angel2baby
Singaporean expat in Papua New Guinea
Forum posts
10
About me
Singaporean
Lives in Port Moresby
Registration: 10 November 2009
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Living in Papua New Guinea by abarkley27
Hi folks, Can anyone with information on living in PNG assist me? I would like to know if it is worth entertianing a job offer there. What is the standard salary for a Communications Engineer. Is it considered a high risk place and would you ...
Hi Glen, I lived in Pom for close to 2 years since 2010 and now I've moved, but can tell you in the period we stayed, we often hear of expat friends being robbed, kidnapped, killed, raped, houses burgled, cars hijacked, etc. If you decide to move ... Read More
CHILDREN'S EDUCATION by LJ_gorgeous
Hi everyone. I am a Filipina and have accepted a job offer as HR Manager in PNG. I was well oriented of the working conditions, lifestyle and expenses, and security issues. I am a homebody, so I won't have difficulty in adjusting with the lifestyle ...
Hi Lj, I have heard the high school and college is not good in POM. Many parents of children over 12 years old send kids to Brisbane or back home to school as such. Read More
草榴社区s Life in PNG by gallian98
Hi everyone, I have received a Job offer of US$ 60,000 per year (tax free) in PNG as an 草榴社区 with accommodation and meals i want to know should i consider it or not? How is the life style there? What about security situation? what about health ...
Hi, I have lived in Pom for close to 2 years since 2010, with regards to security, since we have arrived we have heard of expat friends attempted car jackings and successful ones pretty often. Rapes of expat wives in their own homes in broad ... Read More
Any playgroups or daycare centres in Port Moresby for a 2 year old? by angel2baby
Hi, my hubs is taking on an assignment in Port Moresby for 3 years. We have a 2+ year old and another newborn. It will be difficult for me to handle the baby and a 2 year old alone with no help at home. I am wondering are there daycare centres or ...
Hi Geraldine, I've been in POM for 6 months already and have since met lots of other parents with young children. We have playdates with baby groups and meet almost everyday. I've found a very good nanny who was recommended by a friend here, she ... Read More
Nanny question by twinfun
I have 21 month olds. I have a nanny for them at the moment but not very happy about her. I was wondering if there is such thing called trained nannies concept here in Nairobi who are well trained and experienced dealing with all sorts of kids, ...
I had a terrible nanny who my kids (3 years old and 20 month old) didn't like...coz she didn't do or say much to my kids. I changed her and got a new nanny and this one knows how to deal with children so well that my 2 kids took an instant liking to ... Read More
Any playgroups or daycare centres in Port Moresby for a 2 year old? by angel2baby
Hi, my hubs is taking on an assignment in Port Moresby for 3 years. We have a 2+ year old and another newborn. It will be difficult for me to handle the baby and a 2 year old alone with no help at home. I am wondering are there daycare centres or ...
Hi Shannon, I've read alot on the internet too, it really is scary. But the reality is that the media makes everything seem worse than it really is. In any country, there are horrific crimes that go on. Even in Spore where crime rates are so low, ... Read More
Living in Papua New Guinea by abarkley27
Hi folks, Can anyone with information on living in PNG assist me? I would like to know if it is worth entertianing a job offer there. What is the standard salary for a Communications Engineer. Is it considered a high risk place and would you ...
My husband and I are relocating to POM in August. We will be bringing our 2 kids with us (2 and 3 year olds). He has local colleagues over there and expat friends who have supplied us with information. Will definetely share more when we get there. ... Read More
Any playgroups or daycare centres in Port Moresby for a 2 year old? by angel2baby
Hi, my hubs is taking on an assignment in Port Moresby for 3 years. We have a 2+ year old and another newborn. It will be difficult for me to handle the baby and a 2 year old alone with no help at home. I am wondering are there daycare centres or ...
Thanks!! Read More
the where to's and how to's by AJK
Hi, My husband and i are considering moving to PNG. we would be traveling quite a bit, and getting to enjoy all that the coutry has to offer. BUT, I do have a very childish worry....where do expat women get their hair done? or buy clothes? things ...
Which part of PNG will you be moving to? In Port Moresby, you don't have to worry. There is a hair salon and a good spa at Airways hotel. Not much clothes shopping available though. Read More
Any playgroups or daycare centres in Port Moresby for a 2 year old?
Hi, my hubs is taking on an assignment in Port Moresby for 3 years. We have a 2+ year old and another newborn. It will be difficult for me to handle the baby and a 2 year old alone with no help at home. I am wondering are there daycare centres or ... Read More