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Quote: Originally Posted by Ethos83 I am going to be snotty here and ask why your daughter isn't in school? Yes, the minimum leaving age is 16, but can't she survive two more years and get a few A levels to her credit? Or at least some type of certificate of accomplishment. She's going to be seriously disadvantaged in her future career opportunities if she doesn't complete formal schooling of some type. What does she want?...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ethos83 I am going to be snotty here and ask why your daughter isn't in school? Yes, the minimum leaving age is 16, but can't she survive two more years and get a few A levels to her credit? Or at least some type of certificate of accomplishment. She's going to be seriously disadvantaged in her future career opportunities if she doesn't complete formal schooling of some type. What does she want?...

Quote: Originally Posted by MAV_DXB I only go when we can take clients for a business lunch, the reason... 550aed per head Well it was last time I went, around 2 months back. christ, i remember when it was 300 or 350AED per head. and the exchange rate was 7.6... changed days..

I get you point, I have no intention of getting involved with them but wondered if any of you financial geniuses had encountered them. There are some very gullable folk around here.

Quote: Originally Posted by mandymoochops I always knew there were people out there that like that whole rubber gloved hand up the bum Try anything once......but not on a first date...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ethos83 I work for one of the following: large architecture/landscape/engineering firm, and while we're getting plenty of requests for proposals for consultancy work, very few of these proposals go anywhere. The clients aren't chosing other firms but they are asking for proposals, seeing what the fees are and keeping the project on hold to see what waits around the corner. Things are marginally better...

Quote: Originally Posted by lionheart The concerned employers should be named and shamed. Well; named at least...there is no shaming some of them!

Quote: Originally Posted by eylesda Anyone any info on these guys? They've called persistantly offering to make lots of money for me through trading. I STRONGLY suspect they are the same gang who were on the prowl last year, the ones where they ask you to invest $10,000 right now or you'll miss the chance then get all shirty. Shin Kong Wedbush 6F, No. 6, Sec. 4, Xinyi Rd., Daan District, Taipei City Taiwan Did you hit your head when...

Quote: Originally Posted by Euc- It is annoying, yes, but in all fairness; it does happen all over the world.. Well yes there will always be some discrimination and private clubs do have a right to select their clientelle. But there's a big difference for not being allowed into Stringfellows because you're a bit chubby and poorly dressed and not being allowed into an average bar or club because your have more or less melanin in your...

Quote: Originally Posted by Amazing Grace I had a meeting with the lady at the Hilton who gave the introductory at the cookery demonstration this week. She has quite a big spread sheet with contact details of all the ladies who attended. She is busy bringing together plans for a regular monthly themed coffee morning at the Hilton which could commence in January after everyone returns from Christmas vacation. Culture is high on the list and...