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re: Working in Dubai anyone have any stories? What would be some Pro's and Con's?
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:03 pm to Ed Osteen
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:03 pm to Ed Osteen
Because I've been looking into it and I thought I would see what the OT would think. The employer is only going to tell you what you want to hear.
I've googled and read some horror stories so why not use the OT as another resource?
I've googled and read some horror stories so why not use the OT as another resource?
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Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:07 pm to diat150
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nobody is forcing the indians to go work there.
Oh ok, if that's how you sleep at night over false promises turning into slavery, more power to you.
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its not like these guys go in not knowing what is up.
Actually that's exactly what it's like. They are given false information and then enslaved. These aren't the type of people that read the Drudge Report every day.
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this is how many people live in poor parts of india
At least they're free, have fresh air, and have a family. They aren't granted that in Dubai.
And congrats for defending slavery. You should be proud.
This post was edited on 6/25/16 at 10:12 pm
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:07 pm to tduecen
Ive only visited there but worked next door in oman. I liked it but it was bad timing for me and being away for 35 days at a time sucked. My wife was pregnant and I even had a water pipe break in my house when I was away further complicating things.
being there during ramahdan sucks also. if your 1 month off is during ramahdan make sure and travel elsewhere.
being there during ramahdan sucks also. if your 1 month off is during ramahdan make sure and travel elsewhere.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:07 pm to diat150
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a fast food type meal from what I remember was 10-20 dollars.
Dubai has a Cane's?
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:09 pm to diat150
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Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:10 pm to tduecen
I wasn't trying to be a dick 
just thought I would suggest it
just thought I would suggest it
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:11 pm to OMLandshark
so millions of indians working in dubai never get to come back and tell their fellow indians whats up? no phone calls, skype, etc?
I dont doubt that some people get taken advantage of but I think overall it is a net positive for people destined to live in a box and starve.
I think the system works well, I wish we would do it here in the US.
I dont doubt that some people get taken advantage of but I think overall it is a net positive for people destined to live in a box and starve.
I think the system works well, I wish we would do it here in the US.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:12 pm to Ed Osteen
Honestly, I am on the fence... I originally did a skype interview for a job in Brussels, I did not get that one and was recommended for this job. Did the skype interview and got my invitation to go to the in person interview. It is in Houston and I have until Friday to let them know if I will attend.
So I've been looking into it all day really, at places, the area that I would be working etc. They e-mailed me all of the detail of the contract yesterday to look over to see if I would still be interested.
So I've been looking into it all day really, at places, the area that I would be working etc. They e-mailed me all of the detail of the contract yesterday to look over to see if I would still be interested.
This post was edited on 6/25/16 at 10:13 pm
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:12 pm to tduecen
Don't look under the pretty paint job
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:17 pm to diat150
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I think the system works well, I wish we would do it here in the US.
Are you fricking insane? Really, sit down for a minute and realize that you are advocating for the US to lure people in the third world to our country to exploit them as slave labor.
If you think this is a rational solution, then for frick's sake move to Saudi Arabia or to Dubai. That system is evil, and you're either evil or stupid if you think that should be implemented here.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:17 pm to diat150
My dad worked there over a decade in the O&G industry.
It's a crazy place and he made a bunch of money. It was nice, they lived in an Western populated subdivision.
Both he and my mom loved it. Was sad to leave it, but his company sold off all their assets there. Probably would of stayed there til he retired.
Only real negative experience was there was a string of robberies in his neighborhood. They pretty much knew exactly who was doing it but the cops wouldn't do anything about it. Basically it was some native Dubai kids and they told the outsiders to just take it, you are visitors to our country kind of deal. They were warned by others in the subdivision not to do anything to the kids if they caught them in the act, because if they hurt the kids they could get in deep shite.
It's a crazy place and he made a bunch of money. It was nice, they lived in an Western populated subdivision.
Both he and my mom loved it. Was sad to leave it, but his company sold off all their assets there. Probably would of stayed there til he retired.
