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Latest post on 08 February 2012 - 14:45
I am assuming she is on one month notice period. So she'll get one month salary. Fulla is right about no redundancy pay. If she was on a 'limited contract' then she would be due 3 month salary. PS - 'Good' companies tend to pay 3 months for redundancy, so anything more than one month + eos dues is bonus <em>edited by summerdream on 08/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 08 February 2012 - 14:07
Save my bottle :-) ..PS - if you do start selling 1000s of tubs and need a trade license am sure you'll find someone who'll let you use theirs for a small fee.
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Latest post on 08 February 2012 - 11:09
Thank you pricey, great info, ok looking into it too. It's vegan society approved so hopefully will pass any tests. I'm on it. Thanks again. You don't need a trade license to sell on souq.com, just ignore anyone who tries to put you off....no one who made it big has had it easy and I am sure not one has escaped being criticised and said it wont work/its too difficult etc. Just be realistic about it, if you have a good network or know someone who does or sells products through home marketing you could ask if they would be interested in adding your product. A facebook page with link to souq store will work well and nothing illegal there. Good luck and let us know when you start I will buy one, so you have your first customer already. I don't know about the product, but I believe in you (with the passion I see you have to do this).
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Latest post on 08 February 2012 - 10:58
London more baby friendly I would say
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 18:14
....ever! I have this miracle wonder face cream, I bought it on a whim a year ago from a Vegan store in UK. Anyway 1 year on and many great reviews later I'd like to sell it because it works. But how does one sell this sort of product. I contacted the manufacturers and they are happy to sell it to me and deliver to Dubai but the minimum quantitiy I'd have to order is 280 bottles. I want to sell through a Facebook shop and it will never be a big business per say, it's not big bucks. Is that possible? Anywhere else or help and ideas. Thanks. edited by N.Kaye on 07/02/2012 souq.com Kentessa.com
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 18:12
Hi Summerdream, Yes agreed all families and their needs differ re: working hours and there are always occasional late nights that it's important to have help. However they do not give her time off in the middle of the day in lieu of late hours or next day off when she's worked until 2am. She isn't afraid of hard work but she's wondering how it would go if she stays there when it's already gone so far away from what they discussed at interview....and she's not even signed the contract yet. really I am just looking for advice on how she should proceed...anyone have edited by sueg on 07/02/2012 They can't force her to sign a contract. Does she get weekends off, so she could go for interviews? Am desperately looking for a new nanny/maid myself
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 17:41
I have treated my kids nanny like my mum/sister (actually better!) but there are times when they have 'worked' at 2 am. For instance I when I was just back from hospital after surgery and DD wet her bed, nanny helped her change and took her in to her own bed. Other times, I have had one child very ill (younger one's lung condition meant this happenned often earlier), had to make sure I woke nanny up and tell her I was taking the one to hosptial and the other one was alone at home. Again working till 10 pm depends on the circumstances. I don't get home from work till close to 7 pm and once I put the kids to bed I do need to brief nanny/maid for next day meals, things to do, preparing part meals for lunch box the next day etc, so what I agree with my maid is they can take whatever break that's suitable for them when kids are not at home, but 7-9:30 pm its very busy time in my home.
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 12:12
Booster seats in baby shop won't cost you much
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 11:36
Got a call from the police station today, she handles social service. She was very understanding and will take my complaint. They will first call the parents and give them a warning, next step - will visit if they continue and parents can be imprisoned if they continue. She sounded local, empathised that this was not acceptable and angry that parents would do this. Even more upset when she found out the family was well off, as she initially said they counsel families on options available within financial resources or ask the family to consider going back to home country rather than risking their child's life. Told her of others that I think do it on an adhoc basis, and she's more than happy to receive list of names and contact numbers and give them all a warning... So ladies if you know of any parents leaving their kids alone at home, ust drop me an email and I'll send you her contact. They will also take up cases of child physical abuse. So something is happening and they are bothered here. :) edited by summerdream on 07/02/2012 <em>edited by summerdream on 07/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 11:26
The Amul paneer (cubes) is better than the fresh one available in Lulu and likes. Otherwise I just make my own its VERY easy and really soft.
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 11:24
If you do have evil relatives/in-laws yes there is a possibility. Otherwise its a myth especially if you are non-muslim. Some lawyers (well maybe all!) are simply making money.
