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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 22:58
Just to give a balanced view on this as it seems people are quite quick to come on and complain about Emirates (seems sad that they will put up with such an 'unbearable' situation rather than find a better opportunity, but each to their own...) I work for the Emirates Group and I love it. I work with great people, the work is challenging and the perks are good. I am not badly paid and I am not badly treated. My advice to you Suzimack is to assess the opportunity and decide for yourself whether it suits you. Since you have not mentioned what grade the job you are going for is, it's hard to predict what your salary and perks will be. And you always have the option of negotiating - each grade has a range of 'bands' and you can get quite different salary offers within the same grade. It's always good to arm yourself with all sides of the story but please don't be put off simply because of some of the negativity you've seen here. Explore it for yourself and I wish you the very best of luck! Hiya notthatbad, knew you'd be back again as soon as I typed, lol, nice to see you! Glad you still enjoy working at EK, but if I remember correctly you don't work in EG-IT. Each dept is different and I (as I have always stressed) was giving just my humble opinion and experience of that particular dept as the OP requested. EG-IT is a very different beast to just about any other dept. I am sure the OP would not make a decision simply based on strangers' opinions on a forum, however, the points I have raised are the truth, whether you like it or not regarding that particular department!
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 15:49
Hi, which section of EG-IT would you be working in? The expert raises her head.... ;O)..close call home, eh! How have u been CM.... not meaning to hijack the thread!!! Hey Bubble, I'm good thanks, busy with Little Miss! How about you? I will no doubt get shot down again by a certain poster and this is only [b'>my[/b'> humble opinion, but if you are going to work for EG-IT you need really thick skin, like being yelled at, you need to be willing to answer your phone / email at all hours, be in work early, stay late for no extra pay / time off or thanks, happy not to be able to have your holiday necessarily when you want it and be willing to take the blame for things that aren't your fault. Having said that, if you have good work colleagues (that don't stab you in the back to get up the ladder) you will have some good times! All the best!
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 20:39
Rud loads of warm soapy water into them, really wet them and let them soak for a while and then use a plastic scraper (like the edge of a fish slice or something similar) to scrape them off. Tried it, but it took the paint off, i used a soft plastic device i found in the drawer, might have to have a domestic goddess weekend and attack them :( Bah! What a pain! In that case, let it soak even longer (try Bio washing liquid / powder in the water) and then one of those scrubby washing up pads (the green gentle scourer type) to very gently scrub the gluey stuff off a bit at a time.
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 20:31
Rud loads of warm soapy water into them, really wet them and let them soak for a while and then use a plastic scraper (like the edge of a fish slice or something similar) to scrape them off.
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 19:27
Hi, which section of EG-IT would you be working in?
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 16:14
We don't buy each other anything, just a nice card. In the past we have had a takeaway and a bottle of wine, but now we have a LO and it's on a Monday, I doubt we will do anything. I did once, a long time ago, buy him a silver 'last Rolo', lol! Kind of useless and a bit kitsch but he thought it was sweet and it was kind of a symbolic thing as I don't share sweets as a rule! ;)
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 16:08
Just another thought - have you told the landlord about the noise from the neighbours? Depending on who they are, they may be able to do something about the noise (i.e. if they own the neighbours property too, he could ask them to shut up or evict them at the next renewal). If they know about it and couldn't care less then definitely tell the prospective tenants.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 14:57
What kind of noise do they make? Is it dogs, music, TV, heavy feet or shouting? I would definitely have to tell them as I would want someone to warn me if I was thinking of moving in somewhere. It's up to them if they think that particular noise would be bearable. It can seriously ruin your quality of life if you live next to unbearable neighbours.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 14:22
If you get the chance and have the time, go and climb Sigiriya, very interesting and amazing to see how the workers carried all the rocks to the top up those tiny little hand and foot holds. It's a good workout too! ;)
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 13:19
Aw, sweet story! Voted & good luck.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 13:13
Also have a look at: http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk/homepage.aspx?sessionid=d2c429f2-2755-489a-9703-c30b72328180&pid=3 and http://www.fish4.co.uk/ Good luck!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 21:44
Aw what fantastic news, a happy ending, wonderful. She is so beautiful I feared the worst... Don't you just wish they could talk?! :)
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 21:07
