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Latest post on 26 April 2013 - 18:44
1 word: PHOTOSHOP!!
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Latest post on 26 April 2013 - 18:39
Well, I hope so, but the sky has been looking very ominous in Dubai today.
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Latest post on 26 April 2013 - 18:37
Unless you want to hire someone for a couple if hours via an agency, you will have to provide her with full sponsorship, including visa and medical. Going rate for salary is anything between 2000 and 3000 Trustworthiness and reliability are hard to assess. Use you instinct and general people's knowledge.
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Latest post on 26 April 2013 - 18:28
Oh no, not again. Sister and kids arriving for spring Holliday tonight. What to do with this weather??
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Latest post on 20 April 2013 - 00:01
I second Ischgl and add Skt. Anton.
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 17:42
Was also going to suggest Naturalizer. And soo comfortable too. They have branch in Jumeirah Town Centre as well.
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 17:35
Have you ever thought that most maids get Friday off. So by you giving her a "day" off during the week, she may feel isolated as all her friends work? Also, IMHO you are being unreasonable by "allowing" her only 10 hours off. Really don't understand. Back home most people cope with kids, jobs etc without a maid 365 days a year. Why do you feel you can't cope on a Friday? I could have written this. By the way, why do most EW tend to think that fellow posters are good employers? Personally I think many are just as bad as the ones they are so happy to judge.
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 17:31
Email me a picture if you would so we can start working on the husband [b'>not that we generally listen to a word he says[/b'> LOL
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 13:49
By the way, sorry OP for hijacking. Off now to the hairdressers. To tip or not, yet another decision.
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 13:48
Wow, you have the exact timings I want/desire etc. I'm with Lina and Angela, both one hour was all they could fit in. How about you? Maybe we should combine after all. Reason I'm running through the courses is that I took lessons before. But classical, so now I'm struggling with the modern. Finishing beginners 2 and will do 3 next month. Maybe after summer we could join in intermediate?
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 13:39
Hmm guess not indeed. Too bad though! Maybe we will bluntly bump into each other, and I will go: oopsie. ?
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 13:22
I take private one - on - one arabic lessons at ALC and i think they are good. Me too, they're good. I want to move quick, and their class schedules don't fit my timings. However I would prefer a small group, like 2 or 3, as it would then be more interactive. what level are you doing? will be happy to do a two person lesson if timings and level suits. Was thinking the same. I'm somewhere between beginners 3 and intermediate.
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 13:03
I take private one - on - one arabic lessons at ALC and i think they are good. Me too, they're good. I want to move quick, and their class schedules don't fit my timings. However I would prefer a small group, like 2 or 3, as it would then be more interactive.
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 12:33
I bottom line, it's either his way or the high way Would take the high way if I were you.
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 10:06
I also want to mention that I pay her overtime in addition to her salary for whenever she has keep an eye on the little one at night when we are out. And at night she no real work but just keep an eye on him incase he wakes up. I was just calculating I have paid her overtime equals to a months salary in the past one year. I know most people don't pay their nannies/maid overtime when they are out socially. So I think I have compensated her very generously overall. in addition to that to again give her an extra months salary ?? You're comparing apples and pears. If you already have your answer, then why post the question in the first place?
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 10:04
Something similar happened to us. Taxi driver refused to let us in when he heard where we were going. We got the taxi number, phoned his company and filed a complaint. Complaint was followed up within 2 weeks, Taxidriver was fined 300 dhs.
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 09:53
I too fostered a dog and in less than a week decided I had to adopt her! Which is why I have considered.......but decided against. I grew up with dogs and could never give a dog up. Keeping it is not an option as it would just be unfair to force our lifestyle and travelling on a dog.
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Latest post on 18 April 2013 - 09:44
I can only tell you wat I would do, which is #4. My priority would always be being with each other and spending as much as possible time together. In the end a loving family defines any child, more then any school will ever be able to provide.
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 02:11
Are they in Dubai Hilton now? I want to visit ?
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 02:08
This discussion has been held a couple of times. Normally she would go home for a month, but you would pay her for that month, as of course you pay her 12 months a year (not 11). She has chosen to work during her Holliday, I assume you are oke with that. So IMO you should pay her extra for the month she is now working.
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 07:49
It seems as if you are all returning items on a regular basis? Why? Just think twice before you buy it. Saves you a lot of frustration, as well as having to drive back there (on these apparently dangerous Dubai roads) in the first place.
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 07:33
You are not obligated to take the bus. You might consider taking a taxi. Apparently metered runs Abu Dhabi- Dubai are around 200 dhs.
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 07:10
Oh no that is not good news for me at all, specially this weekend :( Now you will have to tell us all about your weekend plans ?
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 22:43
Mustard, did you post your opinion on the Doha thread as well? If it is illegal, it is illegal. But the maid in question may be very happy with the arrangement, assuming all ladies would pay her a decent salary for each day. We had an agreement like this in our previous location, where there was no sponsorship etc. 3 families would each hire the same maid for 2 days. Worked out perfectly for all, including the maid, who made a lot more money then had she been hired via an agency or full time with one family.
