi
Registration: 13 July 2010
cost and type of cloth required for lagos by dcopspramod
Dear all Hi...within 15 days I ll be in lagos...so I just want to know the type of cloth I have to carry with respect to climate....is the cloth are costly.there ...? Is the climate hotter or colder in summer nd winter. .. ? Regards
Lagos has predominantly 2 seasons; Summer and Rains. No winters at all so leave your woo lens and jackets home. Jeans and t-shirts are perfect. All the best Read More
How Safe is to Work in Lagos? by snjkmr69
Hi, I am Sanjay from Hyderabad, India. Recently I got offer from Nigerian Company. Through internet I found the company is good. I want to know how safe is to work in Lagos? How abt the night life / Social life in Lagos? Are there any indian ...
Hi Sanjay, Lagos is pretty safe and is just like any other metro city in India or any other big city across developing countries. I have been working with Airtel here for last 3 years with my family and we are continuing to have good time here. On ... Read More
Adelaide Job Scenario
Hi EVeryone, I am looking to move to Adelaide in June-July this year with my family on PR granted by Govt of SA. I want to know how is the job scenario in Adelaide. I have gone through most of the blogs and i see very little info about Adelaide and ... Read More
The other side of the Nigerian postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Hi Everyone, I concur with Arie and my experience is also quite similar to his. You can not come to a new country and expect same understanding as to what you have been working on. I founf Nigerians very very courteous and straight forward. Working ... Read More
Welcome to the Lucky Country!
Hi teaminfinity, I am working on an expat assignment with Airtel, telecom service provider, in Nigeria. You can check out my profile at ng.linkedin.com/in/bakshiajay/ on linkedin. Cheers, Ajay Read More
Welcome to the Lucky Country!
Hi teaminfinity, I am planning to move to Adelaide this june. Can you please advise on how to look for opportunities, dos and don'ts, quick wins. I am leaving my established job to come to australia for long term perspective. Looking forward to ... Read More
WORK AND LIVE by Thilini
I AM FROM SRI LANKA.AND I AM INTERESTED IN LIVING AUSTRALIA WITH BETTER JOB IN THE NEAR FURE. AND ALSO I LOOKING FOR NEW FRIENDS
Hi Halfman, I am looking for a good breakthrough in South Australia. Do you have any contacts in SA. I am an Indian professional and I am currently working on an expat assignment as Head Customer Experience with a MNC Telecom company in Nigeria. I ... Read More
New members of the Australia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Australia forum? Don聮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 ...
Hi Everyone, I am an Indian currently living and working in Nigeria. I plan to move to Adelaide this June. Adeladians, need all your support to settle down under. God Bless All. Cheers, Ajay Read More
Need some information
Hi srinivasj, Auto industry in Lagos is pretty big with Toyota ruling the roads here. Place is very expensive so ask your employer to give you accomodation. Cheers, Ajay Read More
8 months in Adelaide by maowfe
Hello All, Moved into Adelaide (with family) from Chennai (India) in July 2012 on a PR. Settled down with the help of tips from this forum and other friends that I made here. Happy to participate in discussions and give my views. Best ...
Dear Mark, Thanks a lot for your answers, appreciate it. I shall be moving to Adelaide in January 2014. Cheers, Ajay Read More
8 months in Adelaide by maowfe
Hello All, Moved into Adelaide (with family) from Chennai (India) in July 2012 on a PR. Settled down with the help of tips from this forum and other friends that I made here. Happy to participate in discussions and give my views. Best ...
Dear Mark, Since you have been living in Adelaide for quite some time now, can you please share some insights on following: 1. Hows Adelaide's economy doing? 2. I am a senior professional from telecom and retail sector with 20 years of experience, ... Read More
Lagos salary for mid-senior level
Hi Nims, As long as it is net salary, i think its ok. She should also get free accomodation, car with driver and children education allowance along with this. Regards, Ajay Read More
Need advice on appartment in VI by ajay_bakshi
Hi Everyone, I am an Indian coming to Lagos with a 3 year assignment. I am looking for a 2/3 bedroom fully furnished appartment in V.I or Ikoyi. Need some leads and approximate rental amount that you think it will cost me. One more thing, have ...
