James Mack
@james mack
English citizen
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Lives in Kristiansand
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Registration: 01 September 2010
Where do you find best Parties & usually have great times in London? by kenjee
Hello all :) We have many expatriates of all ages on the forum, and one of the most common thing many people in the 20-30 years of age (sometimes even more!) wants to know, is [u]where to have fun, where to party? [/u] One of the most important ...
Southbank by the Thames Udderbelly/wonderland all day drinking with shows in the evening all summer Read More
London is MASSIVE!! by james mack
Hey People more information then a question. People in Norway where im living seem quite amazed at the size of London and i think its good to prepare anyone planning to move here. London has a population of around 8,600,000 it was 8,300,000 last ...
wow I was just trying to help people new to London realise with have a mixed culture here. Sorry if my inaccurate statistic somehow offended you :( My point was merely that these areas of London Jewish people feel more at home with the people and ... Read More
London is MASSIVE!! by james mack
Hey People more information then a question. People in Norway where im living seem quite amazed at the size of London and i think its good to prepare anyone planning to move here. London has a population of around 8,600,000 it was 8,300,000 last ...
I would say its at 9 mil already 2012 was the last census and that was 8.3. With all the over stayers and illegals, its already there or there abouts. I dont think its over populated. we have property available to rent or buy. Jobs available in most ... Read More
Get a Bank Account in London by Mariano_
Hey guys, Today I tried to open a new bank account in Lloyds, I arrived in London 3 weeks ago and I don't have a job in the UK yet (actually I work for an american company by internet) I have Spanish passport but the point is I was born in ...
Not trying to be rude but opening a joint account still requires ID and a proof of address from both People opening the account. Also maybe an interesting read for you below on the laws permitting Access to view somones account and transactions ... Read More
Get a Bank Account in London by Mariano_
Hey guys, Today I tried to open a new bank account in Lloyds, I arrived in London 3 weeks ago and I don't have a job in the UK yet (actually I work for an american company by internet) I have Spanish passport but the point is I was born in ...
Go to the Library open an account its free let them send you mail that Counts as one proof of address this and Your Passport should be fine to open an account. If not apply for a national Insurance card and take the letter from that too as well as ... Read More
professional sportwoman want to improve english - which city is best? by DEPORTISTA
Hi, I am a spanish girl. I would like to go to England for improve my english. I am profesional sportwomen in running so I would have that training there. I would know what city is better for me.
A poem i found on English Pronunciation, to add to your post. We do pronounce Words in the most confusing ways :/ If you can pronounce correctly every word in this poem, you will be speaking English better than 90% of the native English speakers ... Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Sounds like a plan, London pub meet. I would love to arrange it when i get back to London. I didnt realise we had so many disconnected expats in London. I have friends from Albania, Greece, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Russia, Ghana, Portugal. I will ... Read More
Preparing Ahead for London Life! by Amanda April2014
Hello all, My name is Amanda and I am moving to London England in April 2014. I am a 26 year old female currently residing in Canada and have lived here all my life. I have travelled a lot in my life but this will be my first time living/working ...
crime figures in London are quite unreliable we have pick Pockets and petty crime in Central London and violent crime in other areas. As a rule if the property is cheap then it might be a bad location. Places to avoid renting are Brixton, Camden, ... Read More
Greek Friends by Frangoulis
Might be coming to work in April in London is there Greek Community over there? :)
My best friend in London is from Greece Athens to be exact.I would say its harder in London to find Your own countrymen then actually making friends With the English and other nationalities. In London just head to Central London i promise you will ... Read More
go in england to learn english
we do not have a government fund for Language education. We do have many Places in and around where you can learn for a price. The best way to learm is to use this forum to find someone Learning Dutch (or French) and Exchange With them we hebben ... Read More
London is MASSIVE!!
Hey People more information then a question. People in Norway where im living seem quite amazed at the size of London and i think its good to prepare anyone planning to move here. London has a population of around 8,600,000 it was 8,300,000 last ... Read More
Places to visit in London
Hey These two pretty much have it covered :D London Dungeon and london aquarium and London zoo are also pretty cool Try looking on http://www.timeout.com/london it lists all free/paid events happening in London as well as where to visit. Its what ... Read More
Planning a move to UK by patricbabu
Hey everyone , my name is Patric. I'm an Indian ,now working in Dubai at present, planning to come for Masters in Electrical and Electronics to the UK next year. I heard UK is the best for education. The students can do part time jobs when ...
