I'm twenty-five, have a master's degree, speak French fluently, and have studied/interned/volunteered in the States, Europe, and Middle East, but am at a loss as to how to parlay all that into an international career. Living in NYC, but would move back abroad in a heartbeat for the right job.
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posted by Enneking
on Sep 15, 2011 -
18 answers
Would it be inappropriate to surprise your best friend at the airport who has been on a long international flight?
She'll be arriving alone in Abu Dhabi from Toronto this evening. We haven't seen each other in about five months. See further details below:
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posted by thatgirl1985
on Aug 26, 2011 -
19 answers
I'm flying to South Korea (JFK to PEK to ICN) in two weeks for my first international trip in years. I need some advice on preparation, the flight, and the subsequent two months I'll spend in Korea.
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posted by jykmf
on Aug 8, 2011 -
9 answers
We're moving back to the UK (London) from the US (SoCal) in a few months. What would you stock up on if you were us? Much more detail about our tastes and situation inside...
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posted by crabintheocean
on Jul 28, 2011 -
31 answers
Luggage on a long-haul flight: will I be able to have a really large trolley case, or does it have to be split up?
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posted by Not Supplied
on Jul 25, 2011 -
8 answers
Need advice on the commercial real estate market in Sweden (Stockholm specifically...)
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posted by mscatch22
on Jul 14, 2011 -
1 answer
International banking filter: I'm moving to Stockholm from Seattle in about a month. What's the best way to set up an account in Swedish krona when the person supporting me will be giving me money in US dollars? Also, what is the cheapest and fastest way to transfer money from US accounts in USD to the Swedish (or international?) SEK account?
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posted by halogen
on Jul 11, 2011 -
2 answers
What is the best recipe of the signature dish of each of the world's great cuisines?
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posted by jbickers
on Jun 21, 2011 -
39 answers
I have need for a large and strange batch of audio translations. As a newbie to this game, please help me zero in on market specifics.
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posted by mykescipark
on Jun 20, 2011 -
3 answers
Traveling to Europe. Any advice for making phone calls within Europe and US?
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posted by deeman
on Jun 1, 2011 -
7 answers
Am I being scammed? Philippines-based distributor wants to import products (DVDs) from my site and sell to their retail clients over there. They asked to purchase "one of every title" in two categories of interest. Is there a risk they just take those and copy them? YANML
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posted by Elminster24
on May 29, 2011 -
10 answers
My little sister is traveling internationally with some extended family--US to London to Belfast. Because of some crazy mix-ups, she ended up being routed on a different flight US to London than the rest of her group. Now she's stranded and no one can find her. What do we do?
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posted by kittenmarlowe
on May 12, 2011 -
32 answers
Should we stay or should we go? Make a big international move as a pregnant couple or with a tiny baby? Lots of (possibly) relevant details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 29, 2011 -
25 answers
So I think I'm getting ripped off. Or, at the very least, the victim of an international company's careless mistake.
I purchased $192 worth of camera film (Polaroid) over a year ago in October 2009 from an Austrian photography company. Apparently, I was never charged for it and a representative claiming to be from the company emailed me
last month (around mid Feb.) informing me of this open payment and that I need to pay this amount. I have no recollection of this order, seeing as I'm a fairly routine customer and this was placed over a year ago. I ignored the first email back in February and they've now sent me another email requesting the $192 payment or threatening to take this to a debt collection agency. I don't think I even have $192 to my name - what should I do??
posted by atoastedheart
on Mar 22, 2011 -
17 answers
Could you direct me towards information about what it takes to make a US software product available and work in countries like Mexico, Brazil, Argentina?
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posted by rmless
on Mar 8, 2011 -
10 answers
I am thrilled we are moving back to Brazil, but this time I am taking my beloved dog. I am looking for experiences about moving internationally with a pet.
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posted by msali
on Mar 2, 2011 -
11 answers
How can I get a small amount of chocolate or similar delivered to a friend in the Netherlands this week?
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posted by lollusc
on Feb 14, 2011 -
6 answers
What are some small differences you've noticed about the US?