Don't want to be negative but I think you will be very lucky if the landlord is willing to do much of your list. They may be willing to repaint, but it will probably be cheap white or magnolia. They should fix anything that's broken for sure, but will probably do a bodge job on it. As for sterilisation... not sure any landlord is going to do that, I've never heard of it anyway, even a proper deep clean is rare... I think if you want new loo seats you will have to replace them yourself, not sure that's the landlords responsibility? And if there are no mosquito nets on the windows already then I doubt he will put them in at your request. I'm afraid in Dubai, there are no rules about what the landlord has to do, it's basically a case of 'like it or lump it', 'take it or leave it'. If you do get a landlord who is willing to do all you have asked then you are very lucky indeed! Still, no harm in asking, just don't be surprised if you get a negative response! I would think if he was a caring landlord, he would have had the place sorted out and nice before he even tried to rent it out...
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 18:19
Would the Muslim children be able to handle them though if they were 'used' corks?
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 15:25
I would talk to the mum and explain so she can do something about it. Is she not around when they play? If not, arrange a play date where the mum stays and sees how her child behaves. If she is horrified and tries to correct the child then there is hope, if she doesn't think her little darling is doing anything wrong even when you point it out, then I would stay away from her. I have a similar problem with my little one, unfortunately the other little girl is her cousin, so difficult. Her cousin can also be really sweet and nice, then the next minute she is snatching things and pushing my LO over and is generally horrid to her. My sister does say something to her daughter but it rarely has any effect. My LO also adores her cousin and just looks kind of sad when she is shoved over, again...
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 15:05
No offence taken Cyclone, each to their own! :) I like, no, make that LOVE receiving vouchers as it means I have to make time to pamper myself so if a friend bought me one I would think of it as a really thoughtful gift as it means they have seen how tired I am and never have time to myself and thought about how to do something about it..! I love your ideas though, especially the travel book / notepad & pen one! Must remember it! Really wouldn't thank you for a key ring though, no matter how lovely it was - hate them with a passion, lol!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 14:31
A gift voucher for a massage / facial / mani or pedi - I know that's what I would like... :)
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 14:19
I have the opposite problem, too much 'shape' - you can have some of mine if you need a bit more, even us both out lol ;)
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 14:16
I think it would depend on how much you weigh for a start, for example, if you were very large, then 3 kg's probably wouldn't change your dress size, but if you were tiny to start off with, then 3 kg's could take you down more. Also, it could depend on your proportions as someone else said. I have lost 2 stone and have only gone down 1 size - the weight went from my b00bs and tummy, but not much from my hips and thighs... :(
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 17:13
It's purple because you have clicked your own name. Possibly to find a thread you had commented on or something. Yes, but what about the others that are also in purple...? As I mentioned, haven't clicked on them...
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 13:47
I think it's hilarious and wouldn't be upset in the least. Any money going into my account is 'good news' and it's handy to get a text and know that it's actually gone in without having to check.
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 13:44
Thanks for asking that Sue, I'm curious too lol, but was too much of a wuss to post the question as I thought I was being stupid! As well as mine there are 4 other names in purple and I'm pretty sure I have never clicked on 3 of them and the other one was months ago when I was trying to find a thread that I hadn't posted on but knew that person had... strange. Mods, please tell us..? :)
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 23:08
As you won't have transfered your license to a UAE driving license when you first get here, you will have to hire a car, as only uae license holders are insured to drive private cars. I think she's going not coming... :)
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 23:03
Humpf (love the name, he's my DD's favourite!), I feel very sorry for you as I know how much you must miss your doggie (we had to leave our two behind in another country so can sympathise very much). However, if he is only four, and has been with your MIL and Bob for two years, then that is a lot of time to him, half his life, and he will now think they are his family, he doesn't understand the principal of 'temporary'. Never mind the tense situation between the humans, all that matters are doggies feelings. And standing back and looking objectively at the situation, it would be better for him to stay with them. As others have said, the weather is much more dog friendly in Australia and it would be a wrench for him to be dragged away from his 'family' even if you think that YOU are his family... We might be moving back to where are dogs are, and I know in my heart, even though I would want my babies back, and their new family have said they will always be our dogs, that I could never take them away again, they have a loving, stable home and we would move again at some point in the future and who would know if we could take them with us again. Even though you plan to be in Dubai for a while, who knows what the future brings? As others have said, there are lots of dogs in Dubai that would love to come and be part of your obviously loving home, could you find it in your heart to adopt one of them? They would be very lucky! All the best to you with your decision.
