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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by BRAINCRASH(m): 4:37pm On Nov 24, 2021
Find your way to Germany.
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Ben320719: 4:37pm On Nov 24, 2021
Congratulations! The universe is smiling at you obviously.
Well, if you're looking for the best advise, it'd be what your mind is telling you, i.e Follow Your Mind, that only would justify any action you take, a software engineer in this era is a sought after man, side gigs can earn you a lot, so I think you should do whatever pleases you, right there in the UAE, you can get bigger offers based on your skills.

Working in a club is really a great thing and it gives you opportunity to sell yourself and you can also bring in more guys from your own end if the club works, infact for your very close friend to trust you and bring you into his advancement is a great thing, you are someone he can trust!

Moving to Germany is great and there are great opportunities too, you have great options bro, anyone you choose would favour you I believe.

So follow your heart.

However I'm looking for a mentor in the tech world, I already know I can learn online, but I want a guide, I'd be glad if you can be my mentor. Pls look in my profile, you can reach me on my business posts.
Bless up.

Good luck in your endeavors.
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Golan007: 4:38pm On Nov 24, 2021
You don't want to be the next Obi Cubana?

Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by edaferigho(m): 4:38pm On Nov 24, 2021
Zetra7:
You're already blessed working in Nigeria, got elevated in Dubai and another greater promotion knocking from Berlin.
Almost transversing 3 continents with excellence yet you come to take advise from racist , ethnic championist broke ass nairalandlanders . You be witch?


Think you just want to rub your success on their face, none has yet to ask how far or which software you study but if Its ethnic or religious issues , you see their wiseness undecided
Another simp with a severe low self esteem
grin grin
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Dshocker(m): 4:38pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Greetings, good people of Nairaland

Please I need a piece of honest advice from experienced nairalanders, I am a Software Engineer, I got an offer from a very close friend (He is like a brother to me) of mine that resides in Dubai to come and manage a club he co-owns to enable him time for other activities. I will need to learn how nightclubs operate since I have little or zero knowledge about the nightlife. I have the freedom to pick up side gigs (or remote work) when I can and He is not in any way restricting me but he needs me to learn the business with him.

The plan, in a simple language, when I learn the business well enough he will pull out and open his own so I can be his manager since he doesn't want recognition.

He paid for my flight ticket and was the one that processed the visa for me (tourism) and he is currently working on how my visa can be extended and my work permit too.

Before I came to Dubai, I applied for this opening with a tech firm in Berlin. I completed the last stage here in Dubai and have been sent the offer but I will have to relocate to Germany because the work is on-site, the company bare expenses regards flight ticket, travel insurance, visa process et al. The start salary is 56K euros per annum (gross).

Also, I resigned from a bank as a development specialist (full-time staff not yet confirmed though, was earning 450K naira net with other benefits) prior to my trip to Dubai. I was doing well in Nigeria because I earned a total of up to 800K (with all my works combined) just that the work ethic (the bank work) is toxic to me because you will work your brain out debugging code, plus I am looking at a good place that I can start a family when I am ready and Nigeria is a no for me unless I have enough money to send my kid abroad to study.

What do I do now that I am already in Dubai? I am passionate about tech and I love the echo system. Please any input from experienced fellows will go a long way for me.

Thanks in advance. Mod please help so I can get as much input as possible


There is no guarantee that the business in Dubai will survive,while the Berlin job will give you room to upgrade
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Ejiakusmith(m): 4:39pm On Nov 24, 2021
Dubai. their life style their eeeeehhh. na so so flexing ooo , put. Almighty God first move to Germany accept de offer & fight ur way to become a citizen their ...... if u remember Nigeria economy today u no need advice

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Lindner: 4:39pm On Nov 24, 2021
It's a no brainer. Success of the club or otherwise is unknown. You don't want to start job hunting afresh if the club does not succeed. It's really a thin rope.

The tech company on the other, I think aligns with your passion and experience.

I'll go for Berlin option if I were you.