Examples:
My Japanese friend says that in Japan, large buildings have multiple public entrance/exits.
My Dutch friend says that in the Netherlands, women shower in the gym showers.
Specifically, I'm interested in things that could imply some theory (elaborate or not) of US culture, of some region of the US.
posted by oneous
on Feb 11, 2011 -
115 answers
I'm traveling with friends to Australia in March, and this will be the first time I've left North America! I'm covered on basic travel requirements (passport, ETA, etc), but what else should I bring with me? What should I know (about traveling, about Australia... anything!)?
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posted by katillathehun
on Jan 11, 2011 -
61 answers
Are the academic standards for retaining a student visa different from those for staying in school?
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posted by madcaptenor
on Dec 19, 2010 -
21 answers
I am US citizen, and the sole proprietor of a business offering software development and consulting services -- in other words, I'm a freelancer. However, I'm a bit of a nomad at the moment, doing a lot of international travel for pleasure, and am gradually picking up clients from first-world nations (UK, Canada, NZ, Australia). I'm curious about the legality (at a broad level, you are not my lawyer) of me working on my freelance tasks as I move around on non-work visas, especially when I may find myself in a country where I currently have an active client.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 6, 2010 -
9 answers
What options does my Argentine boyfriend have to move back with me and find work in the United States?
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posted by inatizzy
on Dec 1, 2010 -
9 answers
How can I most easily and inexpensively send small holiday gifts from France to the US?
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posted by sucre
on Nov 13, 2010 -
3 answers
My grandparents, who are in their 70s, will be taking their first international flight from Bulgaria to the United States (with a transfer in Amsterdam) next week. They do not speak English. How can we make this easier for them?
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posted by halogen
on Nov 10, 2010 -
9 answers
I am a volunteer for an organization building a nonprofit university in Angola. I am tasked with finding funding for English as a Second Language education--all students who do not speak English will take year long intensive course in English. I'm looking for whatever help I can get in finding funds.
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posted by wires
on Nov 4, 2010 -
10 answers
What are some interesting culturally specific conversations students around the world might be having with their friends, parents, or teachers?
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posted by acidic
on Oct 31, 2010 -
16 answers
Transferring a large sum of money from China to the US: Why would it make sense for my account to be a proxy?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 19, 2010 -
10 answers
I will be going on vacation to Mexico and need to remain in contact with my family. What are some ways to call the U.S. from Mexico?
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posted by lifeonholidae
on Oct 17, 2010 -
10 answers
Anyone here using Vonage World plan? Is it good enough? Any alternatives?
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posted by zaxour
on Sep 30, 2010 -
1 answer
What would you start doing today, if you thought you were going to move from Boston to London in September 2012?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 20, 2010 -
17 answers
Does anyone know if the international edition of "A Concise Introduction to Logic, Tenth Edition" has the same problem sets as the us version? Alternatively, does anyone have the u.s. version who would be willing to compare? Failing those, does anyone know of a resource online where I could find out?
posted by vash
on Sep 17, 2010 -
3 answers
Where can I find information about local substitutes for fish varieties from other countries?
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posted by girlgenius
on Sep 14, 2010 -
7 answers
Help me find an NGO like Penn's
Haiti project to volunteer over the Dec.-New Years' period. The reason I can't do J/P is because my two sons (18 and 21) will be joining me and they don't allow volunteers under the age of 21.
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posted by victors
on Sep 11, 2010 -
10 answers
Two years ago the American United Steelworkers and the British UNITE merged to form what was then referred to as a transcontinental "super union". I can find all sorts of articles before and just after this occurrence, but very little follow up. This isn't particularly surprising: Labor news in the U.S. barely gets any coverage. But does anyone know how the merger turned out?
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posted by LeonBernstein
on Sep 8, 2010 -
1 answer
San Francisco for 3 months to be creative and check out awesomeness. Low budget, Bangladesh passport. Possible?
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posted by divabat
on Aug 27, 2010 -
8 answers
