new to the forum, looking at position in Dubai

[TheFiveJs]

I think he meant "gauge" as in "to measure"

[Jace]

HI.. I get what avikal is saying... getting the 6 months covered is good advice - thanks... ( I'm not sure if the word means to gauge/ that they want to measure/judge... or to rip someone off...but I don't think this is the case with this company). I think what's happening is that the guy I've been connected with doesn't have enough experience running a business, incurred some losses and is now bartering with me to save $$ going out of the company, while there's no current income...

Though he claims he's done some very successful/lucrative installations (H2O men's Spa at the Jumeirah Emirates- the epsom salt floatation pool)- I can't make his company "better" if I myself have not been taken care of!! Coming to a foreign country and setting up business is exciting, but he is stressed out and without getting into drama or details, he's been a bit volatile... I'd love to help him, but he's got to do some of his own "stuff"... You know, his personal life is overflowing into his business life.... I want to deal with someone who is the consummate professional, and I want my contract/deal to be handled in a professional manner... so, this is why I've made notes from any of the things I'm reading on this Forum...

I'd love to be independent/ working as a partner in a company, but in moving to a new country, the foundation has to be set up right.... and from the beginning...

In answer to LewisSGreene - I am interested in leading a company in the development of Spa Design/ Consultancy - conceptualizing and creating, and then coordinating the process (with an architect/ builder). Including the creation of the image and marketing aspects.

In anticipation of flying there, I DID contact one small hotel that has no spa facility currently, and asked if I could tour their accommodations/hotel, and they have since replied that they are expecting my call and look forward to working with me... (only now, I'm not coming when I had planned... ) So, essentially I haven't set foot out of my country yet and I may have made a potential client...

There's a reason for everything -- I truly believe that -- and so I'm trusting my gut that its all going to work out... This forum has proven to be a wonderful resource....

I'm appreciating any advice or contacts... that might not come in the typical way (like this Forum). I am familiar with all the traditional routes - that is to say, I'm looking at the Recruiting Agencies, and I'm researching other Spa Consultancy Firms that I see on line... I'm getting a lot of valuable information by reading the experiences from people already in Dubai, via this Forum, before I get there -- I may actually have done myself a favour by postponing my trip ...

So... on that note... thanks for any feedback and advice... and its great to continue the conversation! I'm just going to gather as much advice/ information as I can so to be prepared... but at some point, the "leap" over the pond has to happen... !