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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 13:21
That there needs to be a law is confounding...
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 12:58
There is nothing in your tenancy contract about this? We are landlords, albeit in another country, and we had a clause in the contract specifically about this.
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 12:09
Yikes, really? What's with all the hostility. First off, the question isn't all that idiotic. In America, well at least where I'm from, I get cold water from my taps regardless of time of the year. Only when I moved out of the US did I experience the whole "no need to turn on your water heater, it's the summer" situation; in fact we never turned our water heater on/off in the US. And yes, where I lived in the US was comparable to Dubai weather. And second, Guinness I agree that at first glance it can be confusing what they are saying (solar power vs. heated by the sun). I think that's just a nuance in language though and not exactly poorly written. Lolacat you are quite literally on the prowl.
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Latest post on 06 October 2014 - 14:00
It's a serious problem here, no matter if they are her children or not. There is very little education on the safety issue. I've seen babies on laps in the front seat, used to be almost daily but I still see it. So maybe you could have said something or at least gestured to her, as it seems you witnessed her returning to the car. First off I never saw her returning to her car (not sure how you came to that conclusion). I had 2 little ones in my car so I could not have gotten out to say anything to her either.
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Latest post on 06 October 2014 - 13:34
Besides the car seat issue which is a real problem here, it's kind of a silly assumption that hair colour determines what parentage a child has?? You are right...assuming she had quadruplets with different hair color (or 2 sets of twins immediately after another). So let's then focus on the fact that she had 4 children unbuckled and in 1 row of seats that only fit 3 people. Oh but that's right, I'm the silly one.
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Latest post on 23 September 2014 - 15:11
The managing editor of 7Days makes some very valid points [url=http://7daysindubai.com/im-disappointed-doctors-comments-women-business/'>link[/url'> I understand the editor's sentiment and agree. But again, I feel like people are making light of hormonal disorders and imbalances. Of course PMS doesn't affect EVERY woman in the same way or to the same degree, so we can't make blanket statements. In this regard the doctor is very wrong (and it was kind of annoying, I agree). The editor flippantly mentions indigestion or being "grumpy" after a fight with your spouse. Those are not on the same level as having your hormones sky high (or down low) due to your cycle (or other health issues). I'm sorry, it's not. You can not control your hormone level in the way you can control mild indigestion. <em>edited by GMKSME on 23/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 23 September 2014 - 15:06
I don't buy that, she's a doctor for gods sake, not a nervous student giving their first public speech. And are you saying that she just went into this interview impromptu without preparing for it? I've given many speeches. From massive meetings w/ CEOs and Sr Management all the way down to a mommy/baby group of 10 people. I still get so nervous my voice cracks, I shake, and I forget important details. Across the world, public speaking is one of the biggest fears full stop. This spans all races, gender, income, etc. I'm not saying that it absolutely, certainly was nerves that got the best of her. Or that English isn't her first language, so the nuances of phrasing things was botched. But these are 2 reasons maybe why she didn't deliver the message right. Can't we give her the benefit of the doubt? What I am saying (and I think you all agree) is that women should band together more to support one another; this is exactly the moment when we should. From board rooms to battlefields. Women are behind (not by choice) in pay, position and respect. This doctor's speech could fuel misogynists' claims that women don't belong in the workforce or whatever antiquated, idiotic ideas they may have. But do you REALLY think that was the intent?
