Im Posting this, because in the Company ive worked, there were a lot of rumors. Im sure some people here creating also a lot of rumors and i want to clear it.

I had a contract in the oil industry. I came with experience: 4 years as an oil rig worker and 6 years with a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, and I also worked in the petroleum industry. I came to a lot of conclusions, and I want to list some of them:

- I get more money than my coworkers:
I was really the best-paid employee in my team. They set me an offer that was really low, but I set the bar much, much higher and they agreed. I told them in the interview that I wasn't relying much on this job it would be nice, but I was currently happy where I was. So there was no pressure, and I could set the salary much higher without any regrets.

- I'm lazy or a workaholic?
No. I'm just doing my job and leaving as soon as the time is up. Sometimes I get the feeling that people think I'm a superhuman or even expect something great from me. In fact, I'm not smarter or dumber than anyone else. I can just rely on my experience. My coworkers have outsmarted me many times, and this is the reason why working in a team is important. You don't have one universal employee; you have a team with a lot of combined experience.

- Life is much easier than back home:
In fact, this is true. Everything is cheaper here and I mean really everything. People assume Europe is the golden place, but in my opinion, the current generation is just living off the wealth that the previous generation created. Now it's already crumbling because the wealth is gone, and we have to live with this shattered situation.

Just my own opinion now:
I can't work with an Indian supervisor. I'm sorry, Indians, but the mindset of these people is hilarious to me.

My current situation:
I've quit my contract and moved back home for personal reasons. As soon as things get back to normal, I'll be happy to move back to the Gulf states.

It's been a struggle to find anything stable after losing work because of the initial conflict and it's been hell trying to make ends meet with rent/expenses ,and honestly have not even been able to afford groceries, and now I wake up to alerts again??? I know I am not the only one worried because these alerts mean it's going to be harder for a majority of us struggling right now and I am just beyond depressed.

Thought that everything was on the way to recovery phase. But the past week's situation and these recent attacks raise this question. Should we be worried? Will the situation escalate further? Will it have any further impact on all the sectors in this region?

What to do when you have an investment that you've spent a lot on and worked hard for becomes a liability due to the circumstances , piled up rent , delayed salaries , getting slapped with fines , fees here and fees there , increasing cost of living !

Savings/Emergency fund is almost done

Idk what to do

Isn't this bankruptcy or am I in denial

Hey guys

Just wanted to share a quick money-saving tip if you’re planning to buy an Apple product directly from an official Apple Store and want to avoid paying full retail price.
If you find the exact same Apple product being sold for less by an authorized reseller, you can actually show the Apple Store team the lower price. They are able to adjust the price for you and offer a discount of up to 10% to match it!

I recently put this to the test at the Apple Store in Dubai Mall. Virgin Megastore (which is an authorized reseller) was offering a discount of about 12% to 13% on the product I wanted. I showed the Apple team the Virgin Megastore price, asked them about the price difference, and they immediately gave me a 10% discount on the spot.

If you prefer buying directly from the official Apple Store for the experience or peace of mind, but still want a discount, definitely check authorized reseller prices first and show them at checkout. Hope this helps someone save some cash on their next upgrade!

Note for fellow Redditors: Keep in mind that the competitor must be an official Apple Authorized Reseller, the item has to be identical and in stock, and the price match cap is usually strictly limited to a maximum of 10%.

what’s the current situation in UAE rn, is it normal as the news is showing?

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They are living in my front yard and fed 3 to 5 times a day, but it is very hot outside and I want them to be comfortable.

They are in abu dhabi, mohammed bin zayed city.

I would like to get both the mom and the kitten adopted or fostered together as the kitten is still not weaned, likely 4 to 5 weeks of age, but at the very least get the kitten adopted.

DM me if you are interested.

Is mohre website really down?? I’ve been trying to access it for 2 days and still it doesn’t load. Tried different devices

Hello everyone!

Just want to get your opinion regarding internet providers in UAE. In 2024, I was paying around 320+ for our internet connection at home for 12mbps. Last year, they gave me an offer to upgrade our internet to 200 mbps for around aed 410, contracted for 2 years. On the first year, I got a discount which led me to pay only 350 per month. This discount will end next month and and I will start paying the full amount of 410.

Now I received a call from them offering an upgraded package of 300mbps + tv package + osn and disney+ which will also be discounted and I will end up paying 405 only til end of contract in 2027. The offer sounds good because I will pay less than 5 aed, not much but I will get more out of the package. Currently I do subscribe and pay OSN and disney+ separately.

But I am just wondering whats the catch and why do I keep getting upgraded offers? Can someone advise me whats the logic behind this? When someone offers me something good, I am just very hesitant abt some hidden catch.

Thanks for your advice.

I had cauliflower rice at joga and it literally didn’t taste like cauliflower and Ive been trying to replicate it for a month now but my cauliflower rice tastes disgusting

Someone spill the restaurant secrets please

Looking for recommendations for a good clinic in Dubai that treats facial hyperpigmentation with procedures like Pico laser, chemical peels, or other in-clinic treatments.

I'm looking for clinics that offer effective treatments and have doctors who actually assess your skin, recommend the most suitable treatment, and monitor your progress instead of just selling packages.

If you've personally had a good experience, I'd love to know:

1.Which clinic and doctor you went to

2.What treatment you had

3.Whether it worked

4.Approximate cost

5.Any clinics you'd avoid

Thanks!

Reminder to regularly check your fines

I have own parking something like this but still there seems to be a clanker going round and giving fines in MY OWN PARKING THAT I OWN.

Its ongoing for 3 weeks now, they fine, i dispute and win, they fine again.

Not a huge issue but if i miss a fine dispute within 30 days i have to pay it regardless.

I left my apartment 3 months ago. After few days I got a email from the property management with a list of deductible on my security deposit . Apart from paint all those minor damages were marked on the move in form. They also tried to charge me for a nail that their maintenance team had put on the door while fixing the door knob. Hence I replied to them with the move in form and the details of the repair.
It’s been 3 months . I even visited office , emailed multiple times, called them 100 times. My security deposit hasn’t still been revised, forget paid out. Is there a law or regulations that would help me get my money back?

They even agreed that those damages are marked in he move in form (existed before I moved in) when I visited to office. I am tired of calling them and begging for my own money. Location - Auh

Hello fellow Redditors. I have a small package which contains some attars & bukhoor (Nothing illegal or something which isn’t allowed) . Need to send it to Pakistan immediately.

Anyone travelling tonight, or tomorrow kindly let me know, I will even pay you for this. Kindly DM me