Gurvinder, Lagos is good and i am happily living here for last 2 years now. If you want me to check out your prospective employer's reputation etc, i can do that. I am working with Airtel here. Cheers Read More
Hello Everyone.....Help would be appreciated.
Dear Zaheer, Nigeria is a very expensive place and not so free movement place and hence if you are coming here you should be having a very good package and saving potential before you make any decision. Following things that you should not ... Read More
Living & Working in lagos as an Indian Expatriate by Bonney
Hi Mates I am an Indian who has been working in Dubai for the last 10 years and i have been offered a position in Lagos by my employer. I have tax free salary here and as everybody knows Dubai is very safe,luxurious(but yes you got to pay for ...
Hi Bonney, Living in Lagos is not as bad but don't come with Dubai on your mind otherwise you will be terribly disappointed. It is one of the better countries to live in Africa. Good night life, if you are living in VI or Ikoyi. Lagos has range of ... Read More
Confused about Lagos
Hi Acrid, I will try to answer your questions to best of my abilities: How is the offer? Will I be saving a good amount? -- Looking at your perks i think you can save approx 50% of your $5500. On Offer it depends upon what level you are joining ... Read More
Seek info on Lagos, Nigeria
OK guys, here is the info you are seeking; 1. Cost of living in Lagos ranges from $1500/person - anything depending upon your vices and habbits. If hotel expenses are paid for than you would be needing money for occasional eating out and clubbing, ... Read More
Cost Of Living by keysp
Dear Friends, I am from India. I got an opportunity in Nigeria, at Lagos in a plastic industry $1800 per month and 75000 Niras as Local Maintenance and 2500 Niras as medical allowance and 1000 Niras as House Maintenance allownace plus accomodation ...
I think $ 2150 is good enough to live a good life in Kano. Place is relatively quite cheap as compared to Big Cities like Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt. So if you have a paid furnished accomodation, car & driver (fuel included?), all that is left to ... Read More
Need advice on appartment in VI by ajay_bakshi
Hi Everyone, I am an Indian coming to Lagos with a 3 year assignment. I am looking for a 2/3 bedroom fully furnished appartment in V.I or Ikoyi. Need some leads and approximate rental amount that you think it will cost me. One more thing, have ...
Thanks Sandman. Appreciate your feedback. I am not going to touch it now. Cheers, Read More
Need advice on appartment in VI by ajay_bakshi
Hi Everyone, I am an Indian coming to Lagos with a 3 year assignment. I am looking for a 2/3 bedroom fully furnished appartment in V.I or Ikoyi. Need some leads and approximate rental amount that you think it will cost me. One more thing, have ...
Hi Sheetul, I did post my requirement in classified....no response so far. Any advice :( Regards, Ajay Read More
Need advice on appartment in VI
Hi Everyone, I am an Indian coming to Lagos with a 3 year assignment. I am looking for a 2/3 bedroom fully furnished appartment in V.I or Ikoyi. Need some leads and approximate rental amount that you think it will cost me. One more thing, have ... Read More
Hello Everyone
Hi chukzii, Thanks for the details. Since my office would be based out of Ikoyi, i would want to stay near the office since i have heard about some bad traffic jams in Lagos. How about entertainment etc in Lagos, how far is the beach and what ... Read More
Hello Everyone
In all the probability i should be based out of Lagos. Is Abuja (Capital) neighbouring town to Lagos? Since i shall be working for Zain, its head office is in Ikoyi Lagos, so i guess i should be looking for accomodation nearby in some gated ... Read More
Hello Everyone
Hi Everyone, I am an India considering a job option in Nigeria, looking to work with Zain Telecom. Want to move along with my family. How is the general work and living conditions in Nigeria. What are the hang out places? Dos and Don'ts. Would ... Read More