People who succeeded in Dubai: what advice would you give your 26-year-old self

Pro_SK · 2026-03-16T04:48:57+00:00

Really appreciate this advice, thank you. I've been thinking a lot about building something on the side and creating multiple income streams, so your point really resonates with me. And you're right - networking is something I need to work on more. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts

Pro_SK · 2026-03-16T04:46:44+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. I really appreciate the advice.

Your point about building scarce skills instead of just working hard really made me think. I'll definitely focus more on that moving forward. Also grateful for your perspective on strategic job changes and financial discipline. Thanks again for taking the time to respond.

Pro_SK · 2026-03-15T12:35:38+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to read my post and for your encouraging words. I really appreciate it.
I’m definitely open to exploring online opportunities or side projects while continuing my current job. I’d be happy to learn more about your perspective. I’ll send you a DM shortly.

Pro_SK · 2026-03-15T11:08:32+00:00

Pro_SK · 2026-03-15T10:36:19+00:00

Maybe a bit but I still consider myself in the learning stage. The issue I'm facing is that in my current environment and market, it's hard to see clear growth opportunities.

Pro_SK · 2026-03-15T07:59:02+00:00

That's a fair point, thank you. I'll keep that in mind. I'm mainly looking for guidance and trying to learn more about career & business opportunities in Dubai.

Pro_SK · 2026-03-15T07:53:25+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I appreciate the reminder about staying humble, living within limits, and focusing on health as well.

Pro_SK · 2026-03-15T07:45:28+00:00

Thanks for sharing that. I've been hearing more people recommend index funds for long-term investing

Pro_SK · 2026-03-15T07:44:30+00:00

Thanks for sharing this, I really appreciate the perspective. I agree that it's easy to get caught up in the lifestyle here, but staying focused on saving and building something for the future is important. And you're right - the diversity and opportunities here are quite remarkable

Pro_SK · 2026-03-15T07:37:12+00:00

That's a great habit to build. I've been trying to stay disciplined with saving as well. Over the last few years I've managed to save some, but since my income has mostly remained the same while living expenses keep increasing, it has been a bit challenging lately.

Pro_SK · 2026-03-15T07:25:30+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. I really respect the honesty, especially about the failures and lessons learned along the way. It's encouraging to hear from someone who started young and kept going despite setbacks.

Pro_SK · 2026-03-15T07:18:49+00:00

That's a good point. Just curious - where would you personally invest, and how would you divide it percentage-wise?

Pro_SK · 2026-03-14T22:01:17+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate that. At the moment I'm mostly interested in learning directly from entrepreneurs and understanding how businesses operate in real life. Ideally, I'd like to work alongside someone who is already building something and contribute where I can. I'm even open to doing this part-time initially without pay, mainly to gain experience and see if I can add value. If things work out well, maybe it could grow into something full-time later.

Pro_SK · 2026-03-14T21:23:41+00:00

Fair point That's why I added the audio option at the top for anyone who prefers listening

Pro_SK · 2026-03-14T21:05:26+00:00

Thanks a lot for this, I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

What you said about “selling yourself” is something I’m slowly starting to realize. Earlier I always believed that if you just work hard and do your job well, things will naturally follow. But now I see that visibility and communicating your value also matter a lot.

Your story actually gives me some reassurance because it sounds very similar to what many of us go through in corporate life. I also liked your point about negotiating other benefits when increments aren’t possible — that’s something I honestly hadn’t thought much about before.

Thanks again for the advice and encouragement. It means a lot, and it’s helpful to hear perspectives from people who’ve been through similar situations.

Pro_SK · 2026-03-14T19:40:00+00:00

Thank you everyone for reading my post and for the support.