Moving to Sharm el Sheikh in a months time

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Hey guys,

I am a 19 year old male, ive been independent for about 2 and a half years now living in Ireland. The business im working for at the moment is going into liquidation in a months time, i know someone who is working in a recruitment agency in Egypt and says he will have no problem getting me a job there.

Basically my questions are:

- As a young guy, what should i expect/look out for while living there?
- Where is the best places to meet new friends?
- How should i prepare since this is my first time moving to a different country?


I have accomodation sorted, just need my flights and passport and im good to go.. i dont know what im feeling about it.. its kind of weird, not excitement, not nervousness... just

It was a spur of the moment decision so im hoping i wont live to regret it

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Oh and 1 important question... whats the best way to handle money?


Should i set up a bank account over there and transfer the money or is there a better way?

[cutiepie]

hey...

ive been living in sharm for a few years im irish aswell (24 so old compared to u!))what part are u from maybe you could bring over a few things 4 me when you are coming!!!!

anyway you wont regret moving to sharm its the nicest place in the world i love it sooo much everything so relaxed and easy going...beach everyday if you want good nitelife... so many pros to living here.Was home for easter so depressing so much complainin all you hear is recession recession recession!!!!!!

what kind of work had you in Ireland? Companies always looking for staff here hotels, dive centers,real estate.its easy to meet new people here...lots of bars.... no guinness though. hadaba is the area most expats live although theres so much buildings and complexs been built they live everywhere.Where are you plannin on living?

anyway if i can help you with anything let me know!!

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Originally Posted by cutiepie

hey...

ive been living in sharm for a few years im irish aswell what part are u from maybe you could bring over a few things 4 me when you are coming!!!!

anyway you wont regret moving to sharm its the nicest place in the world i love it sooo much everything so relaxed and easy going...beach everyday if you want good nitelife... so many pros to living here.

what kind of work had you in Ireland? Companies always looking for staff here hotels, dive centers,real estate.its easy to meet new people here...lots of bars. hadaba is the area most expats live although theres so much buildings and complexs been built they live everywhere.Where are you plannin on living?

anyway if i can help you with anything let me know!!

Thanks for your reply! Sure anything you need.. although i might be a bit limited for space in my bags Ive been living in Cork for the past year and was in Athlone before that.
Ive been working in an IT company for the past year so i doubt ill be doing that in Egypt !! My sister in laws brother works in a recruitment company there so he says he should be able to find me a job without any problems, and i will be staying in his apartment for a while until i get set up.. not sure where it is exactly.

Have to ask.. what are the ladies like? Ive been a bit of a player in Ireland and im hoping that having blonde hair will make it alot easier to meet someone =P

Can i apply for a work permit/visa when im there and is it easy to do/get?

[cutiepie]

lol im from limerick (county not city!) lived in cork for 3years my friend here with me is from athlone!

as for your questions lol lots of pretty blonde girls..... loads of russian bikini wearing blonde girls everywhere and of course lots of other nationalities!!!! no shortage of girls!!my boyfriend can fill u in better on that hes been here 8 years so knows everythin.......im sure u wont find a shortage anyway....

about the visa no real problem with that to be honest most people work without it they just work on the tourist visa u get 1 when u arrive think its for a month then u gotta go to el tour bout an hour drive away and they reissue it for you normally for a year ...its done in 10minutes(egypt time) so converted to irish time bout an hour and a half

[CAB]

Hello! Just been googling moving to Egypt etc and came across your discussion. I am also moving to Sharm in 2 months! I am looking for work myself, so wondered if you new of any recruitment agencies or websites where I can send my cv or look for jobs?
Also, if you had any hints or tips on anything before I get there?!
You sound like you enjoy living there!! The days til I leave have seriously started to drag!!

[chattabox22]

Originally Posted by cutiepie

hey...

ive been living in sharm for a few years im irish aswell (24 so old compared to u!))what part are u from maybe you could bring over a few things 4 me when you are coming!!!!

anyway you wont regret moving to sharm its the nicest place in the world i love it sooo much everything so relaxed and easy going...beach everyday if you want good nitelife... so many pros to living here.Was home for easter so depressing so much complainin all you hear is recession recession recession!!!!!!

what kind of work had you in Ireland? Companies always looking for staff here hotels, dive centers,real estate.its easy to meet new people here...lots of bars.... no guinness though. hadaba is the area most expats live although theres so much buildings and complexs been built they live everywhere.Where are you plannin on living?

anyway if i can help you with anything let me know!!

Hi,
I'm thinking about moving to Egypt in November and came across your discussion. Would you recommend moving to Sharm over Cairo? Is it easier to get work in Sharm than Cairo, do you know? I haven't made any final decisions on my actual move as I'm worried about getting work and accommodation once I arrive and how hard both will be to get. What are the wages like? Is it enough to live and socialise on? Any tips and advise is greatly appreciated. Cheers!

[koko661]

Hi CHATTABOX22, getting a good job with agood salary is available and not hard but it depends on many things for example ,your certification and qualification .By the way Iworked in that feild I think Ican provid you if you want .Send me PM for more discussion
Good luck

[laurensilver]

Hello there, I have just come across your conversation..

I am 19 years old and have just got back from Sharm, I have travelled to many locations around the world but nothing compared to Egypt.

I currently work in Hull, UK, and am considering all ways of moving to Egypt, from setting up, houses, work etc, and would like some advice?

Is it easy to find an affordable place to live and a job?

Thanks
Lauren

[laurensilver]

Hi There
I have come across your post, and found it rather useful. I am considering moving to sharm in the next few months, although need to find a job. I currently work in Human Resources for a medical company, and feel I am ready to leave.
My only downfall is I speak english only, (little spanish), would love to work in a hotel or diving center. Please could you send me any info in which you feel would benefit me? Also did you have a job and accomodation sorted before you went. Whom would be best to contact regarding a job?
I look forward to hearing from you,
Lauren