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Karin (196.25.255.242) -

What would your advice be to a South African family being offered the chance of working in Fiji. Two young girls need to be Internationally educated age 7 and 10

Reply #1 GEOFF FISK (202.180.83.6) -

Hi Karen,

My advice would be to go for it. I believe there are private schools in both Suva and Nadi. Alternatively, you can do home schooling with a New Zealand or Australian correspondence school ( I understand they are good).

I am ex South African and was keen to live in Fiji but I had spent 10 years in Swaziland so was used to that 3rd world environment. Important that both you and hubby/partner are keen. My wife was not so I ended up in NZ.

I still travel to Fiji often and love it. It would pay to visit first as life in the two cities (Nadi and Suva) could be a shock to the system.

Good Luck

Regards

GEOFF

Reply #2 Lisa (210.7.17.210) -

Hi there

Are you still looking for advice? My husband and I and two small children are currently living in Fiji on a three year work contract and so far we love it. There is a very good international school in Nadi and in Suva. If you have the opportunity to work here I would say yes! Of course things are slow to happen here and I would say at times frustratingly slow but thats just how it is and you have to learn to adjust. There is a very good expat community here in Nadi and an I believe in Suva as well. Let me know if you would like to know anything specific.

Best of luck

Lisa

Reply #3 Subhash Nandwani (202.177.145.74) -

Pyar Bhari Namaste,

I am an Indian 42 years old Father of two lovely & healthy Sons, I am looking a Better option for my Kids Study & Settlement, they are planning to study in Australia or UK, But I like very much fiji due to Indian Culture & easy going life, Please help me to tell about the rules & regulations to settle in Fiji & Fees of education for University Level.

Looking for a better response,

I would be thankful if you mail me,

E-Mail, subhash.nandwani@gmail.com

Warm Regards,

Subhash Nandwani

Import Manager

Reply #4 Natalie Campbell from Sydney Australia (Contact Member) -

HI,

anyone out there willing to help?

Id love some specifics on the process of assimilating into Nadi..ie

1)Real Estate how to find a rental property..is this easy/hard

2) Are rental proerties mostly furnished...should we bother relocating furniture etc

3)How to meet expat community

4) Play groups etc for children

5) General info on settling into Nadi and culture

6) Interantional school..how is it..my child will be going there

and finally SAFETY ..this appears to keep coming up in our country as an issue but Im not getting that impression from people that live there. Is personal safety and safety for women a concern or is this unfounded? We will be in Nadi so not sure if it is different from city to city

MANY THANKS to all that read and decide to reply

Please email directly if easier

natrose_a@http://hotmail.com

Reply #5 Scott Campbell (203.36.107.105) -

Hi,

My wife and I are about to venture over to Nadi for at least two years from early February and would really appreciate advice from ex pats re: accommodation, safety, just any info to help us out. The advice from Lisa looks really interesting. Any info would be great.

Chrz

Scott

Reply #6 Ulrika (116.240.140.38) -

Hi, My husband have been offered a contract for min 2 years in Suva. I'm due to give birth to our fist child in May 2008, and I'm worried about leaving my safty-net of friends and lifestyle in Melbourne. Scared it would be a lonely time as a new mother... Could someone let me know how I would get in touch with and make friends. Is it safe with a new baby and is the medical system good? Thank you for your time. /Ulrika

Reply #7 Jade (2) from New York, USA (Contact Member) -

Hi, wanting to move to Fiji with my 3 kids (ages 5, 10, 12). Not sure which town would be ideal. We are going to move from New York and want to move to Fiji permanently (so want to make the right choice as far as town). Want a safe place, some place the kids would enjoy, lots of sunshine, close to beautiful beaches, need a Christian church nearby, close to a market(s), place where I can have my own garden...If anyone has any suggestions please email me asap !!! Also, wondering what town has the largest expat community ? Thanks for you help. seven2skip@aol.com

Reply #8 Jenny (83.99.13.32) -

Hi, i m dreaming about moving to fiji, would like to spend a few holidays there befor making the big step.Could somebody give me some advice:

on how to get a job there?

best places to live?

I have a little girls mabe names of some schools?

That would be great help!If anybody has some more information...please contact mihael@pt.lu

Reply #9 sanjoy (193.188.105.230) -

i have got a job offer in fiji @27300$/year. can anybody advise how good is the offer for a family with a 5year kid. how is the saving potential over there.

thanks.