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 18:45
I'm fairly sure they won't give you the info, for obvious reasons really, although YOU know your genuine, THEY don't and I believe it's against some rules to give out passenger info. Even the Police have a tough time getting info when it's a serious matter. Your best chance would be to ring the EK office in Dubai and try to fudge your way to the info - more chance than ringing the UK who would be much stricter. Good luck, sounds like a bit of a nightmare situation!
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 16:06
Oh dear, what awful news, hugs to everyone who has friends and family in that area. Thinking of you all. Hope it passes over quickly and with much less force than forecast. xx
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 00:40
What, you do not keep it on "loud" for the night? Well of course, silly girl, thought that was OBVIOUS, no?!!!! :\:
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 00:24
and I thought the days of us sleeping with blackberries under our pillows were over...oh wait, I quit working so at least mine are. Under the pillow, Nuh-uh, that may muffle that stupid tune!! Company Rule Number 628, paragraph 26 states Blackberry must remain on top of pillow, next to ear, at all times whilst employee is wasting what could be valuable working time resting.
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 23:44
Also (this is my own question) for my friend and all of you. [b'>WHY WHY WHY are they still responding to emails if the work day is over[/b'>? Is Dubai a place where working hours aren't always respected (will my DH be a slave to his blackberry?) Because it is expected of everybody.... and NO! working hours are rarely respected. In most companies you are expected to work way more hours than you are contracted to. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but yes, your husband will be a slave to his blackberry no matter how many good intentions he has! :(
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 20:26
When she says 'everyone wants her there', what does that mean? If she means the boss of the department she will be working in, then she really should give them a ring and explain what is going on, that she is being told verbally one thing and another on email and being given impossible 'take it or leave it' deadlines and see if they can intervene. It may be that HR is playing both sides in the hope of getting the salary down or even possibly getting someone he knows in that wasn't their first choice (sounds far fetched I know, but it isn't!) by telling the boss that this person (your neighbour) is being awkward about the salary and they should go with someone else... Worth a shot if she really wants to work in the UAE.
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 19:44
I'm so angry I wouldn't mind I don't even like cats but she's my 2 year olds little kitten and she's so terrified she won't come out from under the table. Her parents will get tomorrows vet bill that's for sure. Oh thank goodness she's okay, just seen this after I had posted, my mind was thinking of the drain things at the bottom of the pool! I hope she recovers soon and realises that not everyone is out to hurt her and do make sure you make the parents pay! I would be very interested to know what they say, i.e. whether they defend their little monster or are horrified too.
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 19:41
Oh no Andrea! Tell me the poor wee thing is okay? How could anyone be so cruel. Did someone see the kids do it, surely this is a matter for the Police / animal cruelty department isn't it?
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 15:35
I did this once and used one of those 'strip back' wash thingy's (specific aren't I, lol?!) - what a nightmare, ended up with a weird orangey-white hair, just awful! I would go to the hairdressers and blow the expense, chalk it up to experience and money well spent so you don't end up looking really weird!
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 13:00
What a joke! Did I read the article correctly...? The Police ask her to set him up, so when she does she gets in to trouble herself because she uses the wrong words... Uh?! :\:
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 23:47
Oh FFS!! It's her choice she does not want her child to speak English with an Indian accent!! Is it ok to want to learn Italian with an Italan accent? Would it have been racist if the mother did not want her child to learn Italian with a French accent? Gawwwwwwd! But then she really must choose to speak English to her DD at home to correct the mistakes in pronunciation that seem to give the child an Indian accent, can't blame the teacher if she is the main example of English... Parents have the ultimate responsibilty in how the child pronounces her words. If they correct her when she sounds 'Indian' then she will learn to say it how they want her to sound, but by choosing to not speak English at home then they have to accept that she will speak like whoever is speaking English to her. Just as she would have an Australian accent if her teacher was Australian... [b'>You can't really complain if you aren't willing to do anything to help.[/b'> course you can - you can complain about anything here - your child is learning english with an accent because the person teaching her isn't english and the parent who COULD be teaching her won't... obviously the school's fault..... LOL Sue, I see what you mean!! :)
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 23:10
