I was listening to the radio in my cellphone this morning because that’s what paid employees do at work har, har, har I had not much to do and no one really makes it an issue. I was using earphones of course, carefully hidden, thanks to my long hair.
It’s summer time in the UAE, I [...]

The weather forecast says it will be hot, humid and hazy for days with a lot of dust. In Dubai resident’s term, sick time is here. The air around us is so dirty and dusty that in the mornings, I could not even see buildings around us clearly. Gust winds have picked up fine sand [...]

After working for more than a year, I am finally eligible for my annual leave! Most companies in Dubai give expatriates 30 days of paid vacation every 12 months of service plus an economy class ticket to their home country. On July this year, I have worked for 18 months and eligible for 45 days paid vacation!!
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Relocating to a foreign country presents many challenges. Adapting to the weather, the new culture, language and overall new way of life. One of the first things I did when we moved in Dubai is record the emergency numbers because we have a young child and we all know that kids can have very unpredictable [...]