Absolutely agree With this. On the bussiness side of this we enter the dates from uni/colleges letters about course confermation onto a data base and when the dates up if you dont provide evidence that you are still a student With valid visa, the ... Read More
Looking for an Apartment in Bergen
Finn.no is the best website to look at Read More
Planning a move to UK by patricbabu
Hey everyone , my name is Patric. I'm an Indian ,now working in Dubai at present, planning to come for Masters in Electrical and Electronics to the UK next year. I heard UK is the best for education. The students can do part time jobs when ...
No not without providing a right to work. The fines are to great for the business. Its worth trying and explaining your situation and that you will have the right to work. But like I said it would still only be an interview when you arrive not a job. Read More
Planning a move to UK by patricbabu
Hey everyone , my name is Patric. I'm an Indian ,now working in Dubai at present, planning to come for Masters in Electrical and Electronics to the UK next year. I heard UK is the best for education. The students can do part time jobs when ...
Well they wouldn't make it official without seeing that you have the right to work in the UK but I see no reason why they wouldn't offer an interview. Read More
Planning a move to UK by patricbabu
Hey everyone , my name is Patric. I'm an Indian ,now working in Dubai at present, planning to come for Masters in Electrical and Electronics to the UK next year. I heard UK is the best for education. The students can do part time jobs when ...
Yeah I dont mean to get heated its just how it was worded was insulting. Anyway moving on... If you work more then the allowed amount of hours on a student visa it is grounds for a visa termination and believe me its quite common. I know people who ... Read More
Planning a move to UK by patricbabu
Hey everyone , my name is Patric. I'm an Indian ,now working in Dubai at present, planning to come for Masters in Electrical and Electronics to the UK next year. I heard UK is the best for education. The students can do part time jobs when ...
Fine by me dont insult my homeland. I would wouldn't do it to anyone else unprovoked. Its fine to put how great the USA is in your opinion but no need to slander the UK Read More
Planning a move to UK by patricbabu
Hey everyone , my name is Patric. I'm an Indian ,now working in Dubai at present, planning to come for Masters in Electrical and Electronics to the UK next year. I heard UK is the best for education. The students can do part time jobs when ...
WHY US??? 1) correct its a massive country... great 2) technically 90% of americans are non native. Londons population is now 40% white British and its more then accepted that non Brits Call England home. we invited alot of them as skilled workers ... Read More
Planning a move to UK by patricbabu
Hey everyone , my name is Patric. I'm an Indian ,now working in Dubai at present, planning to come for Masters in Electrical and Electronics to the UK next year. I heard UK is the best for education. The students can do part time jobs when ...
ARE YOU ALL CRAZY???? I work as a manager in Sainsburys and i would go as far as saying that at one time all Our London stores have around 20% of Our workers on student visas. 18 hours is the Maximum a student visa can work as long as you can prove ... Read More
Monthly living cost in London by fadigchar
Hello guys , How are you doing ? May i ask if any body knows how much do i need to spend monthly in London ? including room rental , food , transportation etc.... to be more specific im asking about living cost in London W5, W6, W7 Thank you all ...
Ok to start you off Your looking at the most expensive side of London for renting property average around 拢1000 a month rent on property. have a look on gumtree.com Prices in London are something hard to explain. Nothing is fixed and everyones ... Read More
I have a job but no friends by amauryvlgd
Hello, I am from Belgium and i arrived a few month ago in London. I have a job but no friends
Are you crazy? GET TO THE PUB!! Ok in London its all about where you drink. If you like rock Music find a rock Club if Your posh find a cocktail bar if Your a trendy type go to a trendy bar once there simply talk to the English im always wecoming ... Read More
Muslim converts in London by Moroccanista
Hi everyone! I am new to this forum. I will go to London in August and I am looking to make new friends.
