South African Moving from UAE to Maldives

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candzigrl New member

Member since 16 August 2011

candzigrlNew member02 July 2012 18:03:27

Hi

I have been offered a position in the maldives and im wandering if this is a good decision, (obviously is still my decision to make). I wanted to know from the expat community living on hotel resorts what is your biggest challenge? Do you have organised meet ups where its possible to meet other expats on different islands?

Your help would be appreciated!

Candz

mooch Serial expat

Member since 19 June 2011

moochSerial expat04 July 2012 05:06:25

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Hi Candz,

if you will be working on a resort hotel, then your most likely locked up on to one island and you can escape to another/possibly the capital on your days off..

the biggest chalenge for most expats is that its not easy to get drinks.. esp if your on a junior level at a hotel.. other than that its the island lfe.. means you will not have much to do after your work hours..

hope this helped

regards
mooch

Yvonne Anne Member

Member since 04 October 2009

Yvonne AnneMember05 July 2012 07:43:44

Hi Candz

The key challenges are lack of privacy/lack of tentertainment/island constrictions re travel.....for a girl restricted amenities etc

However, great beaches, love Maldivians great peeople quiet, calm life....hard work but little stress...

is it for you? this is the question

Cheers
Yvonne

candzigrl New member

Member since 16 August 2011

candzigrlNew member09 July 2012 16:26:03

Hi Mooch and Yvonne,

Thank you so much for your replies, Will be taking the jump and moving in September, and as they say in Dubai, Inshallah all will be ok:)

Keep well and enjoy island life

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