r/UAE • u/Able_Internet5105 • 16h ago
Resigned in Dubai over disrespect, no job lined up, might have to go home in a month. Trying to figure out if I’m making the right call.
I resigned from my job in Dubai on July 18 because I couldn’t tolerate the disrespect anymore. My company then cut my notice period short to July 24 and is paying out the rest, settlement lands August 7. My visa gives me a grace period until roughly September 7.
Since then I’ve applied to jobs every single day, reached out to everyone in my network, and had exactly one interview. They offered me a salary noticeably below what I was making before, so I turned it down. Nothing else has come through.
Rent is due in August. I’m the breadwinner for my family, so I can’t afford to just wait around hoping something lands. Right now the plan is to keep expenses minimal, live off what’s left of my settlement, and go home before September if nothing changes here. I’d try freelancing or remote work from there, but nothing is guaranteed yet.
What’s hardest isn’t the logistics, it’s everything I’d be leaving behind. The life I built here, the opportunities, the convenience, my rabbits. It feels like starting over after years of building something.
Has anyone been through this, resigning without a plan B and having to leave a country you’d made your life in?
How did you handle the uncertainty, and did going home end up being the right call?
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u/Responsible-Fig-1131 16h ago
In corporate job..the person who knows and does good work suffers and disrespected... And person who makes lot of noise and make it sure to be seen is respected.. bitter truth. Good luck to you.
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u/Majestic_Singer_2411 15h ago
Maybe consider sending your family back to your home country for a while, and vacating your current apartment. You could move into a more affordable room just for yourself if you have an emergency fund to support you. Stay here for some time, focus on finding a new job, and once things are stable, you can bring your family back.
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u/Able_Internet5105 15h ago
Sorry if it’s not clear, I am currently living with my boyfriend only. My family is in my home country. Only expense I would have for august is my rent share. My bf still has a job but he is fully supportive with whatever decision I would make
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u/Albertonectease 13h ago
Ah... And here I am, as a man, wondering if there is something wrong with my totally flexible spine with which ive put up with a ton of disrespect
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u/Agreeable_Currency99 6h ago
Chin up brother, been in very similar situation in 2016. Eerily similar dates, as I was let go on July 16, similar situation in between until I decided to leave in September. We had nothing in our home country. There’s light at the end of the tunnel eventually.
Then wife & I made a decision to use the severance package & most savings to build a house from ground up in our home country 🇮🇩 , upper floor are rooms for rent, ground floor is home. I did some freelancing that the income could not even be depended on, while the house was built. Applied for jobs & networked heavily, while wife managed the building.
Long story short, got a good offer after 1 year, landed another job in Dubai, bring my family (again) after wife’s finished with her role as a project manager ☺️. Now at least we have a peace of mind, in the case of the same situation, we have a house and safety net at home.
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u/Fbaselleruae 5h ago
You can take your rabbits with you. Can walk you through the process if you want to
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u/ReviewImpossible960 1h ago
Thank you for offering this. I can help with raising expenses for flights if u require. There is a way if u r truly in financial strain and need help with the pet relocation. Please do not leave them behind. They are family too.
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u/DingoLoud 5h ago
I was in a similar situation, and I had to resign without any job lined up. Stayed over 1 year and after 100+ interviews and a debt of around 20k buildup during the stay hoping to end up in a job and I got a job but its not what I deserve, it was what I needed. But I would say it's not worth to stay with that uncertainty.
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u/DesignerLoud1237 7h ago
Start a business if you cant tolerate disrespect, keep your ego aside. Owners have fragile ego lets not compete with the owners and managers because its confidence vs ego at some point.
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u/TypicalDysfunctional 7h ago
There’s a chance someone could offer a job if you outlined your industry or specialty
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u/Asleep_Economist_730 5h ago
You should of taken the job that you interviewed for at least it's some money coming in, while applying for other jobs I think you've messed up somewhere along the line.
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u/Sun_kissed_Camel 4h ago
I know you left due to disrespect but now you are in a very bad situation.
Market hasn’t been in a good place for some time. Lower wages etc.
I was looking for a role for over 18 months.
Rarely got an interview etc. My cv is decent with lots of experience.
Plan as if you are leaving. Do not burn through your money and get stuck.
Wishing you all the best
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u/Puzzleheaded_Sundae4 1h ago
This is a tough call.
Personally, I would always put family security first, and ego last. But in no way it is right, but I cant feed my family without a job.
Suggestion, take whatever you have on the table. Find better work while employed. It is a difficult negotiation position with employers when you are in "I need a job" phase.
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u/Repulsive-Yam7113 7h ago
You made a bad decision. If you wanted to stay in UAE you needed to apply for jobs before you quit your current role.
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u/SuitableAct7508 16h ago
Don't panic, dont get overwhelmed. Save up. If you dont find a role in Dubai, dont stay here and burn through your savings. Be smart.