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Latest post on 14 April 2015 - 10:48
I'd never renew the contract and pay for the renewal then send her on vacation. We sent our previous maid on vacation 1.5 months before her contract expiry date and we paid for returned ticket. She called saying that she missed her flight, when we tried to contact her back to arrange for a new ticket she didn't answer her phone then she switched it off. We couldn't cancel her visa until the expiry date and we couldn't start the process of sponsoring a new maid. She was "responsible", she "needed" the job as according to her she used to send all her money to her family, she didn't take all her stuff with her, she didn't even take or ask for her gratuity before leaving, but she decided not to come back. It wasn't planned and I have no clue why she decided not to come back. We even tried to contact her sister and family but none answered our calls. If you renew the contact and send her home on vacation and then she decides not to come back, it is a long process to cancel her visa, you'll have to report her as absconded, and I think you will have to wait 6 months before cancelling her visa then sponsoring another maid. edited by wickedangel_78 on 14/04/2015 <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 14/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 14 April 2015 - 10:36
Sharjah museum, al Qasba is nice in sharjah, there is also a circus that started recently in Qasba, emirates eye, a boat trip, al Majaz water front is also nice with nice restaurants and dancing fountain shows, it is close to the blue souq In UAQ there is a water park but not much to do. Nothing in Ajman to see or do. There is the china mall in Ajman. <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 14/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 10:37
There is no law , they get 1 month paid vacation per year of service, but there is no law for gratuity, so it is up to you to decide on the amount.
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Latest post on 11 April 2015 - 11:17
I see many ladies who work from home without a license, and they use fb, but it is their main income and they can't afford a license, those are SAHM mums who don't have the option to go back home. But if it is something health related like selling unlicensed products or medicines I'd let them know that it is illegal and if they don't stop I'd report them. It is not about competition , someone was selling raw milk on FB through a farmer , another lady was selling unlicensed slimming drugs. I wouldn't report someone who's selling crochet or handbags, but if it is health related and can cause harm I would but I'd talk to this person 1st and make it clear that what they're doing is illegal before reporting.
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 07:42
Not sure about those brands but I order all my creams from iherb , there are many brands to choose from and I'm happy with all the ones I tried so far.
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Latest post on 03 April 2015 - 17:29
Organic food & cafe has them, I bought them from there
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 14:46
Ours is working fine
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Latest post on 29 March 2015 - 23:44
Villas are kind of isolated in sharjah, there are no closed compounds other than the new Zahya which is too far away. What is your budget? Where is your work? Traffic is killing in Sharjah, so if your work in sharjah look into areas close to your work. If your work is in Dubai areas like al nahda, Taawon or Al Khan corniche are good.
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 09:29
Check this one http://www.boda.ae/courses.html
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 09:25
Hi, Do you know what are the reasons he is falling behind? I honestly wouldn't go for a private tutor. There are institutes who work with children who are falling behind in education. Besides private tuition at homes is illegal unless it is through a licensed institute/ school Check this one http://www.thebrainworkshop.com HTH <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 25/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 24 March 2015 - 12:29
Goal at dubai mall are offering a camp There is also little explorers at MCC and there was an offer on groupon
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Latest post on 23 March 2015 - 14:30
My 5 yrs old is an only child, he struggles socially at school as he prefers the company of adults. He is social but with older children outside school only. He is fine with sharing, he is not spoiled and he is very well behaved at school. But he talks to us (his parents) as if we are his age, if I raise my voice a bit he accuses me of shouting and he thinks he has the right to "discipline" me. We don't know if we're going to have more children, we're not young and ttc for a 2nd hasn't been a nice experience so far. I am sorry to hear that your DS is struggling socially... odd though that it is only at school? Is he generally happy there? What do his teachers say? Does he do any team activities? Have playdates? It is not uncommon for only children to spend a lot of time with adults.. however I certainly wouldn't tolerate my LO treating m as an equal or trying to discipline me... THAT behaviour is a slippery slope to problems later on... fast forward to when he is 16......!! He is happy at school and his teacher is working on his social struggles, he is advanced for his age and the fact that he is a November born (one of the oldest children in class) is not helping. He is fine with group activities, but when it comes to free play at school, he prefers to walk around the play area instead of playing with his peers. According to his teacher he is improving. Outside school he doesn't have those issues, he goes to after school group activities and he is social there. But again the children are older I agree about the discipline, this is why I am firm with him and I always explain to him that parents discipline their children, but it doesn't mean children can "discipline" their parents ;) <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 23/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 23 March 2015 - 08:57
My 5 yrs old is an only child, he struggles socially at school as he prefers the company of adults. He is social but with older children outside school only. He is fine with sharing, he is not spoiled and he is very well behaved at school. But he talks to us (his parents) as if we are his age, if I raise my voice a bit he accuses me of shouting and he thinks he has the right to "discipline" me. We don't know if we're going to have more children, we're not young and ttc for a 2nd hasn't been a nice experience so far.
