Adam's Journey To Dubai - Great Tips for Job Seekers

Looking for a job in Dubai for 3 months (The Ending)

Okay! Its been quite a while that i’ve opened my blog site and gave some updates on my current journey in Dubai - getting a job within months (since 3 months is the maximum stay before my visit visa expires). And bring good news to everyone who gets to read my blog! Because in a span of a month, I have found a job as a web designer which offers a fairly good compensation ( and Im bringing back all the Glory and Honor to God! - thank you so much Lord!).

As much as I would want to say that my goal is met, but my journey is not yet done. Yes, if you ask me if have accomplished my search in lieu to the subject of this blog - well then I got the job but I am compelled to share to you How i got the job and My Experiences in getting the it.

This is how it goes….

Rumor has it that finding a job here in Dubai is quite difficult. This is TRUE - for me, it was difficult in terms of looking for a SUITABLE, RELIABLE, SAFE and most of all Having a good BOSS kinda job. But let me just clarify to everyone that it is an erroneous concept that “there are no job offers here in dubai - thus it is difficult” - this is not true. There a lot of job openings here but landing on a job where you best fit and where you are comfortable with IS Difficult but if you are the type of person who is not picky then this Dubai a place for you!

Actually, the company I am in right now is my second company that I am in. I arrived Aug.28 here in dubai and as I have shared on my previous post that before coming here I already have job interviews lined up ( a word of advice - it is a great benefit for you to apply for a job and search for job vacancies at your place of origin before coming to dubai), the day after, I got interviewed and instantly accepted the offer - WRONG MOVE. Although the offer was great (in terms of salary) but i did not carefully examine the kind of environment I was putting myself into. If it is your first time to be in dubai, please ask questions to people who has stayed for quite some time in dubai and get some pointers on what things to consider and to watch for in choosing a job.

Secondly, I was asked by my employer that he would safe keep my passport for the time being while I work with him and I willingly gave it to him without any hesitation - ANOTHER WRONG MOVE. Take note that I am on visit visa sponsored by my sister thus any rights to hold my passport should only be addressed to my sister my employer has no right to get a hold of it. As a result, when I told my employer that I am not fit for the job and I resigned for the position, it was not granted although I was still on probation. Thinking about it, he has no right to hold me against my will not unless i already signed a contract with the company in which I havent done yet. So cutting the chase on all of this, a word of advice, NEVER EVER hand over your passports unless its already time to have it stamped for residency ( or if you already changed your visit visa status to a residency status). Again its always a good practice to ask some of your relatives or close friends about the do’s and dont’s here in dubai.

Thankfully, my passport was realeased after 2 days and i was able to seek for another job and this time i bring with me my lesson learned from my previous employment. And so far, this time, the job I have is okay I was not alone in the company as a web designer - one Filipino web programmer is with me and some others who were very friendly which for me is very important in establishing a good workplace.

Truly our God is awesome and his Word says “He will never leave us nor forsake us”. - its true… He’s our only help and refuge.. Tis best to always rely on Him and I strongly believe that Prayer is a powerful tool. Never start or end your day without a prayer…

To end all of this I will leave you with a list of pointers and advices Ive made with this post…

1. Before coming here in dubai make sure u’ve prepared yourself (spiritually, physically, financially, PRAYER and etc.)

2. It is a great advantage for you to already have a line up of jobs before coming here in dubai compared to coming here in dubai and come up with a line up of work. (I hope you get what i mean).

3. Before coming here to dubai make sure that all your documents are prepared! (makke sure that your authenticated documents are complete and stamped by the UAE embassy - usually the stamp should be present at the back of your authentication form - a falcon emblem) *** VERY IMPORTANT

4. Ask for pointer from the people who have stayed here in dubai for quite some time.

5. NEVER give your passport unless its time to process your visa.

6. Examine your workplace before you take it.

7. PRAY!!!

Thats about it for now… God Bless You as you come here in Dubai! kitakits!!

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