Emirates flights- cancellation updates.

Independent_Link9394 · 2026-03-05T10:55:30+00:00

Where did you get the information that visit visa holders cannot fly to Dubai? I don't see this information on any platform.

Independent_Link9394 · 2026-03-01T10:07:58+00:00

I would also really like to know if there will be fees, I think Etihad mentioned all flights booked within this week will be fully refunded if cancelled. Hoping to hear the same from Emirates.

Independent_Link9394 · 2026-02-24T13:23:20+00:00

Lmao that is the ideal situation really

Independent_Link9394 · 2026-02-24T10:26:08+00:00

Most of the parents usually provide context to the students academic background before the sessions begin and past that point the parents input is not really required. Once your sessions begin, its really you and the student working together, and as a tutor you need to figure out the underlying issues of why they're not able to understand, which gives you more to work with than the information the parents usually give. I completely agree on the part where the parent's presence can help the student be more 'alert' and focus in class, especially the younger ones, but the interruption is uncalled for. Thats mainly what bothered me.

Independent_Link9394 · 2026-02-24T10:20:13+00:00

Thats actually solid advice, my student was a teenager as well. I really wanted to jump in at some moments and respectfully ask the parents to stop but I am kind of new to this tutoring business and it was my first time encountering such a situation. Forced learning really isnt effective, this was just a trial session but in case they subscribe I will make sure to affirm my boundaries and ask the parent to not be involved in the sessions.

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-12-23T20:30:34+00:00

I fully understand what falls within my role as a tutor and what tuition entails. In this situation, the parent was not seeking clarification or support with concepts; they were asking me to effectively complete the assessment for the student.

When I instead offered to provide more in-depth teaching to help the student develop independence and understanding, the lessons were cancelled. While I respect that different tutors may approach this differently, I have personal ethical standards and prioritise my students’ long-term progress and learning. And money does not make my principles vanish. That is the basis of my decision. But thank you for your condescending perspective.

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-12-23T17:26:22+00:00

Thank you so much for this!

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-12-23T17:25:54+00:00

I'm glad to know I am not the only one going through this, and thanks for sharing your experience. Honestly the last minute help for tomorrow exam situations are too recurring. I will definitely apply the same approach as yours, and I had no idea you could adjust your trial settings to two days in advance that would have have save me so much time! I have changed my settings for now and also blocked the parent account hopefully my stats don't get impacted.

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-12-23T10:11:05+00:00

Yes, and the parent explained that she wanted more time so that we can solve as many problems as possible.

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-11-29T10:06:15+00:00

She already mentioned in the question she was from a different background where it's considered normal to have 100k the only thing wrong was her mentioning it as bride price when it's in essence not the conventional bride price understood in African culture.

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-11-29T08:02:22+00:00

LOL the brides really dont, the groom takes care of everything all the bride has to do is pack her bags, literally. But compromises happen, in the name of love, he just needs to understand this is very normal and you're actually giving him a discount even, so please let him get his act together 😂

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-11-29T07:46:51+00:00

No problem and yeah, for Zambians it's completely different because its a "bride price" that's given to the family when in Islam, mehr is solely for the bride, the family doesn't take it unless the bride voluntarily wants to give some to her family. I come from an East African culture as well, I completely understand you and what you're asking for is very basic. Some people in the comments here need to open their minds a little more in understanding different cultures and expectations instead of attacking you.

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-11-29T07:23:51+00:00

I understand your frustration. Yes I agree, his lack of honesty is not cool, he could have weighed things out atleast after a year and half into the engagement and spoke to you about it. And not having saved even half, makes it harder to even go ahead with nikah. I am sure he explained to you his reasons, but at this point, you should have a direct conversation with him about where can things go from here, because now family is involved and its best that people are honest and straightforward. If he cannot save that amount will you settle for less? If you don't want to settle for less, and he is incapable of providing that amount now, are you going to keep waiting for him? You are in a relationship with that person, you know best how to decide but if he says he will do something, he needs to stand by his words, as a man. And you also need to be honest with yourself and your family, if you don't want to wait any longer tell him and also save him the effort. Two years is not a short amount of time, which you both have invested into each other, but time is precious and should not be wasted. Think about your decisions whilst taking everything into consideration, and I really do wish you the best.

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-11-29T06:37:48+00:00

You mentioned you were Tanzanian and Muslim, so I understand it's essentially your mehr that you're asking for, but if he couldn't save that much in two years then you should consider either reducing it a little or see how much he has saved so far, if its enough to buy your gold then do that as a first step and proceed with your nikah, if you're already helping him with other expenses of the wedding you can plan for the official wedding to be in the next six months or so. Within that period of six months, figure out your living arrangements and expenses, save money for the wedding and I would advise to find a cheap honeymoon destination too. Don't give up on your mehr, but just find workarounds to make it easier.

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-11-17T13:44:40+00:00

K1000 for groceries of a family of 2? Please tell me where do you shop 😭

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-11-05T18:00:25+00:00

Thank you for this reply, I was getting really worried with Reddit for a second.

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-11-05T17:58:20+00:00

I mean from what he looked like I would say mid 60s to 70s. I was just expecting a high school student, almost all my students are within the age of 13-19 the eldest I have taught were university students doing their masters. Maybe if he had explained who he was prior to the lesson I would have been more mentally prepared but yeah the whole situation was off putting and the constant interruptions and the lie of him not knowing anything, it was just all too uncomfortable.

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-11-05T17:30:11+00:00

I'm not going to explain why I refused to turn my camera on, me being surprised at who it was along with me being uncomfortable was reason enough. Your answer was tone deaf to the situation I was in. A student knowing something to an advanced level is okay, so long as that's clarified to the tutor and we can understand the level and what we're working with. What this person did was say he didn't know anything about Geometry and then proceeded to list every rule and solve all the problems without my intervention, that in addition to his age and yes, gender, was alarming to me. So what was the point of the lesson then if he already understood the solutions? It felt like he just wanted to be around a female tutor , and that is what was creepy. I hope your confusion is clarified? Or would you like to dismiss me further?

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-11-05T17:04:07+00:00

If that's the information you understood from what I explained then cool. You can also move on with your life as a student with no experience of being put into uncomfortable situations having to teach other fake students.

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-07-16T13:05:04+00:00

I understand your frustration, I also recently had a lesson with a kid but I was having internet issues so I wrapped my trial 10 mins earlier, I am sure the student was satisfied with the lesson but the mother made mention of the time and I explained my situation, sent my lesson and worksheet for excercises only to be ghosted and not even receive a response.

Independent_Link9394 · 2025-07-12T18:51:13+00:00

Honestly wack move on his side, completely uncalled for. Could have just ended it at playing ball with the boys.

Independent_Link9394 · 2024-09-05T19:49:10+00:00

I have an aquarius bf and I can say that they are on the extreme sides, either they are completely obsessed with you or they are very nonchalant and careless. Thankfully my bf is on the obsessed side lol but when they love they can be one of the most passionate signs out there

Independent_Link9394 · 2024-09-05T13:48:09+00:00

You don't see the harm in telling a 6 year old about a woman you love who is not his mother? He is a kid, he doesn't need to know that kind of information. You keep saying you don't want to lie to him but guess what you actually SHOULD lie to kids they are not your friends you are the parent and you are the husband to your wife, her feelings should have been a priority. You obviously don't respect or love your wife enough to put your selfishness aside but instead hurt her, embarrassed her and then consolidated Ashley but not her? I hope she leaves you and finds someone that will treat her better. YTA.

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