EK Resignation Tips
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Hey there,
Do i need to save my ALT for our family to return home or can we use it before departure?
Essentially what I'm asking is whether or not they give us repatriation tickets? I'm assuming yes, just haven't seen it written anywhere.
Do i need to save my ALT for our family to return home or can we use it before departure?
Essentially what I'm asking is whether or not they give us repatriation tickets? I'm assuming yes, just haven't seen it written anywhere.
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Repat. Ticket & Medical Cards
Having just had my repatriation tickets issued (myself and my family) I can confirm you do get them. Early in the leaving process you nominate when and where.
Another little gem I discovered; - DO NOT CUT UP YOUR MEDICAL INSURANCE CARDS. It is not written anywhere but these need to be handed in to the EOS counter in the employee centre.
Each one not handed in will set you back 500aed!
I was fortunate enough to ask the question and the lass behind the counter outlined this hidden liability
Another little gem I discovered; - DO NOT CUT UP YOUR MEDICAL INSURANCE CARDS. It is not written anywhere but these need to be handed in to the EOS counter in the employee centre.
Each one not handed in will set you back 500aed!
I was fortunate enough to ask the question and the lass behind the counter outlined this hidden liability
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Rotaiva
That's disgusting behaviour. You shouldn't have to ask the question, they should tell you in the leaving literature what's needed and what's not. 500 per card is nothing more than 'legalised theft'. Who the hell comes up with these policies and monetary figures anyway?
Harry
That's disgusting behaviour. You shouldn't have to ask the question, they should tell you in the leaving literature what's needed and what's not. 500 per card is nothing more than 'legalised theft'. Who the hell comes up with these policies and monetary figures anyway?
Harry
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Rotaiva, Harry's right, you should have been told.
Have you had a meeting yet with your leaving co ordinator? If not I suggest making an appointment to see them because everything was explained to me clearly down to the last 2 nights accom prior to leaving. They will also go through SLR tickets you maybe owed, AL tickets, the flow for returning all our goodies etc.
I also had the accom people out the other day, make sure when they go through your place that anything that may have been damaged prior to you moving in was documented or you can be in for potentially a large bill at the end, an example being cracked granite kitchen bench tops, sinks etc so have these things documented, take photos if necessary.
Other than that the process is easier than joining. Etisalat was very quick to cancel elife and the bank (NDB) at the pineapple have been excellent.
Hope that helps a bit.
Have you had a meeting yet with your leaving co ordinator? If not I suggest making an appointment to see them because everything was explained to me clearly down to the last 2 nights accom prior to leaving. They will also go through SLR tickets you maybe owed, AL tickets, the flow for returning all our goodies etc.
I also had the accom people out the other day, make sure when they go through your place that anything that may have been damaged prior to you moving in was documented or you can be in for potentially a large bill at the end, an example being cracked granite kitchen bench tops, sinks etc so have these things documented, take photos if necessary.
Other than that the process is easier than joining. Etisalat was very quick to cancel elife and the bank (NDB) at the pineapple have been excellent.
Hope that helps a bit.
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If your annual datum (DOJ) is within 3 months of leaving... do we still qualify for our yearly ALT? My datum is 2 months before I officially leave so I'm just wondering if they will still give me my ALT or can I consider that a distant memory.
Just curious as the thought just crossed my mind.
Anyone with similar experiences?
Just curious as the thought just crossed my mind.
Anyone with similar experiences?
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What happens if you resign before the end of the flying year (March) but your 3 month notice finishes in April or later? Are you entitled to any (if any) profit share or not?
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If you are here to receive the May paycheck you get the profit share. As described on the portal, the letter of the law says June pay but to my knowledge on every occasion it has been on the May check.
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These are credited to you on your employment anniversary. Are they credited in advance or in arrears? By which I mean if I use them when they are credited and one month later resign will I be billed for them because I had not yet served the current year?
short flights long nights
Yes Dropp, it's 90 days from the day you send your email.
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Rather than the bullet go ricocheting around the castle can someone tell me to whom I address the resignation letter? The chief pilot? Does an email suffice or is a paper letter required?
Stick it on th VR under where they ask why you didn't single engine taxy.
You have been here so long Dropp that a phone call should be all that's needed. Remember when the outermaker and would have a feature when Capts left?
The company is a lesser place when you fellas leave.
You have been here so long Dropp that a phone call should be all that's needed. Remember when the outermaker and would have a feature when Capts left?
The company is a lesser place when you fellas leave.
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Dropp, I did not know where to send mine. So I emailed the FDM, and asked if he/ she could forward it on to the relavent people. It seemed to work ok.
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Outstanding leave
With most pilots now having a growing leave surplus, the way it is handled on resignation is becoming more important. Can anybody confirm how this was dealt with please?
Searching this thread, I found a post stating that they will allow you to take any leave owed "if available" (& we all know the answer to that one) or you will be paid for it.
If they pay, how is the amount calculated?
There was a leave buy back scheme announced earlier this year offering to buy back your contracted time off at very favourable rates (favourable to EK that is!). Does anybody know where that info can be found?
Searching this thread, I found a post stating that they will allow you to take any leave owed "if available" (& we all know the answer to that one) or you will be paid for it.
If they pay, how is the amount calculated?
There was a leave buy back scheme announced earlier this year offering to buy back your contracted time off at very favourable rates (favourable to EK that is!). Does anybody know where that info can be found?
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Final Cheque
I was planning on closing my bank account with NBD before my last day in the company. Unfortunately the 'helpful' chap in NBD explained that if I did close the account, they may or may not be able to cash my final cheque. Anyone have any experience with this, closing the account before vs after getting your final cheque?
Toledo, I have just been through the process.
Leave was paid out in the final cheque at the same daily rate according to my basic salary.
With regards to closing of the bank account, I had closed my Mashreq account prior to my last day. On collecting the final cheque, popped into NBD in HQ, walked out with a handful of cash.
I opted to have the provident fund transferred to my bank of choice, will advise on the outcome in about 3 weeks time!
Leave was paid out in the final cheque at the same daily rate according to my basic salary.
With regards to closing of the bank account, I had closed my Mashreq account prior to my last day. On collecting the final cheque, popped into NBD in HQ, walked out with a handful of cash.
I opted to have the provident fund transferred to my bank of choice, will advise on the outcome in about 3 weeks time!
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Any allowance for container shipping before 3 years of service?
We're leaving after about 2,5 years of service here.
Is there any allowance for shipping our container back north?
Thanks guys, great thread! 😊
Is there any allowance for shipping our container back north?
Thanks guys, great thread! 😊