Hey Although im not a muslim i have many friends who are. (600,000 muslims in London ;) ) The muslim community is stronger in different parts of London i would suggest you visit east London areas you will find it very welcoming With alot of support ... Read More
Need some information about London
Hey Jelin What do you need to know? Like most Places, in London we have good parts and bad for crime. Transport can be a bit daunting for newcomers but we have maps apps and journey planners availible if you need to plan a Journey. What are Your ... Read More
Need advice - How to book a flight from Shanghai to England? by drew1967
Hi every one, I need some advice. I currently live and work near Ningbo, but due to ill health, I need to return to the UK. I have a hip problem, in lots of pain. It only came on about two months ago, and been on pain killers day and night since, ...
I would try to use the British Embassy for support they should be able to help you out its why we have them. Have you contacted them? https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-shanghai Read More
New members of the England forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the England 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 im James i have lived in London all my life moved to norway looking for work last year and will be moving back to London next month. I have been to most towns in England and i know London like the back of my hand. Want to know where to ... Read More
How to make friends in Norway by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Norway :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Kristiansand is a very beautiful Place every thursday through the summer we have a outside drinking event each thursday. The marina has some very nice Places to eat. Plenty of nature around. Alot of non norwegians can be found here because of the ... Read More
Looking for Kristin Haug by pilotb757
[b][/b]Looking for Kristin Haug Hello , I am looking for a very close friend of mine that i lost touch with in 1989, her name is Kristin Haug, she was born in 1962 in Norway, her last address that I remember was Morellsvei 13 in Oslo back i 1989. I ...
ah, didn't realize we were stooping to the level of personal attacks now. If I thought people were "out to get me" I wouldn't be posting on internet forums. I'm just sharing a story about why we shouldn't always trust what ... Read More
Looking for Kristin Haug by pilotb757
[b][/b]Looking for Kristin Haug Hello , I am looking for a very close friend of mine that i lost touch with in 1989, her name is Kristin Haug, she was born in 1962 in Norway, her last address that I remember was Morellsvei 13 in Oslo back i 1989. I ...
Hey did you get my PM today i think they are some good leads. One of them im sure is her but you will know more then me Read More
Looking for Kristin Haug by pilotb757
[b][/b]Looking for Kristin Haug Hello , I am looking for a very close friend of mine that i lost touch with in 1989, her name is Kristin Haug, she was born in 1962 in Norway, her last address that I remember was Morellsvei 13 in Oslo back i 1989. I ...
www.180.no is also a good place to look. Every single person in Norway has some details online. I found Kristin Elisa Holte Haug Kristin Braseth Aamodt-Haug Did you know her middle names? Its typical to have a longer name then Kristin Haug in ... Read More
Looking for Kristin Haug by pilotb757
[b][/b]Looking for Kristin Haug Hello , I am looking for a very close friend of mine that i lost touch with in 1989, her name is Kristin Haug, she was born in 1962 in Norway, her last address that I remember was Morellsvei 13 in Oslo back i 1989. I ...
Hi did you know Norway has freedom of information? Everybodys name and telephone numbers are listed on a public website. Im not sure the website name but i can find out later today. Maybe you can google it and find out. Used to show peoples tax ... Read More
Suggestion on Norwegian Language Classes by Rahmaputro
Dear all Expat Forum Members, I am new in Norway but I think I might stay for a long time here. I have seen how many people regret not being able to speak Norwegian after living here for some years, therefore I decide to start learning it right ...
costs for my language course was... Beginners term 1 5000kr for 12 weeks (2 lessons) A1 to A2 term 2 4000kr 10 weeks (2 lessons) A2 to B1 term 3 3000kr 12 weeks (2 lessons) This is abourt the point most can communicate in Norwegian on a basic ... Read More
Nursing jobs in Norway by Ottom
Guys,can someone help me find or assist with finding a nursing job in Norway.
Please be aware Norway deports 14,000 ilegals per year. Im not implying that you are just asking anyone not known to you to act as a sponsor could be considered illegal and get you and your sponsor in trouble or ... Read More
New members of the Norway forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Norway 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 your ...
Hey Michael I have seen horses pretty much in all areas of Norway in the south most being Norwegian D酶le along the west coast you will find the Norwegian fjord. Im sure you will find a nice place for your horses. Even close to the city and in the ... Read More
Fiancee Visa by Ann_vidar143
Hei everyone, just want to ask some help here if anyone knows about my situation..i plan to apply a fiancee visa to norway what i need to do for fast processing coz im missing my fiancee very much hopefully someone here can help us..thanK U and God ...