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Latest post on 23 September 2014 - 13:11
I would have been receptive to [b'>a speech about not making important business decisions based on emotions and during times of stress.[/b'> If she extrapolated, that, certain times of the month, *some* women *can* be more emotional, therefore take care of your emotional intelligence, I would agree. However she seems to have made sweeping statements and used her own experience as empirical proof of sorts. And although she was addressing a group of women, this is not a problem relegated to women. Men also have a "time of month." It's called bills! I've also witnessed my line manager act like a complete ass when his blood sugar drops. And who has to do damage control when he is a loose cannon? Yours truly, But that IS what she's saying. It may be hard to pull that out of her speech, but it is. And I agree completely that she could have said it better. The meaning can be lost in the nuances of language and let's not forget that making a public speech is an art. Sometimes what you intend to say and what you say don't align. Maybe she thought she should try a relaxed approach and just came off wrong. Maybe she was super nervous. Who knows? In your point about men, we aren't talking only about stress (which is an external factor on one's emotions). We are talking about hormones, something uncontrollable for many during certain times of the month. There's nothing wrong with it, it's completely natural. [b'>Let's stop acting like there is something wrong with PMSing[/b'>. There isn't! Should I feel guilty that when I PMS I am much less patient with my children and much more irritable with my husband? Why? It's not like I CHOOSE to be that way, in fact only by being conscious of it do I not let it get out of control. I think she is only telling us that PMS (or whatever) does not only affect our mood, it also affects other aspects of our lives (like decision making). Yikes. Give her a break.
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Latest post on 23 September 2014 - 12:25
GMKSME that's all good and true, but the way in which the headline is written says something different. Headlines are written to evoke emotion and draw in readers. I still stand by what I wrote. Maybe she didn't express herself in a way that was thought provoking and empowering, but it's not nonsense. It is a fact for many women and being open to talking about it and seeing how we can work through it is the way forward. Not bashing her... Look at other hormonal issues women have. Specifically like postnatal depression. Should we all hide the fact that this happens? That sometimes moms aren't just "having a bad day" and that we can't just "get over it." Hormones are something you can't control. Putting someone else down for her own experience is. Facepalm all you want, ladies. I'm a feminist at heart and empower my children of both sexes and don't allow for gender stereotyping in my house. That doesn't mean I can't or shouldn't acknowledge the differences in both sexes.
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Latest post on 23 September 2014 - 10:16
At first I rolled my eyes and though immediately about the whole "women shouldn't drive because it affects their ability to have children" logic. I know it sounds ridiculous, but at the core of her message she is saying that men and women are built differently (true in all regards). She is not talking about the ability of women to make good/right decisions. She is only saying that physiologically women should take their hormone levels into account in decision making situations. Some women deal with extremely physically painful periods and may need to take sick leave days. And that's perfectly ok, isn't it? Nothing wrong with saying that. Well the cause of the pain has been linked to hormones as well. I think we shouldn't jump the gun and get all feminist about it. We can't only use the "hormones" excuse when we want, for our own convenience. There's just such a stigma behind PMS, but there shouldn't. Let's accept it and move on. <em>edited by GMKSME on 23/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 18 September 2014 - 07:15
Might seem like a silly question but my kid needs a 2 hole punch for school. The papers he has for school have 2 holes already punched in them but the teachers pass out other papers that need to be hole punched and they don't have them in class. I haven't seen them at Carrfour. Anywhere else? Obviously it shouldn't be a massive/heavy one for a desk. Needs to be portable, ideally flat like a ruler. I know back home they are very easy to find. Thanks in advance!
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Latest post on 07 September 2014 - 18:18
Kind of pointless since we are talking about healthy choices but McDonalds allows you to swap water for a soda.
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Latest post on 12 August 2014 - 15:39
1. Sorry, but poop from EBF babies stinks too. I EBF'd my share of kids and all poop stinks to some degree. 2. Just like I don't think it's logical to make a woman/baby go to the bathroom to breastfeed, I don't think where I'm eating should become a bathroom. 3. How, in this day and age, can any business survive without changing tables in the bathrooms? A family restaurant with no concept of family?! 4. There are health and safety codes...allowing your patrons to change nappies outside the bathroom could (possibly) bring sanctions. 5. Is this seriously important enough to make the frickin' news? Israel/Palestine, Iraq/Isis, Ebola . . . even Robin Williams (RIP). I sneezed and farted at the exact same moment today . . . someone call 7days. <em>edited by GMKSME on 12/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 08 August 2014 - 13:40
Those herbs and spices that are sold in large open bags at Carrefour (Deira City Center) are all fresh and organic. You just tell the guy how much you want in a container. Seriously? I didn't know the herbs and spices are all organic. How do you know?
