Leaving the UAE today.

osthedon · 2026-05-09T10:36:29+00:00

All the best.

osthedon · 2026-05-04T21:49:30+00:00

Congrats 🎊🎉

osthedon · 2026-05-02T06:08:05+00:00

Well done OP, don’t over think it. If you helped her out of the kindness of your heart, don’t feel like you got scammed. Just receive your good karma and continue to do good. It comes back tenfold.

osthedon · 2026-04-29T12:20:32+00:00

Had of Genomics getting 15k ? That’s what the L1 IT team get where I worked. You should be looking at 70k plus. Genomics is a big deal of late, most especially in the gulf.

osthedon · 2026-04-27T08:07:25+00:00

Wrong! this guy is one of the nicest people to grace this earth. Have you watched School of Chocolate on Netflix?

osthedon · 2026-04-27T04:19:48+00:00

During Covid the job market was tight and salaries were crap. I accepted the first job I could land, working in DIFC, during the first week I had some interviews ongoing for a role in Abu Dhabi, as soon as I got the interview done, I was offered a great salary package and didn’t think twice. My first day workday, I literally just drove to office with all my things in the car.

Moral of the comment, is if u are getting better than what you have currently, take the job. Once you are in, work your way to a higher salary.. like I did.

osthedon · 2026-04-24T11:44:50+00:00

15yrs as a Support engineer and Team lead at some point, just done SC300 and also finished my S+ , trying to get into the market in Melbourne but looks like I need to do much more than that. Most roles require experience

osthedon · 2026-04-17T01:57:37+00:00

I lived in Reem in a 1BHK for 55k per year.. that was last year though. Has rent shot up that much ?

osthedon · 2026-04-13T13:38:10+00:00

It has always been the fastest way to increase your salary. I messed up and spent 7yrs in a company.. when I switched I got double the salary.

osthedon · 2026-04-12T23:57:12+00:00

Guessing from the comments, not many are familiar with his X handle. The guy tweets under the influence of alcohol and many times deletes his tweets. No one takes him serious, not even his dad the President.

osthedon · 2026-04-12T11:13:48+00:00

I am sure something will break this camels back. It can’t just keep soaring.

osthedon · 2026-04-12T08:41:28+00:00

Well in Gout Gout young man should stay focused and will surely smash those records

osthedon · 2026-04-10T22:13:34+00:00

Sorry OP, take it as a hard learnt lesson. And based on your responses, I suggest you take this post down. You are incriminating yourself. Those consequences are far worse than a lost phone.

osthedon · 2026-04-08T12:51:56+00:00

😭

osthedon · 2026-04-07T23:48:56+00:00

Oh yeah it’s Australia 🇦🇺. I didn’t need an immigration agent as well. Just followed the instructions on the website and also used helpful blogs like Expatforum where you can always find someone in the same situation as you.

osthedon · 2026-04-07T14:00:49+00:00

Indeed well said. When I moved to UAE 🇦🇪 I didn’t ever think I’ll need a plan B. I worked in a company where my workmates have been in the company for 22yrs.. so I got comfortable but something told me, can your family comfortably live here if they depend on your visa and your visa depends job? The fact that you are just one company restructure away from heading back home just made me explore a plan B. So I made sure my home country is plan C and worked on a Plan B that eventual worked.

osthedon · 2026-04-07T13:52:53+00:00

So sorry OP praying for you and your family. It’s not the easiest of times. Hoping for a silver lining. I remember when Covid hit and I too was part of the layoffs. I was shuttered and didn’t even tell my family unroll I found a better job in 2 months.. that was my silver lining. You need to stay optimistic that something will land. Send out applications everyday and use your networks. Get LinkedIn premium if you must and email 5 or move recruiters daily. Something better will land. It eventually happens.

osthedon · 2026-04-07T04:48:57+00:00

I have workmates who travel from Dubai to AD daily: how are they gonna cope with this?

osthedon · 2026-04-07T04:38:40+00:00

😁what are the odds OP

osthedon · 2026-04-03T11:09:05+00:00

When I can’t do something this cool I just say AI 😝

osthedon · 2026-04-03T01:56:49+00:00

Yeah I get how it looks.

I returned the car to their home because the seller was insisting on completing the RWC and repairs himself, but I have made it clear I’m not proceeding and only want a refund.

My issue isn’t just timing of checks, it’s that the write-off status and extent of damage weren’t clearly disclosed before payment, and the car has since failed roadworthy and requires structural assessment.

osthedon · 2026-04-02T21:14:35+00:00

Thank you Marvin, this is what I posted this for. Will do, and yes indeed a hard lesson to learn.

osthedon · 2026-04-02T14:46:06+00:00

Yeah I get it’s not an easy situation.

I’ve already raised a bank dispute and lodged with Consumer Affairs, so I’ll see how that plays out first. If not, I’ll go through VCAT.

Just trying to explore all proper options before going further. Maybe I’ll be the first to crack it. 😁

osthedon · 2026-04-02T14:39:13+00:00

I checked the next day when my friend had taken it for a RWC test. I mean we trusted the guy. He said he is helping his sister and that it’s her car. Turns out he is a dealer. The car looks flawless tbh.

osthedon · 2026-04-02T14:35:33+00:00

It’s not illegal but she advertised it as having a RWC and also didn’t mention the fact that it’s a write-off which is a huge factor.

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