First move abroad
 

Hello all,

Recently moved to Dubai (5/10) from Aberdeen in not-so-sunny Scotland.

Although it's very early days, MrsStuartyR83 and me are really enjoying our time out here.

Have initially been staying at a hotel right next to the station at Internet City but have just agreed a year long lease in to JLT from 1 November and can't wait to get settled!

I still can't believe it's October and I'm not having to scrape the car (albeit I'm getting the metro on a daily basis!).

Cheers
Stuart :thumbsup:

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Hey Stuart,
welcome to the pit mate
heres one for the road :

Q: What's the difference between England and a teabag?
A: A teabag could stay in the cup for longer.

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:goodpost:

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Welcome to DXB,
the craving for square sausage will come soon.
If you need any help with maid protocols or holidays in India, you are at the right place
Have fun and hope you both enjoy

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Cheers!

I was in a shop yesterday that was selling irn-bru...I wasn't hungover so no need for the bru...yet.

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Plan ahead and keep some at home or the delightfully named Pocari Sweat. Essential for hangovers.

;)

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Thank you Meow...will definitely keep in mind.

Was looking at your posts giving great financial advice (work in the same field) and I've got to say it's been a real eye opener coming over here and seeing some of the products people have been sold :thumbdown:

The initial (x3), on-going and surrender charges, wrappers wrapped in other wrappers, structured products etc - absolutely terrifying.

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Structured products that the salesman doesn't understand, double-dipping on commissions, unsuitable 25 year plans and failure to explain charges and penalties. All sadly too normal as is a failure to provide ongoing service or care at all.

I do hope you'll be one of the good guys. There is a reason why many companies have a poor reputation.


Just seen who you are with. Do say hi to my mate Pippa. :)

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It is just horrendous. All the points you made I have seen in the 2 weeks I've been out and also the number of UCIS funds along with ones that have been suspended. Terrifying!

Haha...she is off today but I will let her know ;)

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i am sure someone can categorize that as financial dirty talking ;)

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It was the bit about wrappers that lead me to think they were flirting.

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monetary sexting :confused::confused:

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hahahaha :thumbsup:

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I love a double dip.