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Jam_bo

@Jam_bo

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American expat in the United Arab Emirates

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American

Lives in Al Ain

Registration: 18 January 2014

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Jam_bo replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo

Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...

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but really they have been totally horrible during the hiring process, so much that now I cant wait to just sign another contract and would move with no notice.:( Sorry to read that...smh. I had to pay for my own ticket and to this day the only ... Read More

Jam_bo replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo

Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...

Jam_bo

These two things are not cool.I agree...I got a similar speech about my job title...but the big let down is the room in the basement thing...thats not right..the company should have a local contact or maybe your recruiter should be more ... Read More

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10 years ago
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Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo

Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...

Jam_bo

Sure...his email is: khalifa@niala.ae ...my advice to you primarily...with all due respect....do not remain in despair..it will only bring you down...'try' your best to remain optimistic. I have been in Al Ain for 3 days, took some diligence ... Read More

Jam_bo replied to a thread
10 years ago
Jam_bo

Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo

Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...

Jam_bo

@jam-bo: find a place?NOPE, :( not yet...been here 3 days searching...not found what I want yet. I am still trying though...the place you are renting? do they have 2 bedrooms? balcony? I am looking for a room to rent , a room in a flat or a ... Read More

Jam_bo replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo

Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...

Jam_bo

I appreciate the luck, Man...I need all the luck I can get. Just arrived in Abu Dhabi last night....hey, I hope things are coming together well for you too. Read More

Jam_bo replied to a thread
10 years ago
Harbin institute

Urgent questions regarding some social issue by Harbin institute

Dear, friends, I lived here for 4 months already, my gf is coming here to visit me, I really want to know a question: is it ok to live with my girl friend in a hotel here in al ain? I guess I cannot check in two unmarried I'd here in a same room. ...

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Ummm no Valentine's for me this year :(:( don't be discouraged my friend...you are not alone. Read More

Jam_bo replied to a thread
10 years ago
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More visibility about inbox maxout and PM suspensions. by Jam_bo

Hello Forum, Has anyone else noticed this problem?? I have had a few friends have the issue of not realizing their inbox is full. They send me a message and when I go to reply...my messages are blocked. In my opinion, the indicator is far ...

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The topic in this thread has been discussed already. See 'PM activation & member selection' https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=333788Thanks. But my main suggestion/idea, was that people should be made aware of these terms on there ... Read More

Jam_bo replied to a thread
10 years ago
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More visibility about inbox maxout and PM suspensions. by Jam_bo

Hello Forum, Has anyone else noticed this problem?? I have had a few friends have the issue of not realizing their inbox is full. They send me a message and when I go to reply...my messages are blocked. In my opinion, the indicator is far ...

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A sad but necessary evil.Sad indeed... Read More

Jam_bo replied to a thread
10 years ago
Harbin institute

Urgent questions regarding some social issue by Harbin institute

Dear, friends, I lived here for 4 months already, my gf is coming here to visit me, I really want to know a question: is it ok to live with my girl friend in a hotel here in al ain? I guess I cannot check in two unmarried I'd here in a same room. ...

Jam_bo

:) good news! Read More

Jam_bo replied to a thread
10 years ago
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More visibility about inbox maxout and PM suspensions. by Jam_bo

Hello Forum, Has anyone else noticed this problem?? I have had a few friends have the issue of not realizing their inbox is full. They send me a message and when I go to reply...my messages are blocked. In my opinion, the indicator is far ...

Jam_bo

That makes sense. I have to preface some comments or questions because there are a lot of very angry people here and the most innocuous statements can lead to bizarre arguments and endless grudges.That makes sense as well. The idea to preface some ... Read More

Jam_bo replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo

Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...

Jam_bo

By furnished do you mean appliances or furniture as well?At least appliances...fridge, stove/oven...I have my work cut out for me I can see that now...I will be prepared to do some shopping, though I hope that between your contact..and the one other ... Read More

Jam_bo replied to a thread
10 years ago
Jam_bo

Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo

Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...

Jam_bo

Some people don't like to go through the cost/hassle of having these put in, but all these just cost me around AED 6k. Just something to keep in mindhmm..I have thought about that...honestly, I would prefer something furnished..but if I have to buy ... Read More

Jam_bo replied to a thread
10 years ago
Jam_bo

Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo

Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...

Jam_bo

Great! thanks, Murtaza. I will give him a call. And yes, I am hoping to get a car soon. Good advice about living close to my work place. I will keep that in mind. I am really hoping I can pull things together in good time. I want to get ... Read More

Jam_bo replied to a thread
10 years ago
Jam_bo

Moving to Al Ain soon...seeking honest friendly advice. by Jam_bo

Hello Forum! I am a new recruit with a local company. Looking for advice on good (tolerant) areas for a Single Man to live in Al Ain. Maybe an area with a decent size expat community. Does anyone have any good advice on areas that offer ...

Jam_bo

Thank you! please share. No I still have not found a place. Read More

Jam_bo replied to a thread
11 years ago
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More visibility about inbox maxout and PM suspensions. by Jam_bo

Hello Forum, Has anyone else noticed this problem?? I have had a few friends have the issue of not realizing their inbox is full. They send me a message and when I go to reply...my messages are blocked. In my opinion, the indicator is far ...

Jam_bo

I'm not trying to be mean, but what does "constraints helping in avoiding " mean?that doesn't sound mean...sounds like an honest question. In my opinion (not sure if its welcome, but here goes) ...I understood him to mean...the policy of making ... Read More