Nick D

I've been offered a job of a lifetime in Dubai sub-contracting for a very large design consultancy.

The money is rediculous, free villa etc, they are talking around a 4 year term. I have been to dubai but only for a week to visit an ex colleague out there before going to thialand.

Has anyone actually lived there for a year or more that could give pro's and conn's on actually living there?

Very big decision but I am seriously considering it.

Nick.

kitchy

bye mate! see you in four years

Maria.

Speak to Lee.... he has a buddy who has lived out there for some time... and from what i can gather..., its alllllllllllllllll good!

DanCossie

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Very tough decision mate and not one to be made easily im sure...We have offices in Dubai and been a couple of times but not a place i could live to be honest.

im sure reading on here some people had horror stories of foreigners getting done over a bit out there..i will have a search

congratulations on the job offer though mate. Nice to get recognised

foreigneRS

can't help specifically with dubai, but i did 4 years abroad in germany and loved every minute of it.

what do you have to lose? it will all be good experience

Nick D

When I was there I loved the place, but there is a big difference between having a holiday somewhere and living there.

Would mean having to let the people go that work for me at the moment as well as they only want me.

The more I think about it, the more I think if I dont do it now, I never will!

Oh and I get a maid lol!!!

Nick D

My freedom when they lock me up for being pissed on the street!

DanCossie

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fook it mate...im sorry in business you need to think of yourself...i know you may feel bad laying people off but they will find work again...you have to ask yourself 'will you get an offer like this again?? if you dont take it you may up kicking yourself for the rest of your life

dvid

I personally couldnt up sticks and leave everythign even for a job of a life time, but I'm a hermit who possible has some retardation around the brain lol

Its your life mate, got to look after number 1.... If its the job of a lifetime then that sounds like decision made as long as you can hack the heat / lifestyle

Good luck and congratulations

frog

Massive difference, and one that's often overlooked.

I think that's the attitude to have and sometimes wish I had done something similar when I was younger - saying that I moved from France to the UK 17 years ago and haven't regretted any of it.

At the end of the day, it may be for four years but they won't kill you if you back out early (or will they ).

Give it a try, make the most of it, look at the long term goal when facing the little hurdles life throws at you and enjoy it for what is a unique opportunity.
I am constantly looking at opportunities for a life changing move at the moment, and that would be one

Maria.

If it is only a temporary placement..... then it is so worth it..... you'll kick yourself if you dont do it!

frog

Get one of them to buy your business/position and you're made up.

Or, leave the business running with someone else while you're away - if you're contracting, you can run two jobs can't you...

Nick D

That is a viable option but could probably create more headaches than it would solve.

Nick D

I know, and I still get to come back to the UK for upto 90 days a year and not lose my tax free entitlement.

Turbosystems

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If you come back in 4 years time will that make you an illegal immigrant

frog

Fair enough, don't know your personal situation / business, I was merely suggesting what would go through my mind

Maria.

BARGAIN!! So..... when you packing???

Porkie

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Its a no brainer.

Good bye mate

I could well be seeing you out there in a few months...

Oh and you won't come back... no one ever does!

you might move out somewhere like Abu dhabi which is a bit more relaxed than Dubai though.

great weather, lovely pace of life, zero crime, LOW LOW taxes...

Nick D

HAHA, my partner is definately up for it! Think she's packed already and gone looking for new bikini's!!

Going to give it some serious consideration and have a look and research the property that they provide you with etc (also want a pic of the maid)

They have given me a long time to decide though 23/05/2008

I believe you can get cars very cheap as well! Not sure my allowence would stretch to a F430, but i'm sure I could make up the difference!

Nick D

I understand it went through mine as well!

Nick D

It's looking more and more likely tbh mate.

Unreal wages, low tax, cheap cars, free accom, car allowence, health care, cleaner/maid at the villa.

See you there!!!!

Have you already had an offer?

frog

Well, if you need someone to look after the 911 while you're away, let me know

Porkie

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Yes mate in the last few weeks

Charlie Chalk

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Do it, I've been looking for a job, But its finding one that suits me being the trade I am, 30k tax free, Free accom, and everything else you've said...

Sounds like a way of life rather than just a 4 year stint, Better than this shithole of a country

I wish I got out the RAF sooner, I'd could have well been there



Good luck!

DanCossie

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gonna take it Lee?

Nick D

Thats a very kind offer!

Would you like the A5 as well, as there is no point selling it as its only 2 months old wouldnt want to massive take a hit on it!!

Nick D

Considering it?

frog

I'll look after your 911 too Lee

frog

My pleasure, always here to help a friend in need. I'll take the A5, I am sure my other half could do with it, as for the bike, well, I'll endeavour to get my bike licence in the next few weeks so I can give her a good run from time to time

DaveZS

You go and ill take your job. Everyones a winner

Cossie Helen

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I think if i was given an opportunity like this i would take it !

foreigneRS

don't do it then, just abide by the local laws as you would want and expect people coming here to do (even if they seem daft)

have a good time

Andreas

She better buy a bikini once there.....

Maria.

Porkie

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thats not far off what the women wear actually! but they have bottoms to match. Kinda like baggy wetsuits... in black!

makes them look like Navy Seals!

Paul Eggleton

Chap from our place is shipping his family over soon. It certaily sounds good.

Do you have any children to consider? If the answer is 'no', then why are you still here??

Thrush

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**Claire**

This country is seriously poo poo and if the opportunity ever arose for me to leave then I'd be off like a shot. Dubai is only about 7-8 hours away from the Uk so not bad for visits home and the standard of living out there is so much better than here.

Good luck in whatever you decide, I wish opportunities like that would fall into my lap

**Claire**

BTW, I'm also available for car sitting services should you want to give them to a good home

Nick D

True GENT!!

UPDATE TIME, been having a chat with the missus answering her stupid question like, do they have english make-up, what about the dentist and gp lol.

I'm going to goto to London to talk about the final proposal in more detail and speak to family. It's looking more and more likely though.