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Jacki

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Jacki
FouadsBaby created a thread
14 years ago

MY FAVORITE Places in Amman to EAT, Drink, Chat

1. Al Canary Shwarmah is to me, THE BEST Shwarmah I have EVER Had in Amman. BUt the best one I really really every had was in Jerash. 2. King Hussein Park--the little Cafe --it's a hot spot for Fouad and I to just sit and drink tea. Very romantic, ... Read More

Jacki
FouadsBaby replied to a thread
14 years ago
davebizuae

Amman fast food market by davebizuae

Does someone know the Amman fast food market? Is it worth opening an Asian fast food take away in amman? If somebody has some experience in that business, please give us your opinion. Thanks

Jacki

Dear Mr. Felipeiz-- I WISH you would open an affordable Asian food restaurant that serves Indo-Pak food. Some things that we find here in the states, we can't find back in Jordan, and it's very frustrating. I crave Keema ... Read More

Jacki
FouadsBaby replied to a thread
14 years ago
pi2nay

How true that culture makes marriage collapse by pi2nay

I posted this thread to find out how true that most marriage starts going down hill because of culture. Ok, if marriage is a joint partnership that make decisions together what is that for Jordanian MEN? How true that for them it was wrong? They ...

Jacki

FuoadsBaby, I think you just described "Men" in general! Not just Arabs. Arab men probably have the family-social network that makes them spend more time with their extended family, but is it really any different than American men "hanging-out" ... Read More

Jacki
FouadsBaby replied to a thread
14 years ago
Fun Gal

Relatively New to Amman and looking for friends by Fun Gal

Hi, I'm relatively new to Amman and looking to meet friends outside of work. I am fun, young at heart and loving my new adventure. I love to socialize and miss that part of my life as I feel so isolated here. Always up for meeting for coffee and ...

Jacki

Dear Fun Gal, Hi! I'm returning to Jordan this week and would love to go out with you some time to relax! My husband is Jordanian so -I couldn't be away from him much longer so I'm comming back to Amman. I'm from Arvada Colorado....and yes..i will ... Read More

Jacki
FouadsBaby replied to a thread
14 years ago
noor1980

Working and living in Amman by noor1980

Hi everyone, I'm a Belgian woman and I've been on holiday in Amman several times and I loved it! Not only the city but also the people, they were so friendly and warm! I don't have family here (the last family member died a few months ago....) and ...

Jacki

But we can't deny this fact. We can't sugarcoat truths that you and I both know happen in Jordan. Unfortunately, it's something that we can't change... I don't like to feed into this malfunction of the society, but really it's so true. THere is ... Read More

Jacki
FouadsBaby replied to a thread
14 years ago
pi2nay

How true that culture makes marriage collapse by pi2nay

I posted this thread to find out how true that most marriage starts going down hill because of culture. Ok, if marriage is a joint partnership that make decisions together what is that for Jordanian MEN? How true that for them it was wrong? They ...

Jacki

I totally understand where you come from as well Winter.... It's so hard. That's our main reasons for living in Amman and not telling anyone our whereabouts or even where we live, because we just don't want that headache, niether him NOR I. One ... Read More

Jacki
FouadsBaby created a thread
14 years ago

Lessons Learned......

I've learned some important lessons since I've been back in the States. 1. The separation is destroying my marriage rather then helping it. 2. That this is NOT necessarily THE Land of opportunities at this CURRENT time and situation. I have had ... Read More

Jacki
FouadsBaby replied to a thread
14 years ago
pi2nay

How true that culture makes marriage collapse by pi2nay

I posted this thread to find out how true that most marriage starts going down hill because of culture. Ok, if marriage is a joint partnership that make decisions together what is that for Jordanian MEN? How true that for them it was wrong? They ...

Jacki

The post really really touched me Deb. I feel for you 100%. And I have to post this link, and it will help you to even more, understand how deeply I have a problem in that I love my husband too much, that it almost destroyed me a couple ... Read More

Jacki
FouadsBaby replied to a thread
14 years ago
noor1980

Working and living in Amman by noor1980

Hi everyone, I'm a Belgian woman and I've been on holiday in Amman several times and I loved it! Not only the city but also the people, they were so friendly and warm! I don't have family here (the last family member died a few months ago....) and ...

Jacki

East Amman is, imho, a better place to live than West Amman. A much more authentic experience, very much cheaper than West Amman, and proper butchers and greengrocer shops, as opposed to buying the overpriced rubbish available in the supermarkets. ... Read More

Jacki
FouadsBaby replied to a thread
14 years ago
mejo

starting a business in amman ? by mejo

hi all.. what kind of business fits Amman in the current situation i know that real estate market failed n stock ex-change too well thats frustrating .. any way i would like some suggestions for small business ideas ?? any ideas ?

Jacki

Tourism...there are over 108 Tourism Companies in Jordan. Eco-Tourism hmm... I mean Ajloun is wonderful but it's not as marketable I think as the Dead Sea, and Wadi Mujib, and Petra for sure. Focusing on Eco Tourism is a good idea. I'd focus on ... Read More

Jacki
FouadsBaby replied to a thread
14 years ago
mejo

starting a business in amman ? by mejo

hi all.. what kind of business fits Amman in the current situation i know that real estate market failed n stock ex-change too well thats frustrating .. any way i would like some suggestions for small business ideas ?? any ideas ?

Jacki

I don't mean to discourage you but unfortunately but truely, the businesses that make money in Jordan are small shops that sell tea/ coffee, internet cafes, and hair salons. It depends on which location you want to go to in Amman. And it depends ... Read More

Jacki
FouadsBaby replied to a thread
14 years ago
k-al

Between Jordan & USA ? by k-al

As Thousand of Jordanian are looking for a way to leave Jordan to any where in the world Mostly to USA and the Gulf Area,Even some have good Jobs and Family here but still they want to move. What do u think the reasons ...

Jacki

Yeah if you don't believe there's a God then yeah "Karma" is a b!t c h. I've seen stories like that and they are very unfortunate. But you have to be intelligent and not just marry any Jordanian guy that comes out. You have to be smart and know how ... Read More

Jacki
FouadsBaby replied to a thread
14 years ago
k-al

Between Jordan & USA ? by k-al

As Thousand of Jordanian are looking for a way to leave Jordan to any where in the world Mostly to USA and the Gulf Area,Even some have good Jobs and Family here but still they want to move. What do u think the reasons ...

Jacki

Not all Jordanians sell themselves for money. My husband doesn't and never ever would. But I have seen many who do sell themselves for money--but they live in Jordan, but they are not Jordanians of origin. But not JORDANIANS- the ones that I know. ... Read More

Jacki
FouadsBaby replied to a thread
14 years ago
k-al

Between Jordan & USA ? by k-al

As Thousand of Jordanian are looking for a way to leave Jordan to any where in the world Mostly to USA and the Gulf Area,Even some have good Jobs and Family here but still they want to move. What do u think the reasons ...

Jacki

And also another thing I need to add. In Jordan --some husbands consider it shameful to ask anyone for help when they are going under and struggling to survive. They don't believe in asking for help, or loans or going to charities. They believe ... Read More

Jacki
FouadsBaby replied to a thread
14 years ago
k-al

Between Jordan & USA ? by k-al

As Thousand of Jordanian are looking for a way to leave Jordan to any where in the world Mostly to USA and the Gulf Area,Even some have good Jobs and Family here but still they want to move. What do u think the reasons ...

Jacki

Life in the States very simple and organized.u have time for work ,time for friends time for my self,time for fun,and for family.Enjoying life in Full..Your career Life & Personal life are moving forward. When u have friends you have real ... Read More