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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 11:37
Desert rose don't worry I never read your comments :-) and I would be angry if someone sits on this sort of thing for 3 years...having said that - now that I asked a couple of moms waiting for the school bus this morning - they ALL know it...and they think its not our problem :(. ***edited to remove personal info <em>edited by summerdream on 07/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 18:11
I feel sorry for the OP..at least she is trying to do something about a situation that most would turn a blind eye to. Good on you. Also, as far as I can understand she was only made aware of the situation on Friday edited by nobody-in-particular on 05/02/2012 Don't feel sorry - I understand that some of us have led rather comfortable lives and have no idea of the difficult situation someone else can be in. I know I try my very best and have broken my back trying to bend backwards on a few instances. Thanks for the support. <em>edited by summerdream on 05/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 16:31
The boy does go to school, he is alone at home after he returns from school. I learnt that several people are aware about this. As he arrives from school, when my kids do and lots of mums/nanny's there know. No one has bothered to do anything and it seems there is at least one other parent who does that in the same building :(. I can almost hear what the mum's going to say - its a typical reply from people of my culture, heard it before.... 'the child's really sensible and I don't know if I can trust baby sitters". Well we do end up spending at least 2.8K on our nannies per month multiplied by 12 that's a saving they can spend on family bonding time on holidays!!!! (sarcastic here) A mum who goes clubbing with her husband when kids are asleep said to me she was sure her kids knew how to handle them selves in an emergency - her kids were about 11 and 5 at that time! This mum had her sofa stuck to the window and her 5 year old who 's a handful, I have seen dangle out the 2 times I visited them. The mum and dad came downstairs to say goodbye to us and I insisted they don't - they simply didn't listen and as I was leaving the boy threw the TV remote control down - mum still didn't flinch. I told her this was simply unacceptable...she looked at me as if I was swearing at her and I left - never visited them again... I don't want to say I am holier than some of them - but seriously every halloweens for instance several little kids as young as 3 even go around trick or treating with no adult supervision...even this year I joined the group that had my kids and had my kids nanny go alongwith another group - we stay at a distance and try not bother the kids, but I don't know how parents can let their children go around ringing door bells of strangers. Mind you, I can't remember a parent even being thankful or worried for that matter - given I don't know most of them. At the end of the evening I dropped each of the kids a group of about 15-18 to their apartments.... and I was thinking some parents would be panicky as the kids were out for long - seems several didn't even realise their kids were out...there was one who was not a home even...took the child back to my home. I plan to put a note a day before Halloween's on the notice board this year. Back to work now! <em>edited by summerdream on 05/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 16:05
:( Poor child :( I agree with Fulla, though - can none of the several families who know about it go to the police? I guess it's in Al Ameen's hands now, but we need to start being more proactive if we want this to end. I know we can't save the world, but if it comes to us being the person who's been shown what's happening, it's better to take the greater action sooner rather than have to live with that 'if only I'd...' forever. Shame there are so many families who feel their children are an 'inconvenience'. As someone once said 'they [our children'> didn't ask to come, we invited them'. I worry that they will take a long time to sort this out, the police may be able to come immediately. edited by AmyAus82 on 05/02/2012 In fairness, that family may adore their children and just be making REALLY poor judgement calls under very difficult circumstances...or genuinely be pretty ignorant about child safety. Who knows their financial pressures? Cultural attitudes? Education levels? For me, there's no excuse for a child being left alone, especially given that child is now school age so could be supervised at a school...but I haven't walked in their shoes so I think it's a bit unfair to assume they love their kids any less than any other parents or that they think their children are inconvenient. I try to be as non-judgemental as I can and I know there are families who really struggling financially and doing this - there's no excuse for leaving a little child alone at home, there's always ways and means, with the littlest of incomes if they are eligible to live here there are solutions. As for this family it annoys me all the more as they are well off...they have been on one month long vacation to a few months ago and another one coming up shortly - both expensive destinations.! So surely not financial issues, just serious priority problem, ...and hear this Mum's a teacher!!!
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 14:15
Thanks Green-ish...I hope I don't know you ... try not to let people around me know of my situation ... keep the superwoman image up ;) Update: Just got a call from Al Ameen. They asked how I can be so sure the child is alone. I assured them of what I know. They asked if the parents hit the child or had fights with each other. I told them I didn't think so. They have taken details from me and said they would rather transfer this to social services department and someone from there will call me.
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 13:57
summerdream. :( Your kids NEED YOU! Take care of yourself. xxxx I do Green-ish. I really try my best. Don't worry am a fighter. It can get very tough at times, with no support from the system for protection from abuse and still don't have full custody of the kids...it can get very stressful, given the law here allows him as the father to pick them up and leave the country if he choose so. Let that be, am in a good frame of mind today.
