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Forum: Middle East
May 4th 2009, 5:58 am
Replies: 54
Views: 9,836
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Al Raha Gardens

Hmmm

I can't believe anything went for 130.

I have had two friends looking this week whose leases were up one was looking for a 3 bed which they'd seen advertised "Oh sorry mam that one has...
Forum: Middle East
May 1st 2009, 1:01 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 9,836
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Al Raha Gardens

Totally depends on how greedy a sh!te your LL is.

I know of someone who moved out last month after the LL refused to renew at same price as last year. That property has now been rented for 30k...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 28th 2009, 9:26 am
Replies: 29
Views: 73,123
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: What really happens when unmarried woman gets pregnant in UAE?

Like with most things here I guess it depends who you are and who finds out.

Someone I actually know had a housemaid who became pregnant and only told her as she was about to deliver on the...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 27th 2009, 6:02 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Debt free Dubai????????

Pretty sure that the OR can't touch you in the UAE.

However not many employment opportunities for dodgy property developers these days....
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 25th 2009, 2:01 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,185
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: For those of you with Children in school

Presumably that only applies to Dubai which is a pity cos Al Yasmina in AD wants 2000dhs to reserve a space for next year. :(
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Feb 21st 2009, 4:06 am
Replies: 48
Views: 7,249
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Unethical Employer behaviour

They probably have broken the law. It wouldn't be the first time a company here had disregarded both the legal and ethical standards required of them.

My point is if there is no money there is no...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Feb 21st 2009, 4:02 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,877
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Should employer cover this cost?

Totally agree.

Incidentally, legally an employer has to pay medical insurance for spouse and dependents under 18 if you are a resident of Abu Dhabi.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Feb 21st 2009, 3:02 am
Replies: 48
Views: 7,249
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Unethical Employer behaviour

Trouble is despite them claiming they are not in financial trouble (hmmm heard that false claim before!) chances are that they actually are and there just isn't enough money in the pot.

If that is...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Feb 17th 2009, 7:32 am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,045
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: The dirty tricks played by Dubai Employers

B@stards!

What sort of companies are doing this?
Forum: Middle East
Feb 17th 2009, 7:12 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,293
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Double Whammy?

Article is subscription only...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 17th 2009, 4:53 am
Replies: 30
Views: 4,932
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Abu Dhabi - Job Offer

I have never really understood this argument since it fails to take into account that most people in the UK (especially those who got on the housing ladder in the last ten years) spend a vast...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 16th 2009, 10:00 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,296
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Urgent help Dammam!

sorry can't help at all but I really hope someone can.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 16th 2009, 4:49 am
Replies: 32
Views: 10,635
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Help! criminal record - work in abu dhabi

Not crap I'm afraid - not in the habit of posting nonsense.

Someone I know personally (as do a number of others on his forum) tried to use a false driving license when applying for his UAE license...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 14th 2009, 12:10 am
Replies: 32
Views: 10,635
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Help! criminal record - work in abu dhabi

My point exactly. I didn't say she wouldn't get a license I said chances are her employers would see the offence on her license and realise she had lied to them.

Rather more likely than the...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 13th 2009, 2:17 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 10,635
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Help! criminal record - work in abu dhabi

Firstly this isn't true.

Regardless, since drink driving is endorsed on your license it will be there for everyone to see. The chances of your employer asking to see your driving license durig...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 11th 2009, 4:08 am
Replies: 32
Views: 10,635
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Help! criminal record - work in abu dhabi

What you actually tell your employer is a matter for you morally, however the problem wont be here it'll be if they find out in the UK that the statutory declaration is false.

At present you do...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 10th 2009, 12:14 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 1,505
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Helping Hands Book Sale - Friday 6th March

Good Luck BC.

It's a great cause.....:D
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Feb 10th 2009, 12:11 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,186
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Salary advice needed - IT Manager job in Abu Dhabi

IF accommodation, schooling, flights, car etc are all included IN FULL then it is a reasonable starting point but I would think given your experience you could command considerably more.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 3rd 2009, 4:41 am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,374
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Outstanding loan

Er I'm pretty sure that all passports are cross checked and so anything on a previous passport will transfer to the next. Otherwise it's be a huge bl00dy loophole when it came to immigration...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 26th 2009, 10:05 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,670
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Helping Hands Abu Dhabi 5th feb

Thanks and not only is it a good cause but what a bargain night out - where else can you feed yourself, your beloved plus four others all for less than 100dhs whilst feeling all warm and fuzzy at the...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 25th 2009, 12:50 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 2,827
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Dress code

Men do not rape because they are sexually frustrated. Rapists rape because they are depraved, mysoginistic and dysfunctional individuals who enjoy the power of violating woman.

Please do not...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 25th 2009, 12:31 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,670
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Helping Hands Abu Dhabi 5th feb

Whilst I appreciate the credit it is always preferable to see the right name in print ;)
Forum: Middle East
Jan 19th 2009, 7:21 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,086
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Has this been asked before?? If so Sorry

I'm in AD so prices are not quite the same but you really need to do a proper break down of your expenses to get a clear idea:

Firstly I'm not even sure if 150 is enough for housing but like I...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 17th 2009, 7:21 am
Replies: 38
Views: 5,001
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Aldar - Parts of Yas ISland on Hold

Well like most people can only go on what I have been told.

My friend who works on Raha beach has been moved to another project in town because his project is no longer going ahead or in their...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 17th 2009, 6:15 am
Replies: 38
Views: 5,001
Posted By girlabouttown

Re: Aldar - Parts of Yas ISland on Hold

I didn't know that Aldar had anything on Yas Island? Maybe I'm mistaken as lots of companies are involved down there.

As far as I am aware Aldar was down to do most of Raha beach and much of that...
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