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Forum: Middle East
9th Jul 2020, 14:06
Replies: 1,984
Views: 1,920,483
Posted By pumpkin

It is not easy for Ek to do that. I consulted...

It is not easy for Ek to do that. I consulted Nick Foxton as well as the trustees representative a few years back regarding this issue. The trustees would need evidence that you had done something...
Forum: Middle East
4th Dec 2018, 00:06
Replies: 870
Views: 881,546
Posted By pumpkin

Just to clarify- I agree. I got the cheque,...

Just to clarify- I agree. I got the cheque, cashed it, and walked over to Al Rostamani and transferred it home. It took 4 working days to get there I think. Absolutely in most countries your cash...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Dec 2018, 22:16
Replies: 870
Views: 881,546
Posted By pumpkin

It can be deposited directly by EK to an account...

It can be deposited directly by EK to an account in Dubai or overseas. Reading on this thread that can take anywhere from one week to six. I wasn’t willing to take that chance and wanted to see my...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Dec 2018, 17:50
Replies: 870
Views: 881,546
Posted By pumpkin

3 days not 5

I was given three days as was my mate. However if you plan to have your last day of service on a Tuesday - then you have 5 days as they don’t count the weekends ( ie you have Fri-Tue. Tuesday however...
Forum: Middle East
25th Jul 2018, 18:31
Replies: 1
Views: 842
Posted By pumpkin

Temporary Health insurance after LDS?

My LDS is in September and just realized we will be here for 3 weeks after that before returning home- and will not have Ek coverage after my LDS. Has anyone have any experience/ ideas with temporary...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jun 2018, 15:07
Replies: 5
Views: 3,881
Posted By pumpkin

Reimbursement for move ?

Has anyone recently used someone other than Freightworks- and submitted for reimbursement?
When did you pay the mover ?- I am assuming as soon as you accept the quote? And how long to get...
Forum: Middle East
10th Jun 2018, 15:51
Replies: 870
Views: 881,546
Posted By pumpkin

Re number 2. Unless it has changed ( may have),...

Re number 2. Unless it has changed ( may have), each kid each year has an invoice . EK takes a set amount off per month off your paycheck- used to be 1000 but more now I believe. The school year is...
Forum: Middle East
10th Jun 2018, 15:33
Replies: 9
Views: 3,568
Posted By pumpkin

Thanks all for the info, very helpful !

Thanks all for the info, very helpful !
Forum: Middle East
9th Jun 2018, 14:45
Replies: 9
Views: 3,568
Posted By pumpkin

Thanks all. Yes I will email Nick - forgot about...

Thanks all. Yes I will email Nick - forgot about him. But 3 week is quite a long time so maybe better to transfer. Don did you just write a cheque to Al Rostamani or did you wander around with a...
Forum: Middle East
9th Jun 2018, 06:17
Replies: 9
Views: 3,568
Posted By pumpkin

Time for Provident fund to transfer to North America?

I am just deciding whether or not to get my PF sent directly back home from the offshore fund account or whether to get the check and transfer via Al Rosatamani etc. After 15 + years it is a large...
Forum: Middle East
27th Apr 2018, 04:10
Replies: 38
Views: 96,707
Posted By pumpkin

Brilliant! Thanks for my morning laugh!

Brilliant! Thanks for my morning laugh!
Forum: Middle East
22nd Apr 2018, 17:32
Replies: 78
Views: 73,571
Posted By pumpkin

Ah thanks Harry. I cannot find anywhere in the...

Ah thanks Harry. I cannot find anywhere in the manual the requirements for retaining profit share. Do you know what the stipulations are or where I could find them? Would be grateful :ok:
Forum: Middle East
22nd Apr 2018, 16:39
Replies: 78
Views: 73,571
Posted By pumpkin

So here is a question for you, if one was to...

So here is a question for you, if one was to resign a week before the 2nd Thursday in May, then they would receive no bonus ?(should it by miracle actually happen)- I ask because section a) in this...
Forum: Middle East
10th Apr 2018, 23:22
Replies: 38
Views: 20,718
Posted By pumpkin

Ok good to know there is light at the end of the...

Ok good to know there is light at the end of the tunnel :)
Thanks
Forum: Middle East
10th Apr 2018, 04:05
Replies: 38
Views: 20,718
Posted By pumpkin

On another note- has anyone EVER successfully...

On another note- has anyone EVER successfully used their leftover SRCS In the two years post retirement? I have yet to hear of anyone successfully pulling it off. And i wonder about getting on with...
Forum: Middle East
9th Apr 2018, 09:34
Replies: 38
Views: 20,718
Posted By pumpkin

Sh@t that sucks! Was he within 10 years of his...

Sh@t that sucks! Was he within 10 years of his normal retirement age? Because they should have honored it - I didn’t think which part of the mont matters for resignation but rather being within 10...
Forum: Middle East
4th Apr 2018, 15:00
Replies: 38
Views: 20,718
Posted By pumpkin

Care to elaborate?

Care to elaborate?
Forum: Middle East
3rd Apr 2018, 04:06
Replies: 38
Views: 20,718
Posted By pumpkin

So I wonder what method gives you the better...