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Latest post on 20 March 2015 - 14:29
If it's about your health y go for cheaper. After all health is wealth :) An expensive gym is not an indication to better health ;) I had a membership with one of the well known gyms here, classes were good but the trainer never bothered to correct postures or moves, in the weights section no PT bothered to help or show members how to use the equipments, but they using to push members to buy their overpriced PT sessions, after starting prices used to up without notice. Now I have a membership in a cheaper gym, the classes are nice and all staff are helpful. A good service has nothing to do with the price you pay
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 15:35
I don't like that area, it is an entrance/ exit to the city. There is always traffic in peek hours. I prefer Buhairah corniche in Majaz 3. What is your budget? How many bedrooms are you looking for? <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 19/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 15:27
Did you check 7 oaks in Al Khan? It is a British nursery Many of my friends had their children in English rose and they all were happy with it. There is also Alwan daycare at al Majaz water front, it is not a nursery but the staff are so nice and it is not crowded. <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 19/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 11:31
I buy Al Rawdah, I don't like the free range imported ones, they are too big, I prefer small chicken, I don't buy any chicken that weighs over 1 kg
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Latest post on 18 March 2015 - 16:28
DS school asked for 10,000 either in cash or current dated check to be paid before 27 March. They sent us a letter mid feb, if we decide not to enrol him before the start of the academic year, AED 500 will be deducted from the amount and they will refund the remaining 9500 edited by wickedangel_78 on 18/03/2015 When you say current dated check, I'm assuming they are cashing it right away then? 10k...per child...that's a lot of money! Yes it is cashed right away, I agree it is a lot of money especially with the 3rd fee check that was due at the beginning of this month. But the reimbursement policy is fair enough I guess, we have until the start of the academic year to withdraw and only 500 will be deducted. The school is new and they are expanding, so I guess it is strategy to increase their cash flow ;)
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Latest post on 18 March 2015 - 16:19
DS school asked for 10,000 either in cash or current dated check to be paid before 27 March. They sent us a letter mid feb, if we decide not to enrol him before the start of the academic year, AED 500 will be deducted from the amount and they will refund the remaining 9500 <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 18/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 19:25
My DS tummy was the same at that age, now at 5.5 his tummy is completely flat and his rips show As for eating veggies and fruits, did you try smoothies? DS is fine with some cooked veggies in stews but he will not touch any raw veggies or whole fruits. I give him smoothies and I add flaxseeds, greens and 1-2 low GI fruits
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 17:30
The old tefal takes 40 mins , my mum has one, not sure about the new one. Philips takes 20-25 mins for 1kgs of fresh potatoes. I like it for samosa and kibbeh as those I can't oven fry them , with Tifal you can't fry samosa or kibbeh, they will end up mashed.
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Latest post on 16 March 2015 - 13:47
Hi - if your visa is Abu Dhabi but live and work in Dubai can you still go to the government hospital in Dubai and buy the health insurance card for any medical treatments in Dubai - or does the Abu Dhabi visa mean you are not eligible? Thanks! Yes you can if you provide a lease contract in Dubai, even if you don't live in Dubai or have a dubai visa you can still use the government hospitals ER.
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Latest post on 16 March 2015 - 09:51
You can use government hospitals but it is not free unless it is ER for a real emergency case, a nurse will see you free of charge at the ER and she will decide whether it is an emergency case or not. I went to Latifa with a missed mc to the emergency but I paid 250 as I was not bleeding and in my case it wasn't urgent, so they gave me another appointment for the next day and I also paid 250 for the consultation then 300 for blood tests and 2800 for the D&C The Iranian hospital is a bit cheaper than government hospitals for outpatient treatments and ER if the case is not that urgent Even if you don't have a health card in government or even a visa they will admit you to the ER but unless it is a real emergency you will have to pay. In government you can't see a specialist directly, you will have to see a GP 1st <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 16/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 16:19
Thanks all for the suggestions. I'm not crafty person, I don't even know how to sew or use a needle. He doesn't have beige/ yellow shorts or t--shirt and He refuses to wear masks I found one in a toys shop in Sharjah and I paid AED 80 for it, which is not bad <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 15/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 13:17
Thanks all HM- thanks for the number, I know that shop, I will give them a call and check Eta: I called, they don't have lion costume !! <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 15/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 12:27
I have a philips and I'm happy with it.
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 11:02
Do all schools keep on asking for useless stuff? During this year we've been asked for decorations, food, hats, costume for the world book day and now 2 costumes for the assembly! My question: where can I find a lion costume size 5-6 ? All the ones I found are for babies and toddlers. I tried the baby shop, the party centre, toys r us but I didn't find any TIA
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 10:58
I ordered a play station CD in December, it took them 5 weeks to send it, I didn't try to follow up with them about the delay, but I received it at the end.
