shiva

Rule 1. Have a plan b
Rule 2. Be aware you may need plan b at anytime with no notice
Rule 3. Be aware that you have no rights, no comeback and no chance of getting any
Rule 4. You are responsible for your own shit at all times and often other peoples as such see rule 1


That is all

shiftdelete

good post- mods- deserves a place at the top of the wiki (seriously)

Millhouse

Rule 5. Suncream

co durham boy

There would be a lot less tears and tantrums if people followed those 4 Golden rules....

soukie

Excellent post - unfortunately a lot of people come out without a plan b and burn their bridges at home too. I've lost track of the times I have been told "this is my home now"

typical

Anything that's in the middle east may have to be walked away from. Including money in bank accounts and children parented with a local...

Millhouse

what about the debts?

typical

Cross-cultural marriages with children is by far the lesser can of worms

Blue Cat

Rule 5 Bring a sense of humour with you

Hello.Kitty

... and buckets of patience.

nottmbantam

Disagree.

Its too f.cuking hot to go out in the sun, hence no sun cream needed. Only go out at night. Like a vampire.

Speaking of which - what's your favourite vampire film? Mine's The Lost Boys? Maybe another Poll thread needed.

Sparkee

Hi all, I'm new to these boards, just trying to find a job overseas that might help me get out of the financial hole I'm in at the moment, I'm 49 & hold a US Journeyman's Electrical licence, was over the for 18 years, came back to educate the kids here! Have heard a lot about Dubai, good & bad, but one thing I have learned is that there are still decent paying jobs overseas if you can find the right contact, after all what you know is important but who you know is everything Thanks in advance.

mission

rule 5 - don't be a typical pissed off your face brit expat getting caught having sex on the beach.

Victor Meldrew

As an electrician you may be facing stiff competition..... against pakistanis, philipinos who will do the job for a quarter of the pay you would want to do it for.

Sparkee

Hi Victor, I agree with you, but I can only keep trying & see what happens, I'm sure there are good companies over there that want good quality English speaking Electricians, not knocking the competition. Thanks for the reply.