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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 14:54
http://aboardtheworld.com/our_story Then I would have all bases covered! Green-ish - we have a house in SC and Bright - are you me???
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 13:26
Also, look into the practical sides of both courses - Law will probably have at least of year of clerking and Psych may have practical therapy time - ensure that you are able to fulfill the course needs here. Good on you.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 15:22
http://www.ductac.org/Arts-Classes-Schedule.pdf In Mall of Emirates - DUCTAC
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 15:07
Yes, and also to our Sons. There is an increase in throat and other head cancers linked to HPV and transmitted through oral s3x.
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 21:49
I think I saw maids' sinks in that big shop on Sheikh Zayed Road - Maids R Us, they also sell maids' towels, maids' TVs, maids' bicycles, maids' scissors - you get the drift.
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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 09:35
not a Christina Aguilera tribute act - was a bit of a shock thats all. This is body snarking and sorry to CA, but have you seen Christina Aguilera lately????????????
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 19:29
and you never put a bad photo on Facebook!
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 17:54
Thank you everyone for your insightful replies, we had a sit down talk this afternoon, went through a weekly schedule, and we shall see what happens from here! thanks again for your suggestions and input.
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 12:12
This isn't a "woe is me" post below because i actually love my little routines but just so you get a good idea of what can be done (easily) by your maid Thanks Molly, that is really helpful, I just need to know what is doable - I have always been **** at cleaning and didn't know if what I expected was way too much, but your post makes me feel like it is all doable. Thanks.
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 11:26
I would be willing to trade some of the trips home for the Moet though. Fair is fair!!! let's see how tonight goes and we'll talk.....haha thanks
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 11:17
if you want to replace her, let me know cause i am not working atm and sounds like a good job ;) With that username you sound like you would demand baths of Moet! LOL Thanks ladies, I knew it was the case, just was concerned I was being picky - action list has been done, we will talk tonight and husband is telling her it's the last warning.
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 10:04
I am usually quick to defend maids and know that our maid is on a good wicket pay and condition wise, but need some input into whether I am being too harsh or am being taken for a ride. I feel totally taken for a ride at the moment, here's the background. Our maid started with us 14 months ago, initially to look after new born and we always made it clear that the baby was priority and the housework came second. Baby Desertboot started nursery last week, months ago when I registered at nursery we told maid that her main duties now would be housework and if she wasn't happy with that, we would be happy if she sought a more childcare type situation. She said she was more than happy to stay. It is the two of us and the baby to look after. All work clothes get drycleaned. We are in a 4 bedroom villa. We do all the cooking. Last week we asked her to do a schedule that she was happy with and show us, my only stipulation was that she stop wasting so much water washing minimal loads and that all the laundry was done and sorted before the weekend (this seems petty but I hate looking at things on the racks etc on the weekend after a week at work). She never showed us a schedule, on Friday morning I open verandah doors to look at a verandah that looks like a gypsy camp with clothes hung out everywhere, the TV cabinet has about 8 large items like books, ball etc under it, it is covered in dust, I went through fridge last night and threw out about 25 bottles of condiments that were months out of date, furniture is dusty, I am the one who changes placemats on table, our bedlinen has not been changed in a fortnight at least, my bathroom bin has garbage in it from 10 days ago, filthy teatowels shoved under sink etcetec. We are going to talk to her tonight, husband is doing a schedule for her today (no, it doesn't have polish shoes and massages in it!). Am I being harsh or is she taking the mickey? I am comfortable with her package - she receives AED2100 a month, all food and toiletries, 60 AED a week for taxis, Friday and Saturday off, we pay extra if we ever go out at night and she babysits and we send her home every 3 months, some of you will roast me for these benefits, but her benefits aren't the question here, her work ethic is. I am just outlining them so you know that we are reasonable employers. OK, let it rip and thanks in advance for input.....
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 17:07
do you want all of us with feral kids to come and do a flash mob in the hallway, during their nap time?
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 16:55
Why did you pay? Should have called the police; shown the photos and khalas they would have charged them. Doesn't always work so smoothly - a taxi driver accused me of smashing into him and doing all this old damage to his car, there was no mark on my car and I apparently put dents and scratches all around his- I was so furious I called the police, who then said they knew exactly what was going on, but if I chose to take it to court they would have to impound car and confiscate my passport - for at least 3 months, probably more. I paid as well, just easier when I have to travel, but so infuriating.
