Mark Ferrer
@mark.ferrer
Filipino expat in Kuwait
Forum posts
18
Contacts
10
About me
Filipino
Lives in Salmiya
Speaks English
Registration: 23 March 2013
So what do most people here do for work? by Paidiske
Just curious. What's the mix of professions amongst the expat community?
so much varieties... yes of course, in oil industry but apart from that, there are: working in fashion retail in malls, food retails like restaurants, teachers, doctors and nurses real states developers, sales almost every professions. and of ... Read More
Inquiry- Basic info about living in NZ? Taxes, Malls etc
Hello there, I'm an expat here in Kuwait and I am planning to move in NZ. Can anyone share with me some basic info about the living there. How are the malls there? Is there any taxes to be paid off for expats? Many thanks in advance... ... Read More
What do you like the most in Kuwait? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Kuwait? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Kuwait and the reason why you enjoy your ...
Hi Chealsea, Meet up friends... it will brings you life. But dear, make sure to should know them very well. From which country you came from? Read More
What do you like the most in Kuwait? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Kuwait? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Kuwait and the reason why you enjoy your ...
Hello there, I like shopping malls here especially the Avenues because they've almost got everything for you. Though its too busy at times, its really quite okay to visit the mall during slack days. I also like 360 mall because it is not so ... Read More
New Law by Muzaffar ali
Please be informed everyone about the new law being introduced in the country and to be executed from january this year .. please be aware of your passpprt expiry, since your iqama is linked to your passport validity. If your passport is in process ...
thanks, muzaffar for your info. :) Read More
Not a great destination? (survey results) by annadp
Hi Has anyone seen this? [img align=c]http://www.internations.org/static/bundles/internationsexpatinsider/images/topic/top-expat-destinations.jpg[/img] It seems a bit unfair that we're at the bottom of the list, especially lower than Saudi ...
This is just a survey result. It may differ from people's point of view and life experiences as an expats (during interviews). You may check the website itself the criteria done during the survey. http://www.internations.org/expat-insider/2014/ Read More
New to Kuwait by marckdan
Hey there, everyone! I'll be relocating to Kuwait for teaching soon. Any pointers for a newbie? esp. about practical, everyday matters -- how to survive on your own before the first month's salary is paid, e.g. shopping for small items, ...
Okay, Mackdan. Good luck and enjoy your stay... ;) Read More
New to Kuwait by marckdan
Hey there, everyone! I'll be relocating to Kuwait for teaching soon. Any pointers for a newbie? esp. about practical, everyday matters -- how to survive on your own before the first month's salary is paid, e.g. shopping for small items, ...
100-200KD is fair enough depending on your lifestyle. Since your a newbie to be, saving will help you a lot. when I was new here the company provides the first month salary in advance. (its a great help too) cant itemized the prices for each items ... Read More
Want to learn arabic
Dear friends, I consider learning local language is important although English is widely used here and there. It would be a great help specially those newcomers like us. Please share commonly used words or phrases by dropping your comments below. ... Read More
the meaning of some kuwaiti words by choco-muchacha
hi .. some of you are new in kuwait .. and maybe many of you know arabic words :) but kuwaiti Tone has some difference let's start with some basics hi = gowwa how are you = eshloonik i've just arrived = tawny wesalt becareful = drbalek are ...
eshloonik, friends. Im still new here and good to find this one. I want to learn more arabic words-those commonly used ones. thanks (shokran) Read More
Newbie from NY needing house ware suggestions
Hi Tina, You can also check the newly-opened MIDAS just at the back of Avenues Mall on the other side of the road. The store is fronting NEXT store. It caters classic to modern, sleek and trendy home items from decors to furnitures. ... Read More
Anywhere to go near Fahaheel? by tengofrio
Hello all! I am a Korean noob in Fahaheel. It seems this area is quite rural when it compares to Kuwait city. Is there anyone lives in Mangaf or Fahaheel area? Please recommend me some places to visit! or cafe. I found that it is hard for me to ...
Hi Tengofreo, how are you? how long you've been here in kuwait? You can visit Al Kout Mall. There were several shops there like coffee shops. Best to go there late afternoon 'till evening where the al fresco are more cooler and relax while ... Read More
confused with expat men by thamia
hi hy expat men when I meet almost all of them like to open the conversation by asking about sex? ... you must to know that not all women (especially Indonesian women) like with that type of man. I think we have more to share with others such as ...
Hi thamia, how are you? how's your stay here in Kuwait. I'm Mark and I'm a Filipino. I'd like to add some notes that all of us here are the same. If someone has ask you about that kind of thing which is much offending for you, then, refuse to talk ... Read More
New Yorker looking for a place to live by MarcusUSA
Hey everyone, I'm Marcus, an American guy from New York City. I just arrived today. My company is accommodating me for one week at a hotel (here in Al Samiya) then I need to get my own place. I'd like to get my own private apartment in a 'family' ...
Hi Marcus, Have you had your house already? If still looking, you can also check ads from bakala (small stores) many people are posting there if they have some spaces available. thanks, mark Read More