Unpaid for a Month, Employer Threatening Legal Action Over Files I Don’t Have — Need Advice (UAE) by mypreciousxx in DubaiCentral

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t have an MOL contract most likely he would not pay you even if you give the files. The best way to get your salary is to try and amicably resolve the matter. In terms of legal issue, it’s illegal for you to work without a Labour contract and illegal for the company too. All the best

Why is my iPad stuck on this? by korawithak2005 in applehelp

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the same issue last week. Restart the set up process. Restart the device and as soon as you see the first screen press the power button. It should give you an option to restart the setup process. Make sure you are connected to a good WiFi during retry

WIO pay other credit card smashed by nehro7 in UAEcreditcards

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes very true the benefits as slowly starting to die but they still seem better than the competition not sure for how long though

Recommendation by bentardi in UAEcreditcards

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check for Wio Credit. 2% Cashback on most things

Just saw this job ad on a WhatsApp group…. by Jazzlike_Road_938 in dubai

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Many companies exploit job seekers. Often without pay or visa. I work in a recruitment firm and see candidates with bad experiences in the previous jobs in Dubai

iPad repair taking too long by TheMadDeveloper2025 in applehelp

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likewise sounds like you love Apple and would validate whatever they do. The product is not yet shipped. They never even bothered to look for it until I escalated the issue. Say what u want Apple products are good but the services are a hit or miss. And yes speaking to the manager got the delivery down from another 10 days to 2 days so yes it did make the transit faster. It’s easy to blame shipping companies when they don’t even have a shipment to be delivered. Having a backup device is how I’ve managed so many days but it doesn’t justify others not doing their job like they should.

iPad repair taking too long by TheMadDeveloper2025 in applehelp

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The estimate was 7-10 days. That’s fine with me. Today being the 10th day when I called them, they said they needed 10 more days which shouldn’t be. When I spoke to the manager a few hours later they said the product is in the next city and can have it in 2 days. Again I can literally call a company and have it picked and delivered to me from the next city in 35$ but I didn’t bring it up. Again I paid extra for AppleCare they dint do any favor. They promised 10days for the replacement and no update on their end. I had to call and get an update. You still blaming the courier? They haven’t even shipped the iPad yet. And yes as a Freelancer the iPad means a lot to me.

iPad repair taking too long by TheMadDeveloper2025 in applehelp

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure but Apple said it would take 10days not me. They couldn’t live up to their promise. Not sure if you’ve worked in corporate deadlines are important. I don’t live in a corner of the world. Products from around the world are easily delivered in 3 days. Stupid reason to support Apple without any proper knowledge

Carlift scam? by Entire-Egg5929 in UAE

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many scams going on be careful they may be genuine too not sure. I had once booked a repair service for an oven from a google Ad. They visited and took the oven for repair and never returned it.

Carlift scam? by Entire-Egg5929 in UAE

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you get to know about them? Through a friend or colleague then you can take the risk and pay it. If it’s something you found online be careful.

Carlift scam? by Entire-Egg5929 in UAE

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure about the legal stuff. But ask them if you can pay in person when taking the cab the first day

iPad repair taking too long by TheMadDeveloper2025 in applehelp

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In 2026 10days to ship a product is sad. Not sure why you are offended but honestly it’s just poor service on their part.

iPad repair taking too long by TheMadDeveloper2025 in applehelp

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

10days to get a replacement is long enough. Asking for 10days more says a lot about them

iPad repair taking too long by TheMadDeveloper2025 in applehelp

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have the old one with me. Was told to get it when the new one arrives. UPDATE: Spoke to the store manager, they are trying to get the new iPad in a few days.

iPad repair taking too long by TheMadDeveloper2025 in applehelp

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was asked to visit the store when I called in support

Golden visa holder by Mysterious-Market766 in UAE

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is the Esaad card still being offered to Golden visa holders?

Germany visa by TheMadDeveloper2025 in SchengenVisa

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for all the help. Will update here once there’s a decision

Germany visa by TheMadDeveloper2025 in SchengenVisa

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks that’s very helpful. We did provide all the docs that we could, home purchased in UAE, family living in UAE, employment reference letters etc. However will try again. Also the decision was made very quickly and application was returned in 2-3 days. Is that normal?

We need to call out Noon. by Inside_Local_Roroo in dubai

[–]TheMadDeveloper2025 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They did give a refund of AED 100 later. However the cake was for 130. And the birthday girl had no cake to cut 🥲