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by iguita: 4:42pm On Nov 24, 2021
Simple. It will be unfortunate for your friend having made an investment in your flight and visa and you must be willing to compensate him (even if he does not want the compensation since you guys are close). But go build your career in Germany. The annual salary there sef is healthy!!
Ynix:

Go to Germany, build your life, career and meet more people. You can't actually say what will be the end of the club, but tech the future is brighter

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by jackyraw09: 4:42pm On Nov 24, 2021
Bro, unless there is no other option, don’t ever entertain the idea of choosing the role of a club manager over working on your passion (IT)

Generally people who work in IT (myself included) tend to have this semi introverted personality and that won’t blend well with night life business - this might force your friend to renege on his promise of making you the manager

I lived in Dubai for years and can tell you how fast time flies in this country and if you are not smart enough you might not achieve much both home/abroad irrespective of your salary because the pay is high but the expenses? Even higher - my point is that the working class here usually live hand to mouth despite there being no guarantee of getting citizenship/passport irrespective of how long you live there/how much you spend.

I have not been to Germany before so can’t advice much about that but definitely Dubai isn’t the best option in your scenario because getting EU residence with your family comes with a lot benefit that you can’t get by being a resident of UAE - don’t even entertain the thought of moving your family to UAE - I have friends who did that and are reconsidering a way out of the mess now.

Also, your friend is like a brother doesn’t mean he will play the role of an employer or you will play the role of employee really well.

At the end of the day, I will implore you to Please relax your mind and follow your heart

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Shokoloko(f): 4:43pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Greetings, good people of Nairaland

Please I need a piece of honest advice from experienced nairalanders, I am a Software Engineer, I got an offer from a very close friend (He is like a brother to me) of mine that resides in Dubai to come and manage a club he co-owns to enable him time for other activities. I will need to learn how nightclubs operate since I have little or zero knowledge about the nightlife. I have the freedom to pick up side gigs (or remote work) when I can and He is not in any way restricting me but he needs me to learn the business with him.

The plan, in a simple language, when I learn the business well enough he will pull out and open his own so I can be his manager since he doesn't want recognition.

He paid for my flight ticket and was the one that processed the visa for me (tourism) and he is currently working on how my visa can be extended and my work permit too.

Before I came to Dubai, I applied for this opening with a tech firm in Berlin. I completed the last stage here in Dubai and have been sent the offer but I will have to relocate to Germany because the work is on-site, the company bare expenses regards flight ticket, travel insurance, visa process et al. The start salary is 56K euros per annum (gross).

Also, I resigned from a bank as a development specialist (full-time staff not yet confirmed though, was earning 450K naira net with other benefits) prior to my trip to Dubai. I was doing well in Nigeria because I earned a total of up to 800K (with all my works combined) just that the work ethic (the bank work) is toxic to me because you will work your brain out debugging code, plus I am looking at a good place that I can start a family when I am ready and Nigeria is a no for me unless I have enough money to send my kid abroad to study.

What do I do now that I am already in Dubai? I am passionate about tech and I love the echo system. Please any input from experienced fellows will go a long way for me.

Thanks in advance. Mod please help so I can get as much input as possible

Go to Germany. Your journey is a little similar to my sisters - she is a software engineer too.
When you get to Germany, try to cross over to Canada or US (especially Newfoundland Priority Skills, a province in Canada that gives priority and work permits to particular job roles, especially IT).
However if you decide to stay in Germany, that is still awesome.
I am very happy for you.
No matter how much the bank was paying, you cannot compare the peace of mind experienced outside Nigeria

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by greenprince(m): 4:43pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Greetings, good people of Nairaland

Please I need a piece of honest advice from experienced nairalanders, I am a Software Engineer, I got an offer from a very close friend (He is like a brother to me) of mine that resides in Dubai to come and manage a club he co-owns to enable him time for other activities. I will need to learn how nightclubs operate since I have little or zero knowledge about the nightlife. I have the freedom to pick up side gigs (or remote work) when I can and He is not in any way restricting me but he needs me to learn the business with him.

The plan, in a simple language, when I learn the business well enough he will pull out and open his own so I can be his manager since he doesn't want recognition.