Only real negative experience was there was a string of robberies in his neighborhood. They pretty much knew exactly who was doing it but the cops wouldn't do anything about it. Basically it was some native Dubai kids and they told the outsiders to just take it, you are visitors to our country kind of deal. They were warned by others in the subdivision not to do anything to the kids if they caught them in the act, because if they hurt the kids they could get in deep shite.
This post was edited on 6/25/16 at 10:19 pm
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:25 pm to tduecen
Buy as much gold as possible
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:25 pm to Dam Guide
You do realize you still pay taxes to the USA right? I mean I'm not sure how easy it is to lie, but if you are a US citizen and work then you are supposed to "pay" income tax.
I'd imagine you could find some good references, I'm pretty sure that women go over there to teach right? I mean I don't think theres any way I'd go if I was a single woman as then you'd be a non arab and a woman in a world dominated by arab men. But being a man, just realize where you are at and you will be fine.
I know a couple military guys that have been there for brief stops while they were deployed in that area, and they all had decent enough things to say.
Outside of better pay though, are you a school teacher it looks like or something higher education? I'm assuming its not really going to "change your career" like an O&G job or something else over there?
I'd imagine you could find some good references, I'm pretty sure that women go over there to teach right? I mean I don't think theres any way I'd go if I was a single woman as then you'd be a non arab and a woman in a world dominated by arab men. But being a man, just realize where you are at and you will be fine.
I know a couple military guys that have been there for brief stops while they were deployed in that area, and they all had decent enough things to say.
Outside of better pay though, are you a school teacher it looks like or something higher education? I'm assuming its not really going to "change your career" like an O&G job or something else over there?
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:31 pm to Dam Guide
To qualify for Expat Tax exemption status you must remain outside of the US for 330 out of 365(or 366 given it's a Leap Year) days. Meaning if you take your month vacation to do some traveling through Europe, Asia, etc. as long as you don't come back to the US you can return to the US after 11 months. However, if you come back to the US during your month vacation you better stay there for a full 12 months if you want tax exemption status. Also I recommend when filing tax forms with your company as a new hire that you file as if you weren't going to achieve Expat status. This way in case if an emergency happens and you must leave the job and return to the states prior to reaching the 330 day mark you won't owe Uncle Same money. It will be much easier to get reimbursed than to pay up.
This post was edited on 6/25/16 at 10:32 pm
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:37 pm to OMLandshark
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Are you fricking insane? Really, sit down for a minute and realize that you are advocating for the US to lure people in the third world to our country to exploit them as slave labor.
If you think this is a rational solution, then for frick's sake move to Saudi Arabia or to Dubai. That system is evil, and you're either evil or stupid if you think that should be implemented here.
screw you for wanting to let people starve to death in a 3rd world shithole. you watched a fricking vice bullshite documentary and now think you know whats better for these people than what they know.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:39 pm to diat150
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screw you for wanting to let people starve to death in a 3rd world shithole. you watched a fricking vice bullshite documentary and now think you know whats better for these people than what they know.
You're right. Let's abduct them and put them into slavery to save them from starving. Land of the Free, right?
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:40 pm to OMLandshark
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You're right. Let's abduct them and put them into slavery to save them from starving. Land of the Free, right?
abducted? by aliens? wtf you imbecile.
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:42 pm to diat150
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abducted? by aliens? wtf you imbecile.
You're advocating that America should become a slave state and denying it. If you were at least pro-slavery I might let this point pass.
This post was edited on 6/25/16 at 10:43 pm
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:43 pm to SaintsSBXLIV
yeah I was reading about that, hence my way of traveling Europe. I would take the month off, get a flight and visit countries
Posted on 6/25/16 at 10:46 pm to OMLandshark
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You're advocating that America should become a slave state and denying it. If you were at least pro-slavery I might let this point pass.
are you insinuating tdeucen is going to be a slave?
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