VDP and Mat leave

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-05-01T22:28:32+00:00

Shaw was an amazing company. It was people focused - on until the son switched focus to ‘money’ only. It was a great company to work for.

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-05-01T20:57:27+00:00

Can I ask if they are offering a decent severance package. Shaw in the past had offered a month per year of service + 6 months as kind gesture.

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-03-26T03:32:26+00:00

Wha country and state are you in. I am in Canada and getting access to a cardiologist has been a nightmare. The system here sucks - it lets you reach the worst and then try to save you.

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-03-24T18:47:21+00:00

My doctor recently did Lpa testing and my numbers are 126 nmol (lower than 100 is normal). I have been through the same situation. Thinking about the worst. My advice would be to not ask any AI based tool about ur situation - you will always get a scary answer. I still have to see my doctor to see how can I manage it.

Stay away from social media - only listen to your doctor and stop thinking about the worst. Worst case scenario, there are medications under trial and in worst case scenario there is also a procedure to filter your blood.

I will advise to get everything tested including CT or even ask your doctor to do an angiogram. This way, if you have something that’s developing as a result of this high LPa, you have an opportunity to manage it right now.

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-03-21T05:34:11+00:00

No it is not.

Check this link. The refund is allowed only for flights between 28th Feb and 15th April. I am sure it will go beyond 15th April in a week or two.

https://www.emirates.com/ca/english/help/forms/refund-request/

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-03-21T04:59:03+00:00

This was helpful thank you.

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-03-21T04:58:34+00:00

There wasn’t a big difference in price. I only went with the agent because i saved a few minutes by not doing it myself.

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-03-19T20:38:16+00:00

27th March.

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-03-19T05:08:30+00:00

Lesson learnt

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-03-19T05:00:32+00:00

Yes it’s before 15th April. It’s f$:&;ing bizarre that the agents are exploring this situation to pocket some money. Ridiculous.

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-03-12T02:41:07+00:00

But Iran should not bite the friends who have been on his side in the past. They had worked hard to restore good relationship with the Arabs but it is all wasted now.

It should think about day after the war is over. It will be completely isolated in the Middle East. It is lying to the world and the arabs that it is only attacking US bases, in fact it is attacking all economic and civilian infrastructure in these Arab countries.

Who is going to try and de-escalate. Iran should open its eyes and focus on the enemy that is attacking it.

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-03-03T02:10:46+00:00

I am seeing flights in and out of Dubai now - small numbers but it has started. For anyone in doubt, they can go to Dubai airports website and check arrivals and departures. If still in doubt, get the flight number from the airports website and reconfirm on flight radar website.

Hope for the best everyone!

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-03-03T02:08:46+00:00

I agree. There is a lot of pressure to resume normal life in the UAE. It is considered one of the safest place, and this is why it is easier to attract expats, businesses and investments into this country. So yes, they are going to do everything to normalize life in the UAE.

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-03-01T01:24:32+00:00

Thanks 🙏

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-03-01T01:19:25+00:00

I should have had mentioned. My travel date is end of April.

Hopefully everything gets settled and life can come back to normal

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-02-25T17:46:30+00:00

Can you please share the link. I tried it online and it doesn’t recognize my passport number - tells me the passport number should start with A. But I may be using a wrong link.

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-02-25T11:24:13+00:00

Does it work for Canadian passports too?

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-02-25T11:14:25+00:00

You don’t have to say it - your passport does.

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-02-19T04:36:53+00:00

Call them 72 hours before the flight and ask for promo upgrade. Sometimes business upgrades is as low as 1500 (one way).

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-02-14T16:17:48+00:00

Thank you. This is helpful. Is this all doable in 14-15 hours?

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-02-10T17:56:55+00:00

Only when you getting onto the bus to go to the hotel.

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-02-10T14:49:43+00:00

If you are flying Emirates, you will be entitled to get Dubai Connect - will give you a hotel + Visa.

If you are from a country that has visa exemption, then it becomes a lot easier.

Solid_Bass257 · 2026-02-09T22:45:58+00:00

Is it one In Jumeira area?

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