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Whether you're considering emigrating or an expat abroad, you'll find likeminds on this forum.

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Merlion · 22/11/2012 09:52

Dh is about to start discussions for a position in Hong Kong for sometime next year. We've been in Singapore for over 5 years now and have 2 dc (4 and nearly 18 months). Dh is now on a local package and I'm guessing that would be the same for Hong Kong so we need to have an idea of costs for rent, schooling etc so we could ensure the sums made sense.

His job would be Central. We are used to condo living but have an older large apartment in a small complex at the moment do would prefer something similar. We have 3 bedrooms at the moment. I also work part-time and would hope to get a transfer.

Would appreciate any info on rent and I know I really need to get on top of the school situation after that but if the figures don't add up we will stay put for a while longer.

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laptopwieldingharpy · 20/12/2012 12:03

There you go, just start calling admissions. Its really no more than a waiting game in the end.
Lets talk this weekend?

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ShaakTi · 21/01/2019 21:50

Hi sorry to bump an old thread... but this one came up on Google.

Does anyone know if there are any good HK mum forums like mumsnet or Facebook groups that I could join?

I have lots of questions about a potential move to HK!

TIA x

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Johnnycomelately1 · 22/01/2019 12:59

British Mums in Hong Kong is the least scary one

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ShaakTi · 22/01/2019 15:36

What do you mean by 'least scary'?!

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ShaakTi · 22/01/2019 15:39

Oh and I mean 'thank you'! Is this a forum or a FB group - I can't seem to find it either way - thanks again!

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yakari · 22/01/2019 22:54

at less scary! There's another forum called Hong Kong Moms that would give AIBU a run for their money!

The advice on this thread still stands - start with schools although there's an oversupply of international school places in last couple of years do not quite as dire. And prepare for rents that will make you weep.
Try FB groups Hong Kong Schools or Hong Kong British Mums

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Johnnycomelately1 · 23/01/2019 12:07

www.facebook.com/groups/861110834040142

Does this work, although it's all just kicked off over Brexit on there so maybe give it a miss? HK Moms gives the worst possible impression of expats and best avoided. British Mums in HK (FB group) is ok, bit "virtue signally" and MLM heavy but for answering factual questions it's good.

But also, there are a fair few HK'ers on here so if you have specific questions I'm happy to give them a shot. Been there 10 years.