Matt: Plans were scuppered this weekend. We were set to do a car-boot sale in Cheddar to clear out lots of things that we no longer need and have no plans to take with us, the less we have to store here the better. But, alas, Kelly fell very poorly sick, she's caught a nasty cold and been suffering. But she wasn't selfish with it, No! she gave it to me too. So getting up at 7am on Sunday morning wasn't a good plan. There's always next week.
On a positive note one of the recruitment agencies I am in contact with in Dubai called me on Sunday and are putting me forward for a vacancy they have. It sounds like it might be ideal. So lets hope.
Monday, January 31, 2005
Friday, January 28, 2005
Location, location, location
Matt: In the grand scheme of things I would like to end up working here.
This is Dubai Internet City, the epicentre of IT in the UAE. Many of the big IT based companies have offices here. It looks like a great location to work, so please keep your fingers crossed for me.
This is Dubai Internet City, the epicentre of IT in the UAE. Many of the big IT based companies have offices here. It looks like a great location to work, so please keep your fingers crossed for me.
Ice-cream head.....
Miss Kelly Ann Crane: I feel like I have about a million things going around in my head all the time at the moment! I'm trying to sort out my Visa application, get a new driving license, pack up around 26 years of my life into three giant boxes and remember to breathe in the mean time......
I know it doesn't sound much fun, but I am really excited about the move - a little scared too, but we'll be cool. I'm going to sort out my driving license today so let's hope there's some progress to report tomorrow......
Thursday, January 27, 2005
bon voyage
You are all invited to our farewell evening. This will take place on Saturday 19th of February the place has yet to be determined.
Please email or call me to let me know you would like to join us, we'd be really happy to see you.
The evenings events will depend on numbers. It could be a House Gathering, A meal out or some other activity. We'll confirm this a little closer to the time, but please keep the evening free.
Please email or call me to let me know you would like to join us, we'd be really happy to see you.
The evenings events will depend on numbers. It could be a House Gathering, A meal out or some other activity. We'll confirm this a little closer to the time, but please keep the evening free.
Contact
Matt: I made contact today with Resource.NET and spoke to Bill Renaud. Seems like a good company to get in touch with for IT recruitment. I had positive vibes from him so I guess its a case of keeping my fingers crossed now.
Kelly told the girls on her Field Hockey team last nights practice that she will be leaving. They were suitably shocked, surprised, excited and disappointed. It's interesting the reaction you get from people, the majority are really happy and excited for you, some are gutted to be loosing you. All are good reactions really.
Kelly told the girls on her Field Hockey team last nights practice that she will be leaving. They were suitably shocked, surprised, excited and disappointed. It's interesting the reaction you get from people, the majority are really happy and excited for you, some are gutted to be loosing you. All are good reactions really.
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Hunting the elusive...
Meanwhile, the UAE Working VISA process is well underway. Kelly has been a marvel at getting things rolling and I feel firm in the knowledge she's leading this.
Well I am still in the throws of job seeking, yes I'm a Job Seeker! The agencies in UAE seem to work differently to those in the UK. There isn't really the urgency you find here and they tend not to field out C.V. to prospective employers unless they are asking.Interestingly, although the I.T. industry is growing rapidly in Dubai, the openings tend to be for lesser skilled or experienced people. But I'll keep pushing and when I'm in the country I'll be able to push a whole lot harder.
Incidentally, If you have stumbled across this page and would like the chance to employ me - please check here
Meanwhile, the UAE Working VISA process is well underway. Kelly has been a marvel at getting things rolling and I feel firm in the knowledge she's leading this.
Well I am still in the throws of job seeking, yes I'm a Job Seeker! The agencies in UAE seem to work differently to those in the UK. There isn't really the urgency you find here and they tend not to field out C.V. to prospective employers unless they are asking.Interestingly, although the I.T. industry is growing rapidly in Dubai, the openings tend to be for lesser skilled or experienced people. But I'll keep pushing and when I'm in the country I'll be able to push a whole lot harder.
Incidentally, If you have stumbled across this page and would like the chance to employ me - please check here
Meanwhile, the UAE Working VISA process is well underway. Kelly has been a marvel at getting things rolling and I feel firm in the knowledge she's leading this.
Shipping is Rrrrrubbish
We have been looking into shipping cost and well quite frankly, it ain't cheap. These are slow boat shipping costs we are looking at and it's no fun thinking you aren't going to receive the stuff for months and you have to pay soo much for it. So we've decided to drive in an old transit van all the way to Dubai. Ok we haven't really but it did cross my mind, fleetingly.
"The Move" progresses
Well the lovely Kelly Ann Crane and I are moving. Yep, moving. But no, this isn't just a house move to another part of town, in fact we won't be gracing Weston-super-Mare with our presence in a inhabitancy manner for a little while, for we are moving to the United Arab Emirate, Dubai to be precise.
Kelly has been offered a great opportunity with a National News paper in Dubai and so we are taking the opportunity and making the most of it.
Dubai is a wonderous, up and coming city, plenty to see and do and a climate that is on the warmer side.
I'll post update and news as and when it comes in. So keep coming back for the further Adventures of Matt and Kelly in Dubai.....
Kelly has been offered a great opportunity with a National News paper in Dubai and so we are taking the opportunity and making the most of it.
Dubai is a wonderous, up and coming city, plenty to see and do and a climate that is on the warmer side.
I'll post update and news as and when it comes in. So keep coming back for the further Adventures of Matt and Kelly in Dubai.....
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