Can't afford Abu Dhabi...
Jun 6th 2012, 7:48 am
#61
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Re: Can't afford Abu Dhabi...
If someone is on an Abu Dhabi visa the employer must provide medical insurance and UAE labour law states that the employer must provide a flight back to the place the person was employed from. That responsibility shifts to subsequent employers in the UAE, but flights for family should be included in a contract to be valid.
Jun 6th 2012, 11:25 am
#63
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Re: Can't afford Abu Dhabi...
Sorry, I'll cover you if you are away. I'll do easy maths, Dad was a bookie.
Jun 6th 2012, 11:53 am
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Re: Can't afford Abu Dhabi...
If someone is on an Abu Dhabi visa the employer must provide medical insurance and UAE labour law states that the employer must provide a flight back to the place the person was employed from. That responsibility shifts to subsequent employers in the UAE, but flights for family should be included in a contract to be valid.
Jun 6th 2012, 12:19 pm
#65
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Re: Can't afford Abu Dhabi...
You can get a nice flat in Tecom for 52k, with gym, pool, crazy golf, etc.
I homeschooled my son here last year using the K12 method. It was great - I would highly recommend it. And much cheaper than paying school fees.
I homeschooled my son here last year using the K12 method. It was great - I would highly recommend it. And much cheaper than paying school fees.
Jun 6th 2012, 12:24 pm
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Re: Can't afford Abu Dhabi...
Depends on how your contract is worded/set up. If you are technically an employee, taken on from overseas, then a flight should be included, unless you have signed a waiver.
Jun 6th 2012, 12:29 pm
#67
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Re: Can't afford Abu Dhabi...
Thanks Meow, I'll check it out.
Jun 6th 2012, 12:35 pm
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Re: Can't afford Abu Dhabi...
Jamworld, stop listening to all nay sayers. Do your maths and if this means, your house in UK remains yours as the rent would pay the mortgage and you survive with a little bit extra in your pocket when you come back after 2 or 4 years, then go for it. I have concluded this after looking at all the nay sayers:
- Either they are really on big packages as they pretend (in which case, they will soon be slashed, I know of 6 such cases, where packages to caucasian brits were slashed to half and still they decided to stay - its all relative).
- OR, they are living a relatively better life than UK (somewhat like yours when you move over) but do not want the market to be overcrowded. You will hear they keep bitching about the shitty place ME is, but are still there for past X years.
So tuck in, come out for an adventure, good weather and an extra cash in your pocket. Better than being in council housing, losing your house and queuing up for benefits cheque.
- Either they are really on big packages as they pretend (in which case, they will soon be slashed, I know of 6 such cases, where packages to caucasian brits were slashed to half and still they decided to stay - its all relative).
- OR, they are living a relatively better life than UK (somewhat like yours when you move over) but do not want the market to be overcrowded. You will hear they keep bitching about the shitty place ME is, but are still there for past X years.
So tuck in, come out for an adventure, good weather and an extra cash in your pocket. Better than being in council housing, losing your house and queuing up for benefits cheque.
Jun 6th 2012, 12:39 pm
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Re: Can't afford Abu Dhabi...
Jamworld, stop listening to all nay sayers. Do your maths and if this means, your house in UK remains yours as the rent would pay the mortgage and you survive with a little bit extra in your pocket when you come back after 2 or 4 years, then go for it. I have concluded this after looking at all the nay sayers:
- Either they are really on big packages as they pretend (in which case, they will soon be slashed, I know of 6 such cases, where packages to caucasian brits were slashed to half and still they decided to stay - its all relative).
- OR, they are living a relatively better life than UK (somewhat like yours when you move over) but do not want the market to be overcrowded. You will hear they keep bitching about the shitty place ME is, but are still there for past X years.
So tuck in, come out for an adventure, good weather and an extra cash in your pocket. Better than being in council housing, losing your house and queuing up for benefits cheque.
- Either they are really on big packages as they pretend (in which case, they will soon be slashed, I know of 6 such cases, where packages to caucasian brits were slashed to half and still they decided to stay - its all relative).
- OR, they are living a relatively better life than UK (somewhat like yours when you move over) but do not want the market to be overcrowded. You will hear they keep bitching about the shitty place ME is, but are still there for past X years.
So tuck in, come out for an adventure, good weather and an extra cash in your pocket. Better than being in council housing, losing your house and queuing up for benefits cheque.
What nonsense. The accumulated knowledge on the forum from years of living here is far more valuable than some guesses from someone who hasn't even arrived in the ME yet. Moving as a family with children is far more complicated than for a single person.
One day people will also realise that just because a salary is paid free of tax it isn't necessarily wholly free of UK income tax, especially if someone only moves to the UAE for a couple of years.
Jun 6th 2012, 12:45 pm
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Re: Can't afford Abu Dhabi...
Jamworld, stop listening to all nay sayers. Do your maths and if this means, your house in UK remains yours as the rent would pay the mortgage and you survive with a little bit extra in your pocket when you come back after 2 or 4 years, then go for it. I have concluded this after looking at all the nay sayers:
- Either they are really on big packages as they pretend (in which case, they will soon be slashed, I know of 6 such cases, where packages to caucasian brits were slashed to half and still they decided to stay - its all relative).
