Considering Moving to Dubai
Hi All,
I am currently considering a move to Dubai but I don't have a clue where to start in terms of job hunting, houses etc. I am currently living in the UK and working as a Marketing Assistant so I would be looking for a similar type job, although I would be happy to do any type of job to get me started. Would anyone be able to offer me some advice? Doe the companies you get the job offer you accommodation? do you require visas/permits? jobs,houses etc. Thanks :-) |
Re: Considering Moving to Dubai
Originally Posted by niccrof
(Post 11940294)
... I would be looking for a similar type job, although I would be happy to do any type of job to get me started.
You've got to ideally network, know what you want to do, have the skills and experience to make it worth someone going to the hassle of hiring you, especially when they can get monkeys, for peanuts, in essence. But getting an actual job is pretty much like it is anywhere else. |
Re: Considering Moving to Dubai
Originally Posted by Bob
(Post 11940433)
Welcome to BE and good luck....though it doesn't really work that way.
You've got to ideally network, know what you want to do, have the skills and experience to make it worth someone going to the hassle of hiring you, especially when they can get monkeys, for peanuts, in essence. But getting an actual job is pretty much like it is anywhere else. Thank you for your reply. Sorry to sounds silly but what sort of networking do I do? Is there specific people I need to speak to? |
Re: Considering Moving to Dubai
Originally Posted by niccrof
(Post 11940466)
Thank you for your reply. Sorry to sounds silly but what sort of networking do I do? Is there specific people I need to speak to?
Do you have a degree? How many years experience? |
Re: Considering Moving to Dubai
Originally Posted by niccrof
(Post 11940466)
Thank you for your reply. Sorry to sounds silly but what sort of networking do I do? Is there specific people I need to speak to?
Don't you ever go to any industry related events, conferences, talks, expo shows? All that shit, meet people, get emails, keep anything all connected on LinkedIn and do the same shit on that. |
Re: Considering Moving to Dubai
Hi, yes i have a marketing degree with just over 3 years experience in a marketing job.
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Re: Considering Moving to Dubai
I found my job online.
yes, i attend these types of events with work but the company i work for is a Scottish based company so it is only local or UK wide businesses that I really get to network with. |
Re: Considering Moving to Dubai
Originally Posted by niccrof
(Post 11940526)
yes, i attend these types of events with work but the company i work for is a Scottish based company so it is only local or UK wide businesses that I really get to network with. Your contacts, they move, they go to other countries and other jobs. That's why networking is useful and that's why LinkedIn helps. It's not complicated. |
Re: Considering Moving to Dubai
Originally Posted by niccrof
(Post 11940522)
Hi, yes i have a marketing degree with just over 3 years experience in a marketing job.
Originally Posted by Bob
(Post 11940570)
The amazing thing about a global market....people move on to new jobs.
Your contacts, they move, they go to other countries and other jobs. That's why networking is useful and that's why LinkedIn helps. It's not complicated. |
Re: Considering Moving to Dubai
The OP has internet access so can easily find out a bit of info about the UAE.
Do a bit of work yourself and then we might help you but if you need to be hand-fed you won't cut it here. |
Re: Considering Moving to Dubai
Originally Posted by Meow
(Post 11941273)
The OP has internet access so can easily find out a bit of info about the UAE.
Do a bit of work yourself and then we might help you but if you need to be hand-fed you won't cut it here. |
Re: Considering Moving to Dubai
There is no need for everyone to be rude, I was only asking for a bit of advice.
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Re: Considering Moving to Dubai
Originally Posted by niccrof
(Post 11942578)
There is no need for everyone to be rude, I was only asking for a bit of advice.
I've helped hundreds of people over the years but I wasn't kidding when I said if you can't help yourself a little this place isn't for you. The UAE is not Milton Keynes with more sand (fewer roundabouts for starters). If you can't manage to do some research all on your own, then in all seriousness you need to stick to the UK until you are ready to play with the big kids. There is no safety net in the ME and you need to be a big girl. |
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