18 and moving to Chennai in the summer

Yuri_S · Apr 16th, 2009, 18:44

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

gertro44 is going to be here for a year, so a phone will be necessary, and it is not all that difficult to get.

Correct. Just... well, like getting many things moving here, it's just... time consuming

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

gertro44 is going to be here for a year, so
Don't bring any 'heavy' clothes! ... If you are coming soon, you will be arriving at the worst climatic time for adjustment. Between now and mid June, the temperatures may reach, and even exceed, 40C, and even the nights will be dreadfully humid.

Quite correct.
More over, it's better to bring less - most are quite easy (and cheap too) to buy here. Chennai is a metro sity - so, just come to Adyar, get to Fashion Folks here (and some more such places near by, Besant Nagar) - and have some

gertro44 · Apr 16th, 2009, 19:44

Thanks for you're advice guys. The plan so far is to be over by mid july.

I'll try and talk my employers into getting a phone sorted for me other ways i'll just have a go at getting one myself.

I know the people in India are very nice and helpfull, (weither this is just my family trying to scare me i don't know)however how is the safety of europeans here as it is not to long since the attacks in Mumbai it is another worry for me...Thanks

Yuri_S · Apr 16th, 2009, 20:41

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Originally Posted by gertro44

however how is the safety of europeans here

The only unsafe thing here is your stomach

gertro44 · Apr 16th, 2009, 20:56

I do suffer from a bad case of IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) is Indina food that dodgey all over or just in some places

Yuri_S · Apr 16th, 2009, 21:21

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Originally Posted by gertro44

I do suffer from a bad case of IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) is Indina food that dodgey all over or just in some places

Most dangerous is unsafe drinking water - unlike IBS, it can finish not only with some unpleasant feeling, but can be serious treat to your life.

Fortunately, having a safe water(and food) is quite simple in Chennai. And, if you can cook for yourself - most likely you will be able to keep (reasonable) your healthy diet - there are the plenty fresh vegetables over the year.

One problem which you will face - your office lunch, what means - South Indian food. Rice, which served (separately) with some SPICY and OILY ... well "sauces", or "sambar".

gertro44 · Apr 16th, 2009, 21:56

Thanks for the advice Yuri the accomdation provided will have a fresh water supply so i think that should be fine. I'll have to keep an eye on them lunches them really spicey foods kill me...Thanks

asha210 · Apr 16th, 2009, 22:21

Hyderabadi food is some of the spiciest in India.

Nick-H · Apr 17th, 2009, 00:23

I didn't notice the question about safety!

There's places its better not to go... stay out of the slum streets and fishing huts in the night, otherwise, it is safe.

India may be behind the times in some ways (good and bad) but it is not totally removed from them. Judging by the newspapers (which may or may not be a wise thing to do!) burglary and street crime are increasing, but, despite the possible pickings from the wallet, an Indian woman with a heap of gold around her neck is far more likely to be targeted than a foreigner.

gertro44 · Apr 17th, 2009, 00:39

Thanks Nick, I think burgulary and street crime is rising all over the global with people turning to crime as its an easy option to get money in these tough times, i was expecting it over there aswell. You're last line there does make alot of sense, once again thanks

Nick-H · Apr 17th, 2009, 00:49

In most parts of Chennai, one is unlikely to have one's pocket picked, and you can walk around with a mobile phone in your hand. Safer than London!

gertro44 · Apr 17th, 2009, 01:10

Sounds good to me can't wait to get over now and one of the first things i will have to do is get to one of these imer's meet ups

chennaichap · Apr 17th, 2009, 02:14

@ getro all the best ... hope youll like chennai . so wat kind of a job are you gonna do in hcl . will you be taking calls or is it something to do with training people .

gertro44 · Apr 17th, 2009, 02:24

Thaks, they have said that i will be doing the same type of work that i am doing here in ireland which is back office (admin work basicly) however this has not been confirmed yet they're keeping everything very confidential at the moment don't even know where i will be living and don't even know where the HCL buildings are have tried google'n them however there appears to be lots of them in Chennai

ISN · Apr 17th, 2009, 05:43

If you currently have a GSM cell phone that supports GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 you can use it in India.

Nick-H · Apr 17th, 2009, 14:17

...The phone (which must be unlocked) is the easy part

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Apr 16th, 2009, 19:44	#17
gertro44 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Ireland, Belfast Posts: 15	Thanks for you're advice guys. The plan so far is to be over by mid july. I'll try and talk my employers into getting a phone sorted for me other ways i'll just have a go at getting one myself. I know the people in India are very nice and helpfull, (weither this is just my family trying to scare me i don't know)however how is the safety of europeans here as it is not to long since the attacks in Mumbai it is another worry for me...Thanks

Apr 16th, 2009, 20:56	#19
gertro44 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Ireland, Belfast Posts: 15	I do suffer from a bad case of IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) is Indina food that dodgey all over or just in some places

Apr 16th, 2009, 21:56	#21
gertro44 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Ireland, Belfast Posts: 15	Thanks for the advice Yuri the accomdation provided will have a fresh water supply so i think that should be fine. I'll have to keep an eye on them lunches them really spicey foods kill me...Thanks

Apr 16th, 2009, 22:21	#22
asha210 Account Closed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 171	Hyderabadi food is some of the spiciest in India.

Apr 17th, 2009, 00:23	#23
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	I didn't notice the question about safety! There's places its better not to go... stay out of the slum streets and fishing huts in the night, otherwise, it is safe. India may be behind the times in some ways (good and bad) but it is not totally removed from them. Judging by the newspapers (which may or may not be a wise thing to do!) burglary and street crime are increasing, but, despite the possible pickings from the wallet, an Indian woman with a heap of gold around her neck is far more likely to be targeted than a foreigner.

Apr 17th, 2009, 00:39	#24
gertro44 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Ireland, Belfast Posts: 15	Thanks Nick, I think burgulary and street crime is rising all over the global with people turning to crime as its an easy option to get money in these tough times, i was expecting it over there aswell. You're last line there does make alot of sense, once again thanks

Apr 17th, 2009, 00:49	#25
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	In most parts of Chennai, one is unlikely to have one's pocket picked, and you can walk around with a mobile phone in your hand. Safer than London!

Apr 17th, 2009, 01:10	#26
gertro44 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Ireland, Belfast Posts: 15	Sounds good to me can't wait to get over now and one of the first things i will have to do is get to one of these imer's meet ups

Apr 17th, 2009, 02:14	#27
chennaichap Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 20	@ getro all the best ... hope youll like chennai . so wat kind of a job are you gonna do in hcl . will you be taking calls or is it something to do with training people .

Apr 17th, 2009, 02:24	#28
gertro44 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Ireland, Belfast Posts: 15	Thaks, they have said that i will be doing the same type of work that i am doing here in ireland which is back office (admin work basicly) however this has not been confirmed yet they're keeping everything very confidential at the moment don't even know where i will be living and don't even know where the HCL buildings are have tried google'n them however there appears to be lots of them in Chennai

Apr 17th, 2009, 14:17	#30
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	...The phone (which must be unlocked) is the easy part