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[Aramis_63]

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[bshah]

Hey I was thinking to hire a part time maid, like every alternate days. Do people do that? I mean we are just a couple. Don't think we need a full time one. How much do you think would it cost...?

Thanks

[sgilli3]

Originally Posted by bshah

Hey I was thinking to hire a part time maid, like every alternate days. Do people do that? I mean we are just a couple. Don't think we need a full time one. How much do you think would it cost...?

Thanks

Most agencies charge around 30 -35 dhs an hour , usually with a 4 hour minimum

[Elphaba]

Useful article about places to live in Dubai in the latest Time Out

Features, Top Features of the Week - TimeOutDubai.com


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[greatexpectations]

Has someone already put a warning in this thread about the cancellation of contracts???

If not, please be sure you get a cancellation clause signed in your agreement BEFORE you quit you job and rent out or sell your home!
There are an increasing number of people coming out here, who are being put on the first plane back home. Any company that will not (as a minimum) pay for you and your goods to be sent back home, plus X months severance is not worth quitting your job for.

Even blue chip companies have been seen to treat new recruits as easily (and cheaply) expendable. Please don't add yourself to the list!

Get this box ticked and you are likely to be fine...

good luck!

It's also illegal to flip the bird (the middle finger) to anyone in UAE while driving. I got myself in a mess during the summer but worked my way out of it, however not everyone has strong communication skills, so save yourself the trouble and don't flip the bird!

I find it quite silly, but hey; it's their rule - anyone can go to the Police station and say;

Excuse me, Mr. Occifer, I would like to make a complain on an individual who flipped the bird to me...

Next thing you know, they got an A.P.B out on your a-s-s.

-Joey

[aitchy]

LOL @ Joeydee!!

Sounds like you were blessed with the gift of the gab!

[tplions]

Hi all can anybody help me I have been offered a job in Jebel Ali 25000 per month, medical insurance, a free flight home each year and 30 days holiday per year. Also subsidised accomodation 1bdr apartment for 5000 per month which would leave me 20000 per month to live on I am married but my wife will be flying between Jebel Ali and New Zealnd, would that be enough to live on

Originally Posted by tplions

Hi all can anybody help me I have been offered a job in Jebel Ali 25000 per month, medical insurance, a free flight home each year and 30 days holiday per year. Also subsidised accomodation 1bdr apartment for 5000 per month which would leave me 20000 per month to live on I am married but my wife will be flying between Jebel Ali and New Zealnd, would that be enough to live on

So you are paying for your housing 5000 from your salary?
Leave you with 20 000... Yah that's pretty good... You get a car, if you are keen on saving money rent a car or buy a small car and that would cut off 1000 (if you buy a car) or 1500 (if you rent a car) a month.

That leaves you with 18000... not bad, quite good in my opinion.

-Joey

[tplions]

Originally Posted by JoeyDee

So you are paying for your housing 5000 from your salary?
Leave you with 20 000... Yah that's pretty good... You get a car, if you are keen on saving money rent a car or buy a small car and that would cut off 1000 (if you buy a car) or 1500 (if you rent a car) a month.

That leaves you with 18000... not bad, quite good in my opinion.

-Joey

Hi JoeyDee
Thanks for your reply it is much appreciated.