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 13:49
Police - might involve we having to visit the station, which in my current schedule not possible. With a fever in office today! Are you for real????? you know that a child is potential in danger and your schedule is too busy!!! Shame on you. Come on fulla. Are [u'>you[/u'> for real? There's your useless judgemental post, then there's glenfiddich offering to be helpful. That child is lucky you're at least watching out for him summerdream. And people who know that children are in danger and are too busy, sorry but they should be jugdged..... Unbelievable. Judgemental. Only I know of my situation ***** (edited - so as not to scare EWers, I am a fighter, don't worry) Do you need to know more?? I still try and be there and look out for others. PS - the posts on here mean that I'll be working even later in the office tonight. So I would rather you don't post again, so I don't spend more time replying to useless posts edited by summerdream on 05/02/2012 <em>edited by summerdream on 05/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 13:11
Police - might involve we having to visit the station, which in my current schedule not possible. With a fever in office today! Are you for real????? you know that a child is potential in danger and your schedule is too busy!!! Shame on you. You haven't been in Dubai for long enough! If you really think you can do something, I'll give you the address try reporting to the police. I honestly can't step out of office without loosing my job and as a single mum I can't do it. I am here inspite of a high fever, throwing up and worse all night. SD, please send the details to me at [email protected] - I've got time to follow up on this for you. Thank you so much. I'll put details in the email. Note, I just realised on Friday on what was happening, but my kids and the child tell me its been happening for years :(
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 13:05
Police - might involve we having to visit the station, which in my current schedule not possible. With a fever in office today! Are you for real????? you know that a child is potential in danger and your schedule is too busy!!! Shame on you. You haven't been in Dubai for long enough! If you really think you can do something, I'll give you the address try reporting to the police. I honestly can't step out of office without loosing my job and as a single mum I can't do it. I am here inspite of a high fever, throwing up and worse all night.
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 13:03
That child is way to young to be alone. You must call the police. Now. Look we all ask ourselves what whould you do......but you have to do it now. That child is lucky that he has not been hurt. I guess youve been watching out for while.....? you seem to know him? poor kid. call. dont think twice. Why dont some just not have kids if this is what theyll do? He's been alone since the age of 4...he's 7 now. All I can do is have told my kids nanny in case of a fire to look out for him too, after my kids are safe - he lives in the next apartment. SLM, this is happening all over the country. I know of 'friends' who talk about couple time and go out for dinners, clubbing once the kids area asleep 6-10 year olds. They don't understand why I am in shock when I hear that sort of thing and that maybe I was jealous of their couple time. The only thing I have done is distance from such people. Can't do anything else. I am the sort who has given up office and even family hours to try help others. Just believe me, I know its not a big deal for the police here...they'll ask me what right I have to interfere (I tried to report a likely sexual abuse by parents case a while ago - lots of evidence) and I was asked if I was family and that the couldn't lodge an enquiry based on suspicions and a woman's witness. The family then left where they used to live, so I have no idea. Another case, when I lived else where in Dubai, there was a physically abusive husband,I could hear his wife scream as she was being beaten up...one day I saw her bloodied when he threw her out. Police said she must complaint not me, finally the police did come when security called them and did nothing.. they had a bit of damage too with the apartment window broken etc and all they did is get him to agree he would pay for the broken window. I swear to this day I believe he did something nasty to her as in the same week there was even more screaming one night, I saw what looked like blood stains later outside his door and he threw his couch out which had what looked like blood on it too. Never saw the wife again and then he got a new one soon, who soon started getting beaten up too :( I just hope she left home after all the rubbish. Will wait on Alameen.
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 12:39
Police - might involve we having to visit the station, which in my current schedule not possible. With a fever in office today! Al Ameen - Wrote to them asking if such a complaint is lodge'able'. No reponse yet There were some numbers posted around for child abuse I remember when some cases came to light..I can't seem to find those. Anyone?
