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Meow	Jul 25th 2009 8:17 pm

Re: Advice to Newbies

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Originally Posted by Spugsy (Post 7632152)

good stuff that, all very true.

Apart from the Gulf News part. Most of their so-called news is simply toeing the government line, c&p from Reuters to written by people whose 4th language is some form of mangled English. Read The National if you want a proper newspaper.

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fourfoot

Jul 25th 2009 9:17 pm

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Thanks for that, Bluecat. He's a management accountant and had a call from a headhunter, so this was a bit unexpected and while we're open to it, we just want a bit more info as to cost of living.

Blue Cat

Jul 25th 2009 10:51 pm

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Originally Posted by fourfoot (Post 7784898)

Thanks for that, Bluecat. He's a management accountant and had a call from a headhunter, so this was a bit unexpected and while we're open to it, we just want a bit more info as to cost of living.

well I am not sure to be honest with you, but just make sure you get a good package that covers the following

Accomodation - an allowance of about 150k will get you a three bed on the Springs
Airfares
Medical Insurance
School fees - if you need them in future
Company Car
Mobile Phone
Decent Salary (that is really down to the individual)

See what they offer him and then get back to us ;)

fourfoot

Jul 25th 2009 11:34 pm

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Thanks Bluecat.
I've just started a thread explaining the whole situation, as after reading a few posts on this forum, we really don't know what to think now!

2Litre

Jul 26th 2009 11:51 am

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Hey. Im a newbie and moving to Oman for two years - eek! Any and all advice would be super, thanks folks, 2Litre

Sergioy

Jul 27th 2009 8:19 am

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One more advise, don't fall into Dubai "lifestyle". Stay away from Brunches, otherwise it will turn into a habit and And don't use credit cards - it is a necessity though to book tickets etc. have only 1 card.

Patsy Stoned

Jul 27th 2009 12:46 pm

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Originally Posted by Sergioy (Post 7788872)

One more advise, don't fall into Dubai "lifestyle". Stay away from Brunches, otherwise it will turn into a habit and And don't use credit cards - it is a necessity though to book tickets etc. have only 1 card.

Step away from the brunch!!!!! lol you make it sound like a drug!!
Brunches are lovely and there are prices to suit every pocket from 550dhs down to 90dhs.

Meow	Jul 27th 2009 5:51 pm

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Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned (Post 7789489)

Step away from the brunch!!!!! lol you make it sound like a drug!!
Brunches are lovely and there are prices to suit every pocket from 550dhs down to 90dhs.

Absolutely right Patsy!

No point in living without having some fun, although it doesn't have to be pricey. Brunches are a Dubai institution. You just don't have to do them every week (unless you really want to!!).

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commander

Jul 27th 2009 5:53 pm

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Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned (Post 7789489)

Step away from the brunch!!!!! lol you make it sound like a drug!!
Brunches are lovely and there are prices to suit every pocket from 550dhs down to 90dhs.

agree'd...who the **** has a 'brunch habit':D:D

Patsy Stoned

Jul 27th 2009 9:51 pm

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Originally Posted by commander (Post 7789973)

agree'd...who the **** has a 'brunch habit':D:D

Well, I have been known to over indulge in brunch mode lol

commander

Jul 27th 2009 10:06 pm

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Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned (Post 7790620)

Well, I have been known to over indulge in brunch mode lol

so have i but its hardly 'habitual'. i dont go into spasm's if i miss a brunch

Roadking

Jul 27th 2009 10:07 pm

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Originally Posted by commander (Post 7790683)

so have i but its hardly 'habitual'. i dont go into spasm's if i miss a brunch

First stage is denial...

Patsy Stoned

Jul 27th 2009 10:10 pm

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Originally Posted by commander (Post 7790683)

so have i but its hardly 'habitual'. i dont go into spasm's if i miss a brunch

Lol, I have had the odd spasm after brunch ;)

Paul in Sharjah

Jul 29th 2009 2:24 pm

Newbie - SOS

Well I guess that I qualify as a Newbie, having arrived in Sharjah in the last few days!
The empty apartment I was given in is on Buhaira Corniche, but I havenâ€™t got a clue where I should be going to meet other internationals.
:confused:
So where do single guys who are reasonably funny and who like a drink go to in this town???:blink:
As I donâ€™t know anyone here it would be good to have an idea about any groups, clubs or meet up in the area that are newbie friendly! :huh:
I would really appreciate getting an invite as I have spent the last few days between IKEA and the empty roof pool.
<<snip - pm for contact details>>
:cool:

Sergioy

Aug 2nd 2009 9:32 am

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Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned (Post 7789489)

Step away from the brunch!!!!! lol you make it sound like a drug!!
Brunches are lovely and there are prices to suit every pocket from 550dhs down to 90dhs.

75 in Waxies :thumbup:
Ok, don't go too often to the brunches.... and all be OK!

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