Changing Employers in the UAE
I’m planning to change jobs here in the United Arab Emirates. I don’t know if there’s going to be a problem here considering I have a Limited Contract from the Ministry of Labour (MOL). I …
Work
Everything related to work. I share my highs and lows as I discuss and sometimes rant about my job or finding employment in Dubai.
Top 10 UAE Jobs & Industries Hiring
Are you planning to apply or switch to a new job in the UAE? Increase your chances of getting hired by knowing the top industries and most in-demand jobs in the emirates. Based on a …
One Month Leave Over: Back to Work!
I only have one more day left before I’m back to the shop. It’s already been 30 days since my vacation leave started and I’m feeling refreshed to head to the mall to work for …
Value-Added Tax (VAT) Introduced in UAE
Starting January 1, 2018, business owners and landlords in the UAE will be required to pay a value-added tax (VAT) of five percent. The announcement was made by the country’s Federal National Council (FNC) recently. …
List of Freezone Areas in UAE
When you are job hunting in the United Arab Emirates, “Freezone” is one of the common terms you might hear from fellow kabayans. They will ask if the organization you are applying belongs to the …
During a Phone Screen Interview
I was searching for jobs in Dubai online when I chanced upon an Immediate Hiring notice for Telemarketers posted on Facebook. This was a Freezone company which means that the company has a set of …
Tip from a Customer
The other day, I received a tip from a customer which is a rare occurrence since I work in Sales here in Dubai. Customers expect Sales representatives to get a commission every month so tips …
Al Rostamani Exchange – Where I Collect my Salary
The Al Rostamani Exchange center is where I get my monthly salary. In Dubai, according to the UAE Labour Law, an employee’s salary should be properly documented. Hence, employees should sign up for Bank Accounts …
My Assessment Day Experience for an Airline Company
A couple of months ago, I applied for a job as a Customer Service Rep (Call Center) in an airline company. They were conducting an Open & Assessment Day for Airport Services Agent, and Call …
Getting My UAE Labour Card
Note: UAE Labour cards (pataca) have already been scrapped/phased out. They have been replaced and unified with the Emirates ID already. I received my UAE labour card the other day. It was given to me by …