About salgrad

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

Amman, Jordan

Citizen Of:

Canada

Past Expat Posts:

Canada

Jamaica

Cyprus

Advice for New Expats

Be open minded, you know you are out of your comfort zone now. Don't let the frustrations you may come across cloud your opinion of the new country you are now living in.

HR/Relo
Professional:

Provider of Expat-Related Services & Products

Some Forum Posts:

Jordan: Appliances & Furniture for Sale:

Hi Everyone, we are moving back to NorthAmr. and cannot take some of our appliances with us as the electricity usage is different. If U have just moved to Jordan and are setting up house or just interested, please email me and I'll forward you the list/photos of items we have. Some items include: 42" & 32" HDTV's, small kitchen appl: (blender, fans, toaster, microwave, etc.) Message me at: dagrads@mac.com. Thx. Sally

Jordan: Adjusting to Expat Life in Jordan:

(1) When you moved to Jordan, what was the most difficult part of settling in there? -My most difficult experience thus far has been adjusting to certain prejudices - being treated a certain way. Being of Chinese heritage, certain individuals that I have come in contact with, automatically assumed that I am a 'maid' or should be treated as such, & have tried to take advantage of me. (2) How much difficulty did you have with culture shock in Jordan. - Other than the first point, not really too much culture shock, my husband & I have lived in other diverse countries & Amman overall is a very livable city. (3) What would be the best, single piece of advice you'd give to an expat (or soon to be expat) in Jordan? -Be aware of your situation & surroundings. Jordan in general is a safe & friendly country, however be respectful of the religious aspects of the country. Have an open mind & be ready to adapt (accept) the diverse customs that are here. If one is unwilling to do this, it will be a hard stay for you. Hope this helps.

Jordan: Cost of living in Amman:

Hi Sarah, My name is Sally, my husband & I have been living in Amman for almost a 1yr now. Overall it is a very livable place. Just to give you an idea of where you may consider looking for lodging, these are neighborhoods that have a good mix of both expat and Jordanians - Sweyfieh (where I am living), Abdoun and Dair Ghar. Amman is usually referred in terms of location to the '7-Circles' which are 7 round-abouts that link city in West Amman. As to food & restaurants, the 'Jordanian Dinar' is almost even to the Euro. I find that fresh veggies at small markets/grocers in the neighborhoods quite cheap, fresh & good. They are usually reasonably priced at the super markets also, we always try to buy the fruits that are in season & grown locally - imported fruits usually for a splurge. The main supermarkets are Safeway, Cosmo, Carrefore & C-Town, with a few other local chains. The imported goods, can items, specialty foods etc. can be pricey, cereal is also expensive. There are many great restaurant here,on average, you can pay anywhere from 7-10 JD for a main entree and more as you go higher end or specialty (i.e. sushi). There are also some excellent local restaurants that are very inexpensive too. There are also pharmacies everywhere, 1-2 in every neighborhood, reasonably priced medicine etc. Hopefully this gives you a small idea. please feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. (dagrads@mac. com) Sally Grad

Jordan: Boarding/kenneling facilities for pets?:

Are there any boarding/kenneling places for pets in Amman for owners who need to travel abroad and cannot take their pets with them? If so.. can anyone suggest one. Thx S.

Jordan: moving to jordan:

Hello, Im in the process of relocating to Jordan, also. You can bring your pet, as long as it has all its shots up to date and officially certified by a vet of its health. Jordan does not quarantine your pet. As for housing, it is expensive. Lease prices must be paid a year in advance. If your rent month to month it gets more expensive. You can do a search on the internet for prices. Abdoun Realty is a good site to use as a reference. Hope this helps. ssyjg

Date Joined:

3/6/2008

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