He paid for my flight ticket and was the one that processed the visa for me (tourism) and he is currently working on how my visa can be extended and my work permit too.

Before I came to Dubai, I applied for this opening with a tech firm in Berlin. I completed the last stage here in Dubai and have been sent the offer but I will have to relocate to Germany because the work is on-site, the company bare expenses regards flight ticket, travel insurance, visa process et al. The start salary is 56K euros per annum (gross).

Also, I resigned from a bank as a development specialist (full-time staff not yet confirmed though, was earning 450K naira net with other benefits) prior to my trip to Dubai. I was doing well in Nigeria because I earned a total of up to 800K (with all my works combined) just that the work ethic (the bank work) is toxic to me because you will work your brain out debugging code, plus I am looking at a good place that I can start a family when I am ready and Nigeria is a no for me unless I have enough money to send my kid abroad to study.

What do I do now that I am already in Dubai? I am passionate about tech and I love the echo system. Please any input from experienced fellows will go a long way for me.

Thanks in advance. Mod please help so I can get as much input as possible


Berlin is beautiful, been there and loved it. It isn't so fast paced like London or Munich I suppose (never been to Munich though, just heard).
Career wise, I feel Berlin is better for you and I bet your friend will understand considering he'll also want what's best for you.

You can have an honest talk with him and recommend someone you know that is trustworthy to take your place. Do try to understand the tax system in Germany and know what your net income is though cos omo that Berlin is somehow expensive compared to smaller cities like Budapest though.

As far as I know they once had a housing problem (houses dey but just too expensive lol) but I think the govt stepped in. If you like history you'll love the place.
Visit L'osteria restaurant near Alexanderplatz and thank me later. Affordable and nice meals there.
I hope you don't like beer cos Germans will kill you with cheap and very good drinks. Also once you're in Europe, you have way more access to opportunities and career boost. Look out for occasional subtle racism but you should be able to handle it, from my experience there it could definitely be worse �

All the best, and good luck.
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by udomas(m): 4:45pm On Nov 24, 2021
Ynix:

Go to Germany, build your life, career and meet more people. You can't actually say what will be the end of the club, but tech the future is brighter

This is the best advice for you bud, hold this with both hands please!

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by greenprince(m): 4:45pm On Nov 24, 2021
Shokoloko:

Go to Germany. Your journey is a little similar to my sisters.
When you get to Germany, try to cross over to Canada or US. However if you decide to stay in Germany, that is still awesome.
I am very happy for you.
No matter how much the bank was paying, you cannot compare the peace of mind experienced outside Nigeria

You're correct.
The peace of mind part is underrated

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Nobody: 4:46pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Greetings, good people of Nairaland

Please I need a piece of honest advice from experienced nairalanders, I am a Software Engineer, I got an offer from a very close friend (He is like a brother to me) of mine that resides in Dubai to come and manage a club he co-owns to enable him time for other activities. I will need to learn how nightclubs operate since I have little or zero knowledge about the nightlife. I have the freedom to pick up side gigs (or remote work) when I can and He is not in any way restricting me but he needs me to learn the business with him.

The plan, in a simple language, when I learn the business well enough he will pull out and open his own so I can be his manager since he doesn't want recognition.

He paid for my flight ticket and was the one that processed the visa for me (tourism) and he is currently working on how my visa can be extended and my work permit too.

Before I came to Dubai, I applied for this opening with a tech firm in Berlin. I completed the last stage here in Dubai and have been sent the offer but I will have to relocate to Germany because the work is on-site, the company bare expenses regards flight ticket, travel insurance, visa process et al. The start salary is 56K euros per annum (gross).

Also, I resigned from a bank as a development specialist (full-time staff not yet confirmed though, was earning 450K naira net with other benefits) prior to my trip to Dubai. I was doing well in Nigeria because I earned a total of up to 800K (with all my works combined) just that the work ethic (the bank work) is toxic to me because you will work your brain out debugging code, plus I am looking at a good place that I can start a family when I am ready and Nigeria is a no for me unless I have enough money to send my kid abroad to study.

