cactus jack
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Registration: 02 July 2005
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
Gavin, I've experienced that just here in the states. Sad when it happens. Read More
(Job in Japan) Is it an interesting offer? by Julien
Hi, I have found a job offer in Nagoya, Japan, I think I am suitable for the job, and I'd like to know if you think it is a good offer. > It's a job in IT (technician/engineer level) > The employer pays the visa and the accommodation > The salary ...
Hmmm. I heard how Japan was expensive. Well I got into a currency calculator and got this- $1 USD = 110.32 yen Soooooo.... 250,000 Yen salary, per month = $2,266.14 USD Where I live, 125000 per month = $1,133.07 USD Basic food costs, 16000Yen ... Read More
(Job in Japan) Is it an interesting offer? by Julien
Hi, I have found a job offer in Nagoya, Japan, I think I am suitable for the job, and I'd like to know if you think it is a good offer. > It's a job in IT (technician/engineer level) > The employer pays the visa and the accommodation > The salary ...
Julian, sounds like a killer deal! I'm not good with exchange rates, and even less with yen. But one thing to consider is the pay versus cost of living. All in all I certainly wish you the best of luck Julian! You don't realize how lucky you ... Read More
[Share your experience] Effective international employment websites? by Julien
Hello, Do you know good websites on which I could find jobs in foreign countries? For example, a very good website in the UK: http://www.agencycentral.co.uk/ -> you can find here lists of recruitment companies ... very ...
Yeah, that I understand. Another few I have experience in is restaurants (waiting tables, washing dishes or cooking- I've done it all except manage, AND I HATE IT!), and in firefighting (I can't stand the idiotic interpersonal politics that ... Read More
[Share your experience] Effective international employment websites? by Julien
Hello, Do you know good websites on which I could find jobs in foreign countries? For example, a very good website in the UK: http://www.agencycentral.co.uk/ -> you can find here lists of recruitment companies ... very ...
What really sucks Julien is that my primary ooccupation is mineral exploration. I have been mostly self-employed. Except how many places can I take that? I'd have to find another career path. The type of exploration I do is hard tedious work, ... Read More
Life in London by Julien
Hi, I wanted to share my experience in London. Even if I am coming from a sunny place and that it's often cloudy there, even if stress is part of every day's life, I really like this city! It is -I think- the most cosmopolitan city in Europe, ...
Julian, did you get my last letter? As for the London event, yeah it's pretty sad. bad news is, I don't think is was islamic militants. I don't have anything to prove what I have to say, so I won't say it. But I will say that I seriously doubt ... Read More