James Wong
@Jaming
English expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
60
Contacts
3
About me
English
Lives in Jeddah, Makkah
Speaks English & Cantonese (Chinese)
Registration: 26 October 2013
Activity
Threats of violence towards Íæż½ã½ã men by science.teacherman
The Kazakh public has reacted strongly nationwide to the scandal of violence against men by other men because of issues involving women that both me know. If you are unfamiliar with this issue, refer to this link: ...
Hi Fred, I don't know if you have worked or lived in KZ for a while, but in my experience and observation there is an underlining "fear" or "envious" or "jealous" trend towards expats. It is normal at an ... Read More
Healthcare in Kazakhstan by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Kazakhstan ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Kazakhstan? Thanks in advance for ...
Hi STM, My experience with Interteach are very similar, they are supposed to have someone who can speak good English, but most of time they don't we ended up using hands, signs and Google Translate. Our "International Team management" ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Kazakhstan by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Kazakhstan. What recommendations would you ...
I would suggest the followings:- 1) Have an open mind about the cultural and mind set of the country and people - Forget the film Borat. Expect things are not as "straightforward" as it is - There are lots of bureaucracy even in the ... Read More
Moving to Astana by Bmolly86
Hey guys. So was just wondering wat kind of a lifestyle to expect in Astana. I've been offered a job out there and I'm in two minds whether to take it or not. Is the night life good out there and the general day to day living etc. any ...
In the short time I was there, I found that it is like another capital city lots of things to do and see during the day and lots of things to do and different types of food to eat in the evenings. Again like other "big" city can be costly ... Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Hi Ladies, Please don't get carried away by bring the kitchen sinks as well ;-) Unless you want to pay for the extra weights/bags you should consider buying the none essential daily item locally, which is available at most ... Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
If you are flying AS you have 20kg on the luggage in hold plus 7kg for hand luggage and may be a bit more for the "handbag" as well. So my advice would be if you don't need any heavy winter items now (after checking the local weather ... Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
;Hi Ladies, Check your locations' weather and if it is still hot and sunny, bring some sun cream. As you could still get sun burn here. We don't want you looking like a "lobsters" before you settle down do we ;). Enjoy the ... Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Hi all new NIS teachers, Some VERY important advices! Keep all your flight's paper works including the following:- 1) Flight tickets E-tickets 2) Boarding Passes/Cards 3) Prove of payment Receipts and credit cad/bank statement As "The ... Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Hi, You have a choice of try ringing the Halyk Bank Representative office (Tel: 020 7861 9530) and see if they have any to exchange or Take some £ and exchange them in Astana during the transfer Or wait until you arrive and exchange it at a ... Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Hi Peter, Being "British" we tried to be fair and as an IT Geek, factral as well. I don`t say something that is not true or point out things that is NOT true. However, I tried not to say anything bad in public, as some people, feeling ... Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Scrappydoo , You may have problem getting through on the phone (of most VISA Section of Embassies). they are always busy, but its worth a try. For future, may I suggest that it is always worth going to the (any) embassy (Visa Section) personally, ... Read More
Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
Hi Scrappydoo, My experience with the KZ Embassy in England are very positive only took 5 working days, but I went there myself and collected it 5 working days later. Booked the flight start after that collection in Victoria (Air Astana's main ... Read More
State expat employees or NIS teachers by Art teacher man
Hi everyone. I will be working as a teacher with the new Nazarbayev Intellectual School in Aqtobe and was wondering if anyone here was doing the same or is working for the State. I'm trying to get a better idea how the State handles pay and ...
Hi Kazpat, You seem to be someone with "experience and local knowledge". Would you like to enlighten us with your own experience of the KZ banking and transfer process? Read More
State expat employees or NIS teachers by Art teacher man
Hi everyone. I will be working as a teacher with the new Nazarbayev Intellectual School in Aqtobe and was wondering if anyone here was doing the same or is working for the State. I'm trying to get a better idea how the State handles pay and ...
The rate used to converted from USD to Tenge is not the best and can change from day to day, when it hits our bank their USD conversion rate is not so good either. If you convert it from Tenge to GBP than you have do it between certain time and day ... Read More
marrying a kazakh girl! by arshad_rhm
Hi guys!! My name's Arshad. Well I am into a kazakh girl. I really like her. Hopefully I want to marry her soon. But I still didn't propose her. I'm also trying to learn russian languages because we have problem in our communication. I ...
Just be aware that there are small number of the population who are just "hunting" for a foreign husband for whatever "reasons" that may be considered to be "wrong". So don't rush into an marriage unless you are ... Read More