I have heard of visa applications taking upto a year. they say it also depends on the country you come from Nepal, India, Philippines or Pakistan expect to wait longer. I think this is due to the number of applicants coming from these countries. Im ... Read More
hello every one by mjjoy
Hello everyone i am mj from philippines 23 yrs old inquiring about visa im planning to get married from norwegian guy....:)
hmmm this is not a dating site... was that a request? Read More
Shipping Personal Items to Norway by utir8576
I know there have been similar posts about this topic, but none of them seem to have thorough responses, so I figured I'd give it a try. I've done a lot of research both through this site and through other means, but I'm still pretty confused about ...
Good luck. What i do know of Norway customs is that they have very strict laws with medicine and ban almost all imports. They have a 200kr standard charge for any goods valued above 200kr they have strange laws on electronics and extra tax may be ... Read More
Statoil will terminate almost 200 apartment's leases for January 2014 by toufik.dz
Hi Stavanger folks Many rumors are circulating those days about the Statoil cost saving initiative, and its impact on the rent prices in Stavanger Please, anyone to confirm or give more detail about the info !!??
Hi People if you want to stay current with news in Norway head to thelocal.no/page/view/national I read that Statoil have just found a 25m - 75m barrel well of oil and gas and its selling at $100 a barrel right now so i think they will be safe The ... Read More
Plastering/Labouring jobs in Norway by McGuigs88
Interested to know if there are plastering jobs with good pay rate in Norway
Its called black work as its very shady. I wouldnt even risk it, the Norwegian immigration division of the police is massive for a country of 5 million and they deport over 14,000 people without papers per year. Norwegians dont like it so its ... Read More
Jobs for English speakers by jm45
Hey, Just wondered if anyone had any advice regarding working in Norway. I'm moving over from the UK in August as my boyfriend is Norwegian and will be studying in Trondheim. At the moment, I'm learning Norwegian but certainly won't be proficient ...
wish i knew advice for people coming over. Get a forklift licence valid for Norway if you can. Alot of warehouse work is availible and mostly little or no Norwegian is needed. (oil companies paperwork is in English) i believe its only around 拢150 in ... Read More
is born poor die poor true for Norway? by danamic
hi everyone. I heard Norway is a real meritocracy where everyone has equal opportunities and everyone can get rich. So poor people can get rich in Norway and born poor die poor isn't really true for Norway? thank you for attention!! need your ...
Very true for Norwegians yes. Socalism at its finest. Not the same for non norwegians trying to move here. Its very hard to find work even. 500+ Non norwegians a year are coming to the city i live in and most are returning home or as this good ... Read More
Arrivng in Oslo on Friday 14th March, looking for work! by RJH1984
Hi, I'm arriving in Olso, I can't wait. I'm going to be looking for work, I've been told warehouse work might be a good place to start as I only speak English at the moment. Is my lack of Norwegian going to be a huge problem looking for ...
My 拢6,000 lasted me exactly 4 months in Kristiansand. Oslo is a better oppotunity to find work. I might be moving to Oslo if I still cant find work after summer Read More
Arrivng in Oslo on Friday 14th March, looking for work! by RJH1984
Hi, I'm arriving in Olso, I can't wait. I'm going to be looking for work, I've been told warehouse work might be a good place to start as I only speak English at the moment. Is my lack of Norwegian going to be a huge problem looking for ...
On Finn.no most warehose work in Norway requires Norwegian. All normally require a valid forklift licence. I was previously a warehouse manager with 3 years experiance and have so far been declined by macgreggor, NOV, Kelly Services and a few ... Read More
How to meet people and make friends in Norway by james mack
Another stolen article that is very good from whereinoslo.com/blog/8608/make-friends-in-norway Once you make a Norwegian friend, it is a friend for life! Here are a few tips for you to make friends in Norway. Forget about what you have ...
