This is her expat story.
Háblenos de su mudanza.
It all happened very quickly to be honest. I came for a holiday in January 2019 and found out about a position here at Cigna through a friend of a friend of mine.
I extended my stay, was invited for an interview on the Friday, and flew home on the Sunday. I hadn’t heard anything until Monday morning when I was about to get up to go to work. I was then offered the job.
I handed in my notice at my previous job and moved to Dubai 3 weeks later to start at Cigna.
¿Cuál cree que es la mejor manera de hacer amigos como expatriado?
Going out, socializing and getting involved in events with people from work. I have also joined a gym and met people from there too.
¿Cuáles son los aspectos más destacables de su vida como expatriada hasta ahora?
My biggest highlight was landing in Dubai. This has been my dream for about 3 years. I told myself every day I would live in Dubai and it has happened. It’s been a bit difficult but totally worth it.
¿Cuáles han sido los mayores desafíos hasta ahora?
Being away from home and receiving bad news about my best friend. I wanted to leave and go be with her but after long telephone talks with her, my sister and my dad, I decided I need to stay here and live my life. I have planned to go home and visit which I can do regularly due to the 4 day week!
¿Qué es lo que echa de menos de su país de origen?
I am missing my family and my friends a lot.
¿Le gusta su puesto en Cigna?
I’m really enjoying my job here at Cigna. I have never woken up in the morning and not wanted to go to work. It’s testing at times but my team is so supportive. It’s like a little family.
What advice would you give to those who are considering making a move to Dubai?
Make sure you have enough money to get an apartment. They can be quite expensive in Dubai, and there are upfront fees to consider.
My advice would be to try save up lots of money before you come out to Dubai. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in going out and enjoying yourself ‘living the Dubai life’, Friday brunches, and spending lots of money.
It is fun though and that is how you meet people. Also, I would suggest trying to learn the roads if you are getting taxis as they will ask you where you are from and then go the long route in the taxi. Very cheeky of them!
What one be the one piece of advice you wish you’d known before moving?
Saving money. I came with a decent amount of money as I sold everything back in the UK.
I have been here 5 months and am about to move for the 3rd time.
Para terminar, ¿cómo describiría su viaje como expatriada en 10 palabras o menos?
The best thing I have ever done.
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