Oh FFS!! It's her choice she does not want her child to speak English with an Indian accent!! Is it ok to want to learn Italian with an Italan accent? Would it have been racist if the mother did not want her child to learn Italian with a French accent? Gawwwwwwd! But then she really must choose to speak English to her DD at home to correct the mistakes in pronunciation that seem to give the child an Indian accent, can't blame the teacher if she is the main example of English... Parents have the ultimate responsibilty in how the child pronounces her words. If they correct her when she sounds 'Indian' then she will learn to say it how they want her to sound, but by choosing to not speak English at home then they have to accept that she will speak like whoever is speaking English to her. Just as she would have an Australian accent if her teacher was Australian... You can't really complain if you aren't willing to do anything to help.
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 21:15
Just a thought, but wouldn't spending time with her parents and hearing the way speak off-set what she might pick up at school? The OP said she is trying to avoid speaking English at home as they are trying to teach her a different language...
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 20:24
To the OP, even if you think you manage to teach your DD to have 'no' accent, I can almost guarantee that if you move to the UK, she will seem to have an accent to someone... and as someone else said, most schools have many nationalities in them now, so no-one will comment on her accent. Besides, even if you do move her away from this teacher, her best friend might turn out to be an Indian and she may pick up [i'>their[/i'> accent... So do you then decide she can't be friends with them..? The only way to ensure she doesn't pick up on the teachers accent is to speak to her in English in her own home so that she picks up your accent instead but as you have said you don't want to do that then what can you expect? She will pick up whatever accent she hears English in whether it be Indian, French or Australian. By the way, what accent do you have? I was a school teacher, I was shocked how nasty kids can be to new children who come into school with a heavy accent. I don't think having a best friend and teacher is the same because: 1. Children look up to their and try to imitate the teacher, particularly they try to imitate the way the teacher speaks (especially at her age). With best friends, you don't always try to imitate them. 2. She will see the teacher everyday, spend 5-6 hours with the teacher whereas she will probably see the best friend few times a week at max. Lastly, if it was a high school teacher, I would never worry because by high school people take on an accent. I am worried because she will learn to read soon. Some sounds like 'r', 't' 'a' can be very different in an indian accent. I have an expat accent :-), or a mish mash of australian and british but DH has a very british accent. edited by tahm563 on 30/01/2011 edited by tahm563 on 30/01/2011 I understand what you are saying, but in the UK these days, there are a lot of mixed race children, Polish, Indian and Pakistani, to name just a few... it is rare that you don't get a mix of accents these days. In fact, in a lot of schools, having a 'no accent' English voice is likely to stand out even more than a wee tinge of Indian!! Also, of course friends imitate friends that's why kids get in so much trouble these days, peer pressure to be just the same as each other and besides, if they are in the same class then they will spend all day everyday, lunch times, break times and play dates together and she will hear her friends voice far more on a one to one natural basis than a teacher teaching (they don't talk all the time, LOL) who is speaking correctly. She will pick up all the slang from her friend... just a thought. The only way to give her a no-accent English accent is to send her to private school in the UK that enforces correct pronunciation. But then again if you move to most regions of the Uk that have a strong accent, Yorkshire, Cornwall, Birmingham, Liverpool, then her no-accent English will get her picked on much worse than that hint of Indian, you can trust me on [i'>that[/i'> one!
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 18:46
Blimey! :\: Am sure DH wishes I was that bendy, LOL!
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 18:45
Thank you for being level headed and doing your research, there are many that are ruled by their heart and not their head which is why I posted - but I'll save you a trip... don't go and look at them, they will almost 99.99999% (I can't say 100% as miracles do happen, but... you know what I mean!) be from a puppy farm, although they will undoubtedly show you paperwork that '[i'>proves[/i'>' without a doubt otherwise. I wouldn't trust it for one moment. And 9K... ouch!!
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 18:27
Please don't buy a dog from a pet shop here, most likely they will be from a puppy farm (even if the paperwork they may show you looks genuine) even though you may feel really sorry for the dog and want to rescue it. If you buy this one, then another one will replace it and it just fuels this awful trade. If there are none that need to rehomed at one of the many shelters, and your heart is set on this particular breed, then please consider paying a little more, doing some lengthy research and bring one in from a reputable, Kennel Club proven breeder from another country. In the long run you will probably save money as a lot of the pet shop animals are inbred (even though their paperwork may say otherwise) and come with a lot of health problems that won't be apparent until you have fallen in love with it.
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 18:13