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Latest post on 03 February 2012 - 11:30
Does anybody know of a number where I could lodge a complaint of a child being left unsupervised at home. This neighbour of mine (excuse the impolite language) has been leaving her child alone at home since the age of 4. Child is 7 years now. They are 'religious' (idiotic zealots I would say) who go for meditation or something like that and leave him alone to add to the time he's alone when parents are at work. The child is sensible enough to not jump out of a window I guess, but what if there was an emergency like a fire. He's given house keys and he's allowed to go to other kids homes when alone. The child already has emotional problems I can see - he cries easily for the minutest of things and gets 'bullied' a bit...an he seems to want that...he'll do it for the attention. Btw if you are this boy's mum - please wake up! Maybe put your child in day care or at a reliable baby sitters and your meditation prayers I am beyond doubt are only upsetting the higher power. and the times you meditate at home for hours on end and tell your boy he is not allowed return home till a certain time, you are being very selfish as we have our plans too as a family and I never got asked if I /my kids nanny was okay to baby sit. Please someone direct me to where I can complaint, within the building I live, I could easily lodge 3 complaints from the 10 families I know...!! Excuse the tone of the email, I am infuriated and No I cannot talk to the mum directly - it will be equal to administering medicine to the dead.
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 17:32
I have tried endlessly to get through to the DFWC and they have never answered the phone. I'm just glad I'm not a woman in distress in urgent need of help. It did say in their time out listing a while ago that they needed volunteers and I'm pretty sure I read in the newspaper some time back that they were starting a volunteer programme. Having tried for so long and got nowhere I've given up on them. I'm still very keen to become involved in voluntary work helping women so if find any useful info please post here. . I was a woman in distress at one point and then I knew of another woman in distress - very close to ending her life. DFWC = having nothing...they may be able to provide bed space for a maid who's been beaten up...but that's where it stops. We can always do it carefully, we will have our hands tied at times, but able to help others. You may write to me at summerdream76 at gmail.com, I could volunteer some time, its something I am very passionate about.
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 16:20
Account name Therese Faye Macababbad, IBAN # AE670350000006202954534, National Bank of Abu Dhabi
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 16:18
I would like to begin volunteering my time now that I am settled and ostensibly here for good. I was part of a wonderful women's shelter and domestic violence program back home in the states and wondered if anyone could direct me to a similar organization here? I am not finding a lot on Google and then one shelter I did find which was government supported doesn't seem to answer email or their phone which..considering their line of work, concerns me to no end. Any information would be fantastic! TIA You might be interested in setting up one of your own! I am serious, there's a dire need for a 'real' one. You will find support from others on here. Meanwhile for general volunteer work...www.volunteerindubai.com. The lovely Lola is happy to have as many new volunteers X
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 15:15
Given they are willing to pay what you have mentioned (notice period salary and end of term settlement), you are unlikely to get anywhere with redundancy/termination compensation. Have been here all my life and it is the way here.... Good luck - very few have had sucess. Someone I know just lost a similair case 2 days ago. <em>edited by summerdream on 02/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 15:05
Irooni, please update us - I am so hoping its a typo, 2 is extrmely serious. Having a busy day at work, but keep coming back to this thread to see if you have read our messages and clarify or take immeidate action for the patient. The worst of doctors would have admitted the patient immediately.
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 12:46
Suddenly the ridicolous house rent I pay (relative to income) seems little ...as the tanks and everything else is very well maintained where I live.
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 12:28
Its just how it is, some parents will only buckle up their kids when it becomes law and they could be potentially fined. There is a compelling need for neglect to be prosecutable and for this 'law' to be enforced immediately. I remember reading the initial news aritcle and was shocked that the child was alone at home.. I cannot sympathise with the parents. I hope the child is in a better place. If the parents were prosecuted two weeks ago and told they would be fined if their windows were not sealed or at least that if their window was found open, the would be checked to ensure an adult was in the room and fined if not, maybe the child could have been saved. Humans in general are no where near as intelligent, responsible and caring as I had believed when I was little. We need laws to regulate the sheep.
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 12:17
I am not a medical professional, but well read about certain medical conditions. Just two weeks ago, I discussed low iron levels with my doctor ( for someone else) and I hope that's a typo or a test error. Iron levels below 5 are considered dangerously low and as per the doctor the person can go into cardiac arrest. Its simply not possible that the doctor simply gave this person (you?) a report of 2 and didn't say its an emergency. For extremely low iron levels, a full investigation needs to be done as there's almost always an underlying reason for iron levels at 2. The undelying reasons list is long and no point in scaring you. Whoever this person is needs to see a doctor this very moment, if indeed their level is 2. Please google, I am sure you will find more info. PS - to start with the patient would receive iron injections immediately (in most circumstances) <em>edited by summerdream on 02/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 14:40
Bur Dubai etc are quite highly priced - in fact now more than new Dubai...there's very little availability in good buildings. Now to the point. There's lots in Jebel Ali area that would be suitable...someone I know just got a 2-br for 34k/annum. Look in the Ewans building....DIP area .