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 14:21
Thanks all for your reply I prefer warmer weather, it's still too cold for me :D But my son wants to go to a villa with private pool during his vacation, and I like the activities they have at Banyan tree so I thought it would be a nice place to try during the school break
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 14:16
My son is November born and one of the oldest children in class, he is too bored at school and they give him extra work in class and extra reading to do at home, most of his peers didn't turn 5 yet, he's in FS2 IB/PYP school edited by wickedangel_78 on 11/03/2015 <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 11/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 10:12
I honestly think it depends on the transport company the school uses and the ride time. DS is 5 in FS2 we drive him to school, we live in Sharjah and the school is in Ajman. I wouldn't be happy to send him to school in a bus at 6.15 am, we leave home at 7.10 am and the extra 1 hr sleep makes a difference, we get exhausted with the 30-40 mins drive and we reach school with the busses, I can't imagine my son going around in bus for 1.5 hrs twice a day. They are at school until 2.40 pm, it is long enough for a 5 yrs old, with commuting time if he uses the bus he will not be back home before 3.45 - 4 pm
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Latest post on 10 March 2015 - 16:16
I love kidville, my son did several classes and camps there.
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Latest post on 10 March 2015 - 16:06
SIL buys offers from cobone and groupon, and so far she's happy with 2 places she went to. I did mine at Karisma ladies centre in Oud Maitha but that was long time back <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 10/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 09 March 2015 - 11:45
Thanks HC xx Will update once I meet with the HOD
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Latest post on 09 March 2015 - 09:52
I am dealing with similar issues and decided to take it up with principal as teacher failed to restrain the bully kids. I won't accept a scare for my child. Thanks and so sorry you're going through the same, I called the head of department just now, my husband is fuming! I'm trying to remain calm . I'm going early to school today to speak to them
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Latest post on 08 March 2015 - 18:56
Anyone knows where I can get a good deal for Banyan tree al wadi? TIA
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Latest post on 03 March 2015 - 17:08
I'm looking for kefir grains How can I contact you?
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Latest post on 03 March 2015 - 09:35
Zaroob on SZR close to emirates towers or Reem Al Bawadi in Marina. There is also a small restaurant in Media city called set widad , they are lebanese restaurants but they have amazing foul
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Latest post on 01 March 2015 - 21:20
I checked ikea last year but I didn't find the rails, I will go and check the beds thanks
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Latest post on 01 March 2015 - 18:11
http://www.igiworldwide.com/lab_reports.html They have a branch in Dubai, you can give them a call and inquire about valuation <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 01/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 01 March 2015 - 10:42
There is tips and toes in Fardan centre but it is a bit pricey for hair colouring, I use them for mani/ pedi and massage, I go to Yasmin Al Sham in Buhairah corniche for regular treatments like eyebrows threading, root colouring and hair treatment, their prices are reasonable
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Latest post on 01 March 2015 - 10:35
Where do you stay in Sharjah?
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Latest post on 01 March 2015 - 10:16
What are the rules in other schools for securing a place for the next academic year? I only have 1 child and this is his second school year, last year we only had to sign a letter to secure a place and submit the checks before the start of the academic year Last month we received a letter requesting us to pay 10,000 either in cash or current dated check before March 27 to secure a place for the next academic year I didn't find it very nice as the 3rd payment check is due this month and we also have to pay rent on April 1st. <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 01/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 28 February 2015 - 09:07
We got the same this year, the prices for premiums went up according to our insurer, but as we get a comprehensive agency repair for the 4th year we didn't change. We paid the same premium we paid last year although I have 7+ yrs no claim bonus
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Latest post on 27 February 2015 - 16:04
Many Syrians here are without residency, they can't go back home as many lost their homes, they can't enrol their children in schools and they don't even have income, they live on charities from other families around So unless you know their situation please stop suggesting reporting and so on. Not all expats have income or even have the option to go back home! And no the red crescent does not help families who are staying here illegally
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Latest post on 23 February 2015 - 21:14
A girl I know had 2 successful IVFs at injab with dr Ashraf in Sharjah. She has 2 daughters 5 & 3 and she's considering a 3rd one I don't have much details about the hospital or Dr. Good luck xx
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Latest post on 22 February 2015 - 20:01
If you had a civil marriage rules are totally different for divorce. Talk to your embassy and let them find you a lawyer before going to the court. Good luck
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Latest post on 22 February 2015 - 14:16
Hi, Age is only a number, all my mummy friends are much younger than me, my 2 best friends are 6 and 11 yrs younger. I'm 36, I have many friends in early 20s. My son is 5, I met many mums in toddlers classes , and many were not that young. I also met a mum recently at my son's school who's 7 yrs younger than me and we arrange play dates for our boys. If I were you I'd look for mums who have children your child's age, good luck!
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 17:56
Click on English, you will see the language options under the search box. I think sometimes it goes to arabic by default because of your location
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 09:00
Hi, I took metaformin for 2 months only around 10 years back, but I was on BCP since I was 23. I'm 36 now, I went off the BCP at 30 , got pregnant and had a baby, then I went back on the pill. In august 2013 I went off the pill , got pregnant in Jan, then miscarried in April. Since the D&C I've been having regular periods and no pcos symptoms. I was overweight during my teens, by I lost the weight by dieting and exercising. Now I regularly exercise, my diet is healthy and my weight and BMI are normal. edited by wickedangel_78 on 21/02/2015 <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 21/02/2015</em>
 
 
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