Frank
@beppi
German citizen
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German
Lives in World Citizen
Speaks Fluent: English, German - Basic: Japanese, Indonesian, Chinese
Registration: 08 August 2010
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IT-Anwendungsentwicklung -Ausbildung by Pranvera Bushati
Hello!I'm an Albanian citizen, currently living back in Albania. I'm interested in starting an Ausbildung in IT-Anwendungsentwicklung, in Berlin. Is it a shortage occupation in there? Is there any quota for non-EU citizens, Albanians specifically?
@TominStuttgart Hmm, there seems to be conflicting information around. The case I mentioned above was a nurse apprenticeship here in Stuttgart. The first six months were classes only and C1 was required. As I said, she was allowed in with B2, but ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
@Abc013 If the authorities, schools and companies ikn your home country reply sooner than MoM expects, thgen MoM can also make their decision sooner. But how likely is that? Read More
Quality of customer service in Singapore by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Singapore, and for many expats, it鈥檚 something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
Staff in Singapore is generally friendly and helpful. But rules are strict and unflexible, also for them, so you cannot expect any special treatment (other than a friendly No) if you have requests out of their normal range. Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
@Abc013 You can expect the result in 3 - 4 months, as MoM indicated - they are the best at estimating the time needed for their own procedures!Most probably, they are conducting background checks (by contacting the companies, schools and agencies in ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Germany by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Germany, and for many expats, it鈥檚 something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we invite ...
Germany is, for good reasons, called "Service-W眉ste" (service desert). Do not expect good (or in many cases any) customer service here!You as a customer must know your rights and push them through, if needed by being noisy or complaining to ... Read More
IT-Anwendungsentwicklung -Ausbildung by Pranvera Bushati
Hello!I'm an Albanian citizen, currently living back in Albania. I'm interested in starting an Ausbildung in IT-Anwendungsentwicklung, in Berlin. Is it a shortage occupation in there? Is there any quota for non-EU citizens, Albanians specifically?
Any foreigner can apply for Ausbildung vocational training. They just have to have the academic requirements including at least a B1 if not B2 level of German. - @TominStuttgartSorry, but I have to correct this:An "Ausbildung" (apprenticeship) is, ... Read More
Find a postdoc position in germany by Nolwen D.
Dear all, I am a french young doctor in biochemistry and molecular biology with a specialization in microbiology and cancerology. I would like to do a postdoc in Germany but despite my strong background and my publications, all my applications were ...
@Nolwen D. Of course language is only one of the factors an employer considers (and, as others correctly pointed out, probably less important in academia as for industrial jobs or daily life in Germany) - but you should realize that every negative ... Read More
Refused Entry and how can i appeal. by Lambuginie
Good day My country is visa free with Singapore and i have been in Singapore twice my third time i was refused entry, without any reasons though asked but he kept saying he won't tell me. In my point of view the immigration was very ...
@Maruthuuk The contact details are listed on ICA鈥檚 webpage. And if in doubt, call them and ask! Read More
Find a postdoc position in germany by Nolwen D.
Dear all, I am a french young doctor in biochemistry and molecular biology with a specialization in microbiology and cancerology. I would like to do a postdoc in Germany but despite my strong background and my publications, all my applications were ...
Of course nobody here will be able to tell you why you were unsuccessful (without knowing you, your applications and the needs of the institutes you applied at).But one very common issue is language: How good is your German?English is often expected ... Read More
EP Salary MOM approval Possibility by SDP_rage
Hi Team , My current salary is about 8k+3 month of bonus (i.e) 118k per annumMy new employer is ready to give 11-12k per month & no bonus component (i.e) 135k per annumMy SAT salary is coming around 8.5k onlyFor EP , Will the MOM approve the new ...
@nelyanne That's not really true - overpaying is also seen as bad by MoM! Read More
EP Salary MOM approval Possibility by SDP_rage
Hi Team , My current salary is about 8k+3 month of bonus (i.e) 118k per annumMy new employer is ready to give 11-12k per month & no bonus component (i.e) 135k per annumMy SAT salary is coming around 8.5k onlyFor EP , Will the MOM approve the new ...
If your pay is within the normal market range for the job (i.e. neither over- nor underpaid) and fits your background (education and work experience), you are most likely o.k.Of course MoM also checks whether there are suitable locals, who must be ... Read More
EP Salary MOM approval Possibility by SDP_rage
Hi Team , My current salary is about 8k+3 month of bonus (i.e) 118k per annumMy new employer is ready to give 11-12k per month & no bonus component (i.e) 135k per annumMy SAT salary is coming around 8.5k onlyFor EP , Will the MOM approve the new ...
@beppi - need your insights - @SDP_rageI cannot tell you what the processing officer at MoM will assess or decide.What is the market rate for the job? Read More
Self-employed in Austria - work in Germany with A1 certificate? by stojanovicsnezana
Hello everyone,I have Austrian citizenship, live and work as self-employed in Austria and I have here a registered "Gewerbe" for IT services. My social insurance can give me an A1 certificate if I want to work onsite for up to 24 months for some ...
This is such a specific topic, that I think it is unlikely anyone on this forum knows it in detail - and you should not rely on Internet advice anyway in such a legally complex issue. Better consult the local Ausl盲nderbeh枚rde at the place ... Read More
Looking for Indian Friends by smsindia
Hello everyone, I am from India i will be here in Singapore for a month. i would want to make some new Indian friends......... :)
@boombiggy067 The user you are referring to, smsindia, visited this forum last about 11 years ago. I think it is unlikely he/she will reply.But you are welcome to start a new thread of your own, to find other users who reply! Read More
I've seen a lot of expats struggle with this by vvcares
Hi everyone, I鈥檓 currently dealing with a persistent ceiling leak in my [HDB/Condo] and the management is giving me the runaround about who is responsible for the costs.From what I鈥檝e gathered, it鈥檚 supposed to be a 50/50 split ...
Sorry, but that is not a topic commonly faced by Expats - and I doubt that anyone here can help.Maybe you can consult construction-specific sources instead?Good luck! Read More