{"id":426,"date":"2010-10-07T17:10:57","date_gmt":"2010-10-07T21:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tuckers.cc\/brian\/?p=426"},"modified":"2011-01-07T14:47:10","modified_gmt":"2011-01-07T19:47:10","slug":"week-in-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tuckers.cc\/brian\/week-in-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Week in Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since the U.A.E. uses a Sunday to Thursday work week, it’s time to relax. Overall this week has been busy, but manageable, which is a good thing since it means we are starting to get into a routine. A few of the highlights:<\/p>\n

– Of course the week started with the drama of us finally securing our new apartment. I’ll elaborate on this interesting chain of events in a separate post tomorrow.<\/p>\n

– Megan finished her first full week of actually being in the Abu Dhabi office. It was hectic, to say the least. Several client meetings and a last minute new business proposal made for a long week. But she got thru!<\/p>\n

– On Tuesday night, I met Megan at Ikea after work where we spent several hours buying furniture for the new digs. The challenge was to not spend a ton (since we only need the stuff for a year) but yet get something that looks good and is comfortable. To be honest, I think we rose to the occasion and made some good picks. It will be delivered, and assembled (hallelujah!) next Sunday, at which point we’ll post some good pictures.<\/p>\n

– On the job search front, I have an interview next week with another recruiting firm. They were very eager to meet with me once they saw my resume (which is a good sign). The first recruiting firm I met with has a potential opportunity in Dubai – an opportunity I’ll pursue but am hesitant about a 3 hour per day commute. We’ll see but I’m hopeful that as I make more contacts, the opportunities will grow and I’ll find something that is a good fit. <\/p>\n

Did you know: in the U.A.E., they don’t call it a resume. Instead it’s referred to as your “CV”, which is short for Curriculum Vitae.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Since the U.A.E. uses a Sunday to Thursday work week, it’s time to relax. Overall this week has been busy, but manageable, which is a good thing since it means we are starting to get into a routine. A few of the highlights: – Of course the week started with the drama of us finally… <\/p>\n

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