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 22:30
No, it is not legal. First, I assume is is under somebody's sponsorship (for the days he is already working) and is therefor not allowed to work for anyone else. Second, from the employer side, it is not allowed to have anyone working in your house unless under your own sponsorship or via an agency.
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 19:30
Beachcombers at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. At the beach with the most gorgeous views of Burj al Arab. Alternatively Khan Murjan, Lebanese food in an authentic courtyard setting (in the basement of Wafi Mall).
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 19:24
A card, small gift and a substantialistisch amount of cash.
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 17:57
Oke, so she's been with you only 2 months, she deserves a second chance. However I would not let her lock her room (after all, she is allowed to enter your rooms). And I would not accept her telling me she won't be home the time I tell her too. Threatening with the police is not helpful, it will make her suspicious. So if she isn't home in 5 minutes, let her know that this is the first and last time you accept her talking back to you and that you expect her to do as you say. Don't talk about the consequences, next time just send her packing. You will loose all your visa fees. On the other hand, I treat our maid with lots of leniency, but that's us. Each to hs own. <em>edited by Oopsiedaisy on 13/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 17:07
What for? This isn't Facebook. Like ????
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 17:06
I would try again with the taxi company. Dh and others I know have lost wallets and other things several times in a Dubai taxi. All ave been returned promptly!
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 17:03
The company does not no I am pregnant and I have not told them because they did not ask what should I do To be honest, if it would be my company, I would fire you as soon as possible after I found out. I would not have a problem hiring a pregnant employee (if she was married), I would however have a major problem with a new employee who lied or withheld information during the recruitment phase.
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 16:12
Thanks for your replies. Guess I will ask my sister to bring some. It is after all to "hide" my bil's beer. ?
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 09:34
In that case, why don't you report it to the landlord (unless he's the one allowing the co-sharing.
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 09:14
Why would you report it in the first place? Was it bothering you?
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Latest post on 12 April 2013 - 20:41
And/or ask her to find another sponsor. Set a deadline, e.g. 2 or 3 months from today. Agree with Anon, be honest about your reasons for "getting rid" of her (not a very nice thing to say really, not a good recommendation either). If she doesn't find one, buy her a ticket and send her back home.
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Latest post on 12 April 2013 - 19:40
That is a really nice reply Lilibucket. I wonder why the OP was deleted.
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Latest post on 12 April 2013 - 19:38
Just start shouting YES YES I HAVE WON, I HAVE WON!!!! WOOOOO-HOOOOOOO WHOOOP WHOOOOP WHOOP (Repeat x 10) You will find they will soon hang up and not call back ;) LOL
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Latest post on 12 April 2013 - 19:37
There not many beach hotels actually located at the beach. Depending on the budget, she could try Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Hilton Beach Hotel, Meridien, Sheraton. The usual suspects really.
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Latest post on 12 April 2013 - 19:34
DH had to show up with our maid and both their passports only once. All other arrangements were made by me, the PRO or the maid herself.
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Latest post on 12 April 2013 - 19:32
I do give cash in lieu for air ticket. However the cheapest ticket to Manilla, not all the way to her home town. And I check on the price about 9 months before end of contract, as the tickets will be much cheaper if booked ahead.
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Latest post on 12 April 2013 - 19:28
Oke, sorry Omoten, maybe start another thread. Back to Blueblogger and her maid. Blueblogger, what happened in the end. Dd she show up? Have you reported her absconded? I always find it awkward when someone needs Urgent Advice, gets it from here, and then doesn't post back. Hope you got it all sorted out.
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 18:20
Report her absconding. That's what she is doing if she doesn't show up.
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 08:49
We love the food and ambiance of Casa Mia at the Meridien Airport Village.
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Latest post on 10 April 2013 - 14:45
By the way, just had a look at their website. Didn't know this existed in Dubai. Can anyone advice on the hourly rate of these drivers? I assume you book them for a whole evening?
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Latest post on 10 April 2013 - 14:31
Great post NannyMcfee. I would contact Saferdriver as well, if I were you. So they know where their business went!
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Latest post on 10 April 2013 - 11:01
[ Quick detour off the subject. What if you are a non-working spouse in Dubai? Can you get the license through your spouse? This could be a deal breaker for my move....just kidding. Thank you. Yes you can. You do however need a NOC from your husband ?
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Latest post on 10 April 2013 - 10:54
Hi Lily, we lived in Geneva, so cannot comment on Zurich details. However a few things go for the whole country: expensive, expensive, expensive.... Everything. Housing, schools, groceries, furniture etc. Public transportation is excellent, you can set your clock on it. Always only a step away from the fresh mountain air. But many rules and regulations, covering everything from doing laundry in your apartment building to crossing the street.
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Latest post on 10 April 2013 - 08:06
Candid Camera??
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Latest post on 10 April 2013 - 08:05
Buy them new beds, bedding and change rooms? Maybe that way you can trace the problem.
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 18:43
I asked this question when they issued my E-Gate card, 2 months ago. Valid they said. Sounds logical: how does the card know you've changed passports? It's a stand alone system, so I will just keep on using it and see what happens.
 
 
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