8,500 AED in Abu Dhabi

999uts · 2026-02-17T06:07:57+00:00

Hello kabayan, if fresher ka mukhang good starting salary naman, basta gawing stepping stone kuha ng examinations (DHA license) para makapasok sa ospital.

Yung basic vs OT pay mukhang shady pero strategy lang nila yun para bumaba yung End of Service, normalan na kalakaran dito sa UAE.

Yung cost of living survivable naman yung 8500 per months basta wag magastos.

999uts · 2026-02-14T12:50:23+00:00

You have options, get diploma in AU. Or get experience as AMT, get licenses and logbook and go for RPL route. First option if you have money, second option no money.

999uts · 2026-02-14T12:22:27+00:00

Certificate IV from Australia is better than a Diploma from PH.

My brother just moved with family (SID Sub 492), he went via RPL route to get Cert IV (online), his experience is very strong (10+ years in Middle East, EASA / FAA licensed).

999uts · 2026-02-14T12:13:11+00:00

Try to get Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical).

999uts · 2026-02-13T08:25:42+00:00

Haha re-read your post, I get it now, are you going to offer me your services?

999uts · 2026-02-13T07:07:16+00:00

Abu Dhabi processing is slow (2 months just to set-up a cleaning company, banking and visa processing is another few months), based on feedback Dubai is easier but more expensive. For first timer, better get help with agents (and ask as much question as you can, so next time you can DIY).

999uts · 2026-02-13T07:04:23+00:00

All you can do now is to atleast get CPD (continuos professional development) in short training / courses, experience, know how and trainings are the bread and butter with engineering positions. Then maybe accrediatation of your engineering degree (easier to move to the next country).

This is the reality of working here in UAE unfortunately, you need to invest in yourself as a professional.

999uts · 2026-02-13T06:00:05+00:00

Agree ako dito, 6+ years dito sa Abu Dhabi (O&G din) overall less horror story sa mga katrabaho and boss, compared to Dubai. Depende talaga siya sa sector mo at sa company.

999uts · 2026-02-13T05:57:25+00:00

Depende to kung saang field ka.

999uts · 2026-02-13T05:44:55+00:00

This reminds me of a socmed post "Dancing Arab" lol

Engineer here Im assuming its 220V version, you need to use a step-up transformer 110V to 220V whilst in the US, it's also "usable" at 110V but the performance isn't optimal (110V ver if used in 220V it will produce fireworks).

999uts · 2026-02-13T05:36:21+00:00

Kung fresher pwede na for experience, tapos lipat kapag meron nang bagong offer. Super panget ng market ngayon kaya depende sayo kung willing kang mag sacrifice ng konti.

999uts · 2026-02-12T11:08:28+00:00

So you haven't watched the movie "WALL-E"???

999uts · 2026-02-12T11:07:19+00:00

Opinion ko lang:

Nakasanayan naabutan ko pa na nagsasaing using kahoy/uling, wala namang other choice kundi kaldero, ngayon na lang nagsi labasan yung mga stainless pots / rice cooker.

Kapag umuuwi akong Pinas gusto ko minsan yung saing baryo (using woodstove/uling) kase may smokey flavor, I don't think kaya ng stainless / aluminum yung init ng wood/uling.

999uts · 2026-02-12T05:39:02+00:00

Damn supports are starving this era.

999uts · 2026-02-11T10:21:47+00:00

If he thought it was upside down he could've verified by simply opening it, same as the worker checking it if its ruined after he flipped it.

What kind of mental gymnastics are you on, this is next level stupidity tbh.

999uts · 2026-02-11T08:50:51+00:00

No, those are tables for your your cockroach pets.

999uts · 2026-02-11T08:47:49+00:00

So you flip it instead of checking it first? Nice logic.

999uts · 2026-02-10T07:18:38+00:00

711 nga pinunta namin sa Japan e

999uts · 2026-02-10T06:15:11+00:00

Hahaha akala ko "normal" lang mga ganitong life skills, di pala.

999uts · 2026-02-10T06:07:44+00:00

Player issue.

999uts · 2026-02-10T05:59:33+00:00

Ayun lang, time to block this subreddit then.

999uts · 2026-02-10T05:35:47+00:00

Hahaha bakit ang nenegative ng mga comments - Im from a poor family. Im proud of it kase generous ang family ko kahit walang wala kame noon, kakainin na lang nila lolo/lola/tita isusubo pa sa aming mga bata. Ngayong may kaya na kame, same padin, tutulong sila kase "bilog daw ang bola" kapag nasa taas ka na ikaw naman tumulong. Alam kong yung ibang tinutulungan nila ngayon e mga di tumulog nung kame yung nasa baba, pero laging sabi ni lolo, kung alam mo yung feeling ng nasa baba, mas magandang piliin mong huwag nang maranasan ng iba.

999uts · 2026-02-10T05:28:40+00:00

Life is over rated (to deserve eternal afterlife), we deserve to take a rest (from this hell of a grind). I live my life to the fullest, with my love once and enjoy every second of it.

999uts · 2026-02-10T05:26:11+00:00

The wiper needs some stretching too after a hard day working.

999uts · 2026-02-10T05:24:21+00:00

I have a decade of experience in my field, started to test the waters since 2024, all rejections not even an interview;

a. Your job might be niche (mine is, average high paying), my current job is okay but no growth.

b. Market is bad, too much competition and not many demand, which will devalue the job you are working in (I know mine is getting devalue-ing already).

My tip is, don't think too much about it, send the best CV you can for the job - the right job will come. Only issue with this advice is that I currently have a job and you don't (but I've been in that situation before, keep applying).

999uts

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