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Old 5th March 2007 | 19:28
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Brix
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From: On the ground
Thumbs down Are you experienced?

Having worked there as a F/O for a while here' s my comment on it:

1. If the policy hasn't changed you have to ask for permission to leave Dubai in your off- days.
2. The bureaucracy you have to go through after joining, ie. drivers license, family visa, mobile, etc. requires a lot of patience to say the least.
3. You are admitted to work in the country with no rights whatsoever regarding accidents, disputes or company issues.
4. The internet is censored and some features like newsgroups are not accessible.
5. You may be used to it but from my point of view the 'training' culture is disgusting. Everything you do is graded to keep the pressure up until the upgrade and this can take some time, as already mentioned.
6. The management style is authoritarian, the reporting culture is 'rule by fear and intimidation'.
7. The only positive point I can make is that line flying with people from many different countries is a rich experience and generally fine.

I'm really happy to have my life back.
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