Rinnie
@Rinnie_Rambler
Scottish expat in the USA
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About me
Scottish
Lives in Vail, Colorado
Speaks English and a little Spanish
Registration: 22 May 2014
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Your experience of culture shock in the United Arab Emirates by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the United Arab ...
For me I found it strange getting used to being the ethnic minority! You can sometimes feel a bit left out when everyone is speaking their own language - I only speak English and it made me realise I should really try to learn another! Everyone is ... Read More
Is this enough to live comfortably ??? 25000 dirham by Jo99baby
my husband has had a job offer to move to Abu Dhabi earning 25000 dirham a month with housing in a compound, medical and private schooling for our 2 children. Is this a good deal? We don't live extravagant lives in the UK but we do ok I am a ...
If your housing, schooling and medical is all covered 25,000 will be more than enough for the family. I am a single female from the UK and I found 4000 a month to be sufficient. Not having to pay rent / mortgage means your salary is pretty much ... Read More
Graduate looking to move to Dubai by holly7shep
Hello everyone, Myself and my partner are looking to move to Dubai. I am a recent Management graduate from The University of Sheffield (2.1) and my partner is a physiotherapist (2.1) with 2 years experience. Just wondering if anyone knows what the ...
Yea personally I think it's relatively hassle free to get a job if you're coming from the UK so I agree with the others. Have a look online at for jobs - BAYT, Gulf Talent, BAC Middle East and of course Linked In. There are always jobs but ... Read More
moving to dubai - Which Cell phone connection is better? by ahmadshah7601
please some one tell me about cell phone connection that which one is better du or etisalat ??? :D
Is there really a big difference? I'm with Du and have no problems.. I'm PAYG and recharge around 50 dirhams per month - this gets me free social media and I still have my full balance for calls and texts. Maybe it depends how often you ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Edinburgh - good idea? by superjente
I'm thinking of moving to Edinburgh but it will be a complete new start for me and I guess I'm looking for words of encouragement :) I've recently moved back home to London after living in Norway for 2.5 years. I loved Norway so much - ...
Did you decide to move? If so how are you finding it? Read More
Is AED 2500 enough for a single lady by NyaraiMutaz
HAllo, hope i find you well. I got a job offer in Dubai that will b paying me a gross salary of AED2500 per month. I am a lady no family. Will that be enough and leave some for me to be sending back home? And what accomodation set up would u ...
If you have accommodation paid for then it's enough but if you're expected to pay for your own from that salary I agree with the above post.. It would be a struggle Read More
New members of the Bermuda forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bermuda forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Jampat, It's a BIG contrast! But hopefully a good one :top: It took me a few months to sort all the paperwork but of course getting things in Arabic made it a bit more difficult - surely being in the UK its relatively straight forward? Are ... Read More
New members of the Bermuda forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bermuda forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Good afternoon :) I finally received my Bermuda work permit and fly out in 10 days! Very excited to arrive and try life as an island girl. I'm Scottish but have been living in Dubai for the past 2 years so it will be a big change for me.. ... Read More
Is it a norm for employers to want to keep your passport? by J-Ann100
Is it normal for employers to indicate in your contract that they are to keep your passport in their position for the length of your contract? If so, why us this done. This seems like a form of imprisonment!
When I first arrived my company stated they required to hold on to all passports. However I discovered that once your residents visa is processed you can request to withdraw your passport and they can't refuse. I now keep mine with me, but yea ... Read More