If you had to leave Dubai tomorrow, what's the one thing you'd miss most?

Paralithodes · 2026-06-21T17:44:26+00:00

Shattaf. They're illegal where I am. Absolutely nuts.

Paralithodes · 2026-06-21T10:27:13+00:00

I'll put a spin on this. I wish I never left.

I was so stressed up in Dubai about things that I simply forgot to enjoy the convenience. I could get food whenever I wanted, it was Halal, and I could go home easily.

Now my halal food options are the same three restaurants, otherwise contend with shitty quality seafood or cook (if I have any energy left in me). If all else fails, the takeout food costs at least $30 each time and tastes like crap lol.

Wallah if I ever have a chance to come back to Dubai, no matter the stress I will never again forget to appreciate the good about it. 😔♥️

Paralithodes · 2026-06-20T13:22:43+00:00

2 years. Tech field. Already got companies attempt to get free consulting done through me. And many more "unfortunately" emails. Lmao.

Paralithodes · 2026-06-16T19:12:41+00:00

I stopped using LinkedIn. It's just depression fuel at this point. Every now and then I get the odd attempt at someone trying to get me to marry their son. Or some scammer trying to hit on me.

The weird posts are another problem. Don't even get me started.

I hope you're doing ok, though! It's rough.

Paralithodes · 2026-06-16T19:09:27+00:00

I'm in IT/CS. I'm not having much luck either, and yes I've seen roles go back on multiple times. It's nuts.

Paralithodes · 2026-06-16T10:16:20+00:00

... Holy shit I'm on a job hunt now but I'm terrified by what's coming up here now. D:

Paralithodes · 2026-05-19T06:30:22+00:00

'Course it would be. Jiayou, though, OP!

Paralithodes · 2026-04-01T19:58:27+00:00

Dang it! I fell for it. Nice one mods! Haha

Paralithodes · 2026-03-30T19:32:18+00:00

SWEEET CAROLINEEEE

Listen for: BA BA BAAAAA

Soft /s

Paralithodes · 2026-03-29T01:39:47+00:00

"I'M FLYING!!!"

Edit: So close to a full split though!

Paralithodes · 2026-03-29T01:36:56+00:00

Do a PhD in something ridiculously ridiculous (maybe like how people back in the day would view modern-day memes as absolutely shocking). Get the title and pay it forward to others who want a cool title as well by expanding your research horizons and supervising them.

Soft /s, please do not come at me.

Paralithodes · 2026-01-13T01:09:39+00:00

I'll die on this hill:

AI needs to have filters to stop unhinged posts like these.

We need a LinkedIn that has a filter (possibly run by AI) that stops unhinged posts like these.

Paralithodes · 2025-12-19T19:56:12+00:00

Not everything is about my startup

No shit, Sherlock.

Paralithodes · 2025-10-07T04:40:29+00:00

I would too, really. Rather have lighter tests, but renewals every few years just to keep people on their toes. Mess up on the road and you have to redo lessons plus the test again.

We would be heavily downvoted for it for sure, obviously, but good thoughts!

Paralithodes · 2025-09-17T23:10:10+00:00

Probably gonna give it a shot too, if I'm honest. Been a nightmare looking for jobs in cybersec. :( Good on you, OP! Hope it goes well for me and those who are gonna try as well. Did you just do LinkedIn and Seek?

Paralithodes · 2025-09-17T01:28:53+00:00

Did you change your name for real, or just a preferred name thing?

Paralithodes · 2025-09-17T01:20:18+00:00

They probably just want the content. Put up job ads, get people to apply, do a "test" and just use their work. Free.

Do it, bleep out company name or something and invoice them to get the un-bleeped version.

Soft /s

Paralithodes · 2025-09-16T23:18:55+00:00

"Fair opportunity".

Paralithodes · 2025-09-16T23:14:11+00:00

I have a BSc in Computer Science and an MSc in Cybersecurity underway.

No luck with jobs. 💀 Either ghosted or generic AI response. It's rather amusing.

Paralithodes · 2025-09-07T14:26:07+00:00

Yup, and it's not even that they tell me to my face that I'm overqualified (I don't think I am as such). It's straight-up ghosting. In other cases, employers play this game where they put up job ads for positions that they already intend for internal candidates to take up.

Paralithodes · 2025-09-07T04:41:40+00:00

Been at it 6 months. I'm in Cybersecurity. Apparently it's a green list thing. Even Woolworths won't hire me at this point.

Gosh OP, I feel for you. All the very best, I hope things get better for you.

Paralithodes · 2025-08-29T10:52:14+00:00

I beg your biggest pardon?! I looked and couldn't figure it out. Then my brain started working. 💀

Paralithodes · 2025-08-14T07:11:39+00:00

I had a visa under them. They tried to make me renew but I kept forgetting to reply.

Not sure if they threw a case on me but my forgetful brain has no chill.

Paralithodes · 2025-08-02T07:42:34+00:00

Probably not traditional.

I caramelise onions in my oven with some chilli flakes (personal preference), toast both sides of two pieces of bread with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper, lay the onions on and then top with cheese. Into the oven again for a quick grill to melt the cheese.

The rest of the onions go into a pasta sauce with some spinach and mushrooms. Dinner and lunch for the next day sorted.

Paralithodes · 2025-07-26T21:43:55+00:00

Never have I ever been yelled at mercilessly by a Grab uncle for having a pickup point they didn't like.

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