Millhouse

it's also a lot nicer.

Ethos83

Er, ok.

Millhouse

well, apart from the fact that the Greens isn't there. I forgot that the Greens is utopia.

Ethos83

I thought we already settled the matter, or is there a difference between utopia and nirvana?

Millhouse

now don't go using that fancy education of yours to make statements that go way over my head. It's just not fair.

nottmbantam

i thought Nirvana were a grunge band whose lead singer topped himself?
Never heard of Utopia - what chart hits have they had?

spartans53

Utopia must be a club somewhere, sure I've been of my face there just can't remember where it is.

PS which School i have some mate who teach in Scaby Dabby and seem to be doing OK.

NorthernBelle31

Thanks for the advice....sorry for the delay in replying, I've been away for a few days.

I had another telephone interview on Thursday morning for a school in Abu Dhabi. They've offered me a position also, and I'm just waiting for them to send me their offer/ salary package. I've also got a skype interview tomorrow morning for a school in Dubai. So will wait and see what my options are after that.

With regards to the Abu Dhabi/ Dubai debate.....I have done a lot of research on both places and spoken to a few people who are already out in the middle east. I'm not opposed to living in either place to be honest....but up to now, Abu Dhabi seems to be my preference as it seems a little less full on and hectic. And Dubai is within easy travelling distance if I do want to go. But I'm open to other people's opinions and advice.

Millhouse

Actually AD isn't as quiet as it used to be. There is now a large traffic problem and the red faced tattooed chavs are starting to colonize there after being kicked out of Dubai.

In some ways, I find Dubai is more chilled out than AD. Then again, I live in the middle of nowhere now and would never dream of going into 'Dubai' at the weekend unless I had to.

Blue Cat

another part time expat

Millhouse

eh? It's the expats I try to avoid...

NorthernBelle31

I now have 3 offers!!

Two in Abu Dhabi and one in Dubai........decisions, decisions! It's nice to feel wanted! still waiting on the contract from the third school to see what their salary and benefits package is.

NorthernBelle31

Not sure I like the sound of the 'red faced tattooed chavs!' - that's what I'm trying to escape from

NorthernBelle31

Someone from South Shields......a coastal town in the North East of England (though that makes it sound nicer than it is!!)

1967tazz

Shocked you could say that... its been to long since I walked the sands of Marsden Beach... enjoy your choices.