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Latest post on 23 October 2014 - 10:08
I apply this standard to maids only and no to your second question. The way I see it is that the women who apply to work as maids in the GCC know that they are most likely going to work for a Muslim family where many of the women wear niqabs and/or headscarves. If a Muslim woman is showing herself to refuse the cultural norm from the beginning, that could spell trouble for the future... As for mocking a woman who doesn't wear hijab, it goes both ways... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 23/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 23 October 2014 - 09:51
Oriental Labor supplies Services Old ministry of labour building, office # 312 Abu Hail Deira Dubai UAE 0569824253 | 0569824253 | 042208844 Website / Chat: www.ocs.ae/maids Facebook: www.facebook.com/oriental.labor.supply I have not used this agency before but I have been checking out their CVs recently... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 23/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 23 October 2014 - 08:53
NATIONALITY SPONSOR FEES/CHARGES(AED) SALARY OF HOUSEMAID, AED (Min) PROCESSING DAYS INDONESIA 17500 1200 40-45 days SRI LANKAN 14000 1000 25-30 days TANZANIAN 8000 1000 15-20 days Kenya 8000 900 15-20 days Pakistani-Driver 5500 2000 15 days Indian-Driver 5500 2500 15 days House boy /Cooker Pakistan/India 6000 1100 15 days Vietnamese(new) 13000 1300 20 days Vietnamese (with experience) 15000 1500-1700 20 days I cut and copied this for you. This is from the email they sent me....
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Latest post on 23 October 2014 - 08:43
The following is only my opinion. When I am looking to hire a maid from an agency, these are the characteristics I look for: 30s with Gulf experience but not UAE (2 years or more). I don't care about religion or nationality because you can get good and bad in all of that. I just find that someone who is a bit more mature and who has worked before in the GCC will be a better fit in my household. Some of the maid CVs that I have seen recently are quite surprising. Some of them are dressed very unmaidlike and that turns me off. I also would not hire a Muslim who is not wearing hijab. What agency are you using? Also, why wouldn't you hire a muslim who is not wearing hijab? I have been looking at CVs from the agency that Umm Muhammed has been recommending...
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Latest post on 23 October 2014 - 08:27
This doesn't only happen here... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2725314/Woman-72-says-kicked-Delta-flight-looked-sick.html A contagious disease is far different that a permanent disability. No one is going to catch cerebral palsy! This woman was not contagious...
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Latest post on 23 October 2014 - 08:21
This doesn't only happen here... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2725314/Woman-72-says-kicked-Delta-flight-looked-sick.html
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Latest post on 23 October 2014 - 08:16
To answer the question regarding hijab: I think that a Muslim maid who does not wear hijab in her CV picture is showing a lack of desire to conform and I am not interested in a non-conformist maid in my household....
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Latest post on 22 October 2014 - 20:41
The following is only my opinion. When I am looking to hire a maid from an agency, these are the characteristics I look for: 30s with Gulf experience but not UAE (2 years or more). I don't care about religion or nationality because you can get good and bad in all of that. I just find that someone who is a bit more mature and who has worked before in the GCC will be a better fit in my household. Some of the maid CVs that I have seen recently are quite surprising. Some of them are dressed very unmaidlike and that turns me off. I also would not hire a Muslim who is not wearing hijab.
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Latest post on 21 October 2014 - 10:02
If this were my daughter, no way would I let her go to this party. You can bet that the people responsible for this party are adults who like to hang out with teenagers and they will surely be very generous in supplying their younger "friends" with alcohol...
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 11:17
that's the thing AnonDubai, she's single and on the school's sponsorship. wasnt there something about KHDA implementing a rule that all schools have 3 ( or whatever?) years to ensure that all teachers are properly qualified? or am i dreaming? In theory, yes, but in practice, no... Did she tell you this herself?
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 11:10
At least that person claimed to have false qualifications. I think most of the unqualified people working here would not even try to hide it. I think this is exceptionally prevalent in situations whereby the woman is working on a housewife's visa. You need to show proper qualifications to get a visa to work in a school here, but if the school doesn't need to give you a visa, then any requirement for qualifications goes out the window... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 20/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 11:05
Yes, it is. The pay is too low and the hours are too long for many qualified staff to want to work here. I think most schools here are teeming with people who are not qualified for their jobs...
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 11:03
Talking of people barging their way into lifts and metros before you've had a chance to get out the door, I had a new experience the other day.... Coming out of the toilet in one of the malls and a local lady tried to get in to my cubicle as soon as id opened the door and before I'd even got out! I had to really fight to get through the door! Unbelievable! lol, but how do you know she was local?
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 11:01
Well, that is really unfair to you! Less than 4 months ago she renewed with you and now doesn't feel like staying anymore!
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 09:37
Personally, I hate it but my children's school has asked that each child has an Ipad. I resisted at the beginning of the school year and did not buy them each an Ipad until I realized that my children became "the ones without an Ipad"...
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 09:28
I bought some of those touristy things in Karama and they are really poor quality. The pens fall apart quickly and the mouse pad is so bad that a piece of paper would be a better mouse pad. I wouldn't buy this for anyone. A better gift would be a bar of camel milk chocolate. That is unique and you can give each person a bar so as not to make it too expensive...
