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Latest post on 22 May 2012 - 13:26
hi mums and mums to be :) i am 12 weeks pregnant and new to dubai. just popping in to say hello congratulations and welcome to dubai
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Latest post on 22 May 2012 - 12:45
I asked my maid what she would do if I were to offer her Dh.10,000 per month, and she said she would only work for 5 months and then she would have enough to buy a new farm. This is as far as there brains take them. Sorry to say it, but they have no sense to deal with more than 1,500 per month. I say 'they' loosely. To me, that sounds like someone who wants to start her own business...be her own boss so if buying a farm is going to give her that then good on her. What if her family already has one farm and they are looking [i'>to buy a new farm[/i'> So, yes...maybe she can think beyond what you think is her limit..... No, they have one farm and it barely makes any money, so I asked why she thinks that another farm will sustain them, and she shrugged and said she does not know what else she could do with the money. So I asked her why she would leave a good paying job then, and she said as a double farm owner it would be beneath her to work as a maid, and better to be there and poor, but at least a farm owner..... sorry, there was no logic. that way of thinking is so shallow! hope her salary does notgo to 10,000 soon
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Latest post on 22 May 2012 - 12:41
i set mine at 25
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 16:47
in this life you do what suits you. edited by muu on 21/05/2012 And that's exactly why human exploitation thrives in this country. whatever way you look at it, thats way it is.
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 16:23
Hi I don't have a maid but am surprised to read about these salary levels for maids. Most of my friends pay a minimum of AED2400 basic + benefits. Have rates dropped recently? is there a fixed salary for maids, its good that your friends are able to pay their maids that kind of salary, well, there are people who need maids and cant afford to pay them such. simply because your friends pay their maids AED2400 basic + benefits, don't expect everyone to do the same, they pay what suits them and their maids are happy too. NB i don't have a maid and I have never had Muu: "They pay what suits them and their maids are happy too"- Who told you that the maids are happy? They simply have to stay at the job because they are bound by contract and are also desperate to earn some money. You cannot exploit someone and then justify it by claiming that they are happy. I believe that if one cannot afford to pay these girls decent salaries then they're better off not employing them. I have a friend who pays her maid 1200dhs and she is a happy person and always wants her contract renewed, some people cant afford to be stay at home mums and hence the need for maids, what might work in a certain home might not work for you. I dont think those people who pay lowers salaries are answerable to anyone and do not need to justifify themselves to anyone, in this life you do what suits you. I shouldnt pay a maid 2400dhs because some expat women will be shocked if i pay 1200dhs as I do not deserve to have a maid. You pay what you can afford, simple as that. <em>edited by muu on 21/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 14:55
Hi I don't have a maid but am surprised to read about these salary levels for maids. Most of my friends pay a minimum of AED2400 basic + benefits. Have rates dropped recently? is there a fixed salary for maids, its good that your friends are able to pay their maids that kind of salary, well, there are people who need maids and cant afford to pay them such. simply because your friends pay their maids AED2400 basic + benefits, don't expect everyone to do the same, they pay what suits them and their maids are happy too. NB i don't have a maid and I have never had
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 10:02
Hi I dont have a maid rightnow , all i have is part time But i would like to have one helping me coz am planing to have my second baby So can u tell me any advice when should be with me in pregnant or after birth is better ? And i want to know how much to keep her at 1st time ? The how much should i pay every year ? This Q. For Phelipine and [b'>Ethubia maids[/b'> Tia Do you mean Ethiopian maids?
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 21:21
shoprite, hungry lion, spar and steers.
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 17:42
Morning everyone ! This feels a little strange thing to do but since moving to DSO Cedres villas I've found it really hard to meet "normal people". I've been in Dubai for 4 years and love it the kids are happy at school and I work part-time so feel like I can escape!!! But I'm really missing having friends in the same residential area, for the kids to play with me to chat to, meet at pool , have a bottle of wine etc. etc ........ I keep finding myself going back to where we used to live which isn't ideal and not helping the kids. So this I suppose is a friend request ! Now that bounds pathetic I know but a bit desperate!! Wow, you really have it in for the EK families don't you? NORMAL PEOPLE??? wow! where in her posts did she talk about EK families? actually its lolacat who said something about EK families
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 16:48
as promised, reporting back with DD1's news! She's been told by her instructor to leave the gear in 'drive', keep her foot on the brake and put the parking/handbrake on. ETA: What you do to pass the test and what you do to drive properly are not always the same thing! edited by october on 16/05/2012 Thanks october for getting back
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 16:18
I was at Latifah hospital one night at the pediatric emergency section, then 2 ladies with their babies walked in, these two ladies were wearing skimpy shorts such that their bums were almost showing, I felt really embarrassed and I could see how unhappy ladies in abbayas, they started whispering among themselves and shaking their heads,everyone there was shocked and tried their best to look away. It was so so embarrassing that 2 grown up women can dress like that at a govt hospital where there are people from all walks of life in a muslim country.