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Latest post on 17 June 2014 - 14:32
I've done the code and had no slow down in the messages. I also called and placed a formal complaint ----- they sent me an sms to let me know they are reviewing my case. #facepalm
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Latest post on 17 June 2014 - 12:38
Has anyone else had trouble contacting Dr. John? Maybe he is out for surgery but surely someone should answer his phones between 9-12 right? Or have an answering service?
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Latest post on 17 June 2014 - 12:08
Hi I've got a 30 hour stopover in Singapore with my 17 year old DD. Any suggestions gratefully received :) Thanks You can do a free city tour that starts and stops back at Changi. Did I mention free? :D
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Latest post on 17 June 2014 - 11:50
Denmark is very expensive country to live in. But excellent social services system, much like here. Personally I applaud their social welfare system compared to what we have in my home country. Taxes are high in Denmark, but if you have a good job, and I'm assuming you would if you are considering a transfer there, then you are likely to have a good quality of life. I have a family friend living/working/studying there and he's quite happy, though he misses home.
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Latest post on 17 June 2014 - 11:45
Dentist costs are starting to rack up! Both my husbando and I have old fillings that are dropping to bits and need replacing! I am thinking about getting dental insurance and then heard about this dental card. Has anyone got dental insurance and has recommendations of companies and what coverage is important/not so important? What about this dental card? Is that recommended? Help! I'm English and already have bad teeth :) I don't want them to get any worse! Did you see this is in the news: http://news.sky.com/story/1283208/no-drill-filling-teeth-to-repair-themselves You just have to wait 3 years for it to be available and hopefully your teeth won't have fallen out by then. ;)
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Latest post on 06 June 2014 - 14:50
Well technically there's nothing wrong with an 11 year old watching a 15+ rated movie if there is an adult w/ them.
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 13:19
Construction happens literally overnight here !! Couldn't say if it will be 100 % complete but i'm sure it will be completed enough to function ... This is the biggest annoyance about these new schools. Yes, they'll be "complete" in terms of being able to open and function as a school. However, with the undoubtedly high fees you are paying at these schools, don't you want more than "completed enough to function."? I walked into a school in September that had just opened and it was a joke. Safety rails across an elevated walkway and stairs in the parking lot took weeks (if not months) to put in. All the while kids/parents were allowed to walk on it. Had one tripped and fallen, there would definitely be a trip to the hospital. Cigarette butts littered across the campus landscaping (including in the playground areas) by construction workers because it is still a construction site and they can't control what the workers do after hours when they are working and kids aren't on campus(?!?!?!?). Unpaved driveways that may not be "their" responsibility because it's on public land, but for goodness sake level out the potholes with some gravel or sand in the meantime so the cars aren't dipping and scraping every day. Classroom materials and equipment that hadn't arrived yet. And this was a school with a good reputation and part of a big education group with several good schools under their umbrella. Not saying all schools here are like that, but when if you are going to open, do it properly!
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 20:38
DS wanted to be a professional musician. He has been praised to the skies in Dubai, admitted to senior positions in national orchestras etc. Last summer, being a supportive parent, l sent him to Europe to work with a fairly minor, junior orchestra. While he enjoyed the experience very much, he also had a major wake-up call as his musicianship was sadly lacking in comparison to the others. I was disappointed for him, but he is happy to do music for pleasure now. Your son may well be the next Ronaldo or Beckham. Fantastic. But if there is any way that you can expose him to some serious competition before he makes his decision, then do it. Perspective is very valuable. This is the best advice on here. In Dubai our children are big fish in a little pond. When they go out to swim in the sea, they may discover there are bigger, faster fish out there. That's not to discourage your child, but to be realistic and challenge him. There are several academies here that have relationships with professional teams in the UK. Go Pro and E-Sports being 2 of them. There are also several academies and clubs that have "sent" players to the US to boarding schools/colleges on football scholarships. Precor is one of the clubs and I think Go Pro has done so as well. That's best of both worlds isn't it? To get a sports scholarship that will pay for your education while you play the sport you love at a competitive level.
