TheBigLad

Today I signed a contract to work in Abu Dhabi and will be coming over mid April. Although we can probably get by without my wife having to work she would still like to be able to earn money so that she isn't entirely dependant on me. She will be on my visa when she gets over 6 months from now.

Having read a number of threads the impression I get is that she can, but I am hoping to find out what the process is and what the pitfalls may be.

Many thanks.

co durham boy

Yes she can , no problems , as long as she is sponsored by you or she can be individually sponsored by a separate firm.

My wife is separately sponsored because there were more benefits with her position

TheBigLad

Thanks. Did she have to do anything funny like return to the UK while the Visa was being processed or was at all fairly straight forward?

Roadking

I've asked that several times but have stopped now.... cause she usually slaps me when I ask.

Madam Medusa

she shouldn't have to do anything...if she carries on under your sponsorship, you just need to sign a no objection letter and she will get a labour card but stays on your visa...

MM, xx

Meow

Once she is here, she can stay (for 30 days & then do visa runs if necessary) whilst her visa is being processed. If you have a decent PRO it is all very straightforward.

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flares

why is it you always get usernames like Big Lad or Littly Johnny but never Medium Trevor?

Are these boards mainly frequented by those at either end of the size spectrum?

TheBigLad

Who wants to be average?

TheBigLad

Co Durham: I noticed in another section you work in construction and you were talking about public holidays. I too will be working for Abu Dhabi based construction firm, it slightly concerned me that all the public holidays seem to get worked. I also agree with your sentiments on working hard, but I have a family and I obviously would like to get as much time with them as possible. Is it worth getting a clause put in my contract (I still haven't sent the Hard Copy) to say that days off will be given in lieu, or would you say it's not worth it?

Patsy Stoned

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

TheBigLad

Patsy, I assume this is nieve!! I will be working in a senior HR capacity so maybe I can influence this!?!

TheBigLad

Thanks Meow. What's a PRO?

co durham boy

Im just finishing a project in Dubai airport , it's taken over 3 years and i haven't had 1 public holiday or xmas day or new years day off and 6-7day weeks.
No days off in leiu either.

In my opinion if you come here as a senior western expat in this industry be prepared for long hours, long weeks and long years.Make sure your deal and your package are right before you start.

Obviously it all depends on what company and so on.Whoever you work for here you will work very very hard.
You get more time off in the nick mate.....!

Patsy Stoned

Well you could always try and change the rules

I hope you have researched the average working day for senior positions..they don't tend to be 9 to 5 darling. Some people work 7 days a week if needed.

spart

Tiger - there is a reason they are paying you more than an Indian/GCC Arab - they want a pound of flesh from you.