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Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 11:42
Got your email addy...you may take it down.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 16:35
I dont think its okay to yell at another's child in the situation you did. I tell you I would have told you off if you did it with my child. My younger DD has ADHD for instance and being severe ADHD myself I know how difficult it is to sit still and how there's battles in my mind when I have to process certain kind of requests. You never know that the parent who seems to be doing nothing is actually trying his/her best. and no mental illnesses are excuses by bad parents. Actually, if you can't control your children, for whatever reason, then they shouldn't be flying. I don't have a problem controlling my children, but just saying there's different tactics each parent uses. For instance, I may tell DD once and give her consequences of not abiding and give her a couple of minutes to decide if she wants to abide or not. I ignore her for those 2 minutes - if a parent decided to intervene I tell you they would get sh*t from me! and you know what I pray you don't have a child with an illness like that...as this a forum...I'll say maybe the likes of you shouldn't be talking! :p
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 15:28
When my nephews were younger they used to keep undoing the seatbelts in the car. I just started pulling over and refusing to go anywhere until they put the seatbelt back on. They soon got the message! I suppose the nail appointment or mall trip is more important for some parents to bother trying this tactic. I absolutely loathe the "my kids won't listen to me" excuse when it comes to seatbelts on the plane. I simply say "well what makes you think they'll listen to a complete stranger then?" mum and dad soon magically make the child listen to them. I had a lady tell me to make her child sit down as it was running around the plane before landing. Honestly- if your kids won't listen to you, what hope do they have? Having said that, one time this kid was annoying everyone the whole flight, the parents just ignored it. As the child was jumping from seat to seat rtight before landing, I growled "Go back to your seat NOW and SIT DOWN!!!" Kid looked like it'd never been told off in it's life but sure as heck listened to me!! ;) It just makes me wonder WHO is the adult and WHO is the child. Discipline starts at home! I dont think its okay to yell at another's child in the situation you did. I tell you I would have told you off if you did it with my child. My younger DD has ADHD for instance and being severe ADHD myself I know how difficult it is to sit still and how there's battles in my mind when I have to process certain kind of requests. You never know that the parent who seems to be doing nothing is actually trying his/her best. and no mental illnesses are excuses by bad parents.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 15:23
I ALWAYS comment - even if it's to tug at my seatbelt - for the amount of times I've done it at least 2 have buckled their child immediately - for the others I couldn't leave without saying something - I often direct my comments at the child - telling them to Buckle Up - I've had parents thank me as ''they won't listen to me'' It's hard but for every 10 that ignore me there may be just 1 that does something and Buckles Up - that's what makes it worthwhile. https://www.facebook.com/BuckleUpInTheBack You are to be commended Red :) you are one of many who actually has put their money where their mouth is and walk the talk in regards to child car restraints....you picked a good battle :) ditto and its a battle you won the day you got the first person/child to buckle up. I'll admit that as religiously as my children are buckled up...till this campaign came up I did not buckle up myself if sat in the back (rare ocassions that I take a taxi say). Now I always do. Can't explain it but I actually felt 'shy' to do so...as culturally it is seen as loving oneself too much perhaps. Now that I buckle up in the back too I realise the culture and everything was in my head only! Thanks Lesley.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 15:18
How about buy a not so expensive clock from Ikea or so and use parts required....
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 15:15
I would mind my own business. As I do when I see parents smoking around their kids, feed them rubbish or ignor them completely while the nanny runs around with them. I do not agree with these practices, but they happen, and there is nothing I can do to change that. Most people do not take criticism well. Feeding kids rubbish doesn't bother me as much given there's the benefit of doubt its a rare exception they are allowing the child the said item. Ignoring kids, again who are we to judge - we have no idea what each one is going through - at least they have a nanny instead of no supervision. Smoking around kids is something else and even if its just feeling sorry for the children - I know it shows on my face everytime. I can't believe this happens in today's day and time.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 13:42
I ALWAYS comment - even if it's to tug at my seatbelt - for the amount of times I've done it at least 2 have buckled their child immediately - for the others I couldn't leave without saying something - I often direct my comments at the child - telling them to Buckle Up - I've had parents thank me as ''they won't listen to me'' It's hard but for every 10 that ignore me there may be just 1 that does something and Buckles Up - that's what makes it worthwhile. https://www.facebook.com/BuckleUpInTheBack I do the same - make eye contact with the child smile and tug at my seat belt, asking them to buckle up in sign language. Other times, I look at the parents, then look at the child, look at the parents again and nod my head in disapproval while tugging at my seat belt. Hopefully, at least one parent has buckled their child in, even if just to avoid embarresment. and yes there are times I just have to say a silent prayer...its cute when my kids use sign language to tell other kids in cars nearby to buckle up - they get everything from kids sticking their tongue out at them, swearing at them (at least it looks like it), plain confused kids and mostly kids who don't quite know what to do...maybe someday...
