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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 19:56
I would have a salary expectation in mind and then add some on top of that to allow a reduction for negotiations. Say you wanted 200,000 as a salary add a bit on to that and tell them 250,000 i dont really know how to be scientific and working out things like that but this is how i do it in my own simple mind :-) Egg
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 19:54
Thats great, thank you. Egg
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 19:37
Hi ladies, I saw a thread a while ago that had agency maids who you can hire for a short term contract, was looking and saw for a month 2,500 - 3,000 (dont want to pay 4,000 :-() i cant find the thread and didnt take down the details does anyone know? Its to cover my maid when she goes on leave. TIA
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 19:10
Oh dear so is it the same as UK example PoliceMan / Woman Doctor etc? Thanks Ladies
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 21:25
I use the good housekeeping recipe for carrot cake and it always goes down a treat everyone loves it. Especially with the cream cheese frosting :-)
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 20:59
Thats great thank you.
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 20:03
I dont know you would have to look into it im sure you could do it 3 years ago maybe thats changed now. Try this for info http://www.bankruptcyfromabroad.co.uk/iva_and_filing_bankruptcy_from_abroad.html
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 20:00
Marriage is amazing if its the right person im lucky enough to have married my soul mate / best friend obviously he does thing that drive me utterly insane and we both do things which could be classed as inconisderate and vice versa but i wouldnt change being married for the world. Says the girl who claimed to never want to get married :-)
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 19:56
Oh dear i dont have any solid advice xcept to say sorry you are in this situation. If you cannot pay this back have you looked at Bankruptcy? Not ideal but i really dont know what else to advise. There are companies who will do it all for you even if you are not living in UK you pay them a fee and they sort it all out for you. May be worth looking into.
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Latest post on 29 March 2013 - 11:38
Never heard of goldfish surviving without food for a year. As a child we always had goldfish and some of them lasted for a few years, although we never overfed them which I think is one of the main reasons for them dying quickly. Once when my mother was cleaning out the fish tank, one of the goldfish escaped down the plug hole and she ran outside with a bowl and lo and behold the fish came out of the drain pipe. Another time we woke up in the morning to find my goldfish lying on it's side and I was upset that it had died, so my mother picked it up and started stroking it gently with her fingers for a few minutes, and it came to life again and lasted for months after that. I really thought my mother was a miracle worker after I witnessed this as a child. Egg: We won a lot of our goldfish from the fair as well :) edited by Alismum on 29/03/2013 Thats a lovely memory (I really thought my mother was a miracle worker after I witnessed this as a child.), the kids won our hercules on hook a duck at the fair and i was thinking oh god no how can i tell the kids they only live for a few days, i was preparing myself to tell them the next day when it died that it had gone to heaven but the little blighter lasted 12 years, he was a tough nut, we attempted to get more fish to join him but he murdered every one of them so we just let him be. He eventually died when we were away on holiday my dad saved his body until we came back so the kids could say farewell, they were gutted, even though they were a teens :-) We won a few of ours on Hook a Duck as well, and throw a ball into a bucket. They would let you choose your goldfish from a row of plastic bags. 12 years is a long time for a fairground goldfish, I think our longest was around 6 years. I know and im not convinced he was a goldfish i think they painted him he lost the gold colour and ended up a silver kind of colour Lol
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Latest post on 29 March 2013 - 11:36
I got an SMS saying: Your favourite footwear and accessories brands warehouse sale landmark group office next to DUTCO items from 5aed, but it didnt say a date or have a number to call?
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Latest post on 29 March 2013 - 10:58
Never heard of goldfish surviving without food for a year. As a child we always had goldfish and some of them lasted for a few years, although we never overfed them which I think is one of the main reasons for them dying quickly. Once when my mother was cleaning out the fish tank, one of the goldfish escaped down the plug hole and she ran outside with a bowl and lo and behold the fish came out of the drain pipe. Another time we woke up in the morning to find my goldfish lying on it's side and I was upset that it had died, so my mother picked it up and started stroking it gently with her fingers for a few minutes, and it came to life again and lasted for months after that. I really thought my mother was a miracle worker after I witnessed this as a child. Egg: We won a lot of our goldfish from the fair as well :) edited by Alismum on 29/03/2013 Thats a lovely memory (I really thought my mother was a miracle worker after I witnessed this as a child.), the kids won our hercules on hook a duck at the fair and i was thinking oh god no how can i tell the kids they only live for a few days, i was preparing myself to tell them the next day when it died that it had gone to heaven but the little blighter lasted 12 years, he was a tough nut, we attempted to get more fish to join him but he murdered every one of them so we just let him be. He eventually died when we were away on holiday my dad saved his body until we came back so the kids could say farewell, they were gutted, even though they were a teens :-)
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Latest post on 29 March 2013 - 10:31
They were selling Emu in Ski Dubai in the little shop, when i was in there they had a sale too :-)
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 19:51
Thanks flowerhead. Egg x
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 19:50
Last time it was around 1100 pm. It was a fab show really enjoyed it.