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Latest post on 26 May 2014 - 22:02
I wish I cooked enough to need a deep clean. :(
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Latest post on 26 May 2014 - 20:51
Well I'm going to start sounding like I work for the admissions office at DESC but they should have places open for Year 6. However it's going to be getting down to the wire. There are so many new schools opening in Dubai in 2014 that finding a place won't actually be that hard. Especially for Year 6-7/8. Typically the older grades are more easier to get into than say FS1/2 and Year 1 (even at a new school).
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Latest post on 26 May 2014 - 10:22
DESC and JC have excellent performing arts departments! DESC should still have places for a Year 10/11 for the coming year. I know several people with children there and they love it. It's less than 10 minutes away from Wellington DSO. Definitely a good option for OP.
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Latest post on 20 May 2014 - 11:50
I agree w/ yvettesmom. Unless you have a lot of complicated forms or amendments (or haven't filed in several years), then you should just do it yourself. Turbotax was really straightforward when I used to do my own (when I was single).
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Latest post on 20 May 2014 - 10:05
Not greedy at all. I have property back home and we have not increased rent in 5 years either. However this is mainly because the rent basically covers the mortgage so I don't need to make any more than that. When my tenants' lease came up for renewal, instead of an increase I had them agree to a longer lease (instead of 1 year it became 2 additional years). That gave me peace of mind and stability knowing the tenants were there long term. If the rent were less than the mortgage AND the rent was significantly lower than market rate, I would definitely give a fair increase. I think somewhere between 5-7% is fair if you are truly 15% below. That being said, I agree with everyone. Keeping a good tenant is much better than having to relet it. If you aren't there to oversea the reletting and redecorating then you'll likely have to pay someone like an agent as well. The hassle just isn't worth it. If you must raise the rent, I think the suggestion given by another poster of renewing at the current rate but saying by next year you'll have to increase by X% is fair. 1 year notice seems very fair on both sides.
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 21:48
This site seems to have a lot of specific information about going to the US with your maid. http://www.ustraveldocs.com/sg/sg-niv-typedomesticemployee.asp
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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 11:38
Oh gawd I hate to be "that person" but I haven't lost weight (though wishful thinking makes me hope I did) and have gone down a size at H&M. Usually fashion brands size down so that the consumer feels better about trying on clothes. For a true size 12, they'll mark it at size 10. That way if you are a size 12 you'll be excited to that a size 12 doesn't fit and that a size 10 does (and hopefully that sways you to buy it and more!). Hope that makes sense. I've worked in fashion before and this is a "popular" practice among many fashion brands I've dealt with.
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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 11:35
Thank you both for your responses! I think my husband goes to Healthbay Polyclinic, so I'll check in with them. DOSC is a bit far for me, but I thin we can get there by metro + a bit of walking, right? So maybe not out of the question either. Can I ask, do you guys feel confident that you can provide first aid after taking the courses? I'm often at outdoor or sporting events where there aren't any official medics. Recently a boy collapsed from heat and the adults took him out of the match for a bit, but he made it back on soon after. I don't know first aid but he wasn't taken into the shade or anything other than a bit of rest and some water. Maybe that was the right thing to do? I don't know. I want to know what to do and what not to do in case I see it happen again (or in case something worse happens!).
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Latest post on 04 May 2014 - 17:51
Not changing the locks is part of the rental agreement :( I would never not change my locks. Being a single woman here how do I know that all keys were returned and not copied. I always keep the old locks and just change them back. What if you locked yourself out or a key accidentially snapped in the lock ( Tee Hee) Sounds like she's talking about an office not her home. Ah, sorry I must of missed that I've never thought about it the way you are and would have never changed the locks prior to moving in. However, I can totally see your point and would probably do that now! Especially if you are a single woman.
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Latest post on 04 May 2014 - 16:14
Not changing the locks is part of the rental agreement :( I would never not change my locks. Being a single woman here how do I know that all keys were returned and not copied. I always keep the old locks and just change them back. What if you locked yourself out or a key accidentially snapped in the lock ( Tee Hee) Sounds like she's talking about an office not her home.
