Afghanistan Expat Feed

adminee posted You Could Win $75 Amazon Gift Card for Posting Tips about Living in Afghanistan on the Afghanistan forum:

Be one of the first to post tips about living (working, parenting, moving to, retiring, etc.) in Afghanistan in our new Expat Tip section. Or, you may submit general tips about expat life! The 3 expats who submit the most tips in May will receive $75 Amazon.com gift certificates! (Note: tips that are promotional in nature are not counted in this top tip competition -- although tips that promote events and professionals who submit helpful advice are WELCOME on Expat Tips!!) Expat Tip Section: http://www.expatexchange.com/expattips Post a Tip: http://www.expatexchange.com/expat/index.cfm?pr=tip Help build an amazing resource for the expat community! Thank You! Betsy Burlingame Expat Exchange

mikhail posted Group HR Director on the Afghanistan forum:

Hello Friends, I am in Afghanistan as Group HR Director for Hashimy Group. Afghanistan is lovely and beautiful. People are good and I am pretty enjoying the place. Regards Mikhail

adminee posted New Expat Tip Tool on the Afghanistan forum:

We wanted to send out a note to introduce our new Expat Tip Tool. It helps you offer advice and grab tips from other expatriates about international jobs, moving overseas, retiring overseas and more. Use it to keep track of your expat insights and save tips from others living abroad all in one place! http://www.expatexchange.com/expattips Or, click on "Expat Tips" on the top of any page of Expat Exchange! Also, if you would like to add a photo to your profile, you can do that now, too. Click on "My Profile" - "Photo" and upload a photo today!

stumpy replied to the thread Security situation in Kunduz? on the Afghanistan forum:

Joob initially posted:

What's the security situation in Kunduz? I might be working for an NGO there. Haven't been to Afghanistan before.

stumpy replied most recently with:

Like all places in Afghanistan it is never really secure. You must be aware of your surroundings, never go out alone. Your employer should be responsibile for your security at all times. I worked there for 2 years on road construction so have some idea of what it is like to work in a conflict zone.

stumpy replied to the thread i want to work in afghanistan on the Afghanistan forum:

wwilson initially posted:

i need job it will be good if i am with us army camp..

stumpy replied most recently with:

You will need previous overseas experience in a conflict zone and a specialist skill .

stumpy replied to the thread need a jobb on the Afghanistan forum:

wwilson initially posted:

i need job in afghanistan right now iam working in kuwait as a spare parts sales man ..

stumpy replied most recently with:

Sorry to be negative but you will not find a job in spare parts sales in Afghanistan.

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adminee posted Holiday Celebrations in Afghanistan on the Afghanistan forum:

If you know of any local Christmas or New Years events that would welcome other expats, please post details here. If anyone is missing family and friends and looking for things to do over the coming week, why not plan a local get together -- meet fellow Expat Exchange members at a pub or restaurant (be sure to tell us what town or city you live in). Post a get together inquiry here.

adminee posted Christmas Photos From Afghanistan on the Afghanistan forum:

We're collecting Christmas and Hanukkah photos from around the world. They will be displayed in our newsletters and on our site. Photos of your city or town's holiday decorations, holiday celebrations, Christmas markets, religious displays and more. E-mail your favorite holiday photos (larger resolution preferred) to connect@expatexchange.com. Please tell us about the photo and where it was taken. If you would like to submit a report about celebrating Christmas and Holidays in Afghanistan, go to: http://www.expatexchange.com/rptvisitor.cfm?rid=91&anonymous=yes Thank you! Betsy Burlingame ExpatExchange.com

Hawed replied to the thread Wanting to work in Afghanistan on the Afghanistan forum:

Hawed initially posted:

Hello everyone hope everyone is doing well. I have currently finished my master of social work and was planning to travel abroad for some extensive professional experience and good money. I want to know know how do I get involved with NGO's that can propectively employ me in Afghanistan. I would greatly appreciate your help.

Hawed replied most recently with:

Thanks for the info and I was thinking about that as well. I do have a few years experience but I am not very well connected when it comes to NGO's. Thanks for your advice once again and take care.

stumpy replied most recently with:

Extremely difficult to get work in Afghanistan if you have not already had some sort of overseas employment experience. Best you search NGO's online to see if you can first get a job with them elsewhere then think of Afghanistan. It is because of the inherent dangers associated with working in Afghanistan. I worked there for 2 years.