Introductions - Please introduce yourself.

[Newgirl]

Hi, my work is based in those 2 places. Yes i'm more nervous about going uring Ramadan

[MaidenScotland]

No need to be nervous it is a nice time, but everything tends to close early in the afternoon so that everyone can be home for the breaking of the fast ,, Iftar.
Just be aware that you can eat and drink during ramadan but dont do it in front of Muslims as it really isnt fair on them.
Who are you going to work for? They may do introductions for you but closer to the time if you are stuck I will let you have my phone number
Plz be aware of Egyptian men replying to your queries sadly the majority of them are looking for girlfriends from the west so that they can get a visa money etc. but will tell you they want to be friends, introduce you to their sisters etc etc

[Newgirl]

Maiden Scotland, thank you so much for the advice! It will be nice to see what it is like during Ramadan. .. The men.. yess..,. I agree with you about that.. heard a lot of negative things about them lol. I will be working for a school, I have a 2 week induction in August so hopefully there will be some people there who have been there a while to help!

[salwa]

Hi every one,you are most welcome in Egypt, my name is salwa, Iam also expat touring the world with my husband and kids, Iam now in UAE, always be in Cairo In Summer , Iam a writer, also teach Arabic to non Arabs, it is always fun to meet new ladies and make use of our time , any way I can help you if you have any question about Egypt.

Thanks

[Malak]

I live in cairo and school 2 children here. I cannot afford the international school fees so they go to a language school. I have a full time job working for an international company but i give me free time helping at my disorganised school, twice a week. I do this for free so i understand the system and can be of support to my kids, great experience. however i have had any many offers for tteaching coversational english language private (I dont do this, as dont have time, but it pays around 20-25 egp per hour per child) If my scholl employ me, i will take a salary of 500 egp per month. Generally international schools employ the local egyptian peeps as teaching assistants and take fully qualified teaching professionals from abroad, on a european salary with benefits.

[Newgirl]

Hi Salwa, thank you for that

[salwa]

Originally Posted by Newgirl

Hi Salwa, thank you for that

Hi Malak and new girl, and every body, Iam so happy to be here too, and I have so many friends from UK ,Australia ,etc.

would be happy to see you in cairo when I come by the end of June.
thanks

[justruthie]

My name is Ruth,been living in Hurghada since May this year,so still settling in,have moved from Cornwall,interested in getting to know all about Egypt and chatting to anyone living here.

[squeelio]

Hello folks, just joined the site and I must say there are some very mixed views!
I am moving to Cairo at the end of July and I am both excited and worried by the idea of it!
I am going to be teaching in a school in new cairo so i am wondering if anyone has any advice on good areas to stay in the area? There are a few sites for expat accomdation but they seem quite expensive. Any ideas?

[CairoPT]

Hey all,

Just joined the site, am moving to Cairo on the 1st July and haven't had a lot of time to research or prepare for it all! Will be living in an apartment in Maadi and working downtown. Will be living in an apartment on my own and speak zero Arabic so it would be great to meet some folks with some local knowledge who can help me find my feet and meet a few other folks from around the world....

Guessing I won't get many egyptian men offering to introduce me to their sisters at least LOL! :-)