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 19:49
My goldfish (from the fair in UK) lived for 12 blinkin years, he also survived for 2.5 weeks whilst we moved house without being fed in a sandwich box on the window sill because we forgot about him. Could not believe it, they usually die the next day but not this one. Lol.
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 17:49
I believe Bab Al Shams is nice, have never been but know friends who have and said its lovely, i saw another one the other day but again never been its on Al Ain Road Desert Palms Resort. x
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 17:48
Hi Ladies, Looking for some reputable websites any of you lovely ladies may have used when searching for properties in other countries such as Thailand, Cyprus (big difference i know) etc. Not necessarily looking to use them to buy just to get a good idea of prices and areas etc, some of the sites i have looked at seem a little too good to be true kind of sites. I have done google but just have no idea which would be classed as reputable and which to stay away from. TIA Egg
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 17:41
FYI its buy one get one free at the minute too on kids, ladies clothes, shoes, underwear and some home items too :-) This was in Mirdiff one.
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 16:53
I understand your friend has several medical issues but you state an ongoing condition, you may get a better result if you state what ongoing issue and we may be able to help you in the right direction. Most clinics have good general all round doctors we use Arabian Ranches and Dubai Mall clinic whom she could go to then be referred to a specific doctor for a specific condition? We have had no issues with either clinic and they have been superb treating our family.
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 15:39
I have 1 friend here that is all :-( Thats one more than me. But I'm okay with it. ;) Me too, any more and complications come into it Lol :-)
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 15:08
I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned either Lie to Me or Person of Interest. I'm not a lover of American TV but these two are very good. I started watching person of interest and then stopped might give it a go again... I love American TV not sure why i stopped watching this.
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 15:06
I have 1 friend here that is all :-(
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 15:05
r u KIDDING me?? i live in an independant villa - and if any of my neighbours do that (any time after 10pm) - even on the weekend - i am straight on the phone to dubai police. it is inconsiderate, unncesssary and down right selfish. the police are very quick in responding. i would not hesitate to call. edited by rhubarb on 21/03/2013 So glad you are not my neighbour! We had a party to 2am on a Friday night. Informed the neighbours in advance, invited a few of them and nobody complained. So long as people don't abuse, noise is a way of life in a compound or appt block. You want peace, go live on a farm To me thats acceptable its fine its weekend and you told people in advance i would have absolutely no problem with that, even weekdays if someone came to my door and said look its the only time we can do this im sorry etc its advance warning and courteous - that i have no issue with. Good on you for telling your neighbours. Egg
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 14:16
Wok in or Big Wok its called someone on here reccomended, very nice we enjoyed it. Its on 24 h food. ae
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 14:15
I don't think 11 is late... I think its extremely late when you have kids trying to sleep for school in the morning. My DS could not sleep because the music was that loud and he is a heavy sleeper.
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 14:13
Please rain all weekend so i can "potatoe" on the sofa watching TV series :-)
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 13:44
I have never seen a rule as such like UK its consider not acceptable after 10pm, you can call the police for noise disturbance. I agree with you though its not acceptable on a weeknight especially when living in a residential area and not considering your neighbours is not ok. I would see what your management company say ask them if there are any rules or if they can put up some notices and what number can you call if it happens again. Egg x
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 13:12
Had a smiliar instance a while ago with neighbours, there should be a 24 hour security phone number, i gave the neighbours options to turn down the music (11pm on a school night, i explained i have no issue at weekend) they ignored my request. I advised them one more time i would call the police if they didnt turn it down. I called security and they came round and spoke to them. Turns out parents were away, they were duly informed on their return :-) COntact office management ask them what you are supposed to do they may have a 24 hour security number or advise to call police?