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Latest post on 18 October 2014 - 20:26
I don't contribute to class gifts anymore. I give my own gifts to the teachers. I stopped doing that after I gave a generous amount of money to the class mum to buy gifts for the teacher, assistant, and nanny and she never gave me a card to sign. I got angry because I thought that the people receiving the gifts would not know if I contributed or not....
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Latest post on 17 October 2014 - 21:37
It's like traffic fines; we rant and rave but ultimately we have to pay up because they say so. Here, we've ranted and raved and been deleted and banned and now it's all knitting needles and kittens. Facebook did the same thing at first - ignored what their users wanted and then ultimately they were forced to implement better privacy etc. They'd already lost people by then. EW is at risk from someone who comes along with a better way of connecting expat women. We want to be able to chat about stuff that matters and be able to exchange details via PM. I certainly don't want to go to a coffee morning just to meet a woman who has plants she wants to give away. Far easier to arrange and co-ordinate by PM. So there. The feather light trigger on banning for every small infraction is what really turned the masses away. Cannot imagine this is the same EW that has a four or five day old thread still up on the first page. FYI, the main page has many more threads than it used to so that is why older threads are appearing for longer.
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Latest post on 16 October 2014 - 08:34
Hi! This is only a suggestion for the towels and I apologize if this is not what you are looking for. They sell towels with initials on them at the Union Co-Op.
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Latest post on 16 October 2014 - 07:09
Thanks for all the responses. As an American, the first thought that went through my mind being invited to these events was: "They want me to send a check." I feel better knowing that that is not the case. They are very kind people so I just wanted to clarify why I was being invited.... Are you suggesting Americans are only invited to peoples functions for monetary gain? edited by Lolacat on 15/10/2014 No.
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Latest post on 15 October 2014 - 13:47
Sorry but I cannot comment on this thread anymore. I will only read...
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Latest post on 15 October 2014 - 13:46
They didn't say that, exactly, they said it would be harder if I were Muslim do maybe I misunderstood. The kids do have passports same as me, where they were born. I never said they don't have passports so what you buy or don't buy isn't really my fault. Their fathers nationality at the time of their birth was not the same that it is now. I was told that his fathers country of birth does not recognize dual citizenship so I'm still not sure what he's doing on that end. edited by Cherpie on 15/10/2014 How did he get them the GCC passports? He is canadian & was born in Canada so no dual citizenship for him. Did he give his canadian passport to get his GCC passport back? How did he get them the GCC passports when they are born with different nationalith, their dad wasnt from GCC when they were born. Seriously?? You raise valid points. Cherpie has always been a bit cryptic....
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Latest post on 15 October 2014 - 13:43
I'm talking about bathrooms where there is no toilet paper or a towel or a tissue box in sight! I know that men use their wizars to dry, but what about women? What is a wizar?? It's what many men in the region wear under their kandooras. It is a long white cloth that wraps around their waist, ideal for drying...
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Latest post on 15 October 2014 - 13:41
I cannot answer the question. I am too embarrassed to answer it. Think FairyDust's description....
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Latest post on 15 October 2014 - 13:41
When we went on our honeymoon to Turkey in 2000 we weren't allowed to put paper down the loo. There wasn't a bin so we had to put it in an empty Pringles tube. So romantic! edited by Made in Sheffield on 15/10/2014 lol
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Latest post on 15 October 2014 - 13:02
I'm talking about bathrooms where there is no toilet paper or a towel or a tissue box in sight! I know that men use their wizars to dry, but what about women?
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Latest post on 15 October 2014 - 12:39
I think Cherpie's situation is different though because she is not Muslim. I don't think a non-Muslim mother can retain custody of her children. Also, from what I understood, Cherpie, your DH is not local but from another GCC country. Didn't you say that he got a Canadian passport for himself and your children? What was the purpose of that?
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Latest post on 15 October 2014 - 05:59
Thanks for all the responses. As an American, the first thought that went through my mind being invited to these events was: "They want me to send a check." I feel better knowing that that is not the case. They are very kind people so I just wanted to clarify why I was being invited....
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 20:59
Thank you, Jazz. I have written the woman to give her my regrets....
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 13:49
I get that part, Mrsb. I have never been able to ask this question of an Arab woman because I am too embarrassed. I understand that they clean themselves with water, but how do they dry themselves? Glad you asked....big fan of the variety of options in my home (hose, bidet) but there are also drying options at home! We're waiting for your answer, Mrsb....
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 13:40
This isn't exactly new... And I believe many people don't even use tissue. When in Rome however, one shouldn't clog the pipes! I know for a fact that many people from this part of the world don't even use/buy/have toilet paper. Don't ask me why or how. I don't understand it myself... How: The little hoses beside the toilet and your left hand. Why: This is the Islamic way. You wash yourself thoroughly after using the toilet. If you wipe, you are only drying yourself - not cleaning. Cleaning is already finished. I get that part, Mrsb. I have never been able to ask this question of an Arab woman because I am too embarrassed. I understand that they clean themselves with water, but how do they dry themselves?