What do I do now that I am already in Dubai? I am passionate about tech and I love the echo system. Please any input from experienced fellows will go a long way for me.

Thanks in advance. Mod please help so I can get as much input as possible


If I am you, I will go the route of entertainment.

Learn the club thing but make sure your friend is even more comfortable than you are, so you can make over one million naira monthly, for yourself running his club after your remittances to him.

Being in CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE is the ultimate kind of living.

You see how wealthy Cubana Chief priest was before opening his own club ??

Your friend will be highly disappointed if you leave. And may close that door forever, since he doesn't know these details.

But if he is struggling, oga enter BERLIN.
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by sinola(m): 4:46pm On Nov 24, 2021
nawaoo for you oo...what are you still waiting for
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by juman(m): 4:46pm On Nov 24, 2021
I don't believe his story.
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by greenprince(m): 4:47pm On Nov 24, 2021
edaferigho:

Another simp with a severe low self esteem
grin grin

Like eh?

Man's just frustrated on default
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by saracen: 4:48pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Greetings, good people of Nairaland

Please I need a piece of honest advice from experienced nairalanders, I am a Software Engineer, I got an offer from a very close friend (He is like a brother to me) of mine that resides in Dubai to come and manage a club he co-owns to enable him time for other activities. I will need to learn how nightclubs operate since I have little or zero knowledge about the nightlife. I have the freedom to pick up side gigs (or remote work) when I can and He is not in any way restricting me but he needs me to learn the business with him.

The plan, in a simple language, when I learn the business well enough he will pull out and open his own so I can be his manager since he doesn't want recognition.

He paid for my flight ticket and was the one that processed the visa for me (tourism) and he is currently working on how my visa can be extended and my work permit too.

Before I came to Dubai, I applied for this opening with a tech firm in Berlin. I completed the last stage here in Dubai and have been sent the offer but I will have to relocate to Germany because the work is on-site, the company bare expenses regards flight ticket, travel insurance, visa process et al. The start salary is 56K euros per annum (gross).

Also, I resigned from a bank as a development specialist (full-time staff not yet confirmed though, was earning 450K naira net with other benefits) prior to my trip to Dubai. I was doing well in Nigeria because I earned a total of up to 800K (with all my works combined) just that the work ethic (the bank work) is toxic to me because you will work your brain out debugging code, plus I am looking at a good place that I can start a family when I am ready and Nigeria is a no for me unless I have enough money to send my kid abroad to study.

What do I do now that I am already in Dubai? I am passionate about tech and I love the echo system. Please any input from experienced fellows will go a long way for me.

Thanks in advance. Mod please help so I can get as much input as possible


As someone who knows both cities and both sectors go to Berlin. Dubai is expensive no prospects of passport or long term residence and jobs are few and far between. That club in Dubai story will not work and you will regret it trust me. Berlin gives you an EU Blue Card and you can move around as much as you wish, its a top-tier European nation. You will waste your life and time in Dubai IT or otherwise where Indians are ready to work for half the salary they were paying you in Nigeria sef. Many dey street for Dubai with strong CV. No try am.

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Nobody: 4:49pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Greetings, good people of Nairaland

Please I need a piece of honest advice from experienced nairalanders, I am a Software Engineer, I got an offer from a very close friend (He is like a brother to me) of mine that resides in Dubai to come and manage a club he co-owns to enable him time for other activities. I will need to learn how nightclubs operate since I have little or zero knowledge about the nightlife. I have the freedom to pick up side gigs (or remote work) when I can and He is not in any way restricting me but he needs me to learn the business with him.

The plan, in a simple language, when I learn the business well enough he will pull out and open his own so I can be his manager since he doesn't want recognition.

He paid for my flight ticket and was the one that processed the visa for me (tourism) and he is currently working on how my visa can be extended and my work permit too.

Before I came to Dubai, I applied for this opening with a tech firm in Berlin. I completed the last stage here in Dubai and have been sent the offer but I will have to relocate to Germany because the work is on-site, the company bare expenses regards flight ticket, travel insurance, visa process et al. The start salary is 56K euros per annum (gross).

