Emirates - Wannabees & Recruitment III
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WOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally got the call!!! 25th of Jan is my depature date, I think, through all this excitement I forgot already!!! What a great birthday, definately the best ever!! 
Now just waiting for this email, where is it?!?! lol. No time for patience now.
As for the guys thing, don't worry, if you're good you'll get it. Might just take a bit longer, thats all.
WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now just waiting for this email, where is it?!?! lol. No time for patience now.As for the guys thing, don't worry, if you're good you'll get it. Might just take a bit longer, thats all.
WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey
in regards to the tattoo subject I am attending a interview next week for Emmirates and my tattoo is small arabic writing on the inside of my arm...if you get any feedback on this can you let me know ...and ditto
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Ali Xander:rosters
Hi there,
regarding my daughters rosters: she doesn't get a typical roster per say, but you can average about 5 flights per month, mix of layovers and turnarounds. It all depends on the length of the trips, days off etc. One thing i can say is she doesn't generally end up doing exactly all the flights she's rostered........manages to swap quite a few! These can be for flights home, to visit friends, or just extra days off to enjoy in Dubai(especially when there's something good on!).
Before you know it, you'll be on the plane heading out there, so enjoy the time you have left with your family. I really hope everything goes well for you and you end up enjoying your new EK life as much as my daughter does now.
Best wishes,
mother hen.
regarding my daughters rosters: she doesn't get a typical roster per say, but you can average about 5 flights per month, mix of layovers and turnarounds. It all depends on the length of the trips, days off etc. One thing i can say is she doesn't generally end up doing exactly all the flights she's rostered........manages to swap quite a few! These can be for flights home, to visit friends, or just extra days off to enjoy in Dubai(especially when there's something good on!).
Before you know it, you'll be on the plane heading out there, so enjoy the time you have left with your family. I really hope everything goes well for you and you end up enjoying your new EK life as much as my daughter does now.
Best wishes,
mother hen.
Join Date: May 2007
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ali xander
yeah you are right about the money,
I just know i'm going to forget everything or little things i'll really miss lol . Did you know the plugs are 3 pins so like ours in england so no need to get adaptors i dont think.
Are you taking your phone ? i've got a sim that will work out there but obvoisly i'll buy a cheaper one when i'm there but it will be nice to be able to phone home just to let them know i got there ok.
any luck with job today?
I just know i'm going to forget everything or little things i'll really miss lol . Did you know the plugs are 3 pins so like ours in england so no need to get adaptors i dont think.
Are you taking your phone ? i've got a sim that will work out there but obvoisly i'll buy a cheaper one when i'm there but it will be nice to be able to phone home just to let them know i got there ok.
any luck with job today?
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kate1502
dont worry about the tat, just keep it covered if you can at all times during the interview.
in dubai, tattoos are not illegal, contrary to popular belief, so dont worry about covering it in public!!
good luck
in dubai, tattoos are not illegal, contrary to popular belief, so dont worry about covering it in public!!
good luck
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Vicster & Motherhen
Vic - I think their pins are the same as what we have back here in the UK (I should know this as I was in Dubai last Summer!Lol). I will still take adaptors especially as we will be flying from one place to another and every country will most likely be different, so it's always good to take adapters with you. I am in the process of making a list of everything I need...hehe...it's also my b'day next month, I'll be extra cheeky and give the list to those getting me presents! 
As for the mobile phone, as sad as it may sound, I don't want to end my contract as I've had that number for years! Most likely I will have to though. I will definitly need a mobile in DXB. For the first couple of weeks its most likely that I will be using my UK one for the odd text home but will try and get a contract. I don't know if contract is the right way to go either...so any advice from anyone would be welcome.
Mother Hen - Yes, I thought that the swaps would be possible as other posts from the forum suggests that it is quite easy to do so. An average of 5 flights does not sound much? or am I being absolutely clumsy about it all here. I am definitly starting to enjoy the time I have left with my folks...being a mummy's boy, I am sure there will be lot's of tears when I leave the nest
I'm sure it'll be ok though.