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 13:34
Thank you, Beebers. I felt that it is a subject only a Goan could be knowledgeable about.... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 14/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 13:32
Anon they can be seen blowing up their bike tyres and mopping their floors, the Beeb has documentaries on them., fascinating stuff. Then all of the UK must be upper-class then! Where I come from (the USA), we always viewed British people as sounding upper class because of their accents. After moving here and actually meeting real British people, I learned that that was not the case! The upper class of the UK are usually titled and own vast inherited estates and or lots of land. So would Sir Elton John be considered upper class?
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 13:28
The family lives here but they go back to Goa for important milestones. I am just wondering why I was invited. In my culture, it would be customary to give a monetary gift even though I can't attend the event. Is it like that in Goan culture? I am not trying to imply that they want money from me. I am just wondering if I am expected to give them money because I can't attend the wedding. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 14/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 13:22
For those not in the know (like LC and me) Denmark has voted to ban *** with animals because bestiality tourism was getting out of control. Apparently Danish animals are simply irresistible. Seriously?
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 13:13
Maybe they are just nice people. But is it nice to invite someone to a party that you know they can't go to? Is anyone here from Goa?
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 13:11
Anon they can be seen blowing up their bike tyres and mopping their floors, the Beeb has documentaries on them., fascinating stuff. Then all of the UK must be upper-class then! Where I come from (the USA), we always viewed British people as sounding upper class because of their accents. After moving here and actually meeting real British people, I learned that that was not the case!
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 13:08
Hi! I received a wedding invitation today for a wedding in Goa for people I hardly know. A few months ago, I received an invitation from the same people to attend their children's Communion party in Goa. Obviously, I am not going to go to Goa to attend these parties. Why am I being invited? Is it because they want money from me?
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 13:02
For me, it's actually a class issue. Upper class people treat everyone that works for them with respect and lower class people don't. I doubt very much that there are any upper class expats in the UAE. I don't agree with that - I've met many people I would consider upper class. What make you think they are upper class ? Usually the way they behave. I think you hit the nail on the head when you said what you would consider "upper class" Real upper class are a strange breed not normally seen around these parts.[/quote Where are they normally seen? In the UK?
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 12:37
Yes this beats "how do you mop your floor". Wow! You must really love EW if you remember my posts from several years ago... No i just have a good memory for such things; it was a classic. I still don't know how to do it. :-(
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 12:36
I see. Those are the only two companies I know of at the moment...
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 12:35
Yes this beats "how do you mop your floor". Wow! You must really love EW if you remember my posts from several years ago...
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 12:32
Ha!Ha! you will never live this down Anon. BTW it was a couple years ago I bought this pump, so might be 15 Dirhams now :) ETA [i'>Just saw that you already bought one[/i'> edited by Alismum on 14/10/2014 I think it was 30 dirhams...
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 12:29
This isn't exactly new... And I believe many people don't even use tissue. When in Rome however, one shouldn't clog the pipes! I know for a fact that many people from this part of the world don't even use/buy/have toilet paper. Don't ask me why or how. I don't understand it myself...
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 12:27
Of course goggle and you tube no doubt would have an idiot proof guide. Do make sure you buy the right sort of handed pump though Anon, you can sometimes struggle to find left handed or right handed pumps here! lol I like asking on EW because I trust the responses more... I just got home from Carrefour with a pump. Let's hope it's the right size and style! Oh yes I could see that googling “how to put air in a bicycle tyre” could indeed produce untrusted responses. Lol Just ask your gardener or maid to do it for you. Well, no one on Google or YouTube would have told me that I could get a pump at Carrefour for 10 dirhams! I will change the word to "relevant" so as not to annoy you... Yes, I will ask the maid to do it. She is better at these things than I am. She put the bike together in no time. I could not have done that!
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 12:22
"Please do not flush paper down the toilet, put it in the bin provided"? I think its disgusting and seriously wonder why in other parts of the world people are able to flush paper down the toilet and not have problems? Not referring to sanitary towels obviously. Yay or nay? I'm a flusher, sorry. This is also a cultural thing because here, it would be assumed that you have done 98% of your washing with water so there shouldn't be anything on the toilet paper that goes in the trash...
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 12:20
I lived in China where the majority of the world's population lives and it was not customary there to flush toilet paper down the toilet. I was very expatty though and refused to abide by Chinese cultural norms and still flushed all my toilet paper down!!
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 12:18
Of course goggle and you tube no doubt would have an idiot proof guide. Do make sure you buy the right sort of handed pump though Anon, you can sometimes struggle to find left handed or right handed pumps here! lol I like asking on EW because the responses are more relevant... I just got home from Carrefour with a pump. Let's hope it's the right size and style! <em>edited by AnonDubai on 14/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 10:23
Thank you. This is the drawback of buying a bike online. I cannot fit the bike in my car and I am not going to dismantle the tire. I am planning to go to Carrefour and buy what Alismum linked to. Take a photo of the valve so you get the right one. Thank you for all the information, Ladies. It is times likes these when EW is really at its best!! <em>edited by AnonDubai on 14/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 09:59
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