Wednesday, October 21, 2009

I want to know if there's a Information technology in PORTUGAL

I want to know if there's a Information technology in PORTUGAL?
I'm a collage student who is major in Information technology, and when i finish school in 2010 I would like to work in live in Portugal. anyone in the IT field have any information about IT in Portugal? Please I would like to know, thanks.
Portugal - 2 Answers
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Don't know much about it really. I do know there's a lot of brazilian people doing it because A) they're good at it and B) they speak the language. Also it's a well paid job.
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I'm an IT consultant in Portugal . What would you like to know ? There are several IT international companys operating in here ... Accenture , EDS , IBM ... there are also nacional IT companys like Novabase .

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Is Portugal a gay-friendly country?Why/why not ? Can a gay Portguese man marry an Asian guy in Portugese

Is Portugal a gay-friendly country?Why/why not ? Can a gay Portguese man marry an Asian guy in Portugese?
Q.1) The same as the title question Q.2) The Asian guy is non-EU citizen. What documents do they need to sign for marriage? How can they apply for it? Question 3) Can the gay Asian guy apply for a Portguese passport or Portguese permanent residency after having civil union with the gay Portugese guy ? If yes, how? and how long does it take? Question 4) As a civil union couple, what social welfare can they enjoy? How much taxes do they need to pay every year if they work in Portugal? thanks
Portugal - 2 Answers
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I think the law is being made but I'm sure they will have the same rights as a hetero couple.
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Same sex marriage will be legal in Portugal on the 5th of June! :D I'm a straight female and happy to see more places in the world giving gays this right! :) Even if the Asian guy marries you he won't acquire citizenship for until 3 years of being married to a Portuguese citizen. Luck to you!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

how hard is living for a british graduate in portugal

how hard is living for a british graduate in portugal?
im currently on my final year of a degree in international tourism management,priorto which iv completed a foundation degree in sport and adventure management.after i graduate im hoping to go travel and gain some valuable work experience and make a bit of money,doing odd jobs but im hoping to make a career out of tourism,adventure,extreme sports or something similar eventually.iv had previous work experience in bars,hotels,garden centres and lifeguarding in a leisure centre but nothing big.i also have basic first aid training.for years i have wanted to escape to doom and gloom of british life and move somewhere warm for a better lifestyle than my parents could give me as a kid.im toying with the idea of several european countries including portugal, france and spain. what is life like for brits moving out to portugal?iv visited the algarve 4 times but wouldnt mind getting out to explore and see other areas.id be happy living anywhere relatively well populated and reasonably coastal.as a british citizen i wont have trouble with immigration but i know that the euro is very expensive at the moment and the european jobs and financial crisis is no better than the UK one.i dont know any portuguese but i tend to learn useful phrases fairly quickly.my family have a couple of friends in the algarve.im a culturally open person and will always make an effort,im definitely not one of those brits that bosses around locals and only speaks english.i have a few questions about general living in portugal: -how expensive is portugal compared to the UK? -how difficult is it finding work in portugal,particularly in the algarve? -how well do portuguese people speak english? -is there anything or anyone/dangers i should avoid? -what do portuguese girls think of english men? -where should i start if im hoping of going,just to find casual work to begin with,should i apply before i go or fly out there and see what i can find? any information from british expats or portuguese will be helpful,thanks!..
Portugal - 2 Answers
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Hello friend, this question comes in handy. =P I'm Portuguese, from the Algarve, and i also work in tourism (in a hotel, to be more specific). As you know, having been to the Algarve, you know that this region has a lot of potential in what concerns tourism. It is one of the most visited places by British people in the world. And one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. To you, having the pound £ as currency, things will be easier, if you intend to make a living here. Seeing as the pound is the most valuable currency right now. Things here are cheaper than the UK, since the minimal wage here is one of the lowest in Europe, things tend to be cheaper as well. But i warn you that the Algarve, by being the most touristic region of Portugal, is more expensive than the rest of the country. But still a lot cheaper than the UK. The Algarve lives of tourism, and since the sun and beach product only prevails mainly during the summer, during winter a lot of people become unemployed, mostly Portuguese. If you want to own your own business, and if you have enough money to open it (restaurant, bar, etc) things might be easier, since you own the place and set the rules. But the winter is weak. You might wanna close the establishment during these months. Here everyone speaks English. Obviously not people above 50 / 60 years old. But below that age most of us here in the Algarve speak English, and many even speak German. Like i said, we live of tourists here. Didn't quite understood what you meant by "dangers" but if you are asking if the Algarve is safe, i garantee it is. One of the safest places in Europe. There is a lot of mixing over here. And we are a very kind and accepting people. Portuguese women might be interested in English men, but that deppends really. Money, success, looks, etc. Regarding your last question, come here first in "vacation", meanwhile, try to find some work (with contract), just to get you started and residence, then go back to England, get your things ready, then you can come. Hope my information helped and if you need any more advices don't hesitate to contact me on my yahoo answers e-mail. By the way, i'm from Lagos.
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Have a read of these: http://www.movingtoportugal.org/2010/11/finding-work-in-portugal/ http://www.movingtoportugal.org/2010/10/591/ Portugal is a wonderful place to live

Thursday, October 1, 2009

I took medical school in Portugal, Europe. Can i work in mexico

I took medical school in Portugal, Europe. Can i work in mexico?

Other - Mexico - 2 Answers
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Nop, it's really difficult for any doctor to work in mexico,. no foreign doctor at the moment, maybe if u study a master or take specialization course maybe u'll be able to get a job in mexico.... there is a surplus or medical perssonel nowadays... sorry why don't u try leaing for canada or new zealand.
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The answer is not all that simple. It is a very long and arduous process for a physician to become licensed in Mexico. (Normally takes a couple of years) plus you would need to be 100% bi-lingual. try contacting this person who works at the American Consulate in Vallarta her name is Kelly Trainor and her email is consularagentpvr@prodigy.net.mx- she has all of the listings of qualifications, necesities, etc. you are not going to make big bucks in Mexico. our family doctor in Rosarito Beach drives a 4 year old aerostar van and lives in a somewhat modest house. he has a one person office with no receptionist or nurse. Most Mexican people enter the medical proffesion for all of the right reasons, not for money or prestige. I wish you luck in your endeavor.