Yeah i stole it from a website. I have been here for 6 months trying to break them but it is hard work. I lived in London with 8 million people all my life. My average day at work had 3,000 colleagues and a hundred thousand customers. To say im ... Read More
How to meet people and make friends in Norway
Another stolen article that is very good from whereinoslo.com/blog/8608/make-friends-in-norway Once you make a Norwegian friend, it is a friend for life! Here are a few tips for you to make friends in Norway. Forget about what you have ... Read More
Working as graphic designer
While here i have seen alot of adds for graphic designers in norway. I would suggest looking at job adverts and just calling up asking how much they are offering. It is one of the few jobs i have seen a fair bit of interest in but double check your ... Read More
Do Norwegian men date foreign women? by hanifam
Surely there are obviously some who probably do but is it common to see? I was in Norway for a few weeks and couldn't believe how many handsome men I saw. I think Norwegian men are the best looking I have seen. I tried to strike up some conversation ...
found this quite relevent thelocal.no/galleries/2/gallery-how-to-snag-a-norwegian/1 Read More
New members of the Norway forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Norway 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 your ...
Im James previously of London England and a Commercial Manager of a supermarket. New to Norway live in the south where the weather is still kinda warm. Love Norway and embracing the culture and people. Trying to find work in Norway at the moment Read More
How to make friends in Norway by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Norway :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Why are you even here? clearly jumped up on your soapbox as soon as you saw the title and didnt read the replies people have left. We're saying its hard to make friends not that people are Not willing to become them. As for generalising that ... Read More
HARSH TRUTH... ARE YOU COMING TO NORWAY??
I see alot of people on this forum who are "economic emigrants" wanting to move to Norway. I just want to get my point accross feel free to add comments if you live here and feel differently. I have been contated on this site by people wanting to ... Read More
expenses in norway by sharmila nadesan
hi im planing to move to norway.How about job opportunities for teachers and bakers specially women
To learn norwegian to a level you can get by day to day (B1) its 3 terms of school at a cost of around 6000kr depending where you study. this will take around a year its lucky to find work before being competant in Norwegian and that work would be ... Read More
looking for job by barkat
hi everybody i am new here,i am from india i am MD PHYSICIAN(MBBS),i did my graduation from ukraine 2013.. right now i am in india ,i want to work in norway and also want to domy post graudation .. can any body help me plz,how i will get job over ...
FYI No tuition fees Generally, students at state universities and university colleges do not pay tuition fees. This is true for all levels, including undergraduate studies, Masters programmes and Ph.D. programmes. However, students will have to pay ... Read More
looking for job by barkat
hi everybody i am new here,i am from india i am MD PHYSICIAN(MBBS),i did my graduation from ukraine 2013.. right now i am in india ,i want to work in norway and also want to domy post graudation .. can any body help me plz,how i will get job over ...
I would never say any job in Norway was easy to find. The government is currently closing local hospitlals and investing in larger better equipped super hospitals. Look online for Flekkefjord hospital and the plans surrounding it. As for UNI fees... ... Read More
any jobs
Hello mate i recently applied for a job with a oil rig supplier firm looking for forklift operators for warehouse work free gym membership too look for "cameron" on the finn.no jobseeker section. This work was in Kristiansand i didnt see where your ... Read More
Do Norwegian men date foreign women? by hanifam
Surely there are obviously some who probably do but is it common to see? I was in Norway for a few weeks and couldn't believe how many handsome men I saw. I think Norwegian men are the best looking I have seen. I tried to strike up some conversation ...
Trying hard to not offend Norwegian guys.... Norwegian guys hardly ever approach women they stare from accross the bar until bladdered enough to walk up to a girl. My girlfriend is Norwegian and i hang out with her hairdresser friends. All of them ... Read More
Looking for Work
mylittlenorway.com/2009/10/how-to-get-a-job-in-norway/ Is the most accurate info on finding work in norway Since coming to norway i have heard of people handing out over 300 CV麓S without getting one call back. Language is the only real way to get ... Read More
Job-seeker for Norway
mylittlenorway.com/2009/10/how-to-get-a-job-in-norway/ Is the most accurate info on finding work in norway Since coming to norway i have heard of people handing out over 300 CV麓S without getting one call back. Language is the only real way to get ... Read More
looking for job by barkat
hi everybody i am new here,i am from india i am MD PHYSICIAN(MBBS),i did my graduation from ukraine 2013.. right now i am in india ,i want to work in norway and also want to domy post graudation .. can any body help me plz,how i will get job over ...
mylittlenorway.com/2009/10/how-to-get-a-job-in-norway/ the most accurate info on finding work in norway Since coming to norway i have heard of people handing out over 300 CV麓S without getting one call back. Language is the only real way to get a ... Read More