So I wonder what method gives you the better exchange rate- the direct transfer where I am assuming the offshore bank that holds the Provident fund investments decides the exchange rate or getting...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Apr 2018, 18:09
Replies: 38
Views: 20,718
Posted By pumpkin

That is my assumption too for the direct transfer...

That is my assumption too for the direct transfer as the funds are held offshore in USD and would be transferred directly to your USD acct overseas- I can't see any reason why they would need to...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Apr 2018, 13:17
Replies: 38
Views: 20,718
Posted By pumpkin

ah good to know about the Repat ticket- that is...

ah good to know about the Repat ticket- that is helpful, thanks.

Also re the NBD issue- it is rather terrifying, the prospect of encashing a cheque and wandering over to the money exchange with...
Forum: Middle East
31st Mar 2018, 09:21
Replies: 38
Views: 20,718
Posted By pumpkin

Yeah that is what I thought. Thanks again.

Yeah that is what I thought. Thanks again.
Forum: Middle East
31st Mar 2018, 09:00
Replies: 38
Views: 20,718
Posted By pumpkin

Thanks , makes sense. So when you resign do you...

Thanks , makes sense. So when you resign do you specify your last day of service or your last day available to operate? (sorry for the semantics but need to stretch as close to the 30 day mark as...
Forum: Middle East
31st Mar 2018, 08:45
Replies: 38
Views: 20,718
Posted By pumpkin

Yup that makes sense . Thanks for that !:ok:

Yup that makes sense . Thanks for that !:ok:
Forum: Middle East
31st Mar 2018, 08:44
Replies: 38
Views: 20,718
Posted By pumpkin

Thanks for the reply. Just to clarify do you mean...

Thanks for the reply. Just to clarify do you mean your 90 day notice period? My understanding is you have 30 days from last day of service (the day they take your visa) to use that ticket (I suspect...
Forum: Middle East
31st Mar 2018, 07:41
Replies: 38
Views: 20,718
Posted By pumpkin

EK Leaving question

To clarify as I cannot find the answer in the resignation thread... if your last actual day of flying is for example Sept 1, then 1. Does the company give you Sept 2nd-4th or 2nd-6th to get your...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jan 2018, 08:25
Replies: 870
Views: 881,546
Posted By pumpkin

clarification of repatriation ticket and container timings

Lets say my last date of service is Oct 1, and I want to do some travelling in Asia, then return to Dubai and then repatriate to North America 50 days after LDS.. 1. Can I use my repatriation ticket...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jan 2018, 12:09
Replies: 110
Views: 113,812
Posted By pumpkin

According to Nick Foxton.. if he is to be...

According to Nick Foxton.. if he is to be believed.. and also Peter Shaw at Mondial, the Provident fund is under the trustees overseas and is in our names. The only way the company can take our A...
Forum: Middle East
8th Aug 2017, 13:00
Replies: 79
Views: 49,500
Posted By pumpkin

I think Emirates NBD has hired EK IT. Same crappy...

I think Emirates NBD has hired EK IT. Same crappy nightmarish changes that have rendered the website time consuming and useless.
Forum: Middle East
12th Jul 2017, 08:39
Replies: 4
Views: 3,600
Posted By pumpkin

Scandistralian - you beauty ! Worked a charm....

Scandistralian - you beauty ! Worked a charm. Thanks. Now of course if I could actually figure out how to Print the employment agreement on the EPT. Think I will leave that for another day. Big...
Forum: Middle East
12th Jul 2017, 04:06
Replies: 4
Views: 3,600
Posted By pumpkin

HR direct server EK ugh!

Trying to apply to renew maids visa on hr direct- have tried 3 different computers, safari, firefox and internet explorer, have removed all cache and cookies, have tried our **** hole tablet. and all...
Forum: Middle East
4th Jul 2017, 15:25
Replies: 5
Views: 4,128
Posted By pumpkin

Apparently if you call the AC office in Dubai it...

Apparently if you call the AC office in Dubai it is super quick. Some people call the Dubai office from Canada in order to avoid 45 mins of Nickleback ;)
Forum: Middle East
12th May 2017, 12:05
Replies: 79
Views: 70,103
Posted By pumpkin

So any guesses when we are going to get the next...

So any guesses when we are going to get the next Thursday-at-closing-time e-mail that will tell us what they are doing with the accommodation and education allowances ?
Forum: Middle East
19th Apr 2017, 19:37
Replies: 50
Views: 24,161
Posted By pumpkin

..yeah and join date to pprune Jan 2017.. I smell...

..yeah and join date to pprune Jan 2017.. I smell a troll.
Forum: Middle East
14th Apr 2017, 02:34
Replies: 179
Views: 252,510
Posted By pumpkin

hmmm I thought that too.. was trying to decide if...

hmmm I thought that too.. was trying to decide if this person is just a natural born asshole or has become one because of fatigue and general non stop abuse by EK
Forum: Middle East
12th Apr 2017, 12:02
Replies: 179
Views: 252,510
Posted By pumpkin

380 LHS : 8 days last month, 10 the month...

380 LHS : 8 days last month, 10 the month before. I think 5star is thinking f.o's... or maybe locals.. but certainly not me or any of my neighbours. And yes the 330/340 in the last few years before...
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