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WISE - Banks that can receive money in Thailand
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Thai wife is a western trained nurse - would international hospitals hire her?
Would Your Wife Find Work in an International Hospital? A Few Thoughts from Germany Now then, what exactly is meant by an “international hospital”? One imagines a place with gleaming floors, multilingual signage, and perhaps a few imported biscuits in the staff lounge. But let’s put that aside for a moment and look at things from the German point of view, which—dare one say—is rather more precise than poetic. Speaking from experience here in Germany, and based on what my own wife has gone through (she’s from the Philippines and completed her training here), I can outline the general expectations—and they are, how shall we say, not terribly flexible. Recognition of Qualifications First and foremost, your wife’s professional qualifications must be officially recognised under German law. Without that, it’s rather like turning up at Oktoberfest with no trousers—everyone notices and no one’s impressed. That said, from what you’ve shared, she’s likely to get that recognition without too much fuss. The Language Question (Or: "Deutsch ist Pflicht") Fluent in English, is she? Marvellous! That’ll be absolutely... irrelevant. Yes, truly. While English may be the global lingua franca, in a German hospital it’s about as useful as a chocolate scalpel. Here, German is not optional—it is essential, both for patient safety and for smooth team communication. She’ll need to speak at B2 level or better—enough to discuss symptoms, misunderstandings, and the occasional terrible coffee, all with reassuring clarity. Every nurse from every corner of the world learns German here—no exceptions, no special favours. It’s not rudeness, it’s logistics (and liability insurance). Visa & Residence Permit Once the recognition is in order and the language bar is cleared, a visa and residence permit tend to follow at a decent clip. Not quite overnight, but it’s no Kafkaesque nightmare either. The German authorities, bless them, are surprisingly efficient in this regard. Salary & Benefits She might expect a salary in the ballpark of €40,000 to €55,000 per year, depending on location, experience, and any extra qualifications she may have tucked up her sleeve. There may also be some charming little perks—a supplementary pension, perhaps a company car (though likely something sensible, like a Skoda). These vary wildly by employer. Where to Begin? I’d suggest starting with the website of the German embassy. There, you’ll find the necessary checklists and forms, all laid out with the kind of orderliness that makes a British spreadsheet look like a Jackson Pollock. Germany’s big cities are wonderfully international and welcoming. The teams in hospitals are diverse, professional, and—crucially—expect everyone to pull their weight in German. To those hailing from the English-speaking world who find this shocking: think of it this way. It’s not that the Germans don’t speak English. It’s that they do speak German—and in a hospital, precision isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. In summary: It’s absolutely worth it. But tell your wife to grab a grammar book, brace for B2, and get cracking. That’s the real key. Good luck, Germany is supercool Pflegepersonal aus dem Ausland -
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Video South Korean Man Injured by Hazardous Footpath Obstruction in Pattaya
a whole lot ! but to make it easier to digest .. lack of accountability and responsibility, safety regulations / adherence and enforcement or to simply put it .. total lack of common sense .. makes the "Wild West" look like a preschool set up -
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Kamala Harris Crossroads Weighing the Governorship of California Against Her National Future
True much goes to defense some used to go to other things like research education ect but with the mama of the wwt in charge of education that’s gone….then some used to go to healthcare but then we have Mr brain worm in charge that’s gone…..I dono you tell me?the fact is we californios contribute far more than we use.perhaps we should stop contributing. -
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Report Anutin's Name Surfaces in Vote-Rigging Scandal
shocking - butter wouldn't melt in his big outspoken cake hole -
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Relationship Dynamics: Ladyboys vs Women in Thailand?
Problem is they do try and con guys so I wouldnt feel bad
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