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Latest post on 04 May 2014 - 10:06
Although I tend to hate them in terms of fashion, Birkenstocks are amazing for outdoor walking in warm weather. They hug your feet and give excellent support. You actually feel like you are wearing shoes, but you get the bonus of having the air and sun on your skin.
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Latest post on 04 May 2014 - 10:04
I think some people use the "thumbs down" feature not in a negative way, but to show sympathy or empathy. For example, if I said something like: "I'm having the worst day ever." I wouldn't expect to get a "thumbs up" (that seems like people are happy I'm having a bad day) instead people giving "thumbs down" are probably sympathizing and saying something like, "Aww, that sucks." You know what I mean? Anyways, don't take it personally either way. This forum attracts a lot of trolls who will do random thumbs up/down on posts.
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 16:05
What is considered tight? There are a lot of nice apartments in Oud Metha or in the opposite direction up in Al Nahda area. Both are accessible via metro to clock tower area which is always nice.
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 11:04
That's a "yes" to a suggestion, not a yes to they've gone out of business. I don't know the answer to that I'm afraid. LOL - thanks for the clarification. I did take it as a "yes" to the question have they closed down. :D I called MSA but do you know if there are life vests for young children? Or is it more an adult thing to go on a dhow trip?
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 10:33
You can try Out of the Blues - a private FB group for people in Dubai/UAE with PND or PNI https://www.facebook.com/groups/406112256137982/
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Latest post on 12 April 2014 - 00:44
I've seen the Anna wig in Borders bookstore in Mirdif City Centre, if that helps. They might have also had a costume, but I can't remember. All I know is that they DON'T have Elsa (I've asked so many times the sales people start shaking their heads as soon as they see me coming!) <em>edited by GMKSME on 12/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 12 April 2014 - 00:42
Definitely Daiso but if it's more convenient Lakeland/Tavola have them too.
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Latest post on 12 April 2014 - 00:37
Yes plenty. There is a brand which I believe is from Australia. I think they make theirs from fruit juice (among other things). They are in a white package and definitely available at Spinneys, Choithrams, etc. I also believe those candy kiosks in the middle of the malls all have sour gummy worms.
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 16:26
[b'>I have heard today that DIFC is also covered by the rental rules that govern the rest of Dubai, this is very good news.[/b'> There are lots of buildings along the SZR which are owned by local landlords and run by their management companies, one of my colleagues recently went into each building and asked the concierge if there was anything vacant and found a great apartment that way. Index Tower is very nice with great facilities as is Lime House, your budget will dictate everything though! I don't think this is entirely true unless something happened very recently. I heard a lawyer on Dubai Eye a couple weeks back and she was talking about DIFC rental laws in particular. She was actually talking about a case where she was on the landlord's side (if I remember correctly). DIFC is NOT covered by RERA rental laws except in the case of rent caps. When it comes to rent caps DIFC are now covered by RERA laws (prior to 2013 they were not). However if you have a dispute with your landlord then you can't go to the rent committee like with other Dubai properties you have to first go to the DIFC arbitration. Dubai Eye does a good job of archiving their shows as podcasts, you can go back and listen to it for clarification on the issue. :)
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 15:38
[b'>So school fees have increased, rents are increased, local sponsors are charging more, shop attendants or helper's salaries will need increase, prices or materials are raised and only SATWA shop keepers are to be blamed that they are charging high? [/b'> Did you notice subway has increased 2-3 dhs every item on their Menu? All the food outlets have increased prices so are groceries going higher and higher. In my opinion its mean to blame poor shop keepers for this. Its just survival of the fittest. Why is it that we are OK with haggling for dirhams in Satwa, Deira and Karama but we would NEVER dream of haggling in the malls or with big retailers? The markup made by shopkeepers in the first 3 locations mentioned make remarkably smaller margins than big name retailers. :( They are doing as they should, raising their prices as the economy picks up. If they do so in a manner that is out of line to what their customers are willing to pay, the market will naturally put them in check (ie customers will stop coming in) and they will lower their prices again.
