It's December 19th, so many months since I began my journey to the UAE. There is a group of teacher scheduled to leave between the 26th-31st of this month. I could possibly be a part of that group but the initial hope I had all those months ago has faded quite a bit. Although I was told by ADEC to submit a new passport for travel and all would be alright for Dec travel...I don't quite trust it. Unlike this group that's heading over I don't look forward to getting a golden ticket. No, no, no, I've been there. I've had that golden ticket and had it snatched away. At this point I'm looking forward to getting on the plane. When I am sitting in NYC at the Etihad terminal then and only then will I believe that this process is working out as I had hoped and planned so many months ago. I am so happy to be spending the holidays with my family and if I do end up going with the 100 or so teachers leaving in a fortnight, it'll be a great way to close out 2010.
Could 2011 see me in Abu Dhabi? We shall see...
Hi Korbalagae - I've been following your painfully slow process of (one hopes!) moving to the UAE & working for ADEC. I'm just trying to remember why you have had such trouble getting over there? Is it because of your nationality? I am crossing my fingers for you for December...
ReplyDeleteHey Amy, thanks for the comment and positive energy. Part of the problem was because of my original country of citizenship was not on the list of 33 prefered, there was longer wait time for a work visa then I found out that although my passport was renewed by my embassy it was not the same one the UAE had on file. Yes, a hair pulling moment to say the least...
ReplyDeleteWow. Well, okay then! Best of luck for a December departure.....I'm sure it'll all work out in the end.
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