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surenpillai

Surendranath Pillai

@surenpillai

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German looking for information about Cambodia

Forum posts

29

Contacts

4

About me

German

Lives in Stuttgart

Speaks English, German, Malayalam, Hindi,

Registration: 23 October 2014

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Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Stuttgart by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Stuttgart :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Stuttgart?? Thanks in ...

Surendranath Pillai

I shall be free on most weekends, please feel free to drop me a message. Read More

Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai replied to a thread
10 years ago
magicmaura

Teaching Job Market by magicmaura

Hello, I'm moving to Cambodia in September and will be receiving my TEFL certification in November. I'm wondering what the options are for newly certified teachers in Cambodia, especially ones who do not hold a bachelors degree. I'd ...

Surendranath Pillai

I wish I could just take the plunge and move to Cambodia and be there till I find a job. However, I am not in that position. I wish I could just drop in there on a holiday for a few weeks (more is not possible right now) and search for a ... Read More

Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai replied to a thread
10 years ago
magicmaura

Teaching Job Market by magicmaura

Hello, I'm moving to Cambodia in September and will be receiving my TEFL certification in November. I'm wondering what the options are for newly certified teachers in Cambodia, especially ones who do not hold a bachelors degree. I'd ...

Surendranath Pillai

I taught for 13 years. I have no degree but I have a wealth of experience and I am an unconventional teacher. The old method of being the "boss" in the class, robotic teaching, learning by rote are all things I am against. Learning should ... Read More

Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai replied to a thread
10 years ago
cindykern

Best Airline For Transporting A Dog From USA TO Siem Reap?? by cindykern

Hello! Please help! I need to know which airline company has the safest, most comfortable and fastest way to transport my dog to Siem Reap with me. Also, anything you can advise me on regarding shipping containers (crate, kennel?) will be very ...

Surendranath Pillai

Dear Cindy, Although I have not done any ocean freight (my experience lies in commercial air freight) or relocations, I can help you with a bit of information 1. sort your items (classify) 2. make a packing list of the items (classify the articles ... Read More

Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai replied to a thread
10 years ago
cindykern

Best Airline For Transporting A Dog From USA TO Siem Reap?? by cindykern

Hello! Please help! I need to know which airline company has the safest, most comfortable and fastest way to transport my dog to Siem Reap with me. Also, anything you can advise me on regarding shipping containers (crate, kennel?) will be very ...

Surendranath Pillai

Now, that does sound like a world of mess! I have, as a professional freight forwarder, moved tonnes of cargo around the word and believe it or not, even a main deck (the main flight deck of a cargo aircraft aircraft. On a passenger flight it is ... Read More

Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai replied to a thread
10 years ago
magicmaura

Teaching Job Market by magicmaura

Hello, I'm moving to Cambodia in September and will be receiving my TEFL certification in November. I'm wondering what the options are for newly certified teachers in Cambodia, especially ones who do not hold a bachelors degree. I'd ...

Surendranath Pillai

My pleasure. I am still listening to the call(ing). The gramophone is still churning out the call LOL. One day... Read More

Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai replied to a thread
10 years ago
magicmaura

Teaching Job Market by magicmaura

Hello, I'm moving to Cambodia in September and will be receiving my TEFL certification in November. I'm wondering what the options are for newly certified teachers in Cambodia, especially ones who do not hold a bachelors degree. I'd ...

Surendranath Pillai

The calling! The inner calling. You are responding to the call of your heart. Your path cannot be wrong. Fair weather and good sailing ahead. Read More

Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai replied to a thread
10 years ago
magicmaura

Teaching Job Market by magicmaura

Hello, I'm moving to Cambodia in September and will be receiving my TEFL certification in November. I'm wondering what the options are for newly certified teachers in Cambodia, especially ones who do not hold a bachelors degree. I'd ...

Surendranath Pillai

I wish you luck. You have a big advantage. You are classified as a "native speaker". I do not have a degree, but a 120Hr TEFL from the UK and am living in Germany (am a German citizen). I have 13 years of teaching experience with 9 years ... Read More

Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai replied to a thread
10 years ago
surenpillai

Need contacts and friends by surenpillai

Hello to all here am a Puneite by birth living in Germany for more than a decade. As a single person without any family ties anywhere (apart from my adoptive family in the UK) I am trying to build close contacts with people from India. A connection ...

Surendranath Pillai

No, Pamita, I left in1997. It is not an adoption in that sense of the word. It was a friendly gesture and now I have, in a way, a family in the UK. I am now 51! LOL Read More

Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai replied to a thread
10 years ago
dimesh88

For Asians by dimesh88

Is it hard to find an any kind of job(working in supermarket, restaurant ) in Germany for Asians?????

Surendranath Pillai

@dimesh88 only your qualifications and your language matters. There is no racism. I am an Indian and managed well with a training here and then getting a job. The race does not count at all. You papers must be in order, you need the qualifications ... Read More

Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai replied to a thread
10 years ago
surenpillai

Need contacts and friends by surenpillai

Hello to all here am a Puneite by birth living in Germany for more than a decade. As a single person without any family ties anywhere (apart from my adoptive family in the UK) I am trying to build close contacts with people from India. A connection ...

Surendranath Pillai

If you have skype we could talk. I need to keep in touch with the language Read More

Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai replied to a thread
10 years ago
surenpillai

Need contacts and friends by surenpillai

Hello to all here am a Puneite by birth living in Germany for more than a decade. As a single person without any family ties anywhere (apart from my adoptive family in the UK) I am trying to build close contacts with people from India. A connection ...

Surendranath Pillai

@sachingoel85 Thank you. You are located in France! Please feel free to send me a private message. would be nice to correspond. I am also losing touch with Hindi. My Grammar has become terrible from not using!! Read More

Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai created a thread
10 years ago

Need contacts and friends

Hello to all here am a Puneite by birth living in Germany for more than a decade. As a single person without any family ties anywhere (apart from my adoptive family in the UK) I am trying to build close contacts with people from India. A connection ... Read More

Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai replied to a thread
10 years ago
Adrian07

Teaching English in China - how much to charge? by Adrian07

I am an Australian and will be moving to Dalian China next year. I would like to teach English there and I would like to get an Idea on how much to charge to teach English privately (not as part of a school). Is there much of a demand for it and ...

Surendranath Pillai

@Adrian07 As an Australian, you will find plenty of opportunities. Try echinacitiesDotCom and you will find several possibilities. I am registered there but as I am an Indian by birth and no bachelors, my teaching experience of 13 years and my ... Read More

Surendranath Pillai
surenpillai replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Surendranath Pillai

surenpillai, you may consider Aseana Angkor Residence run by Rudolf Knuchel is here on this blog under housing. It is about 2km outside Siem Reap. I live there. Also connect with Lucky Tuk Tuk. I can get you his number in a private message here. ... Read More