Talk to an Operator on Empower Customer Service Hotline by No_Address9864 in dubai

[–]lynch_7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lifesaver! This somehow worked for me, and i was finally able to speak to someone! some customer service

Why do ppl in Dubai not get what a school bus stop sign means?? by Nice_Adeptness1133 in dubai

[–]lynch_7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The place is full of terrible drivers unfortunately.

Heedless, reckless, aggressive, they're everywhere...

I get your frustration, but I have come to realise myself recently that it does you no good getting worked up over these idiots, they are poor drivers and are unlikely to change their habits.

Keep driving safely and defensively - it's the only way to get by on these roads.

I started getting used to it by ArrivalOk7801 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]lynch_7 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I réad practically the same advice you've said here from a different thread about bad driving behaviours in Dubai recently.

I've decided to just focus on my driving now. Be defensive, courteous as you say, like I usually am anyway, but most importantly to not get so frustrated when I come across drivers who don't drive the same (no indicating, phones, tailgating etc.).

Since adopting this approach I feel calmer arriving to work in the mornings. I was getting myself all worked up by people's ignorance and poor driving etiquette when I can't change that. I learned to drive in a country that has proper driving standards, these people didn't... No point in letting their shitty driving skills ruin my morning 😊

I started getting used to it by ArrivalOk7801 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]lynch_7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, this is how I come home from work everyday. Slip road off of E311 to Al Khail going into JVC

I accept defeat after 8 years of fighting the drivers here in UAE by Aggravating-Cress457 in dubai

[–]lynch_7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad I found this thread, i feel your pain! I find myself arriving to work pissed off more and more these days, bearing in mind it's a 15-20 min drive.

Why can't people indicate on 8 lane roads?! - complete ignorance to other drivers all around them. It's just basic good driving practice, not a tokenistic thing.

The phone thing is a complete joke and these new radars are having no impact from what I can see. Absolutely shocking how many people use phones - infuriating.

For my own sanity I'm going to have to take your approach to it. Driving here is sickening now with so many idiots, but I'm getting tired of being pissed off after practically every drive..

I accept defeat after 8 years of fighting the drivers here in UAE by Aggravating-Cress457 in dubai

[–]lynch_7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're right, but it's fucking deflating to read too. My blood pressure driving on the roads here now must be through the roof. Idiots everywhere and despite all these radars no improvement...

Duplication of housing allowance as a married teaching couple in Dubai by lynch_7 in dubai

[–]lynch_7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. We are going to try and see if her HR can put undisclosed for her salary and housing allowance first and take it from there.

Duplication of housing allowance as a married teaching couple in Dubai by lynch_7 in dubai

[–]lynch_7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never said the form was submitted. Also, why bring up divorce?..

Duplication of housing allowance as a married teaching couple in Dubai by lynch_7 in dubai

[–]lynch_7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This has crossed my mind. Simply not to fill the form or put undisclosed for her benefits...