moving to Cairo

zoomie
New Member



Joined: 01 Dec 2007
Posts: 2

Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:14 am

 

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Hello,

I got a job offer in Cairo and I was wondering what I should expect in terms of living conditions, living there as a woman and being able to find a good place to rent. I will be working for a great company who will be taking care of my relocation expenses and all that stuff but just wanted to know from those of you living there whether it's a good place to live. Any information on what the best area where expats can live confortably would be muchly appreciated!

Thanks!
Zoomie

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Allyssa
Super Member



Joined: 20 May 2007
Posts: 140
Location: Canada

Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:44 pm

 

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I have never lived in Cairo (other primarily Arab countries, but not Egypt)and so I can't say what to expect. However, I think it is always a good reminder to expect significant differences and to position yourself as a student of the new culture. I think it would be fair in any culture to say that if respect as a woman is a question, it would be smart to study how "respecatble" and honoured women of that culture conduct themselves: then act accordingly. (and have fun doing it!)

Allyssa

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triskle
New Member



Joined: 21 Mar 2008
Posts: 6
Location: ontario

Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:31 pm

 

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Hi,

I'm thinking of trying to get a job, working with people who have disabilities and come to Egypt or maybe Italy.

I'm just wondering how your experience has been? Hope you're enjoying it.

Trudi
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