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Riley87 · #**191** (**permalink**) 24th June 2009, 09:02 PM

I like your way of thinking. That was always the plan but just to have a couple of grand in the bank for myself to cover any expenses. Thank u so much for all your help

Tarmnz · #**192** (**permalink**) 27th June 2009, 09:48 PM

Hi there,
I'm Tamara, 30yr old teacher from New Plymouth, New Zealand. Lived by the ocean practically my whole life so am looking forward to moving to Sharm to teach. Will be nice to have constant hot weather as New Plymouth is known for its cold southerly winds and rainfall. Dont get me wrong its stunning on a beautiful day!
Will be arriving in Sharm on 21st Aug, very excited very nervous...

sarahrqe · #**193** (**permalink**) 1st July 2009, 05:15 PM

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah. I'm in my 30s and thinking of moving to Cairo with my partner. He is British, I'm American. I'm doing a little research to see what people think of Cairo and the rest of Egypt. Nice to meet all of you!

MaidenScotland · #**194** (**permalink**) 1st July 2009, 05:36 PM

Cairo is a great city, it's smelly, dirty, noisy but boy is it alive.
Egyptian people are very nice and friendly but sadly the opportunists let them down.
I have lived in various countries and must say I have never known con men the likes of you find here.
Keep your hands in your pockets and say no to everyone that asks for money and you will be fine. There are plenty of charities around if you want to give.

Claudia · #**195** (**permalink**) 3rd July 2009, 06:52 AM

hello everyone! new to this forum..im claudia..25 years old from canada

dahabdabbler · #**196** (**permalink**) 7th July 2009, 08:42 AM

Hello all!

New to this forum, I am, but not to Egypt. I'm 32 and have called Egypt home now for half my life. I was both a high school student and then a teacher in Cairo for over 8 years. Currently, I live in Dahab, South Sinai and have been here two years. My husband is Egyptian/Scottish and a language teacher and I've just published my first children's book about Egypt. I feel a bit out of the loop over here in Sinai so I'm hoping this forum will help keep me update on life in Cairo. And hopefully I can share some info with others.

laurensilver · #**197** (**permalink**) 16th July 2009, 07:36 AM

Hi There

I have just come across your thread and this may seem a little personal, but I feel you would be able to give me some good advice.
I currently live in the UK, and have travelled to Egypt various times. I love the culture, the people, the ambiounce, the weather.. Everything! It beats anywhere else I have been to in the world.
I work in HR in the UK, although am considering leaving to move to Egypt..
How old where you when you decided to do this? Did you have a job and accomodation in place? I have a friend whom I could stay with whilst I find my feet although would love to have some advice from yourself.

Many thanks, and I will look forward to hearing from you

L
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dahabdabbler · #**198** (**permalink**) 16th July 2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by laurensilver

Hi There

I have just come across your thread and this may seem a little personal, but I feel you would be able to give me some good advice.
I currently live in the UK, and have travelled to Egypt various times. I love the culture, the people, the ambiounce, the weather.. Everything! It beats anywhere else I have been to in the world.
I work in HR in the UK, although am considering leaving to move to Egypt..
How old where you when you decided to do this? Did you have a job and accomodation in place? I have a friend whom I could stay with whilst I find my feet although would love to have some advice from yourself.

Many thanks, and I will look forward to hearing from you

L
x

Hi there laurensilver-

I was 21 when I moved back to Cairo on my own, without my family. I had a job set up that provided a good salary, accommodation, and work visa. For a few years since then, though, I worked for a much more local salary and without a work visa. Technically, you can work on a tourist visa. And if your place of employment actually taxes you, you will pay less tax (10%) on a tourist visa than you would on a resident visa (up to 20%).

Are you planning on moving to Cairo or another city? I'm no help on the HR front at far as jobs go, but finding an English teaching job is pretty easy. And there are plenty of places you can teach without actually being a certified teacher. You may have to branch out and look for something other than HR. Egypt can be a relatively inexpensive place to live so depending on your personal spending, there will be a range of salaries that you can live on.

Let me know if you have specific questions.
Bernadette

laurensilver · #**199** (**permalink**) 16th July 2009, 11:02 AM

I am planning to move to Sharm el Sheikh..
I do not primarily plan to work in HR. I am interested in lots of areas, including hotel reception work, bar work, office work, holiday Rep work or even teaching etc. As you can see I am open to suggestions. I would like to know who I could contact.
How did you set up your job?

Do you regret moving, or was it the best thing you did? I aim to be living somewhere else asap, be it in the next two months or so.
How long did it take you to arrange? How long have you been there?

Thanks
L
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dahabdabbler · #**200** (**permalink**) 16th July 2009, 11:12 AM

Try SharmWomen - Home

They host a lot of resources for people moving to or living in Sharm, including job postings, real estate, and a directory.

I set up my first job when I was over here on holiday so I was able to job search and interview in person. I"ve been here 10 years since then. No regrets.