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« on: Sunday, April 23, 2006, 18:30:07 » |
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I have been asked by my mate in Luxemburg if I fancy going over there to live and work, needing to start in 6 weeks. Basically they need 1 person to work for a company called Lombard (some kind of financial place) in a phone/email team. It sounds similar to what I am doing now but will be for much more money.
I would be on a salary of between 36,000 - 41,000 Euro and can expect an annual bonus of approximately 2-4,000 Euro. I would be getting 34.5 holidays a year along with 9 public days. The company would put me up in an apartment for 2 months and pay my rent for the first 2 months. They would also pay for my flights across and to ship all my stuff over.
Seems like a bit of a no brainer, especially as I already know 3 folk over there. I have never really been very adventurous but quite fancy taking a chance. Anyone on here worked/lived abroad?
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« Reply #1 on: Sunday, April 23, 2006, 18:33:21 » |
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go for it mate .. sounds good
if you dont want to go .. give me the details soapy tit wank - im sure French, Belgian and German footy is within reach too
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« Reply #2 on: Sunday, April 23, 2006, 18:35:35 » |
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I have been asked by my mate in Luxemburg who I fancy, to go over there to live and work, Yep bit of a no brainer. |
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« Reply #3 on: Sunday, April 23, 2006, 18:37:43 » |
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I have been asked by my mate in Luxemburg who I fancy, to go over there to live and work, Yep bit of a no brainer.  He's a guy, I don't fancy him and I amn't gay! |
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
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« Reply #4 on: Sunday, April 23, 2006, 18:38:40 » |
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go for it mate .. sounds good
if you dont want to go .. give me the details soapy tit wank - im sure French, Belgian and German footy is within reach too The company pay for me to learn a language for free also. Was thinking Italian or Spanish maybe as I can get by with a bit of basic Francais! |
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
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« Reply #5 on: Sunday, April 23, 2006, 18:45:40 » |
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When I lived in Portsmouth some years ago, I had reason to go to Newcastle, for no apparent reason I worked out that if I took the equivalent as the crow flies journey in a generally southerly direction I'd end up in Luxembourg.
You already live in a foreign country.
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« Reply #6 on: Sunday, April 23, 2006, 18:47:29 » |
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go for it mate .. sounds good
if you dont want to go .. give me the details soapy tit wank - im sure French, Belgian and German footy is within reach too The company pay for me to learn a language for free also. Was thinking Italian or Spanish maybe as I can get by with a bit of basic Francais! Dont bother, they should speak English.  |
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« Reply #7 on: Sunday, April 23, 2006, 18:52:31 » |
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do it no questions.
what have you got to lose? you can do it for a year and if its shit you can come back. working abroad is ace, its exciting and can be pretty scarey but is the most rewarding thing you can do.
and if you get a free language course thrown in bite there fucking hand off. i would opt for spanish, it opens up a hell of a lot more doors than italian.
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« Reply #8 on: Sunday, April 23, 2006, 20:25:48 » |
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Hell yes, go for it. I'd like to think I would.
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« Reply #9 on: Sunday, April 23, 2006, 20:54:08 » |
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I agree with the others, go for it Edinburgh.
My best mate went and worked in Germany for 3 yrs in the 90's, really enjoyed it. was hard work with the language but once he learnt that he got on fine.
And just two weeks ago he upped for good with his family and they've gone to live permantly in Sweden (his job again).
If i had the chance I would take it.
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« Reply #10 on: Monday, April 24, 2006, 06:02:02 » |
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Have you ever heard the phrase 'Travel broadens the mind ' ? Well I can tell you having worked abroad a couple of times for several years at a time that it is entirely true. I find it sad when I come back home and see my friends at how blinkered their outlook on life is. From what you have said ie live abroad, more money, better opportunities and free further education then you would be mad to turn it down !
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« Reply #11 on: Monday, April 24, 2006, 11:28:01 » |
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you'd be a twat if you don't take that, sounds top notch. I've had my ups and downs in Switzerland, but if i could go back four years i would still take the same decision to move over like a shot (although I would have tried to sort out my tax position properly first !!).
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« Reply #12 on: Saturday, May 20, 2006, 12:11:26 » |
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Had my interview today which went really well. Provided I pass the aptitude tests I am 99% certain they'll offer me the job. It all sounds really good with a much better salary than over here and longer holidays!
I am quite excited about this now!
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
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« Reply #13 on: Saturday, May 20, 2006, 15:55:55 » |
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Had my interview today which went really well. Provided I pass the aptitude tests I am 99% certain they'll offer me the job. It all sounds really good with a much better salary than over here and longer holidays!
I am quite excited about this now! Well done Edinburgh; hope you get the job. Once in a lifetime chance (generally) so go for it. |
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« Reply #14 on: Saturday, May 20, 2006, 15:58:09 » |
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ace sig Bedford, did you make it yourself...do you have a pic of each of those badges individually?
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