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Forum: Middle East
Nov 2nd 2008, 5:28 am
Replies: 57
Views: 4,546
Posted By Lyds

Re: Is it worth going?

yeah, had my 1st in 3h from start to finish - that's what I call a good morning's work!

I'm so going to give birth in the car this time around...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 2nd 2008, 5:27 am
Replies: 57
Views: 4,546
Posted By Lyds

Re: Is it worth going?

oh, good stuff! I was just about to delete my answer and pm you, considering it's so public, etc... oh well!

tum-tee-tum... carry on! nothing to see here!
Forum: Middle East
Nov 2nd 2008, 5:06 am
Replies: 45
Views: 2,665
Posted By Lyds

Re: what is the best way to find architect job

oh, gosh, I LOVE that mental image... do they also give you a look to rival the cat in Shrek?

http://reallyrome.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/2005_07_21_shrek_cat.jpg

"please Mr...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 2nd 2008, 5:02 am
Replies: 57
Views: 4,546
Posted By Lyds

Re: Is it worth going?

hmm... er yes! :o Early days yet though.

Which reminds me I would like to do a wiki page for "giving birth in the UAE", cos there are some differences I've found already that'd be worth knowing.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 2nd 2008, 5:00 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,061
Posted By Lyds

Re: Info from Construction Industry

I thought the main role of an architect was CAD-monkey nowadays?! Mushroom management ftw! Nice to know that some people let us choose the paints still! :eek:

Engineers appear serious cos they...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 2nd 2008, 4:51 am
Replies: 57
Views: 4,546
Posted By Lyds

Re: Is it worth going?

Does the £52k include an accommodation allowance, car allowance, etc, or is it all included?

Basically, I'd count £30k/yr as your rent (ball-park - could be more, could be less), then about £250/...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 1st 2008, 7:16 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 1,838
Posted By Lyds

Re: On a brief visit to the UK, I am noticing.....

Day 53 of Eternal Sunshine and the housemates are debating what sun cream to use...

I like torrential rain. It's proper rain. Not namby-pamby "I just want to make you miserable" rain... Gosh, I...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 1st 2008, 7:12 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,468
Posted By Lyds

Re: The Toyota Camry - Is It Just Me?....

Ever had the misfortune of having to drive a Lancer 1.3 in Dubai? (don't ask me what make it is - that is a technical question as far as I'm concerned!)

All I can say is my moped used to have...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 1st 2008, 5:14 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 1,838
Posted By Lyds

Re: On a brief visit to the UK, I am noticing.....

I'm actually missing the rain... no, seriously! :o

Or maybe I'm missing curling up in front of a fire with a big glass of wine in each hand while it rains outside... yup, that's it.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 1st 2008, 3:21 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,591
Posted By Lyds

Re: Monorail *************

hmm... you wanted names and phone numbers then... well, if in 5 seconds I could provide you with links informing you of the developper, the consultant engineer for the project and half a dozen sites...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 1st 2008, 12:03 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,591
Posted By Lyds

Re: Monorail *************

cor, we're truely getting it in the ear today!

Next time, I'll just answer with NO
Forum: Middle East
Nov 1st 2008, 11:00 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,591
Posted By Lyds

Re: Monorail *************

I don't know, what is an Oogle?
Forum: Middle East
Nov 1st 2008, 10:48 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,282
Posted By Lyds

Re: jebel ali area

I didn't think Marina traffic was that bad - not compared to Springs/Meadows and the Greens area, surely!

I think anything in Dubai is relative - rents are extortionate, but you can get cheap...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 1st 2008, 10:40 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,591
Posted By Lyds

Re: Monorail *************

gosh, it really has taken off then!
Forum: Middle East
Nov 1st 2008, 10:31 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,591
Posted By Lyds

Re: Monorail *************

no, no... I do too! :D

I often wonder if I'm the only one who knows how to use it... :huh:
Forum: Middle East
Nov 1st 2008, 10:17 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,591
Posted By Lyds

Re: Monorail *************

2 second google brings:

http://www.arabnews.com/?page=4&section=0&article=112540&d=8&m=8&y=2008

developper is Nakheel.

5 second google under "Dubai metro engineers" gives a whole list of...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 1st 2008, 8:17 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,061
Posted By Lyds

Re: Info from Construction Industry

My hubby's department in a big multi-D is inundated and has just won another couple of contracts. Who knows if the budgets will be cut later on (almost certainly), but at the moment, there's still a...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 1st 2008, 8:06 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,282
Posted By Lyds

Re: jebel ali area

oh, harsh words there! lol

That's good to know about the shops opening up. Very good, in fact.

I'm just too much of an idealist for my own good!

Right, to be a bit more helpful, maybe we...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 1st 2008, 7:46 am
Replies: 45
Views: 2,665
Posted By Lyds

Re: what is the best way to find architect job

hehe - my last place was a major contractor and for some strange reason we ended up doing the structural engineer's drawings (we needed the structure for the plans and when asked, they just said "oh,...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 31st 2008, 7:12 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,111
Posted By Lyds

Re: Girlfriend visiting - visa problems??

Hmm... how strange. Tbh, I can't quite see that happening, cos many people come over on a tourist visa on secondment for a week or 3 and live in the company's apartment or villa - neither hotel or...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 31st 2008, 7:05 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,665
Posted By Lyds

Re: what is the best way to find architect job

only in Dubai? What, the corporate architecture thing? In my experience, it happens whenever the contracts get huge and when you're actually employed by construction companies - it's simple logic -...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 31st 2008, 6:55 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,665
Posted By Lyds

Re: what is the best way to find architect job

No, it's been brewing for a while. That was the polite version!

Architecture's a tough profession - not only do you have to bend over backwards for very little reward, but you often have to...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Oct 31st 2008, 6:21 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 778
Posted By Lyds

Re: Rod Marsh.....WTF??

you know, the name dropping thing... well, I'm not that famous!

:o

Just to think, if I'd actually rocked up like I said I would, you'd have just had coffee with lil' ole me!
Forum: Middle East
Oct 31st 2008, 6:16 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 20,718
Posted By Lyds

Re: can my girlfriend ann daughter live with me in dubai as we are not married?????

you guessed it... in order to sponsor them, you would need to be married. They love seeing certificates and marriage and birth certicates in particular.

Officially, it is illegal for you to live...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 31st 2008, 5:53 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,665
Posted By Lyds

Re: what is the best way to find architect job

Hear hear! Grammar and spelling mistakes = instant fail on CVs

Also, if you can make the effort in a CV, then there's no excuse not to in all other conversations. People may pew pew and say that...
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