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 15:44
My child goes to school in an area close by and I have often driven around trying to locate a place which could be suitable. Are there apartment complexes? Compound living? can anyone recommend an estate agent... I am ok with both apartment or villa, would save SO much time on the school run! I'm moving into a villa in satwa so your welcome to view my 2 bed. Has gym, pools, etc...Not got confirmed dates yet to move but should be at end of June how much are you paying for your 2 bed apartment?
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 13:23
someone I met recently said she passed her test here but the first girl to drive failed instantly because one of the back doors wasn't closed properly and she hadn't noticed the warning light on the dashboard. One tip I would give is ask if everyone has fastened their seatbelts - my tester years ago deliberately didn't put his on! Yes, that should one of the basic checks carried out before driving off. People tend to forget when they're nervous. muu, if you want to have a chat i'm at [email protected] (p.s. admin, it's a disposable address I don't care much for it if it's spammed.) I'm very sure you just need to relax. It's when you stress that you get the jitters and forget many things :o) edited by GoodMorning on 16/05/2012 alright, will save your id
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 13:15
I get scared at the roundabout and changing lanes but I hope to polish up. In which area will you be taking your test? I went through the area twice a few days before the test and familiarised myself with the roads/junctions/roundabout/road signposts. I found myself shutting my eyes and visualising doing my road test also relaxed me. I dont know the area of the test, will ask my instructor tomorrow so that I familiarise with the roads too, thanks alot, you have really boosted my morale with your helpful tips
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 13:01
Have you done your trial driving test? I have not yet done them The trial would be a good opportunity for you to ask any questions you have. Is there anything specific you're nervous about at the moment? :o) I get scared at the roundabout and changing lanes but I hope to polish up.
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 12:57
Satwa is a lovely place and very convinient, we are thinking of moving the when our tenancy agreement comes to an end in july.
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 12:53
thank you, i think am just stressing too much about it, the date has nt been set yet though I will be finishing my classes next week You will need to relax :o) Have you done your trial driving test? I have not yet done them
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 12:52
so sorry for your loss Nomad
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 12:49
muu, bring some sort of audio to listen to while waiting for your turn, i.e. music, relaxation audio - bring something that relaxes you. The nervous chatter in the waiting room and the grim, sour faces of those who failed and coming back to update others ...will be annoying. Relax. Take the lead - everyone may be nervous as well - so greet the other girls who will be going into the same car as you a great morning and greet the Examiner as well [url=http://www.desismileys.com/'>[img'>http://www.desismileys.com/smileys/desismileys_3277.gif[/img'>[/url'> When is the test? :) thank you, i think am just stressing too much about it, the date has nt been set yet though I will be finishing my classes next week
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 12:12
Please add more tips to help new drivers pass the RTA test and overcome the fear of being on the road, I copied the below from a certain blog and please correct them if they wrong. 1. Drive confidently in a relaxed mood at a good speed. Examiners don’t like driving too slow. 2. Always make use of indicators and mirrors while start maneuvering, turning, and approaching a road or intersection. 3. Never change lane unless you are asked to do so. However, shift to low speed lane after taking a U-turn in fast lane from a roundabout. 4. Never start changing your lane while making the ‘shoulder and mirrors’ check. Start moving after completing the check. 5. Speed up your vehicle immediately (within speed limit) after changing lane from slow to fast one. 6. When turning on a main road from secondary road at T-junction, wait until approach is safe and road is clear ahead. 7. After entering the main road from T-junction or intersection, immediately speed up your vehicle to drive the vehicle at a good speed. 8. On roundabouts, slow up your vehicle. After taking exit from the roundabout, immediately speed up your vehicle to drive the vehicle at a good speed. 9. Never enter a roundabout unless you find no vehicle coming from your left side. 10. Change the lane only when there is no fast vehicle coming in the desired lane. Ignore examiner’s order to do so if there is no safe way for doing so. He will appreciate your decision. 11. Always park your car parallel to the road when asked to park by the examiner. Never park in front of any entrance, gate or side road. Use hazard lights if enough space is not available for opening the driving side doors. <em>edited by muu on 16/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 09:35
DD1 is currently having lessons and doing all the theory classes today - I'll ask her what her instructor has told her and report back! I never go into neutral/use the parking brake at lights. It also freaks me out when the car in front hasput his vehicle into park as when they put it back into drive the reversing lights flick on! I learnt to drive in the UK on a manual and we were taught to do this way back then though. thanks, will wait for the feed back And don't you just hate being beeped at the lights - the guy doing the beeping is generally way behind you when you go through the lights as they're so slow anyway! Drives me nuts. DH got out and gave a taxi driver a piece of his mind once for beeping him 3 times at junctions/sets of lights at Wafi - so funny!