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 16:50
I'd be developing an all consuming interest in cactus gardening with the biggest and spikiest placed all around my doorstep for all to admire and not come close to.....
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 22:03
You can also just get t-shirt transfer paper in the print paper section of the supermarket etc., print up your own an iron them on.
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Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 16:38
If there is even a whiff of the company not paying on time, just walk away. Have been there, done that and got the 'we got screwed in the UAE' t-shirt.
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 22:59
In the US currently and boy is the recession showing now....worse than ever...visible all around you..things are pretty dire here. It's really dog eat dog here right now. Looking foward to job security and the social saftey nets that the UAE has to offer. You know that the UAE isn't a Canadian territory don't you?
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 22:56
There are a few road ventilation grates in the footpaths around Karama, you should stand over one in a white chiffon dress a/la Marilyn. Nothing like 78654528 Pakistanis hootin and hollerin
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 22:55
Don't sit on your white leather sofa afterwards......or sleep in your best sheets
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 21:02
And who better to snuggle up to at night than a little baby when you are having a rough time? So true and lovely. For what it's worth, my well meaning but childless friends often say, 'why don't you come here', 'do this' on weekends etc, and 'leave baby with the nanny'. They don't understand that after a hectic week at work, that holidays and weekends are my time with my baby and I wouldn't want to be away from her for a minute of it. Just take baby with you, book accomodation that is friendly - ie microwave, dishwasher etc and have a great time!
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 20:59
a terrible itch all over my trunk - I couldn't even sleep - just itchy as ****
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Latest post on 12 July 2011 - 16:24
Sri Lanka?
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Latest post on 12 July 2011 - 16:21
I would ask for the correct bill - I am also strict the other way and won't tsand for paying extra for stuff that we didn't eat - so it goes both ways. As others have said - 50 dirhams is a fair whack of someone's pay and it will get deducted.
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Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 17:30
Why don't you ask her what she would prefer? and make your decision based on that. She probably has a nightmare and long road journey if not flying close to her home town.
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 14:57
I read it as total of 100k - but I reckon it should be 100k each. that's how I read it too - so Wow! a big less that 1000dizzers each shop will really make them rethink their fake selling. Not.
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 14:37
Can someone tell me if it was a total of 100k or it was a 100k each?
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Latest post on 11 June 2011 - 00:31
Early Learning Centre? They used to do them in England when dorter was a baby 15 years ago.. Yes. so they should be cheaper now, less countries to print and fewer icecaps.
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Latest post on 11 June 2011 - 00:27
Kinokuniya - you know - the bookshop at Dubai Mall, used to have some lovely ones. I don't know if they are still there. ELC has had them as well.
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Latest post on 26 May 2011 - 11:33
Because Al Warqa has so many rural sections with grassy and wooded fields.......besides the fact that no one over here knows what a babyseat actually is! <em>edited by DesertBoot on 26/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 20:22
Myximatosis anyone?
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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 15:24
Considering 92% of the population here is expatriate, then odds on that there are some thieves in that number, but i think you're talking about shiny Caucasian expats? Why is that demographic any less likely to have people with low morals amongst them? Shiny Caucasion? Tongue in cheek, it just irks me that 'expat' is only applied in certain circles to certain nationalities, when everyone here unless a UAE National is an expat.
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Latest post on 23 April 2011 - 14:31
Considering 92% of the population here is expatriate, then odds on that there are some thieves in that number, but i think you're talking about shiny Caucasian expats? Why is that demographic any less likely to have people with low morals amongst them?
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 20:37
Ours have been always and if you need course info I can send you details of a great trainer Thanks, I have found a course, that sounds good, but thank you
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 18:31
I remember seeing the survey about whether EW Users' Nannies had been first aid trained, but not the results. Can anyone tell me? http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/first-aid-cpr-training-for-nannies I was thinking about it after reading this article.
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Latest post on 21 March 2011 - 12:30
Pottery Barn Kids has little singular ones, you can choose slip colour
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Latest post on 21 March 2011 - 12:29
Sorry to hijack thread CW, but does anyone here know if we can take our Sri Lankan helper to Australia with us on holiday? We are Australian citizens. Before anyone gets their pearls in a knot, we are quite capable of going on holiday by ourselves and this would be a non working treat for her.
