shazandmick wrote:I'm new to the forum and have tried searching for answers to my questions to no avail, but forgive me if they have previously been discussed.
I'm a female teacher from australia looking to find work in Dubai. I have a partner who is a Painter and a young child who will need to relocate with me.
I've sent off my resume to a few schools but no answer yet and have checked several employment websites but there's not much going round. Is there another way to find employment. Should I be approaching all relevant schools.
Is my partner going to have trouble getting a visa with me (as we're not married) and will he have trouble finding work as a Painter. Do schools generally accept couples. From what I've read they prefer singles.
Thank you for any info on this. We're at grass root level at the moment but are really keen to make the move to the UAE.
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but there may be trouble on many fronts (and I am rasing them just so you prepared and avoid needless agreevation).
1. There is no way you can sponsor your "partner" even if you get a work visa.
2. Living together without being married could get you in trouble. It is against the law but enforcement depends on many factors (on this there are plenty of threads).
3. Your child. I don't know the nuances of it but you need the child's father consent and if the child is born out of wedlock then more trouble. Many times what people do is a 2 step process: First marry the "partner" then have the now spouse adopt the child. But depending on your jurisdiction and the other parent's willingness this might not be easy.
4. Your partner being a painter. If it means "painter" as in painting walls, etc: forget about it. They can hire a painter here for $150 USA Dollars per month. If an "artist painter" then the $150 per month is probably a good salary unless he is really good. Even as a "manager" for a painting company they can't be paying much (there are no unions or wage standars here).
5. Of course you guys could come separatedly so long as each finds work.
As I understand it salaries for teachers are not that high here. It is a good good for a young, unattached teacher, I suppose.
The above Notwithstanding: good luck.