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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 19:34
I didnt know there was a co-op where is that ?
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 19:29
I live in JLT its a great locality close to metro and beach etc restaurants near us and McGettigans!! which is too close for comfort ha ha, ooh sounds good I love the creek its a great place to take any family or friends etc love going on the little boats across to the spice and gold souk , yes its always nice to have a pool nearby too!! all I do is swim trying to lose bit of weight done nothing but eat since we came its hard to resist when there are so many nice restaurants near, Yes I said the hubs part time would do me I love being out and about too much to work 37hrs a week . I have applied for lots on expat job page and loads of others not had any replies . I had a skype interview but it was for hilton hotel in ras al khaimh which is too far away. Have you done brunch yet?
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 19:21
thanks peeps
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 12:57
thanks i will try there is it cheaper than the supermarket prices?
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 12:39
closest to where ? I go to the Fruit and veg market after the Shindiga Tunnel in Diera I live in JLT and dont drive but somewhere near metro's
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 12:17
Thanks very much it was a great day , have you been to a expat coffee morning yet? I was thinking of trying the one tom morning or wed one. Wot kind of work you looking for here? we looked at springs but I dont drive and was to far from a metro the one we looked at what type villa is it? we are thinking of going for a villa in beginning of March when this one ends
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 12:04
Yeah i can see out window never seen it that backed up before I just assumed it was an accident
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 12:03
its my fave egg and bovril on toast or just bovril on toast I brought a jar back from home recently, have you tried waitrose?
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 09:45
Claire at charterhouse.ae
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 09:43
There is a good gadget shop near Carrefour in mall of emirates you may find something in there he doesnt have lol
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 09:41
tool/dDIY hire a lot of people dont have space and storage for tools hire is something I havnt seen yet here
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 09:39
I always tip good service, especially when I know they are not paid well and work so hard and always smile I love a good smiling face
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 09:38
Me too my hubby got offered job over here as was made redundant at home when the plant he worked in closed down there were only 2 of them that got offered chance here and we couldnt say no , I give up work packed house up pushed foward our wedding and here we are !!! Like you said ups and downs but love it here, struggling to find a job though so would feel more settled if I find work here . Where you from ?
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 09:31
Been here since December..You ? January how you finding it?
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 09:22
your right there , are you new to Dubai?
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 09:16
Hi I have never been to a coffee morning yet and intend to go tom many people going ?
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 09:15
Maroosh is right if you dont want to walk in heat bus is the way to go
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 08:58
Yes English driving school is a great idea I thought there would have been one here when we came , and def agree with import shop great idea too
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 08:45
If you get off at the JLT stop walk over the walkway its less distance to walk down to mall than the marina metro stop
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Latest post on 25 May 2013 - 10:56
thanks Amelia great help
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Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 11:23
Thanks geordie :) i suppose if my husband was here too it would be ok...I've got them on Facebook, dubizzle, momsouq...you name it I've done it ha ha I've got an ikea lamp tall cream box one for aed 20 Email me on [email protected] & I'll send you a pic! Brill I will email you later xx
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Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 10:58
where will you be living? have you had a look at the health and fitness section on this site ?
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Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 10:53
how much does the course cost?
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Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 10:51
I have seen others do it but I would be the same unsure have you put them on Dubizzle? have you a coffee table for sale at all? I am also after bookstand, standing lampxx
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 19:19
cheers guys xx
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 19:15
cheers peeps
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 11:20
did you have lessons over here? do you have to have a certain amount of lessons? I failed my driving test in uk but stupid me booked it the morning we flew out here so I was a bit distraught leaving my family n friends i took a chance . I am back in uk in Aug so wernt sure whether to try again at home and then if not do it here or other way round ??
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 10:49
Hi hisband and I looking to buy car decent price just not sure where to be looking been down past Noor islamic bank way where else to look?
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 14:33
brunchgoddess too true i mean i aint no oil painting but im one damn good grafter lol
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 14:32
thanks mushy peas will try this
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 14:31
keep checking emirates 247. they announce walk in interviews held by big institutions. this is an old one but it will give you an idea : http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/several-uae-firms-hiring-through-walk-in-interviews-2013-04-20-1.503256
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 14:17
Think I just thought it would be so much easier than it is , I am not letting it get to me I will get some others to have a look at it see what they can suggest , it has already been tweaked since being here and I was told it was a good consistent cv , but like others have said its a tough market out there but hey im enjoying discovering Dubai so cant complain lol
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 14:09
Thanks everyone its advice wot I needed to hear and take on board all of it , I have asked the agency if they can get me some feedback on my cv as the 2 companies they passed my cv to have not replied , also the agency did say if you were not pretty enough or too fat etc etc I would not be successful and that the employers who were looking for candidates were very picky about their choosing ?? so now I start to think they have probably said I am too ugly etc etc and the agency are avoiding telling me ? i may be just paranoid but it doesnt help self confidence much
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 13:54
yes its better to get it all done before coming out we had ours attested notarised , then when we were here then had to have it translated to Arabic and also authenticated too , good luck oh and who have you used for your shipping?
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 14:49
Thats great advice thanks, I would idealy want something in either medical centre as a receptionist or data entry, Hotels is my main relevance but Its only day jobs I am after so reservation agent or along that line. I have Leisure and Tourism under my belt so travel sales agency I love dealing wth people in general all mainly customer service orientated
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 14:33
That sounds like a great idea for over here there are probably so many in same boat as me and have not been contacted when they say they will peple need something reliable here
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 14:29
I agree waste of time they havnt helped one bit to be honest. It would be nice to get in to a working routine again, everything seems to be online here is it ever a good idea to actually just walk in and hand a cv in like the uk or not ?
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 14:25
Hey there been living here for 5 month and seem to be struggling to find a Job is this normal? I am registered at recruitment agencies on so many job sites. I have been told sometimes can take a while to hear back from employers, any advice would be really appreciated
 
 
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