- OR, they are living a relatively better life than UK (somewhat like yours when you move over) but do not want the market to be overcrowded. You will hear they keep bitching about the shitty place ME is, but are still there for past X years.
So tuck in, come out for an adventure, good weather and an extra cash in your pocket. Better than being in council housing, losing your house and queuing up for benefits cheque.
- Either they are really on big packages as they pretend (in which case, they will soon be slashed, I know of 6 such cases, where packages to caucasian brits were slashed to half and still they decided to stay - its all relative).
- OR, they are living a relatively better life than UK (somewhat like yours when you move over) but do not want the market to be overcrowded. You will hear they keep bitching about the shitty place ME is, but are still there for past X years.
So tuck in, come out for an adventure, good weather and an extra cash in your pocket. Better than being in council housing, losing your house and queuing up for benefits cheque.
Jamworld has 2 children, all I am saying is that he needs more money to be able to survive out here..I am not even talking about having a reasonable life style, I am talking about just putting food on the table. I would always encourage people to follow their dream...I have lived abroad for 20+ years.
If I thought it was possible on that money then I would encourage him to do it BUT with no housing and NO school fees paid he is really going to struggle. His kids won't be able to do all the extra activities and his wife will struggle to enjoy a social life out here AND I am NOT talking about the yummymummy coffee morning/mani/pedi/hair/facial load of bollocks!
Jun 6th 2012, 12:47 pm
#72
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Re: Can't afford Abu Dhabi...
What nonsense. The accumulated knowledge on the forum from years of living here is far more valuable than some guesses from someone who hasn't even arrived in the ME yet. Moving as a family with children is far more complicated than for a single person.
One day people will also realise that just because a salary is paid free of tax it isn't necessarily wholly free of UK income tax, especially if someone only moves to the UAE for a couple of years.
Jun 6th 2012, 1:25 pm
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Re: Can't afford Abu Dhabi...
Jamworld, stop listening to all nay sayers. Do your maths and if this means, your house in UK remains yours as the rent would pay the mortgage and you survive with a little bit extra in your pocket when you come back after 2 or 4 years, then go for it. I have concluded this after looking at all the nay sayers:
- Either they are really on big packages as they pretend (in which case, they will soon be slashed, I know of 6 such cases, where packages to caucasian brits were slashed to half and still they decided to stay - its all relative).
- OR, they are living a relatively better life than UK (somewhat like yours when you move over) but do not want the market to be overcrowded. You will hear they keep bitching about the shitty place ME is, but are still there for past X years.
So tuck in, come out for an adventure, good weather and an extra cash in your pocket. Better than being in council housing, losing your house and queuing up for benefits cheque.
- Either they are really on big packages as they pretend (in which case, they will soon be slashed, I know of 6 such cases, where packages to caucasian brits were slashed to half and still they decided to stay - its all relative).
- OR, they are living a relatively better life than UK (somewhat like yours when you move over) but do not want the market to be overcrowded. You will hear they keep bitching about the shitty place ME is, but are still there for past X years.
So tuck in, come out for an adventure, good weather and an extra cash in your pocket. Better than being in council housing, losing your house and queuing up for benefits cheque.
Look back at the depth and breadth of advice of those who have given their opinion here: no axes to grind and a whole load of experience.
Good luck.
Jun 6th 2012, 1:59 pm
#74
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Re: Can't afford Abu Dhabi...
Your post has so many character revealing traits its hard to see which one is the most dominant:
insecure both in career and status
possibly racist
disdain towards poorer elements of society
Take your pick.
Jun 6th 2012, 2:34 pm
#75
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Re: Can't afford Abu Dhabi...
Jamworld, stop listening to all nay sayers. Do your maths and if this means, your house in UK remains yours as the rent would pay the mortgage and you survive with a little bit extra in your pocket when you come back after 2 or 4 years, then go for it. I have concluded this after looking at all the nay sayers:
- Either they are really on big packages as they pretend (in which case, they will soon be slashed, I know of 6 such cases, where packages to caucasian brits were slashed to half and still they decided to stay - its all relative).
- OR, they are living a relatively better life than UK (somewhat like yours when you move over) but do not want the market to be overcrowded. You will hear they keep bitching about the shitty place ME is, but are still there for past X years.
So tuck in, come out for an adventure, good weather and an extra cash in your pocket. Better than being in council housing, losing your house and queuing up for benefits cheque.
- Either they are really on big packages as they pretend (in which case, they will soon be slashed, I know of 6 such cases, where packages to caucasian brits were slashed to half and still they decided to stay - its all relative).
- OR, they are living a relatively better life than UK (somewhat like yours when you move over) but do not want the market to be overcrowded. You will hear they keep bitching about the shitty place ME is, but are still there for past X years.
So tuck in, come out for an adventure, good weather and an extra cash in your pocket. Better than being in council housing, losing your house and queuing up for benefits cheque.
