Life after EK
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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G'day gents,
I retired from EK DXB about a year ago and got a quote from 3 of the companies recommended by EK for a 40ft container DXB YVR.
Freightworks actually wasn't too bad, and a several thousand dirhams lower than the highest bidder.
However got an even better quote from the Kuene & Nagel (sp?) reps in DXB (First Gulf shipping). They were trying to break in to some of the EK repatriation biz. They did an excellent job for me and were easy to work with.
If you want to try them for a quote, my contact was Glen Miranda (his daughter works for EK in Skywards).
Good luck
I retired from EK DXB about a year ago and got a quote from 3 of the companies recommended by EK for a 40ft container DXB YVR.
Freightworks actually wasn't too bad, and a several thousand dirhams lower than the highest bidder.
However got an even better quote from the Kuene & Nagel (sp?) reps in DXB (First Gulf shipping). They were trying to break in to some of the EK repatriation biz. They did an excellent job for me and were easy to work with.
If you want to try them for a quote, my contact was Glen Miranda (his daughter works for EK in Skywards).
Good luck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: In the Desert
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Try a bunch called Ahmed Saleh. The name doesn't sound much but they are excellent. I know a few people who have repatriated using them and all have said they were excellent.
Good luck
Good luck
I left nearly a year ago, Im so happy now , I love going for walks where it is green and cool good people , I was sure wasting my time in the middle east.
I sold most of my stuff it was quite easy many people want second-hand stuff so it was cheaper to sell and start again than take a container load of **** home that was worth less than the container.
Now I have a job that pays well Im slowly re-equipping with good stuff and the government is paying for my kids schooling.
I felt like i just got outta prison when i left EK and Dubai , im sure ill live an extra 10 years longer now.
Good luck to those smart enough to see the light.....
I sold most of my stuff it was quite easy many people want second-hand stuff so it was cheaper to sell and start again than take a container load of **** home that was worth less than the container.
Now I have a job that pays well Im slowly re-equipping with good stuff and the government is paying for my kids schooling.
I felt like i just got outta prison when i left EK and Dubai , im sure ill live an extra 10 years longer now.
Good luck to those smart enough to see the light.....
Join Date: May 2006
Location: over the hill and far far away
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.... recently left the sandpit after a huge chunk of my working life, used Scotpack and was more than happy with their services, they did a great job of looking after me ( us ) not only ex DXB but settling in at our new place. PM me for details
..Glad to be free of the place !
..Glad to be free of the place !
Join Date: May 2004
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Frightworks didnt even visit but came in competitive.Decided on Allied Pickfords due to rep who understood and delivered on cost and dates.
Whether it goes OK the other end remains to be seen this end good so far.
Leaving EK is almost as convoluted as joining Ive had lots more pictures and passport copies done in anticipation.
Exit interview is self discovery,the lady is charming TCAS,Ed etc nowhere to be seen,either on summer leave or "unavailable" but everything is fine and there is no problem with manpower or Flt Ops,pilots are leaving because they miss home and their families.
So there you have it.
The pub awaits.QB
Whether it goes OK the other end remains to be seen this end good so far.
Leaving EK is almost as convoluted as joining Ive had lots more pictures and passport copies done in anticipation.
Exit interview is self discovery,the lady is charming TCAS,Ed etc nowhere to be seen,either on summer leave or "unavailable" but everything is fine and there is no problem with manpower or Flt Ops,pilots are leaving because they miss home and their families.
So there you have it.
The pub awaits.QB
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dubai
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If you leave Emirates with debts what is the procedure? The provident fund that I have covers it, but I understand that is not paid out until two months after you leave??? So what do you do??? 
You need a fat personal loan from one of the ripoff local banks for $250k get an early ticket before you resign to go back home , then bugger off before you have to hand in your passport that way youll be rewarded for all the heartache they caused you and your last salary can go to paying some debt, who cares.
And chances are youll never go back there i mean why would you...........
If you want to be more devious you can get 3 or 4 of these personal loans from different banks at the same time using copies of the same letter from EK and leave with 1 million or so ........................
And chances are youll never go back there i mean why would you...........
If you want to be more devious you can get 3 or 4 of these personal loans from different banks at the same time using copies of the same letter from EK and leave with 1 million or so ........................
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Not so wise..
Scooter..
So in about a few years from now, you're sitting in that nice business class towards the Seychelles for a well deserved holiday, when suddenly for some reason the Captain announces on the PA that you won't be able to get to SEZ, but no worries... you will have a free night in the New York of the Middle East. Landing in Dubai will be in about 45 minutes.. And that's where you start sweating really hard!!!
No, seriously, if leaving, you better do it the official way. Not only will you be able to go places without looking over your shoulder all the time, but also, you won't make life harder for the colleagues you leave behind.
MR8
So in about a few years from now, you're sitting in that nice business class towards the Seychelles for a well deserved holiday, when suddenly for some reason the Captain announces on the PA that you won't be able to get to SEZ, but no worries... you will have a free night in the New York of the Middle East. Landing in Dubai will be in about 45 minutes.. And that's where you start sweating really hard!!!
No, seriously, if leaving, you better do it the official way. Not only will you be able to go places without looking over your shoulder all the time, but also, you won't make life harder for the colleagues you leave behind.
MR8
Join Date: Sep 2001
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Easy solution to that, mate. If you DID end up in DXB sometime later, just skip the hotel and just spend the night in the Transit area, quaffing "samples" at that good Irish Pub!!
Join Date: Apr 2001
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and then what?
...you go with lots of money, live happy ever after and so do many more like you , stealing money. And the decent pilots left behind will pay the moral consequences of your acts. Great , well done ! You are leaving EK because they "steal" from you. Wow, now who is the bad guy here?
EK or you? Think a bit more and dont be so selfish...
EK or you? Think a bit more and dont be so selfish...
Join Date: Mar 2005
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I want to repay the debts! Why don't people listen or read the posts. BUT I do not have the cash to do it, but I do have the money (about US$40,000) in the provident fund which I hope to use. There are no other available sources to get the money. What I need is to get the provident fund first, but cannot do that. So, sensible answers to a moral and upstanding pilot please.
Join Date: Nov 2003
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EKPILOT, yes you can use your prov fund, the company will dircet it where it needs to go to settle all your outstanding debts b4 you get whats left and your final release. good job in leaving, wish you all the best. Plenty more behind you. Cheers
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Leaving EK soon
HI Guys and Girls Im new to this forum but since I will be leaving the sandpit and EK soon.
Thought Id join so I can add my two cents worth as to my reasons for going back to reality.
Watch this space
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Will Explain when Ive time
Sorry Guys just dont have the time or the energy at the moment to explain, will do so in due course.
Im certainly not EK management have more self respect than to be part of that team, Im a Pilot not a Politician.
Also its easier to join this outfit than to leave, you will all find out when your turn comes no doubt.
After briefly reading TCAS latest rantings bout fuel prices and monitoring, And "dont be defensive if you get a call from management to explain your extra fuel reasons" I really feel vindicated in my decision to leave, HAPPY DAYS GUYS
Im certainly not EK management have more self respect than to be part of that team, Im a Pilot not a Politician.
Also its easier to join this outfit than to leave, you will all find out when your turn comes no doubt.
After briefly reading TCAS latest rantings bout fuel prices and monitoring, And "dont be defensive if you get a call from management to explain your extra fuel reasons" I really feel vindicated in my decision to leave, HAPPY DAYS GUYS