u/FixMaster7070

I moved to the UAE thinking my life would finally change.

Back home, I barely had any friends and spent most of my childhood and college life alone. I always believed things would get better once I got a job, started making money, and became independent.

I used to imagine that after work I’d go out, make friends, enjoy life, maybe party on weekends and actually feel alive.

But now it’s been over a year since I moved here, and honestly this feels like hell sometimes.

I work all week, come back exhausted, and on weekends the only things I do are laundry, cleaning, and preparing for the next work week. No social life, no close friends, nobody calling me to hang out, nothing.

It’s weird because I thought money would fix my loneliness, but instead I just feel stuck in a routine that repeats every day.

How did you switch company while working 8 to 5?

I thought I will up skill and switch company but its been 6 months stuck

Working 6days 10 hours a day what can i do

How did you switch job while working 8 to 5?

I am working 8 to 5 6 days a week just exhausted after work how to upskill and switch job while working 10hr a day

Anyone upto karippu movie tomorrow?? I will join with you

Is that true

I’ve been working in the construction industry for the past 6 months, and honestly I’m already feeling exhausted. The long working hours, constant pressure, and work-life balance are getting really hard to handle.

I don’t think this industry is for me long term, but I’m confused about how to switch into a completely different field. Has anyone here successfully moved from construction into another industry?

What role did you move into, what skills helped you, and how did you make the transition without starting from zero again?

Would really appreciate some genuine advice or guidance.

Any HRs here hiring for entry-level Data Analyst roles? What skills do you usually look for, what interview questions are commonly asked, and what does the overall interview process or rounds typically include?

What’s something expensive you experienced once that immediately made you think, “Okay… now I get why rich people love this”?

What’s a “rich people thing” you experienced once and immediately understood why rich people love it?

Could be one decision, one text, one addiction, one relationship, one lie… anything.

What happened?

How does a day look like expat who live in Dubai

I’m a tall guy (6’1+) living in the UAE and I keep noticing Filipino people giving me really intense eye contact — not just a glance, like a deep stare.

Is that just normal (curiosity / cultural thing), or does it actually mean something?

Am I overthinking this?

does it lead to any consequences here in Dubai?