Louis-Paulo Frenken, Thai looking for information about Singapore

Louis-Paulo Frenken

@loufre

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Thai looking for information about Singapore

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Lives in Wuerzburg

Speaks Spanish, English, German, Thai

Registration: 13 May 2014

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Hello I am 24 years old, in 2014 I graduated with my Bachelors degree in Economics from Julius-Maximilians-University Wurzburg, Germany. Currently I am working for a recruitment consultant company as sales assistant near Wurzburg, but plan for the near future is to settle down for a while in Singapore or another country in South-East Asia. I am fascinated by the region, especially after studying 6 month in Bangkok and traveling around. I am seeking for job opportunities either in sales / purchase / logistics. It can be quite difficult to enter the Singaporian labour market, therefore I am grateful for every hint or advice I can get from the blog members. I speak English and Spanish fluently, staying each in Spain and in Thailand half a year helped me a lot to improve my language skills and my adaptability to new circumstances. I already worked in various industries and positions while studying, in case my profile aroused interest I can hand over my CV. Looking forward to finding some interesting contacts here. Greetings Louis Frenken

Interests: fitness, reading, cultures

I am Job seeker.

Mar 2014 - Sept 2014

Basque Country, Singapore

I lived in a small village named "Deba" on the northern coast of Spain, my workplace laid about 15 minutes away by car in the interior.
Internship abroad in Sales / Logistics sector at Schaeffler Group Spain.
I loved living right to the sea, my apartment was located 20 meters away from the beach. After work I could enjoy the late afternoon sunshine laying on the beach reading some books or getting there for a run.
Basque mentality can be peculiar when it comes to patriotism and political discussions. While living there I sometimes felt a slight negative attitude towards other parts of the country, especially the Spanish government.

Since Nov 1990

W眉rzburg, Germany

It`s my homecountry where I`ve been grown and raised since I was young.

Germany

Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

Bangkok, Thailand

1 Semester abroad at Ramkhamhaeng University Bangkok (Bachelor Business Administration) 1 month Thaiboxing in KYN training camp on Koh Yao Noi
I loved the totally different culture and lifestyle, compared with the "Western" world. After taking Thai language classes I could really get in contact with locals in my neighbourhood, I recognized that Thais and Germans are not as different as supposed from the beginning, quite the opposite I made some friends. Other thing which delighted me was the Thai cuisine which is amazing, on condition that you can deal with spicy food. I still cook a lot of dishes by myself which I got to know in Thailand.

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loufre replied to a thread

11 years ago

Settle down in Colombia - jobsearch by loufre

Hey fellows, Let me shortly introduce myself: I am from Germany, 24 years old, last year I graduated as BA in Economics from Julius-Maximilians-University of Wuerzburg. Currently I am working as Personnel consultant (actually Headhunting) at a ...

Ok I already contacted them both and I will see what to do. I have a DAAD-certificate which proves C1 level in English (Common European Framework - CEFR). Do you think that麓s enough, not only to apply but also to pass the test and be capable of ... Read More

loufre replied to a thread

11 years ago

Settle down in Colombia - jobsearch by loufre

Guess you are the author of the howtobogota blog? I already read something of it and I really liked it, you deliver great info. The Celta could be an option if nothing more works out well. Thank you as well Steve! Partner Visa sounds good but I ... Read More

loufre replied to a thread

11 years ago

Settle down in Colombia - jobsearch by loufre

If I were you I would contact the consulate and begin the process of getting a T10 visa. With a visa you can stay as long as you want and leave when ever you want also. http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/procedures_services/visasThat麓s the ... Read More

loufre replied to a thread

11 years ago

Settle down in Colombia - jobsearch by loufre

Ok, actually my plan was moving to Bogot谩 in a few months with a tourist visa (in case I didnt get a job yet from over here). Then I would look for a job right there and as soon I found one I would try to change it to a resident visa with work ... Read More

loufre replied to a thread

11 years ago

Settle down in Colombia - jobsearch by loufre

Hey MarkGonz, good idea I didn麓t consider that yet! I ll take a look what is possible in this field. But how could I get a resident visa (which you get with a job in Colombia) when I just have a remote job and work for a company somewhere ... Read More

loufre replied to a thread

11 years ago

Settle down in Colombia - jobsearch by loufre

Thanks for your advice epsacori, I already thought about setting up a own business. I see the main difficulties in: a) not knowing enough about the Colombian market yet b) not speaking Spanish on a business fluent level (as a headhunter you need to ... Read More

loufre replied to a thread

11 years ago

Settle down in Colombia - jobsearch by loufre

Hey Steve - first of all thanks for your answer! I already looked for jobs as teacher in German schools, nevertheless many of them really want certificates and don麓t easily take everybody who is just native-speaker. You can get a "German ... Read More

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11 years ago

Settle down in Colombia - jobsearch

loufre replied to a thread

11 years ago

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

Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮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 ...

Hola amigos My name is Louis Frenken, I am from Germany and I want to settle down in Bogot谩 for a while. I am 24 years old, got my Bachelors degree in Economics last summer in Germany and already lived abroad for each half a year in Thailand ... Read More

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