Oh...as for the job front. I registered with another agency today. Like EK, its the waiting game until one finds me a job, I have already dropped CV's around myself...so I have all the bases covered, just need to get lucky! How about you Vic? What's the news at your end?
As for the mobile phone, as sad as it may sound, I don't want to end my contract as I've had that number for years! Most likely I will have to though. I will definitly need a mobile in DXB. For the first couple of weeks its most likely that I will be using my UK one for the odd text home but will try and get a contract. I don't know if contract is the right way to go either...so any advice from anyone would be welcome.
Mother Hen - Yes, I thought that the swaps would be possible as other posts from the forum suggests that it is quite easy to do so. An average of 5 flights does not sound much? or am I being absolutely clumsy about it all here. I am definitly starting to enjoy the time I have left with my folks...being a mummy's boy, I am sure there will be lot's of tears when I leave the nest
I'm sure it'll be ok though.Oh...as for the job front. I registered with another agency today. Like EK, its the waiting game until one finds me a job, I have already dropped CV's around myself...so I have all the bases covered, just need to get lucky! How about you Vic? What's the news at your end?
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CCqpuppy
I really do not think it is true about lack of positions for guys. Infact, I personally think guys have the edge as there are so many ladies, which perhaps makes it harder for the recruiters.
At my assessment, there were 50 of us, 7 guys and the rest women, they only chose 2 guys to the final interview. As a minority at the assessment, make sure you get noticed for all the right reasons
At my assessment, there were 50 of us, 7 guys and the rest women, they only chose 2 guys to the final interview. As a minority at the assessment, make sure you get noticed for all the right reasons
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Many CONGRATULATIONS on getting the job. You must have that cloud 9 feeling now!...I have still not come down from it! 
Finally, someone else who is also going in January, not the same date but atleast its another January Newbie to EK. YAY!!
Finally, someone else who is also going in January, not the same date but atleast its another January Newbie to EK. YAY!!
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Yep, still on Cloud 9 as we speak!! My teeth aren't the greatest, so now I'm just stressing about how my dental medical will turn out!! Plus I need to find a job in the meantime to pay off all my debts before I leave. So stressed now, lol. Ah well, once I get that final green light, everything will be fine!
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juzz51
hey dont worry about your teeth. i dont have a good set of teeth either but they aren't really strict with that. just make sure that you have your impacted teeth removed (that is if you have) and if you need some tooth restored, go to your family dentist. you'll be fine.
congratulations to all the people who got their golden calls!
congratulations to all the people who got their golden calls!
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Pay...
As a newbie to be joining EK in January (the 11th to be precise), I am very very excited. If anyone could answer me one question, if 80 hours is normal and counting the basic salary and allowances, how much does a CC earn in a month typically? Worst Case / Best Scenario...what is the amount? (In dirhams or £'s would be great...) Thank you very much in advanced. I only ask as I am reading things from the forum and the website and everywhere else and I come up with just over £1000 per month. Am I right?
Mucho Gracias
Thank you very much in advanced. I only ask as I am reading things from the forum and the website and everywhere else and I come up with just over £1000 per month. Am I right?Mucho Gracias
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juzz51
many many congratulations.....after that long wait..i am excited for you....don't worry about dentals...as long as the impacted teeth are removed and they are cleaned up!!so so happy for yoou.j
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kga
you do have to reach the height they say...coz you will do a reach test. My friend is also 160 cm but she managed to tiptoe and pass the reach test and she is leaving for emirates 26 Nov....don't panic dear!
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Emirates GAD
Hiii,
who can tell me how long it takes until EK sends you an invitation for an GAD?? I mean the timeslot between Invitation and GAD! I applied 2 weeks befoe but until now I have not receivedn anything yet!
who can tell me how long it takes until EK sends you an invitation for an GAD?? I mean the timeslot between Invitation and GAD! I applied 2 weeks befoe but until now I have not receivedn anything yet!