To the OP, even if you think you manage to teach your DD to have 'no' accent, I can almost guarantee that if you move to the UK, she will seem to have an accent to someone... and as someone else said, most schools have many nationalities in them now, so no-one will comment on her accent. Besides, even if you do move her away from this teacher, her best friend might turn out to be an Indian and she may pick up [i'>their[/i'> accent... So do you then decide she can't be friends with them..? The only way to ensure she doesn't pick up on the teachers accent is to speak to her in English in her own home so that she picks up your accent instead but as you have said you don't want to do that then what can you expect? She will pick up whatever accent she hears English in whether it be Indian, French or Australian. By the way, what accent do you have?
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 17:57
Oddly enough the hat is quite comfy! Don't really notice it after a while, although if it's windy then it's a pain, becasue it does end up with lippy on it! :) I just hate it when they don't do their hair right and the hat perches on top - ridiculous!
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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 13:57
Maybe attach a copy of your bank statement too when you complain to prove that no money has gone from your account at the time and date it should have done if the machine had actually given you your money.
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 23:08
I think it really depends on the child and their maturity. I was a little old person in a young body when it came to reading. By the time I was 12 I had read all of James Herbet's books, most of Stephen King's (including IT!) and Jaws! When I was 13 I found a copy of 9 and a Half Weeks under my Dad's bed so read that, haha!
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 18:49
I feel like I go thru this almost every night as my daughter will not even try to eat anything other than her 20 standard items. So do you feed your child something else you know they will eat or just be done with dinner? Nope, if she doesn't eat what I make for her (which is rare, lol, she loves her food like her Mummy) then she gets nothing else until the next meal time. Tough! I'm such a meany! ;)
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 17:21
Freckles, you are being a GOOD Mum!! He needs to learn that he has to eat the good stuff before he has the treat. Stay strong, if you give in now, then it will be waaaay worse next time and you are saving that rod for your own back by standing firm now. My DD is 2.5 too, so I know what you are going through... and sympathise. Buut I look at my sister, who I love dearly, who never stood firm, and now her kids eat nothing but junk! A few temper tantrums and tears at 2.5 will save years bad behaviour later! Take a deep breath (or several, lol) and reiterate that next time, if he eats his food as you asked him to then he will get a treat. Hugs, Stay strong, do not give in to those oh so sad tears! :)
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 12:53
How long has she had them? I suspect she has lost them and doesn't dare say anything. If she has had them for more than a few days I would ring her and tell her you are coming to her office immediately to collect them. If she makes an excuse saying she won't be there, tell her to leave them with her boss (she won't dare blame her boss for suddenly losing them!) and if she tries to make a different excuse then I would tell her that you are going to report them lost at the police station. If you can't get hold of her then it is time to ring her boss. No need to get her in trouble, just say you haven't been able to contact her and need your passport back immediately for something. But I really wouldn't leave it for long in case she has done something with them.
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 23:48
Peppa P1g and Humf rule our house! My DD is 2.5 years old. Other favourites include Charlie and Lola, Roary the Racing Car, Kipper, Bob the Builder, Fifi and The Flower Tots and Winnie the Pooh...
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 16:26
Cheshire gets my vote ;) Beautiful country side, close to Wales & other big cities, houses not too expensive & good schools. Also Emirates fly Manchester to Dubai 2 times a day. If I could choose a place to tlive in the UK Chester would be my choice. I currently live in Cheshire, 4 miles from Manchester airport, and agree it's a lovely part of the world, however, house prices for anything nice are silly money as is renting, (as we are doing) - tons of money straight down the drain. :( But I guess it depends on your idea of 'expensive' and 'nice'... There aren't many jobs in this area but it isn't far to Manchester where things might be better. Some parts of West Yorkshire (Huddersfield / Halifax) are only an hour or so away, straight up the M60/M62, but it really depends on the job situation. There isn't much in the UK at all at the moment. I guess it depends on your DH's field of work? Maybe if you mention that someone may know where there is a good chance of getting work.
 
 
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Moving to the UAE Alone: 6 Common Fears and How to Overcome Them

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5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

Opening a bank account in the UAE

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Why you shouldn't upload your resume on your LinkedIn profile

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Upload a Resume to Your LinkedIn Profile

10 Secrets to Happiness as an Expat

10 Secrets to Finding Happiness as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

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8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

The best European cities for new expats

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How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

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