Also, I resigned from a bank as a development specialist (full-time staff not yet confirmed though, was earning 450K naira net with other benefits) prior to my trip to Dubai. I was doing well in Nigeria because I earned a total of up to 800K (with all my works combined) just that the work ethic (the bank work) is toxic to me because you will work your brain out debugging code, plus I am looking at a good place that I can start a family when I am ready and Nigeria is a no for me unless I have enough money to send my kid abroad to study.

What do I do now that I am already in Dubai? I am passionate about tech and I love the echo system. Please any input from experienced fellows will go a long way for me.

Thanks in advance. Mod please help so I can get as much input as possible

I fit come help you manage the club, I have 90% experience.. Just link me with the guy abeg
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by able20(m): 4:49pm On Nov 24, 2021
OP you no well! You are asking if you will move to Germany if the opportunity is available, what type of person you be self.
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by jaxxy(m): 4:49pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Greetings, good people of Nairaland

Please I need a piece of honest advice from experienced nairalanders, I am a Software Engineer, I got an offer from a very close friend (He is like a brother to me) of mine that resides in Dubai to come and manage a club he co-owns to enable him time for other activities. I will need to learn how nightclubs operate since I have little or zero knowledge about the nightlife. I have the freedom to pick up side gigs (or remote work) when I can and He is not in any way restricting me but he needs me to learn the business with him.

The plan, in a simple language, when I learn the business well enough he will pull out and open his own so I can be his manager since he doesn't want recognition.

He paid for my flight ticket and was the one that processed the visa for me (tourism) and he is currently working on how my visa can be extended and my work permit too.

Before I came to Dubai, I applied for this opening with a tech firm in Berlin. I completed the last stage here in Dubai and have been sent the offer but I will have to relocate to Germany because the work is on-site, the company bare expenses regards flight ticket, travel insurance, visa process et al. The start salary is 56K euros per annum (gross).

Also, I resigned from a bank as a development specialist (full-time staff not yet confirmed though, was earning 450K naira net with other benefits) prior to my trip to Dubai. I was doing well in Nigeria because I earned a total of up to 800K (with all my works combined) just that the work ethic (the bank work) is toxic to me because you will work your brain out debugging code, plus I am looking at a good place that I can start a family when I am ready and Nigeria is a no for me unless I have enough money to send my kid abroad to study.

What do I do now that I am already in Dubai? I am passionate about tech and I love the echo system. Please any input from experienced fellows will go a long way for me.

Thanks in advance. Mod please help so I can get as much input as possible


Ur career or ur friends business? The answer is simple enough to me. My Frnd should get himself another manger.

How has ur experience in the night club/night life sector been? I definitely can’t cope with such a job long term.

Techies love their sector and ecosystem and I think u should try to go higher in it now and gather all the experience and exposure.

The issue here is ur replacement if U leave.
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Joe991: 4:50pm On Nov 24, 2021
Nothing beat moving to any European country talk more of Germany....
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Adenaike: 4:50pm On Nov 24, 2021
Move to Berlin and find your way to the UK. Then you can buy your own club in Dubai
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by tsmith(f): 4:51pm On Nov 24, 2021
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Greetings, good people of Nairaland

Please I need a piece of honest advice from experienced nairalanders, I am a Software Engineer, I got an offer from a very close friend (He is like a brother to me) of mine that resides in Dubai to come and manage a club he co-owns to enable him time for other activities. I will need to learn how nightclubs operate since I have little or zero knowledge about the nightlife. I have the freedom to pick up side gigs (or remote work) when I can and He is not in any way restricting me but he needs me to learn the business with him.

The plan, in a simple language, when I learn the business well enough he will pull out and open his own so I can be his manager since he doesn't want recognition.

He paid for my flight ticket and was the one that processed the visa for me (tourism) and he is currently working on how my visa can be extended and my work permit too.

Before I came to Dubai, I applied for this opening with a tech firm in Berlin. I completed the last stage here in Dubai and have been sent the offer but I will have to relocate to Germany because the work is on-site, the company bare expenses regards flight ticket, travel insurance, visa process et al. The start salary is 56K euros per annum (gross).

