First move abroad
Oct 22nd 2015, 4:38 am
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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
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
Oct 22nd 2015, 8:28 am
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Re: First move abroad
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.
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.
Oct 25th 2015, 8:15 am
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Re: First move abroad
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
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
Oct 25th 2015, 8:49 am
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Re: First move abroad
I was in a shop yesterday that was selling irn-bru...I wasn't hungover so no need for the bru...yet.
Oct 25th 2015, 9:42 am
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Re: First move abroad
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
The initial (x3), on-going and surrender charges, wrappers wrapped in other wrappers, structured products etc - absolutely terrifying.
Oct 25th 2015, 10:22 am
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Re: First move abroad
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
The initial (x3), on-going and surrender charges, wrappers wrapped in other wrappers, structured products etc - absolutely terrifying.
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
The initial (x3), on-going and surrender charges, wrappers wrapped in other wrappers, structured products etc - absolutely terrifying.
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.
Oct 25th 2015, 10:27 am
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Re: First move abroad
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.
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.
Haha...she is off today but I will let her know
Last edited by stuartyr83; Oct 25th 2015 at 10:29 am.
Oct 25th 2015, 3:56 pm
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Re: First move abroad
i am sure someone can categorize that as financial dirty talking
Oct 25th 2015, 4:33 pm
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