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chinchin

chinchin

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Seychellois expat in Guadeloupe

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27

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5

About me

Seychellois

Speaks english

Registration: 04 May 2011

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chinchin replied to a thread
7 years ago
Alice220888

English Teaching by Alice220888

Hi, My partner and I are both qualified and experienced English Language teachers. We have taught adults, young learners and children in the UK, Italy and Switzerland and are looking for a new opportunity in Guadeloupe. I have worked as an au pair ...

chinchin

I invite you to read my post, that would give you an idea of the difficulty of finding a job here when you are an expat. When I say expat I do not mean the Frenchman. I mean for all non English speakers or those who have never worked in ... Read More

chinchin replied to a thread
7 years ago
Christine

In retrospect, would you move again to Guadeloupe? by Christine

Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Guadeloupe, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...

chinchin

I personally moved here not as an expat but because my husband is from here and when he moved here that left me very little choice. It's been 10 years since I arrived here. we've even bought a house. The country is wonderful, people are ... Read More

chinchin replied to a thread
8 years ago
EstherFV

How to find a flat or a room which is not a holiday rental? by EstherFV

Hey everybody, I'm really glad I found this website! I live in Luxembourg but want to move to Seychelles in a few weeks. I was there in July and August, for sommer holiday but fell madly in love with the Island, the people, the culture. The way ...

chinchin

It may be easy to find a job as it may be difficult as well. It all depends on your specialisation. try the careerbuilder.com website and type seychelles as the location. there are loads of jobs in the hotel industry. good luck. Read More

chinchin replied to a thread
10 years ago
chandrasekhar.n

NEW JOB OFFER In SEYCHELLES GOVT COMPANY-PUC by chandrasekhar.n

HI I AM CHANDRU FROM CHENNAI .RECENTLY I GOY A OFFER IN SEYCHELLES ITS AN GOVT ORGANIZATION NAME OF COMPANY IS PUBLIC UTILITY CORPORATION CAN ANY ONE TELL ME ABOUT THE COMPANY AS THE SALARY 3000 USDOLLARS FREE ACOMODATION AND ...

chinchin

Making the decision to move lies with the person. It is a good offer but how well and how fast you & your family will adapat and settle is completely a personal matter. Read More

chinchin replied to a thread
10 years ago
Ruskat

Setting up a small business by Ruskat

Hi all. Where can I find information on setting up a small business in Seychelles? Is it difficult to get a residency/work permit if you wish to set up your own small company? What businesses are encouraged by government? What is the minimum ...

chinchin

I suggest that you go and check out the website of the seychelles investment board, there's lots of info. You can also check out the website of the immigration department as they do have special permit for non seychellois if you invest no less ... Read More

chinchin replied to a thread
10 years ago
chalaka

GYM - Buy Protein powder in Seychelles? by chalaka

Does anyone know where one can buy protein powder in Victoria? Is there any big sports shops where you can buy protein powder? If anyone knows where I can buy protein powder, especially Whey Protein...please share! Thanks.

chinchin

no real sports shop but you can get these from the chemists Read More

chinchin replied to a thread
11 years ago
ireneygonza

Bilingual School by ireneygonza

Hi all, My name is Irene, I am a spanish girl living in Ireland.I am travelling in January to Guadeloupe to check the place as I would like to move there in 2013 with my daughter,I am checking everywhere in google trying to find out if there is a ...

chinchin

Below i have pasted my reply to an irish girl who wants to know whether she should move to Guadeloupe. Read through & will discuss. first of all i think i ought to tell you that adapting anywhere in this world depends on one's motivation, ... Read More

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11 years ago
ireneygonza

Bilingual School by ireneygonza

Hi all, My name is Irene, I am a spanish girl living in Ireland.I am travelling in January to Guadeloupe to check the place as I would like to move there in 2013 with my daughter,I am checking everywhere in google trying to find out if there is a ...

chinchin

i think you made the right choice cause here if you have not worked in france or guadeloupe, martinique the overseaes territoires, there is no way you can secure a permanent job or even a temporary job. It's great living here. you have the french ... Read More

chinchin replied to a thread
11 years ago
Rachnbar

Any English speaking families on Guadeloupe? by Rachnbar

We are coming to Guadeloupe in August and would like to know whether there are any English speaking families out there who would like to meet up with us. I have 3 girls (7,5 and 2) and we will be starting off in Saint Francois for a month before ...

chinchin

A pleasure to help. I will try and answer all of your questions. I live in basse terre because my husband who is a native of Gpe is from Basse terre. When i first settled in Gpe in 2006, i did not want to be in BT because all of the main happenings ... Read More

chinchin replied to a thread
11 years ago
ireneygonza

Bilingual School by ireneygonza

Hi all, My name is Irene, I am a spanish girl living in Ireland.I am travelling in January to Guadeloupe to check the place as I would like to move there in 2013 with my daughter,I am checking everywhere in google trying to find out if there is a ...

chinchin

hi irene, i guess you have moved to guadeloupe since you posted that msg. I do not know your child's age but if you are in gpe now you must be aware that there are no bilingual school as such. However its quite new there are 'bilingual' school at ... Read More

chinchin replied to a thread
11 years ago
Twiggy71

Basse Terre without a car by Twiggy71

Hi, I am not an expat but I am considering coming on holiday and finding it very difficult to find a good forum in English. I would really like to stay near Deshaies village but do not want to hire a car. Is it possible to stay somewhere within ...

chinchin

I think that you have gotten enough information regarding the area which is quite safe. I live in southern basse terre too but more precisely in gourbeyre. I just wanted to ask if you have been able to find any accomodation. If not try ... Read More

chinchin replied to a thread
11 years ago
Rachnbar

Any English speaking families on Guadeloupe? by Rachnbar

We are coming to Guadeloupe in August and would like to know whether there are any English speaking families out there who would like to meet up with us. I have 3 girls (7,5 and 2) and we will be starting off in Saint Francois for a month before ...

chinchin

hi as far as i am concerned there are, but i do not know if they members of expatblog. On my side i am an english speaker but i live in southern basse terre more precisely gourbeyre which is at extreme end to st francois. I have a 15 year old ... Read More

chinchin replied to a thread
11 years ago
brynjukes

searching for work by brynjukes

Hello , I am living in Guadeloupe now with my family and i am seeking advise on finding employment here , i speak basic french and would like to work in a french enviroment to help improve it but where is the best place to look ?,

chinchin

I would advise you enrol with the various employment agency starting by the national agency, pole emploi otherwise try the recruitment agencies in jarry check out - domemploi.com may be helpful. otherwise try sending an email to DIGICEL career ... Read More

chinchin replied to a thread
12 years ago
sonyael

Foreigner expats in Guadeloupe by sonyael

Hi, My name is Soninha, I am French and just moved to Guadeloupe after two wonderful years in NYC. I love travelling and I would love meeting all the people from abroad! See you

chinchin

hi, did you left, because you did not like it there or or other reasons? I have been there for 6 yrs, i am torn between liking living there & not. I do not have a choice because my husband has his job there & ill not quit to go on adventure. But no ... Read More

chinchin replied to a thread
12 years ago
sonyael

Foreigner expats in Guadeloupe by sonyael

Hi, My name is Soninha, I am French and just moved to Guadeloupe after two wonderful years in NYC. I love travelling and I would love meeting all the people from abroad! See you

chinchin

hi have you moved to gpe since. how are you enjoying it. share your experience. maybe we coulkd meet up sometime. Read More