Also, I resigned from a bank as a development specialist (full-time staff not yet confirmed though, was earning 450K naira net with other benefits) prior to my trip to Dubai. I was doing well in Nigeria because I earned a total of up to 800K (with all my works combined) just that the work ethic (the bank work) is toxic to me because you will work your brain out debugging code, plus I am looking at a good place that I can start a family when I am ready and Nigeria is a no for me unless I have enough money to send my kid abroad to study.

What do I do now that I am already in Dubai? I am passionate about tech and I love the echo system. Please any input from experienced fellows will go a long way for me.

Thanks in advance. Mod please help so I can get as much input as possible


In addition to points already raised, i.e. Following your heart/strength (engineering), the devil you know (engineering) being better than the Saint you don't (entertainment) etc I'd also like to add that the UAE doesn't have a path to citizenship etc. You'd work, earn and even live well, but can never be a citizen or passport holder you'd remain a stranger who can be sent packing at the twinkling of an eye.

Germany on the other hand has paths to citizenship which opens you and your future family to the world, giving you more options and that quality of life.

Similarly, Social welfare benefits provided for citizens are not extended to migrants. Free medical care, free education from primary school to university level and low-cost housing are only provided to citizens. It's very easy to go from grace to grass in the UAE

UAE Migration laws suck

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Princedapace(m): 4:52pm On Nov 24, 2021
Hey bro, I understand where you're coming from. Sit your friend down, explain things to him, be as remourseful as possible because I'm sure you didn't tell him about the job you applied for in Germany before he processed your papers. I'm sure he will understand you. Make him understand your desire to remain in tech and apologize for any inconvinience this may cause him.
Take the Germany offer, a life in tech for someone who is passionate about it is far better than being a manager in a club. Once again, how you present the matter is the main issue. Present it maturely and remorsefully.

I will like to connect with you as I'm an aspiring software developer. I'm sure that you have things to teach me and educate me on. Please

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Oburu202: 4:52pm On Nov 24, 2021
Op please go to Germany. The only reason I am telling you that is the fact that you mentioned your future kids.

Think about it, of what benefits will it be for your kids in Dubai? Clubhouse business is dangerous. Lot of drugs and gang activities.

Germany is nice if you go with work visa. You will get residency within few years. Enjoy Europe. Dubai no get residency. You will keep fighting for extension etc. The Arabs are somehow too.

You have a lot of benefits in Germany. Free health care, education. Etc.

Plus you are going to make more money and travel more. I would call you a lucky man.

Why are you going to learn and business and leave the tech skills behind? It doesn't makes sense at all.

Please got to Germany. It is so peaceful there. Trains everywhere. Nice country. I have lived there for many years.

Let me know when you make it to Berlin.

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Nobody: 4:53pm On Nov 24, 2021
Flier:
Follow your heart,don’t take advice
What works for Mr A might not work for MR B
beside,what will be will be,I wonder all the fuse about this abroad when you are earning 800k in naija

You don't know how tedious bank job is. Work to death.

Several bankers will resign if they get HALF SALARY to work from home.
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Shokoloko(f): 4:54pm On Nov 24, 2021
tsmith:


UAE Migration laws suck
Thank you. This is the summary of the matter!
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by TheGift: 4:56pm On Nov 24, 2021
With one job you will be continuing in an area where you have talent and passion and where there is a market. In the other job you will be starting in a job where you have not much passion and will have to learn the skills, even though there is a market.

In one job you will be working in a country with very high standards for everything. In another , you will be working in a country where not everything that glitters is gold and Nigerians constantly run the risk of not having their work permit renewed.

In one job you will have more stability and predictability about your job. In the other the industry can be volatile by its very nature. Anything can happen on any given night.

In one job your career takes a natural path in the other you will be making a diversion.

In one country the standard and quality of education (for the kids) as well as social and religious freedoms are much higher than in the other.

Think about it.