Reply #10 Be careful (210.7.29.106) -

I would be very wary of coming to Fiji. Crime is on the rise in Nadi, the expat community on the whole seem to be a bunch of very unhappy campers who are constantly complaining and accommodation prices are ridiculous for what you get. Supermarket prices aren't cheap and the beaches are awful on the main island. If I had known then what I know now I would never have come. Sorry but that is my opinion.

Reply #11 Su from where else? (Contact Member) -

hi to every1 out there wanting to come and stay here in fiji, i'm a fijian university student.

let me tell you something about home, home is home! right?

so of course its going to be a bit difficult for all of u guys wanting to move here. it means leaving your home and starting a new home in feejee :)

we got real estate companies but the costs are quite preposterous and ridiculous from my point of view as a local,

if ur looking for a house in fiji here are some pointers:

1) concerned about safety- try and get into a neighbourhood that has big big houses, meaning it'll be expensive

but our 'expensive ' neighbourhoods usually have those neighbourhood watch thingys

AND just try get a house near the local police post, duh!

In lautoka, one neighbourhood i would recommend wud be SIMLA.

In nadi , well its everywea.

In suva, RAGG AVENUE, BAYVIEW HEIGHTS, laucala beach estates.....

continue this next time gotta go!!!!

moce.

Reply #12 morshed mahmood (202.56.7.165) -

hi

i'm very interested to stay in fiji. i'm from bangladesh. can contribute in ICT, SME, torism, management etc fields.

please help me to know.

any one can provide me job & invitation.

take care all.

Reply #13 gina (24.24.204.5) -

hi, there, me and my huband is considering to move to fiji in a couple of year, or even sooner.. we live in los angeles, and have been dreaming about peaceful tropical life. we have one year old girl, and i'm due for the second baby this september...

dreaming is always good, but since no information, i'm scared how it would be, at the same time of dreaming..

what can we do to make a living there..what kind of business can we do..if we are going without a specific job offer.

what will be the cost of living, if we wanted to live in a decent place with 2 babies with good nabors?

how much will be the rent for the house for a family like us in a good area? i'm interested in Nadi. any general information will be appreciated !!!

ginalee76@hotmail.com

Reply #14 Sheri (68.57.16.16) -

I am looking for a nice Jewish Community in Fiji (Suvi perhaps???) to live for my 2 sons 28yr 27yr and myself

...of course we need jobs, too...

any info guidance advice is most appreciated!!!

Reply #15 Ali (119.152.246.195) -

Hii Guy's Out There...........

i m About ot Go to Fiji to Attend Six Month Language Course, So i'm Keen to Know is Life is Safe And Easy going Like Other Places Famous On Earth...According to me i never Been Abroad So would it be Easy for me to Live Stressless And Good...?

Reply #16 Damien (82.23.0.170) -

Hello,

My wife got a job in Fiji and we (with our daughter of 2, 5 years) will move to Suva end of January 2009-beginning of February.

I am interested to know about the situation there like:

1)Real Estate how to find a rental property..is this easy/hard

2) Are rental properties mostly furnished...should we bother relocating furniture etc

3) Play groups etc for children

4) General info on settling into Suva and culture

5) International school..how is it..my child will be going there

Thanks for your help and guidance,

Regards,

Damien

you can contact me on damien_joud@yahoo.fr

Reply #17 Jay (58.185.35.134) -

Hello,

I'm European, mid-20s, I would like to live and work in Fiji. I can speak English, German and Mandarin. Can I get a job in tourism? I don't mind working as a maid. What about the room rental fees? And, is it a safe country to live? Anyone with an advice pld. feel free to contact me, I might not find this site again.

Jay : )))))))

Reply #18 Lucy (62.61.164.57) -

Hi

I would love to work as a teacher in Fiji and need advice/contact. I would appreciate any help. thanks in advance.

Lucy

Reply #19 Kiwi Female (70.173.121.220) -

I am a NZer who has lived in the States for 20 years, but am now wanting to be closer to home.

Trying to decide where to live in Fiji where I can have a social life but still enjoy the Fijian lifestyle.

Have considered Nadi and Pacific Harbor, but do not want to pay more than FJ$250, 000 for my home, which only needs to be 2brm. Need to keep my expenses modest.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thank you.

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