So with a little luck and some wonderful references by some great former colleagues, I was offered (and accepted) a job in the finance department of the Abu Dhabi campus of New York University! I start on November 28th. It is an incredible opportunity. Classes started for the first time in September with about 150…
Tag: Work
I’m in Business!
Just thought you’d like to see what an Arabic business card looks like (and also how to write Pohorylo and Tucker – remember, they read from right to left). Guess I’m really working here now!
Where I spend my days…
So, here’s a little insight into where I spend most of my week. The Edelman office is a 25-person operation near Khalifa Park – not downtown but not far out in the suburbs. So, it’s a nice mix and only 15-minute cab ride from our apartment. Many people commute much farther from Dubai, as the…
Megan’s Edelman Blog goes live!
It took a little bit longer than expected, but Edelman rolled out blogs for all of the fellows this week. I’m particularly partial the cutie they have in Abu Dhabi. Check it out!! For every 50 page views, we get a free steak dinner. And eventually, when they have a subscribe option to officially follow…
Desert + Client Training = First Week of Work
So, I knew my first week of work would primarily be spent training comms professionals in the ways of media and PR planning. But, I didn’t realize part of it would be a desert safari…I experienced the exact opposite of the tranquility Brian “suffered” while lounging around a 5-star hotel and walking the halls of…
First Day of Work
So after months of planning and effort, it all comes down to today – Megan’s first day of work. The very reason we are here. When I asked her last night if she was nervous, Megan said “Just about finding a cab to get there” Well as I walked her out this morning, I’m happy…