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Forum: The Sand Pit
May 8th 2014, 1:25 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 838
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: pool closed

the apartment is managed by the building office, so they are telling me i cant contact the landlord, all they have given me is his name

they've said a notice will be going up soon to tell us when...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 8th 2014, 1:11 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 838
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: pool closed

im the tenant but i leased the apartment through the building admin office; i dont have contact details for my landlord annoyingly
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 8th 2014, 12:58 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 838
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: pool closed

only reason has been maintenance so far; ive been emailing them pretty much every week, its getting a bit boring now

nothing in my contract about the building facilities :(
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 8th 2014, 12:11 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 838
Posted By Nellie1584

pool closed

hi everyone

I'm after some more advice! ive googled but cant see any answers

the pool in my building has been closed since January.
a notice went up in the lift to say it was being closed for...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Sep 17th 2013, 9:23 am
Replies: 1
Views: 840
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: UK based recruitment agencies in Dubai

I'm not sure about your job field but quest search and selection have an office here and in London; i found my job through them

lots of my friends have applied directly once they moved here; bit...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Sep 15th 2013, 1:23 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 4,376
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: For those who have gone home

perfect- thats what i had in my head. Im trying to be super open minded about it. I love living here, just the job that sucks.
Plus things like missing friends weddings, not being able to meet my...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Sep 15th 2013, 1:18 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 4,376
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: For those who have gone home

arrhhh ok need to clarify this because i hear different things all the time and i know its not clear cut however........ would this be end of financial year 2014 (i came out in Jan 13) or financial...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Sep 15th 2013, 8:52 am
Replies: 52
Views: 4,376
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: For those who have gone home

Ive been wondering exactly the same thing. Ive only been here 8 months, ive met my original savings goal, work is pretty naff and i feel like im missing out on lots of stuff back home.

However i...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 1st 2013, 6:14 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,619
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: JLT traffic

I leave at 8am and back home at 6.30-7pm
There are a couple of routes you can take depending on where the traffic is at that time.
Forum: Middle East
Jun 30th 2013, 7:17 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,619
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: JLT traffic

I live in JLT and i really dont find the traffic that bad; maybe im still comparing it to my days being sat on the North Circular over an hour every morning however!

im in cluster P and really...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 4th 2013, 10:14 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By Nellie1584

Where to keep my Dubai savings

Hi all

I've read a few articles which advise you not to keep any savings in Dubai.
I don't want to transfer it to the uk at the moment; I haven't saved much & I think I'll get screwed on the...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 3rd 2013, 5:27 am
Replies: 11
Views: 804
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: Clock watching

My company has a finger print recognition machine; i have to touch in and out. 2 occasions of lateness in a week bye bye half a day holiday!
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 2nd 2013, 1:51 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: anyone work in fashion/retail in Dubai?

hi kittycat

i think the biggest issue is that i have literally gone back to doing so much admin compared to my previous job. the job title i was given here is by no means equivilent to the UK....
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 2nd 2013, 1:45 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By Nellie1584

anyone work in fashion/retail in Dubai?

just wondered if there is anyone out there who can share my frustrations at the way things work here

im feeling like ive gone back to square one with my career :blink:
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 30th 2013, 4:49 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,823
Posted By Nellie1584

Dubai taxi doors

hi all

possibly a silly thing to ask but why do loads of taxis only unlock one of the back passenger doors when you get to your destination?
it really bugs me when i have to crawl over the seats...
Forum: Middle East
May 7th 2013, 7:50 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,149
Posted By Nellie1584

confused about non residency and visits home

ive googled this loads of times and im still a little confused :blink:

i know to avoid paying tax on my earnings i need to remain abroad for an entire tax year but im not sure how many days i am...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 4th 2013, 5:52 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 16,638
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: any rules on compassionate leave during probation

Grandad passed away peacefully at 12.50 this morning with my Nanna at his side. 95 years old, absolute hero, will miss his amazing stories.

Work were actually quite good today, have agreed for me...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 4th 2013, 10:03 am
Replies: 59
Views: 16,638
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: any rules on compassionate leave during probation

Clearly my company feel like this; I've got to ask my mum to fax over a copy of my grandad's death certificate. Just what she needs to be doing right now!

Honesty this has been a nightmare. But...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 3rd 2013, 9:35 am
Replies: 59
Views: 16,638
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: any rules on compassionate leave during probation

Thank you ill give them a call

And thankyou for the advise; I really don't know what I would do without this forum :)
Forum: Middle East
Mar 3rd 2013, 9:12 am
Replies: 59
Views: 16,638
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: any rules on compassionate leave during probation

To be totally honest it's not a mistake as i didn't really have a choice
They took it to do my visa and refused to give it back. Both myself and a fellow expat friend at the same company have tried...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 3rd 2013, 7:36 am
Replies: 59
Views: 16,638
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: any rules on compassionate leave during probation

Work have my passport. I kicked up a fuss when they took it on my first day but they refused to return it

I'm going to speak to my direct line manager and see if she can authorise unpaid leave. ...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 3rd 2013, 6:51 am
Replies: 59
Views: 16,638
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: any rules on compassionate leave during probation

Just been informed by HR that I can have 1 day leave; obviously not enough time to get back to the uk for a funeral :(
Forum: Middle East
Mar 3rd 2013, 5:33 am
Replies: 59
Views: 16,638
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: any rules on compassionate leave during probation

believe my ive been questioning my decision every day since my first week at this job but im sort of stuck now :(

i cant think about how naff my job is at the moment; i just need to get home to be...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 3rd 2013, 5:20 am
Replies: 59
Views: 16,638
Posted By Nellie1584

Re: any rules on compassionate leave during probation

my grandad is dying; i had already expected that i wouldnt be able to get back to see him before he passes away however i need to go back for his funeral.

ive heard that my employer has refused in...
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