ozzmeister Posted 18 February, 2013 Posted 18 February, 2013 So I may have to move to India for 6 months with work. All a bit daunting, does anyone have any advise on become an expat, dealing with boredom, missing home comforts etc? Do most countries tend to have an expat community and do they just meet up somewhere, and u pop along and talk to people? Bit of a random thread I know but any general advise would be much appreciated!
Thedelldays Posted 18 February, 2013 Posted 18 February, 2013 Been to goa and mumbai Generally filthy and loads of complete abject poverty Enjoy
Bwanamakubwa Posted 18 February, 2013 Posted 18 February, 2013 Whereabouts are you going to be? I'm currently in Bangalore, there's enough going on and it's more than comfortable. There are places this is not the case however!
pap Posted 18 February, 2013 Posted 18 February, 2013 Would this be to establish a nice and cheap Indian office which'll eventually subsume Westerner's jobs?
ozzmeister Posted 18 February, 2013 Author Posted 18 February, 2013 Lol, I will be going to Bangalore to lead a test phase for tesco, I have been once before but only for three weeks. Quite looking forward to it but will be a big lifestyle change! Think I'm most worried about cabin fever and missing western lifestyle (not meaning to sound at all racist)
Thedelldays Posted 18 February, 2013 Posted 18 February, 2013 Lol, I will be going to Bangalore to lead a test phase for tesco, I have been once before but only for three weeks. Quite looking forward to it but will be a big lifestyle change! Think I'm most worried about cabin fever and missing western lifestyle (not meaning to sound at all racist) Racist!!!! In the big cities it is pretty westernised. Most speak perfectly good English and all the sports are on telly. Well, was the case in Mumbai, panjim and goa... You will see some utter filth though
ozzmeister Posted 18 February, 2013 Author Posted 18 February, 2013 Yeah I remember last time it was pretty filthy! I worked a charity day one of the weekends in a slum school in the backstreets of Bangalore, that was certainly an eye opener! What I found annoying was things like I player/4od didn't work, but that was about 2years ago
Thedelldays Posted 18 February, 2013 Posted 18 February, 2013 Yeah I remember last time it was pretty filthy! I worked a charity day one of the weekends in a slum school in the backstreets of Bangalore, that was certainly an eye opener! What I found annoying was things like I player/4od didn't work, but that was about 2years ago There are ways to get your computer to think you are in the UK Someone here (maybe in the tech page) will tell you how
Dr. Kucho Posted 18 February, 2013 Posted 18 February, 2013 There are ways to get your computer to think you are in the UK Someone here (maybe in the tech page) will tell you how Just download Expat Shield, easy to install and run. Just remember to switch it of once you have finished using the Iplayer.
dubai_phil Posted 18 February, 2013 Posted 18 February, 2013 Mate of mine has spent last 2 years on a contract in Delhi. He works 3 months on one month off 12 hour days. He is a Yank. He is now a world expert on the nuances and laws of Cricket. He normally lasts about 5 days after an R&R break before he starts to hallucinate. By the time he leaves for R&R he is a raving madman. Until he has had a 24 Ounce Porterhouse Steak. When he leaves next month he has made it his sworn duty in life to brutally murder ANYONE who ever offers him Chicken for dinner HTH
PhilippineSaint Posted 18 February, 2013 Posted 18 February, 2013 Beware of Fish head curry Thats all
alpine_saint Posted 18 February, 2013 Posted 18 February, 2013 Seriously consider leaving the partner/wife behind. Its only 6 months.
ericofarabia Posted 18 February, 2013 Posted 18 February, 2013 Seriously consider leaving the partner/wife behind. Its only 6 months. And if she's a fitty leave us your home address details!!
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