Sandborne
Ferris' asked his company that they delay his work visa cancellation as long as possible as this would enable him to retain his passport until the last minute.
His wish was granted.
In his words he requested the delay in order that "he could clear up his banking & assorted matters prior to leaving".
Info: (Immigration require the passport for approx one week for the work visa cancellation process. The down side is that in this week while the visa cancellation process is happening your banking facilities are frozen and all outstanding balances have to be cleared before your exit is authorised).
Check ANSA's posting on that .
Ferris then departed (absconded) during his requested visa delay period without picking up his gratuity. (That's a first).
All this is common knowledge in the UAE and points east & west.
His actions are less than useful in that his company will now have all sorts of hassle with the immigration dept which will delay bringing in a replacement.
That screws up the roster
His ex colleagues will have scrutiny & limitations imposed on their banking facilities. etc. purely because they work for the same company.
If he was musical he would play the one note samba: Me Me me me.
Nuff said.