Working In India

[squirrel_hunter]

Does anybody have any experience of working in India, Mumbai to be precise? Failing that anybody have any experience of working in a foreign country?

Basically an opportunity has been offered to me to work in Mumbai for 6 weeks from the beginning of May. I think I know what my answer will be hence looking for some advice as I've never done anything like this before. What do I need to ask for, how will it all work, and any advice?

[maviczap]

6 weeks is feck all really, I'd go as it'll be over before you know it

Gets any injections done ASAP, get some health cover if its not provided by your employer

find out what you're going to get paid, where are you going to stay (is it safe, clean) + who's paying

Even if I wasn't going to make lots of money, i'd go for the experience, once you've done this it may open other doors for you.

Originally Posted by maviczap

Gets any injections done ASAP, get some health cover if its not provided by your employer.....

..... an clear your local pharmacists shelves of Immodium. Then go to the local hobby shop and get a stock of those corks used when making your own wine

You don't want Dhelli Belly for three of the six weeks.

And watch your back. Some of my english born Indian mates went there for a medical attachment this year, and some interesting things happened - including having a snake lobbed at them as they were entering a cab.

Defo take tablets on the near certainty that you will get the runs.

But I'm sure it wil be fascinating.

[squirrel_hunter]

Originally Posted by maviczap

Gets any injections done ASAP, get some health cover if its not provided by your employer

find out what you're going to get paid, where are you going to stay (is it safe, clean) + who's paying

My employer will be providing health cover, but I'll probably take some sort of travel insurance out as well.

I will be staying in a hotel that they usually use for their visitors, I understand that these hotels (they have a selection to choose from) are mainly used by Westerners on business. Travel, accommodation and expenses are on the company.

However what do you mean by finding out what I'm being paid, should I be getting paid extra for this?

[DarrenSV650S]

Indiaaaaaa

Incredible Indiaaaa

[squirrel_hunter]

Originally Posted by Jabba

..... an clear your local pharmacists shelves of Immodium. Then go to the local hobby shop and get a stock of those corks used when making your own wine

You don't want Dhelli Belly for three of the six weeks.

I think I remember some advice from Cuffy on this subject...

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

I think I remember some advice from Cuffy on this subject...

Oh God...... I'd forgotten about that

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

However what do you mean by finding out what I'm being paid, should I be getting paid extra for this?

No not extra salary, but if I work overseas I'm paid so much for meals and other personal expenses.

Working away from home, I like to know I not out of pocket. You have to buy everything and you can't just go to a cupoboard like you do at home.

So just find out what overseas allowances you are entittled to.

Plus don't forget India is not as safe as it probably once was. The Indians are friendly people, but its close to Pakistan and all the troubles there

[squirrel_hunter]

Originally Posted by maviczap

Even if I wasn't going to make lots of money, i'd go for the experience, once you've done this it may open other doors for you.

Oh and I almost forgot, I'm due to be served my notice at the end of May. So they would have to extend that until the end of the working visit. But this puts me in a bit of a situation regarding going for interviews...