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Forum: Middle East
May 13th 2018, 10:24 am
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

Thanks mate
I might go out one night in the week but hopefully I’ll save it mainly for Weeknds.
I feel if I was going to live on the Corniche and travel 45 mins everyday then I might as well live...
Forum: Middle East
May 13th 2018, 6:37 am
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

The whole Raha area looks nice , although being honest I've only viewed it online so far.
Would you reccomend it for a single guy ? or do you think id be better of commuting a little further into...
Forum: Middle East
May 12th 2018, 1:50 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

Ive not got any plans to cause any trouble , I'm just hoping to have a good time and chill out for a year or two.

Ive been looking at places to stay , Al Bandar in Abu Dhabi or Dubai Marina are my...
Forum: Middle East
May 12th 2018, 12:06 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

Yeah to be honest I've not given much thought to the job , I'd be working as a contractor for a large international company so I'd expect them to keep thier side of the bargain.
I have money in the...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 28th 2018, 9:42 am
Replies: 86
Views: 33,625
Posted By Grimps

Re: Purchasing property in Dubai

Fair enough , I think I’ll hold off on that idea
Forum: Middle East
Apr 27th 2018, 3:43 am
Replies: 86
Views: 33,625
Posted By Grimps

Re: Purchasing property in Dubai

I've been wondering if it would be a good idea for me to buy a studio in the UAE , Ive been offfered a job with an all in salary and thought that rather than lose money in paying rent to someone I...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2018, 12:38 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

I did a year up and down the Jubail Highway so I'm sure I can handle what the UAE has to offer.


I leanrt to expect the unexpected , I can always rememebr thinking to myself "this idiot is...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2018, 12:28 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

I actully had one on order a couple of years ago but it took that long I ended up getting a mercedes AMG , My mates was all calling me a wanker too so that was part of the reason I was backing out.
...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2018, 11:53 am
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

Ive always been the same mate , I think because I came from a poorish working class background I've always chased the money.
Dont get me wrong I've had a good time and blown a fair bit on the usual...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2018, 9:56 am
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

Ive usually off set the country im working ins tax against my UK tax or ive stayed out the countryfor more than 90 days
A few years ago I recieved a letter from HMRC asking me to notify them If i...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2018, 9:13 am
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

Ive met a few of them back home


Cheers :thumbsup:
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2018, 6:22 am
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

Im coming . My minds made up :fingerscrossed:
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2018, 6:22 am
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

Ha ha I'm not sure I'm a nice guy , I've had my moments ...
Like others have said lifes too short to waste in shit holes , I'm wondering if I spent my best years chasing money in them
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2018, 5:53 am
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

Yeah I’ve met a fair few of those types on my travels .
I remember my first week in Equatorial Guinea one of the old Texan Cowboys I was working with said to me ‘Son , be careful when you go into...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 24th 2018, 4:38 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

Yeah that’s what I’m thinking , what’s the worst that could happen eh ?
I guess most the people I work with are in differnt positions to me , they have family’s or goals that they’re saving for ,...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 24th 2018, 4:36 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

No bonus As I’d be working for a contractor , my current employer pays two 25% bonuses twice a year so I’ll miss that .
I guess as long as I’m enjoying myself I’m not really bothered what I spend
Forum: Middle East
Apr 24th 2018, 4:21 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

Chinese ?
Forum: Middle East
Apr 24th 2018, 4:21 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Re: Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

I’ve always spent quite a lot more on nights out when I’ve been in Dubai but I guess when you’re only there for a few days you probably go a bit mad , I’d need to buy a car too but I’d guess I’d...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 24th 2018, 3:11 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 5,347
Posted By Grimps

Would you move to the UAE for less money ?

I’ve always wanted to work and live in the UAE and recently was offered a job in Abu Dhabi which is a lot less money than I’m currently earning.
I work as an engineer in the oil industry and have...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Mar 28th 2014, 4:19 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 10,692
Posted By Grimps

Re: Adnoc salary -Is it worth it ?

I was working in Saudi for a couple of years ,I'd go back tomorrow for Aramco as a direct hire .They pay a lot more than other places in the Mid East and the expat life is great as long as you are...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Mar 28th 2014, 4:00 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 10,692
Posted By Grimps

Re: Adnoc salary -Is it worth it ?

Hi

I had the phone interview and when I told them what I was expecting the more or less ended the interview.
I've worked overseas in the Middle east and West Africa for ten years and to be...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Feb 16th 2014, 5:12 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 10,692
Posted By Grimps

Re: Adnoc salary -Is it worth it ?

They have not made an offer yet although I was told at the first interview that for Adnoc that it would be around 25000 a month plus housing car loans ect.After reading this forum and seeing some of...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Feb 16th 2014, 11:01 am
Replies: 6
Views: 10,692
Posted By Grimps

Adnoc salary -Is it worth it ?

I had a interview for Adnoc as a Mechanical trainer recently and was told Ill be going through to the second round of face to face interviews.I also have been contacted by Al Hosn Gas saying I have...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Feb 15th 2014, 11:17 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,425
Posted By Grimps

Re: Anyone here in Ras Tanura?

Hi guys
I was working at RT training centre last year for a year.If you are not a direct hire things can be a little tough working there.I ws staying on the Suwaidi camp which was expensive and...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Oct 22nd 2012, 11:23 am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,377
Posted By Grimps

Re: Ras Tanura

Hi mate
I work at Ras Tanura ITC but for a different contractor to you,I know a few people that work for Haka and cant recall them having many problems.
I suspect when you arrive they will give...
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