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Latest post on 06 April 2014 - 12:28
Maybe someone from Baby Arabia (the baby group that focuses on learning Arabic through play). I think they have classes on weekends. If not, maybe they know someone who can?
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Latest post on 06 April 2014 - 12:26
I would suggest 2 things. Get your Vitamin D levels checked out and make sure you get enough sunshine. Yes both things are related but it's not enough to have adequate Vitamin D in your system. Your body also needs to see and feel the sunlight for positive psychological effects. Being deficient in Vitamin D and/or not getting enough sunlight can bring on depressive qualities. Good luck.
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Latest post on 30 March 2014 - 19:05
It is harder for women to sponsor their dependents, she has to be a certain category of worker like a doctor or a teacher (in addition to the salary requirements). It is possible for women outside of those professions but not very common and highly unlikely for a maid to fit into the DNRD requirements. Besides that, could your maid even handle caring for your 3 children in addition to her own baby? I think the workload is enough of an issue to not do this. Unfortunate and sad for her to be in this situation. :(
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Latest post on 30 March 2014 - 18:46
Recognising cultural differences is not the same as prejudice. I am sorry if you have experienced the latter. It is easy to infer from her text that she is imparting some prejudicial sentiments which is, I'm sure you can agree, unfair judgment to lay on an entire culture. Whether it was intentional or not. I'm not villainizing her, in fact I sympathize when I said I've been through it and have both stood by and also in cases stood up and said something. To ask if it's cultural might start people piping in, "Oh yes, I've lived in xxxxx country and they always cheat." Then it steamrolls. What if it was: "Why don't parents buckle their children up? Is it cultural? Do they have a psychological problem?" Immediately most of us would probably think about Arab families because they are always the ones pointed out as not buckling up here in Dubai. Well to be truthful, I've seen just as many East Asian, South Asian and Eastern European families doing the same thing. And I know Lesley Cully has said the exact same thing before as well. But that's what prejudicial statements do, they create this picture in our heads that some people's actions are representative of all people of that culture. That's wrong and distasteful.
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Latest post on 30 March 2014 - 18:10
I did not see where OP mentioned culture… have I missed something... Here is where she mentioned it. Is that a cultural thing? Implying cultural difference per se is not necessarily pejorative, sometimes I wonder if some people go through life looking for opportunities to feel offended, either on their own account or as a general response to life. It is most certainly pejorative when you are making a complaint about a behavior that you have witnessed X number of times and have decided to ask "innocently" whether it is a cultural thing. What kind of answer are you looking for? Yes, it is culturally accepted for parents to cheat in X culture? Don't be offended it's just how THEY do things? My goodness... And yes, SOME of us have been offended throughout our lives based on our culture / color of our skin and that has affected how we look at statements such as the OP's. Or am I not allowed to have feelings?
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Latest post on 30 March 2014 - 16:25
OP I don't think it's cultural and in fact, not sure why you would mention that unless you are pointing fingers at a particular culture and generalizing them to be cheaters (based on what, the handful of times a particular parent(s) cheated in a sports event?). Cheating happens across all cultures, all ages and in every activity imaginable. It happens in sports, in homework, political races..........can anyone name anything that is free of cheaters/cheating? Izzy to talk about lack of ethics, well we all cheat at one thing or another to get ahead or as it suits us. How many of us download movies and tv shows for free (V*P*N...??)? Ever given your parking ticket to someone else so they didn't have to pay for their own (I know it's just you being courteous but you are cheating hte government). It's wrong what you saw. I agree, I htink it's silly. Did you say anything to the person or are you jsut here to vent? I can understand both as I've done them too!
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Latest post on 27 March 2014 - 11:22
Well we all have to go back to work on the 2nd, why not the kids! I do agree with this. Having the kids off from school puts a strain on families with 2 working parents. Good point!
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Latest post on 27 March 2014 - 11:03
Won't some schools be exempt because their calendars are different? I thought the French and Indian schools start on different months than IB/Brit/American and have different months off. A French mother told me her children off for a month starting a couple weeks ago and I thought Indian schools started in April?
 
 
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