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 13:09
Try this thread the guy i used was good 2,500 for a huge 3 bed apartment. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic188835-painting-work-moving-house.aspx
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 08:44
If you are worried take him to A & E. My DS has had this before and with him it was either he has been biting inside his mouth whilst asleep, or just a grizzle lump. But as i said if you are worried take him to your nearest A & E thts what i would do. Good luck, hope he is ok. Egg X
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 08:05
Fringe - gets a bit samey but still good Revenge - if you have not already done so Suits - like it really good funny The Killing - Loved this Dexter - brilliant i love this Prison Break - if you didnt watch it first time round my favourite of all i think Touch - really liked this Six Feet Under - very amusing The 4400 - like this Falling Skies - good If i was to choose one i would go for Revenge i really love this show at the minute. Happy TV :-0 True Blood - brilliant The Walking Dead - good Arrow - Great eye candy :-) Supernatural - i absolutely love this its very good and also has some great comical moments in it How i met your mother - only got introduced to this recently but love it Big Bang Theory - again new to me but very good Luther - UK series on 2 made i think but this was fabulous White Collar - loved this too Covert Affairs - its watchable its ok
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 11:56
Brick Lane is good and they deliver.
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 11:55
Thank you so much i had read some stuff on Dr Tabari, and the school reccomend her so i think i will go see her. Thank you Egg
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 11:54
Hi ladies, I received a few recommendations but just don’t know which to choose. The reason is for an assessment report for my DS which the school requires a new one, previous one was from UK 5 years ago. DS was previously diagnosed with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. I heard that its almost 6,000 AED for the assessment (its free in the UK ;-( ) Would like to hear of any success stories you have had with any of the following: [u'>Dr Ruba Tabari Dubai Community Health Centre Child Early Intervention Medical Center Kids First Medical Centre Lexicon Reading Centre – Dr Rudolph Stockling[/u'>
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 16:50
Thought not ha ha Thanks Polly :-)
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 16:44
Thanks what are talking about by large amounts, im going on holiday so only changing about 6000 AED Guessing thats not classed as a large amount :-(
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 16:18
Thanks :-) Where are they located? Are they better /is he better?
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 16:18
Is there a "better" place to exchange currency? Exchange place or bank? I always go to Al Ansari and haggle over large amounts Like haggling Lol :-)
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 16:15
I forgot to add. It wasnt the case before but it has started now. each school have a different policy but they charge a very high percentage or even the fuill tution fees for the ' missed terms' Its KHDA approved ive been told. Thats really awful so people are paying for something they have not had?? Welcome to Dubai i suppose!
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 16:14
Yes, that is right, they are starting half way through the semester - schools need payment for each semester or sometimes, annually. The entire semester must be paid for. SO therefore as semester 2 has just started thats what you should pay for surely you cant be expected to pay for semester 1 when its been and gone??
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 16:13
I wouldnt have thought that is correct, why pay for something you have not had? Did you speak to the school, surely as semester 2 has just started semester 2 is what you pay for? They ask for it upfront by semester as far as i know there is no monthly payments for school fees but i may be wrong?
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 09:31
Ha ha yeah i had a quick look. Cant find anything else for you, sorry. If i stumble across anything remotely like the blog ill post it for you. Egg x
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 09:24
Great, not enough time to leave the airport. Thank you Egg
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 08:52
RB is a tad on the chaotic side particualrly on the weekend. Last time i went i couldnt move, couldnt get to the bar, no space to have a dance. I prefer Jam Base in Madinat, theres seating and a good defined dancefloor, food is good and the band (last time i went) played everything fro 70's up to 2012 music. Really like it in there. Crown and Lion is good too and food is fab. Bidi Bondi i dont like, think its overdone and its ok for a beer if you live on the palm, but i wouldnt go out of my way to go there, food was rubbish last time we went. Pub scene you could try the Underground at Habtoor Grand, but stay away on football match days as its really busy.
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 08:46
Thank you, they dont do anything at his school but i will speak to them.
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 11:20
Karin Evans? Author of The Lost Daughters of China: Abandoned Girls, Their Journey to America, and the Search for a Missing Past (Penguin Putnam).
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 11:10
You could call them The last day to donate books is February 24. Anyone wishing to donate books can contact SCHS on 06-5669966, SCHS Collection Supervisor Mihraj Abdul Rahim on either 06-5671117 or 050-7965576 or drop them at SCHS premises in the Al Yarmouk area of Sharjah. http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/community-reports/used-book-fair-aims-to-encourage-youth-to-read-more-1.1147001
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 11:07
Its in Sharjah http://clicksandwrites.blogspot.ae/2013/02/used-book-fair-aims-at-reading.html im guessing around corniche area http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 12:56
Ac is Emicool 2000 AED deposit, 545 Loading fee each month regardless of if you use it. Winter now so no bills except the 545 loading fee per month, usually ranges from 1200 - 2000 depending on time of year. Dewa just got January bill 1,200 3 bed terraced apartment someone in all the time washer on all the time kids leave lights on all the time Lol Edited to say its higher in summer have had a +2000 bill for dewa before now. HTH <em>edited by egg on 15/02/2013</em>
 
 
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