I didn't think they would do it but they did. We newly arrived LTs will infact be in our respective classrooms come Sunday. At our meeting today with School Operations we were informed we would be leaving the hotel tomorrow. What time? Eh who knows but those of us in Al Gharbia and Al Ain need to be packed up tonight. As I type this I'm mostly packed up. Sooo glad I didn't listen to the front desk guy when he said we were due to be here for a month. I know some teachers who completely unpacked and I know had I done that I would be in tears now. I so dearly hate to pack lol.
Prior to leaving our meeting today I spoke with my LT support team and was informed I would be moving to a hotel until my furniture allowance is deposited into my account. However!...drum roll please...I was given my KEYS!!!! along with two letters to get my electric and internet turned on once I get my money!!! Woohoo! Happy? Why I do believe that would be the word to describe how I felt. I was also informed I would be given a driver to get me to and from school till I'm moved into my place at which point I plan on carpooling. We will all have to carpool or hire a driver for at least 3months or so. Apparently once you receive your resident visa an international drivers license is no longer valid. At that point you need a UAE license BUT you cannot get this without the UAE National ID, which is a 3month process. Boy am I glad I had no intention of driving for a while.
Wow, moving and starting school already! That really was quick, but I think it's better than languishing in a hotel for a month. Now at least you'll languish closer to home. Home! You're about to be settled in to life in Abu Dhabi!
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