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 08:40
thank you ladies but for the sake of passing the RTA road test, do I just brake at the traffic lights? edited by muu on 16/05/2012 when i was learning to drive in london, i was told that to move your mirror slightly to the left so that you actually had to move your head a touch and its more obvious, and so your examiner can see that you are looking in the mirror etc. so yes brake at traffic lights thanks, that really helps
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 08:36
thank you ladies but for the sake of passing the RTA road test, do I just brake at the traffic lights? <em>edited by muu on 16/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 07:42
Your instuctor is right. Only brake! thank you
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 07:28
When driving an automatic car do you pull your hand brake and put into neutral when you stop at traffic lights? a friend who drives here in dubai told me this is what you do but my instructor says all you do is brake and not to pull handbrake or put the car in neutral <em>edited by muu on 16/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 07:38
just avoid her its really simple, if she realises that you are avoiding her am sure she will come to you and ask, then you can tell her what you feel
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 07:19
May God be with your family during this difficulty time of mourning your beloved dad. <em>edited by muu on 15/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 07:16
My 1 year old DD does not have pierced ears as I want her to do it herself when she is old enough
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Latest post on 12 May 2012 - 22:43
great! its good you are still around and doing well, loved your posts alot in your previous life.have a great night.
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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 18:04
Whatever you do, don't cancel your visa, its a longer process to renew with the new company. You can put the family members visas on hold for a 5000aed refundable deposit and transfer to new company once your DH has his visa with new employment, that's what we done just before DH had to cancel his visa with old company as required. Hope that makes sense. this is very correct, DH has changed jobs 3 times and our Visas have never been cancelled but just transfered.
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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 22:53
How about your hubby, am surehe can manage <em>edited by muu on 09/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 09:36
i use Holle from geant ibn battuta mall
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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 08:26
Hungry lion & Steers (South African)
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Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 23:44
post in the classifieds you will get responses there
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Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 13:22
i will always remember to never get sick while on the metro,this behaviour is shocking
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Latest post on 03 May 2012 - 17:46
I was telling a friend about a guy that was asking me out and how annoying he was each time he opened his mouth, how boastful he was,there was just too much in that text such that i had even mentioned he name, foolish me instead of sending it to my friend, i sent it to the guy I was gossiping about with my friend. The guy never talked to me again and deleted me from his friends list on facebook. I was so embarrassed and wished there was a hole i could crawl.
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 22:17
Thank you for the advice ladies. I'm not alone. There's so much pressure these days in media with all these celeb mums that are back to normal in a week or so! do not worry about these celeb mums, they have personal chefs to cook them diet meals, personal trainers, stylists etc, oh and photoshop. it is one step at a time
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 19:35
My niece is looking for some friends. She is a very young mum from Australia ... are there any others out there? the best is for her to attend any of the coffee mornings meet up or bumps and babes, some of us young mums attend and have made a few friends young and older, Iam 25 with a 13months DD, she is welcome to tag along any time or leave her email id.
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 16:58
buttercream cake icing are the best, i just hate the taste of fondant
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 16:55
My DD is 13months and am still struggling with weight though am lucky to have a flat stomach, this is my first week of dieting and exercising. will come back to the thread after a month or so if it will work. I miss my old body
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 16:37
Great init ?? If you don't want a certain race working for you, or you want an attractive receptionist, or you find fat people unappealing you can say so !! how refreshing :D yeah only in dubai
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 16:22
You will be surprised at the things job seekers go through here. Once applied for a professional office job- and was invited for an interview- and asked to bring my gym clothes for the interview (yes, for an office job!). Venue of the said interview- Jumeirah Beach: Time- 7:30pm. I am sure they did not like the e-mail they got in response. WTH! some people are really jokers and only there to torment jobseekers. you find others writting you must must of this height and weight or must be sexy looking, what has height, weightand being sexy got to do with admin work? its really **** to geta job in dubai
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 16:16
I buy my fruits and vegetables at the fish market in Deira they are always fresh and it is so worth it for me, I dont mind people staring at me as iam just there to get what I need and leave. people stare everywhere in dubai and i dont let it bother me so much
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 16:11
it is possible to live there without a car but you be facing a few difficulties every now and then as you will need to call taxi whenever you want to go somewhere eg shops. I live in an area similar to JVT and JVC and to be honest with you Iam so frustrated because if i need bread or phone credit i have to wait for hubby to knock off to drive us out, sometimes when you call taxi they either show up late or don't show up at all. This june am moving thank God. Other people manage even without cars so am sure you can also manage.
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 14:34
you didnt apply for this position via Dubizzle did you ? yes i did, i thought dubizzle had some genuine job offers <em>edited by muu on 01/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 10:22
"Dear Aspirant'? Oh boy.... stay away from these people time waters indeed
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 08:50
funny enough, I can not find the company website on google. I think somebody is just looking for fame by having his fb page liked
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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 23:50
brilliant! am a great Man U hater
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Latest post on 29 April 2012 - 21:48
try to check baby shop center point in MoE
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Latest post on 29 April 2012 - 21:45
amazing! lovely photos indeed
 
 
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