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Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by Greenvaiper: 4:58pm On Nov 24, 2021
[s]UncleBone:
An agreement is an agreement. You were not forced to come to Dubai.

Why not learn the ropes of the business before deciding to pull out? You never know what the future holds for you.

Except he gives you his blessings forget it. Trust built over years can be destroyed based on your actions[/s].

Try follow the trend of what people are saying. Don't always be in opposite
Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by callbackaugust6(m): 4:58pm On Nov 24, 2021
Bro pls i will like to have some private chart with you via my email.(emmanuelmch@yahoo.com). i need a mentor on this tech stuff
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Greetings, good people of Nairaland

Please I need a piece of honest advice from experienced nairalanders, I am a Software Engineer, I got an offer from a very close friend (He is like a brother to me) of mine that resides in Dubai to come and manage a club he co-owns to enable him time for other activities. I will need to learn how nightclubs operate since I have little or zero knowledge about the nightlife. I have the freedom to pick up side gigs (or remote work) when I can and He is not in any way restricting me but he needs me to learn the business with him.

The plan, in a simple language, when I learn the business well enough he will pull out and open his own so I can be his manager since he doesn't want recognition.

He paid for my flight ticket and was the one that processed the visa for me (tourism) and he is currently working on how my visa can be extended and my work permit too.

Before I came to Dubai, I applied for this opening with a tech firm in Berlin. I completed the last stage here in Dubai and have been sent the offer but I will have to relocate to Germany because the work is on-site, the company bare expenses regards flight ticket, travel insurance, visa process et al. The start salary is 56K euros per annum (gross).

Also, I resigned from a bank as a development specialist (full-time staff not yet confirmed though, was earning 450K naira net with other benefits) prior to my trip to Dubai. I was doing well in Nigeria because I earned a total of up to 800K (with all my works combined) just that the work ethic (the bank work) is toxic to me because you will work your brain out debugging code, plus I am looking at a good place that I can start a family when I am ready and Nigeria is a no for me unless I have enough money to send my kid abroad to study.

What do I do now that I am already in Dubai? I am passionate about tech and I love the echo system. Please any input from experienced fellows will go a long way for me.

Thanks in advance. Mod please help so I can get as much input as possible

Re: Career Advice Needed. Remain In Dubai Or Accept An Employment Offer In Berlin? by zeembab(m): 4:58pm On Nov 24, 2021
YOUNG MAN...DO NOT LEAVE A SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CAREER FOR CLUB MANAGEMENT.


impactValue:
Greetings, good people of Nairaland

Please I need a piece of honest advice from experienced nairalanders, I am a Software Engineer, I got an offer from a very close friend (He is like a brother to me) of mine that resides in Dubai to come and manage a club he co-owns to enable him time for other activities. I will need to learn how nightclubs operate since I have little or zero knowledge about the nightlife. I have the freedom to pick up side gigs (or remote work) when I can and He is not in any way restricting me but he needs me to learn the business with him.

The plan, in a simple language, when I learn the business well enough he will pull out and open his own so I can be his manager since he doesn't want recognition.

He paid for my flight ticket and was the one that processed the visa for me (tourism) and he is currently working on how my visa can be extended and my work permit too.

Before I came to Dubai, I applied for this opening with a tech firm in Berlin. I completed the last stage here in Dubai and have been sent the offer but I will have to relocate to Germany because the work is on-site, the company bare expenses regards flight ticket, travel insurance, visa process et al. The start salary is 56K euros per annum (gross).

Also, I resigned from a bank as a development specialist (full-time staff not yet confirmed though, was earning 450K naira net with other benefits) prior to my trip to Dubai. I was doing well in Nigeria because I earned a total of up to 800K (with all my works combined) just that the work ethic (the bank work) is toxic to me because you will work your brain out debugging code, plus I am looking at a good place that I can start a family when I am ready and Nigeria is a no for me unless I have enough money to send my kid abroad to study.

What do I do now that I am already in Dubai? I am passionate about tech and I love the echo system. Please any input from experienced fellows will go a long way for me.

Thanks in advance. Mod please help so I can get as much input as possible

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