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Latest post on 17 March 2011 - 09:33
Does only one nut get massaged at that discount???Too funny
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 15:07
American Hospital is giving out free infant seats this month to every new born! Also because of Car safety Month. The hospital I gave birth at did this as well. From our room, we watched 6 proud parents leave, hand baby to Mum in front seat, put capsule on maid's lap, put capsule sideways on front seat etcetec, not one person put it in the car properly. All the skills, knowledge and guidance by doctors, midwives, nurses to get that baby from embryo to newborn, down the drain if there was a simple accident.
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 12:08
Try calling Lakelands at Mirdiff City Centre, they might have them
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Latest post on 14 March 2011 - 11:16
My HR Manager does all three - plays with people's heads, then threatens leagl action when they resign
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Latest post on 14 March 2011 - 11:02
I'm with the suck it up camp! Look at the news, be thankful and happy for every healthy day you have on this Earth. Lots of people don't get a chance to have another birthday - get out of bed and start LIVING.
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 14:48
Still think it's dodgy, sorry analaria/kimie. Also, can you please let us know what university you own in Dubai? The Dubai University of Text Message Linguistics and Furry Farming LLC EST
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 15:18
If you do go to Abu Dhabi for the Grand Mosque, maybe go to the Falcon Hospital as well? Also, Global Village, and you can 'accidentally get lost' for a few hours....
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 14:48
Holiday Inn, Traders, Crowne Plaza, Millenium Al Wahda Hotels are really cheap in AD at the moment because of the flood of room into the market in the last year.
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 14:40
[color=#000000'>[/color'>If you don't need the money straight away, you could 'buy' a cheque in American dollars whilst the Aussie is at parity and then wait till Aussie drops and then cash it in in Australia, or just take a wodge of cash with you now. At an investment seminar recently we were told that when Aussies are repatriating permanently they can take 300k home in cash - obviouly check this before you do it! Good Luck err, most cheques are only valid for 6 months from being issued, they then become 'stale' and unable to be banked let alone cashed. As the $ is likely to remain high for the forseeable, I wouldnt use that option. Do you mean some kind of USD bank bond? [color=#000000'>Yeah, I don't mean a normal cheque, sorry I should have been clearer. Yes, we just send home same amount each month as well for same reasons - averages about 76c.[/color'>edited by DesertBoot on 02/02/2011 <em>edited by DesertBoot on 02/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 14:26
If you don't need the money straight away, you could 'buy' a cheque in American dollars whilst the Aussie is at parity and then wait till Aussie drops and then cash it in in Australia, or just take a wodge of cash with you now. At an investment seminar recently we were told that when Aussies are repatriating permanently they can take 300k home in cash - obviouly check this before you do it! Good Luck
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 14:13
Fear surrounds men hanging around parks and play areas; Emaar to launch ‘undercover’ security patrols By Shuchita Kapur Published Wednesday, February 02, 2011 If you live in the Springs and face a problem, Security Control can be contacted on +971 4 3089555 round the clock. (FILE) Another parent complained that one cleaner had the audacity of coming up to her to ask her if he could carry her two-and-a-half year old son. “I was walking around the lake with my husband and this cleaner comes up to me and said – ‘can I carry up your child’? I was disgusted and told him to keep away,” said this parent. http://www.emirates247.com/news/parents-in-the-springs-complain-of-oglers-and-strange-men-2011-02-02-1.350446 Yeah, because your average child abuser openly asks to play with your child. Why does the guy's occupation have to be mentioned? Gee, the other day a billionaire CEO of a large local business stroked my daughter's cheek (without asking). I was not disgusted and I did not tell him to keep away, much the same as if anyone asked me to touch or speak with my child - I might even (shock horror) put myself in their shoes and think that maybe they haven't seen their own kid for 3 years, because they have been busy making sure I can live in my sanitised bubble picking up the cr%p that my children leave around. Rant over
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 13:03
My husband freaks out about this, but I figure that all of us were babies once, no matter what religion, culture, country we are from. I refuse to feed a baby in toilets or change rooms - such a germophobe, I hate changing nappies in the change room! Yeah, just do it subtly and use the strategies other have suggested. I breastfed leaning over the carseat on the Oman -UAE highway as we couldn't pull over safely - I think there is still a very traumatised Pakistani truck driver walking around in a daze somewhere......
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 13:00
E_M, I don't know, but I will give her your details as well, if you want to take down yoru phone number now.
 
 
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