Family life in Dubai...?
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LR3, said it all
I can not any more to his list, except perhaps agreeing that the wife should be the deciding factor, we are well sorted, but she must like the life style, or she will want out.
She is totally correct.
Make the most of your life here, and be prepared to bail out if needs must.
Always have the fire exit in sight.
Glf
She is totally correct.
Make the most of your life here, and be prepared to bail out if needs must.
Always have the fire exit in sight.
Glf
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One last post on this thread then I'm out.
I have to reposnd to ojguilty.
You are half right. I am not a professional pilot.
I did not hijack this thread - see post number 2.
Good luck frapper
Over and out - KB
I have to reposnd to ojguilty.
You are half right. I am not a professional pilot.
I did not hijack this thread - see post number 2.
Good luck frapper
Over and out - KB
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Thanks kaybee
I know sometimes tempers get hot here in the sandpit (you see now what it is doing to you 
) , no problem mate. At least you are an honest chap.
All the Best
FlyingCroc
) , no problem mate. At least you are an honest chap.All the Best
FlyingCroc
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I think questioning whether or not your wife will be happy in Dubai is wise. That will be the overiding factor in the future if you decide to join EK. If the wife is happy and the kids are happy, then the pilot is happy.
I don't recall if you said you had kids or not, but if not, then I highly suggest you 'consider' your potential accomodations upon arrival. I have flown with married individuals stuck in the worst accomodations on Shk Zayed Road, simply because they don't have kids. There are some acceptable apartment accomodations for childless people but there are some that are totally unacceptable. This will be the biggest factor in your wife's state of mental health if you are one of the unfortunate ones who get slotted into an apartment building full of 24 year old f/a's. Its the male f/a's who are usually the issue by the way.
Anyhow, this might all be mute if you have kids but thought I would add my two cents worth. Best of luck in your decision.
I don't recall if you said you had kids or not, but if not, then I highly suggest you 'consider' your potential accomodations upon arrival. I have flown with married individuals stuck in the worst accomodations on Shk Zayed Road, simply because they don't have kids. There are some acceptable apartment accomodations for childless people but there are some that are totally unacceptable. This will be the biggest factor in your wife's state of mental health if you are one of the unfortunate ones who get slotted into an apartment building full of 24 year old f/a's. Its the male f/a's who are usually the issue by the way.
Anyhow, this might all be mute if you have kids but thought I would add my two cents worth. Best of luck in your decision.
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married individuals stuck in the worst accomodations on Shk Zayed Road
Its the male f/a's who are usually the issue by the way.
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By 'issue' I mean loud parties at any hour of the day, inconsiderate behaviour and a general disgusting approach and attitude towards women.
I would say 21st Century, then Millenium, then UP Towers would be the top three worst accomodations for single or childless married pilots. I would estimate about 50 to 60 pilots in total in these 3 places.
The rest of the apartments on Shk Zayed Road seem to be ok though.
I would say 21st Century, then Millenium, then UP Towers would be the top three worst accomodations for single or childless married pilots. I would estimate about 50 to 60 pilots in total in these 3 places.
The rest of the apartments on Shk Zayed Road seem to be ok though.
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It's a loooong time to wait for an upgrade if you and/or your wife hate where you are living. Remember that moving out isn't an option unless you are prepared to put your own money into a mortgage/rent- the rental allowance will only get you a one bedroom flat somewhere.
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Frapper,
Remember, for the most part, any expat life can be challenging. Whether it's the UK or Nigeria or Inchon. You are away from family roots, away from comfort zones which have been developed over years. Moving from ATL to SEA to PHX to NYC may seem like a big deal to some, but it is nothing compared to moving out of country. In some regards, it has nothing to do with Dubai, but all together living in a place where the culture, laws and distance from home make the difference. I have run into guys who are ready to leave and their wives love it and "won't" let them leave. And I have run into guys whose wives hung around for six months and said, "see ya!" and went back home.
You have to ask yourself, where do you want to be in say five years, ten years or longer. What is your goal in coming here. With no mortgage or whatever back in the states, you can stash away some pretty good money by living a conservative lifestyle here. Plus as some posters have said, the opportunities of a lifetime are here with EK. Travel to parts of the world where most Americans (ref. Miss Teenage South Carolina's recent show of intelligence on YouTube) don't even know exisit.
There are a lot of complaints about rosters (schedules), but frankly, in my two years here, I fly far less than I did at my old airline, and am more rested. Take a JFK flight for example, they are required to give you, if I am not mistaken, 60 hours off prior to the flight and something like two days off afterwards. The only restraint at the US airlines would be 35 in 7 for international flights and 1000 a year, depending on union contracts. Over the last two years, I have averaged about 65 hours a month. Months on reserve, up to 95 and months with vacation, as little as 35.
All this just my perspective from my personal experiences. Many will differ with me, some may agree. PM me if you have any specific questions. Good luck in your decision, it's tough, I know.
Remember, for the most part, any expat life can be challenging. Whether it's the UK or Nigeria or Inchon. You are away from family roots, away from comfort zones which have been developed over years. Moving from ATL to SEA to PHX to NYC may seem like a big deal to some, but it is nothing compared to moving out of country. In some regards, it has nothing to do with Dubai, but all together living in a place where the culture, laws and distance from home make the difference. I have run into guys who are ready to leave and their wives love it and "won't" let them leave. And I have run into guys whose wives hung around for six months and said, "see ya!" and went back home.
You have to ask yourself, where do you want to be in say five years, ten years or longer. What is your goal in coming here. With no mortgage or whatever back in the states, you can stash away some pretty good money by living a conservative lifestyle here. Plus as some posters have said, the opportunities of a lifetime are here with EK. Travel to parts of the world where most Americans (ref. Miss Teenage South Carolina's recent show of intelligence on YouTube) don't even know exisit.
There are a lot of complaints about rosters (schedules), but frankly, in my two years here, I fly far less than I did at my old airline, and am more rested. Take a JFK flight for example, they are required to give you, if I am not mistaken, 60 hours off prior to the flight and something like two days off afterwards. The only restraint at the US airlines would be 35 in 7 for international flights and 1000 a year, depending on union contracts. Over the last two years, I have averaged about 65 hours a month. Months on reserve, up to 95 and months with vacation, as little as 35.
All this just my perspective from my personal experiences. Many will differ with me, some may agree. PM me if you have any specific questions. Good luck in your decision, it's tough, I know.
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