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 13:07
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 13:05
Al Qasr - lovely...go early though as the good seating gets taken up pretty quick
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 16:28
So glad you have seen a doc, you'll be even gladder when the medicines start to help with the deficiency. For people who don't know about depression - they will ask you to snap out and not to poison your body with meds etc. Ignore them for they don't know any better and stick to doctor's advice. Do go online and try some EFT for depression too. Magnum's videos are good. Search on youtube. Stick to your medicines though and don't discontinue on your own
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 17:43
Am feeling very down, have suffered with these bouts of 'lowness' before but feel just awful this time. Can't see the point in anything, am sooo tired, can hardly bring myself to do the school run or have a conversation. Just want to go to bed and stay there. Any ideas on how to pull myself round?? No matter how many people told me earlier, it didn't make sense to me and what a waste of years of my life...please try read up on the net and you may understand that you need to see a doctor given the symptoms you have described. Anti-depressants are not the monster they are made out to be. Don't take advise from us non-professionals. Sometimes its better for a pregnant woman to be on anti-depressants than not for instance (this is professional advice). Anti-depressants are not placebos they do work. (I would blank out when doctors tried to convince me that!). Getting a headstart with medication (if the doctor thinks so) will be good and excercise even if brisk working should really help. Please please see a doctor, preferably a psychiatrist.
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 14:24
OP, I am a skeleton too :( Mum, neighbours, friends no one's spared me.. and now I feel more of a skeleton (!!) if they say that to you at your height and weight ...I am 50-52 kilos at 5'7" ... After listening to years of put downs I now rather be a b*tch - when someone passes that kind of comment or starts on those lines, I tell them the truth how I never have to even think about how much dessert I have had and how I can gorge on a tub of icecream and it not show on my superfast metabolism body ... and if they still try to comment negatively (usually its women) then I tell them that I am considering writing a book, releasing a DVD or something as I am sure not just normal people but celebrities would buy...given my secret of eating what I want and yet going back to fitting into pre-pregnancy clothes 15 days after delivery... Just let them know with a HUGE smile that you understand they are trying to be bitchy about your naturally lean body and that you forgive them.
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 19:00
Ex used to use Androgel and he bought it here...the pharmacy at Spinneys Trade Centre. Insurance did not cover it, as its hormones and the policy excluded hormonal treatment..
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 12:43
We are doing Dubai Drums this year. Its a super idea with bbq in the desert. You could perhaps do it with lunch at Bab Al Shams as an alternate. Catamaran parties are wonderful, I can give you contacts of an events company or of the activities directly if you like. There is one catamaran in Dubai that can take up to 70 people.
summerdream
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:26
Thank you all.
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 13:00
Hi there. Ladies do you know of any company/individual who can translate our company brochures from English to Arabic with marketing context intact. Any leads appreciated. What I got from google didn't help. Thank you <em>edited by summerdream on 18/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 13:37
Thanks for your reply summerdream, I appreciate it. Will look up EFT. I've been taking meds for depression for 20 years, so am quite experienced with it now, I may to back on the ones I have just till I can see my dr again, as these symptoms are really weighing me down. Thanks for your concern, it's much appreciated. BTW - what meds are you on? Just asking because I have lots of Prozac generic at home and my meds were changed.
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 12:45
Ginnee - sounds like depression. Don't want to take medicines approach has a lot to do with social conditioning. The meds have saved and improved quality of lives of innumerable people. People take meds for diabetes, high bp etc for instance this is no different. Am really busy at work today and I shouldn't be on the forum either - hence short reply. What meds were you on? No one on here will tell you to go back on the meds as psychiatric medicines really need to have a supervising doctor. If you decided that you will have to weigh the risk for yourself. I have done that when I simply couldnt afford to see the doc and used my research and previous experience to take a call. Remember its a huge risk and it might be cheaper to see a doc - there are some reasonably priced one's if you look and eventhough they may not be the best, at least the doctor is guiding you. May I recommend you try googling EFT and try that - its alternate treatment and its best to see someone for it - but some of the videos on youtube should help too. EFT can work instantaneously with depression. Excuse quick reply - I couldn't not reply.
 
 
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