A New Job Prospect

Written by Fiz

Well, finally after a month of job hunting and endless interviews, I finally received a job offer. Its a management trainee position to start with for the first six months. The money aint that great but its gleaming with opportunities and a chance to work in the golf industry here.

So, goodbye teaching and hello retail golf!

O good gawd, the next 6 months is gonna be hell. If I succeed in my probation, they will offer me a position in management of retail golf. How awesome will that be?

Im prepared to slog it out and I did say that I would have to anyway for at least the first 5 years of my career. The posh cars and luxury will have to wait till Im old and wrinkly.

Observation 1 of Dubai: I have never seen so many 4 wheel drives and absolute luxury cars in one place. The 4 Wheel Drives are a pain in the ass on the roads and you can be certain 80% of the drivers are expats with little 4 wheel driving experience. (Most likely carrying a tot at the back). Manuevering around these huge asses makes you wish that you are driving a tank on the road. Especially when it comes to parking in tight places.

Observation 2 of Dubai: I was wondering why is it that there seem to be a lot more housewives here even though these women are all qualified professionals? I reckon the reason is the working conditions around here. Sure, it is tax free but it does depend a whole lot on your race, gender, experience and chance. There are no industry standards so a whole lot of your salary package depends on your appearance and expertise. Ive spoken to several women who were interested in working but after a look at their job descriptions and conditions, they politely declined. Some are not even worth the slog.

Observation 3 of Dubai: I have never received such personal and caring service from a medical institution untill I had a visit at Emirates Hospital. Absolute props to the lady who was serving me as she was wonderful. A lot of medical practitioners that I have come in contact with are usually sour, skeptical and snobs. They don't make you comfortable going for a visit. But this lady was exceptional. I was genuinely surprised and pleased.

Good customer service is a rarity here. Is it the barrier of language? Or a clash of cultures? Or simply a lack of genuine hospitality? Surely a smile crosses all barriers.