Mark
@sharkymark
New Zealander expat in Austria
Forum posts
12
Contacts
3
About me
New Zealander
Lives in Mäder
Speaks English, Improvers German, little Spanish
Registration: 11 January 2013
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I recently moved to feldkirch austria with my husband and daughter by mallorey Anderson
Hi guys. I am a 24 year old south african female. I recently moved to feldkirch austria with my husband and daughter a week ago. I am a native english speaker with an EU passport. I would love to get to make new friends. Also I am unemployed and ...
Hi Christy Seems theres a few english speakers in Vorarlberg that can help and support each other. Maybe the moderators can suggest how a local Vorarlberg forum can be set up on this site. I'm from NZ and Lived in UK but here in Mäder ... Read More
Can i get a job in hotel industry if I dont talk German? by Rahul1704
Hello everyone, We are moving to Austria soon and as everyone I am having load of questions in mind. I am Mauritian but staying with my wife from Germany and my little daughter in UAE. My wife is working in hotel industry and I was also working ...
Rahul, I recently did a german course here for A1 and A2, ideally It should be around the B1 level for a hospitality job. Each course cost me about 1000 euro +- and then a bit more for the transit between home and the uni I did it at. You can ... Read More
Any Jobs for Non german speaker? by Nina9¹B
Hey guys! im Nina. Just moved to Feldkirch Volarlberg recently. Im currently seeking any type of job for the start up untill my german is good. So does anyone know anything that could help me, im just so lost. Im award i need german for everything ...
Hi Nina I can only endorse what Michael said. I usually roll my eyes with the amount of emails this site gets along a similar thread to yours. However your English looks good and you seem to have right attitude so I'm happy to help if you wish. ... Read More
Driving in Austria by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Austria? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Oh Boy now I can really get onto my soapbox and wade into this one! Completely agree with Rob on every point and may risk reiterating in the following rant .. Austrian society is generally a collection of lovely people who are charming, helpful, ... Read More
German language skills in Austria by samuel1976
Hi all, I am from Pakistan and interested in coming to Vienna on job seeker visa. My German language skills are only basic. I have MBA degree and 10 years experience in Advertising, Education and Customer Service. Will I get a good job in 6 ...
Samuel Please listen to the previous advice. To get a good job you first of all need to be legal and have all paperwork in order. Equally you need to learn the language and this is solely up to you. No-one will give you contacts worth anything ... Read More
Transferring the registration of a car from the UK to Austria. by George Cienciala
My wife and I have lived in Austria since 2008 as "long-term visitors" (we had to leave the country every 6 months), being registered here as at a secondary address (Nebenadresse). We have now changed our registration to permanent ...
Hi George. This will not solve your problem but is meant by way of sympathetic support. However your local and National OAMTC should be able to clarify things for you. Coming from NZ we were shocked how expensive 2nd hand vehicles were over here, ... Read More
English Speaking Cinema in Salzburg by Kiwi Rob
Hi guys, Does anyone know of a English speaking cinema in Salzburg that plays the new Hollywood blockbuster movies?? Thanks :)
Hi Rob Thanks for your other posr - good to hear from you. Regarding cinema. I'm sure there's something for you nearby in Salzburg, but if not there's one called Metropol in Innsbruck thar we occasionally use. A bit of a hike but if you ... Read More
Anyone from Vorarlberg area or Dornbirn? by egmax5
Hello! Im max and will be moving to dornbirn or Vorarlberg area in aug or sept. Just want to establish contacts and make friends with anyone living in this area. I dont speak German but will study eventually if i will live there and find a job. ...
I'm in Feldkirch. Lifes a lot easier when you take the time to learn the local language. I'm currently attending AK college to learn Deutsch and there's a couple of Thai and Malay ladies in my class. Yes its possible to get the job ... Read More
New members of the Austria forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Austria forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi I'm Mark from New Zealand. Katrin is my wife and from Austria. We have just arrived from NZ and are living near Feldkirch in Vorarlberg (near Swiss German border) with her family until our shipping container arrives and we can properly get ... Read More