US Citizen Looking For Work in Dubai

Hyper Jake · #1 (**permalink**) 22nd June 2012, 06:11 AM

I'm a US Citizen with a BA in English, and I would like to find a job in Dubai. Please let me know how I can find a job that would work for me. Please help. I really need this.

goteach · #2 (**permalink**) 2nd July 2012, 10:06 PM

You might be able to try teaching english in Dubai.

CDN2012 · #3 (**permalink**) 2nd July 2012, 11:49 PM

Along with your BA, get a tefl certificate and you can get paid well as a teacher(depending on your passport).

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md000 · #4 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2012, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Hyper Jake

I'm a US Citizen with a BA in English, and I would like to find a job in Dubai. Please let me know how I can find a job that would work for me. Please help. I really need this.

You have given no specific information on what exactly you are looking for. Do you have any skills? having a BA in English is not a skill.

Don't interpret this as being mean - but why are you looking here and why do you "really need this"?

-md000/Mike

HarryK · #5 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2012, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Hyper Jake

I'm a US Citizen with a BA in English, and I would like to find a job in Dubai. Please let me know how I can find a job that would work for me. Please help. I really need this.

I have a BA in nothing... And? Sorry not being rude, but it's like saying hello I like the colour blue where is the best place to get me a job.

What's your professional background, that's more important.

Dragon300 · #6 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryK

I have a BA in nothing... And? Sorry not being rude, but it's like saying hello I like the colour blue where is the best place to get me a job.

What's your professional background, that's more important.

Wow! were u born like this?? Anyway he did say he has a BA in English and that is a good indication of what kind of career he is looking for. My 1 year old could have figured that out. Try to be a little kinder next time?

md000 · #7 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragon300

Wow! were u born like this?? Anyway he did say he has a BA in English and that is a good indication of what kind of career he is looking for. My 1 year old could have figured that out. Try to be a little kinder next time?

A BA in English is no indication of what kind of career he is looking for.

-md000/Mike

Dragon300 · #8 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by md000

A BA in English is no indication of what kind of career he is looking for.

-md000/Mike

Yes it is... most people take the time to study English to maybe teach it one day. It is not a definite indication but a good one!!

All I am saying is being on the forum you are either giving help or receiving help, it you are giving help then at least try to be nice about it. I know you have seen vague questions on here but if you point the poster in the right direction nicely we will have a much better experience on this forum. Stop being mean!

md000 · #9 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragon300

Yes it is... most people take the time to study English to maybe teach it one day. It is not a definite indication but a good one!!

All I am saying is being on the forum you are either giving help or receiving help, it you are giving help then at least try to be nice about it. I know you have seen vague questions on here but if you point the poster in the right direction nicely we will have a much better experience on this forum. Stop being mean!

Because I like facts:

Careers for English Majors

Demonstrates that being a teacher is not one of the top 10 most popular careers for individuals with English degrees. I didn't do my background research on their methodology, but I will assume they didn't do a poor job.

As for the forum - I obviously like to give help - otherwise I wouldn't continue to post/assist. I'm hoping the OP can give some insight into what he/she can actually do, as well as what he/she wants. Then, individuals here can help as needed.

-md000/Mike

Dragon300 · #10 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by md000

Because I like facts:

Careers for English Majors

Demonstrates that being a teacher is not one of the top 10 most popular careers for individuals with English degrees. I didn't do my background research on their methodology, but I will assume they didn't do a poor job.

As for the forum - I obviously like to give help - otherwise I wouldn't continue to post/assist. I'm hoping the OP can give some insight into what he/she can actually do, as well as what he/she wants. Then, individuals here can help as needed.

-md000/Mike

Right that is for individuals in the US but anyhow, I am not going back and forth on this subject just wish people will be a little nicer that is all!