It’s definitely a job thing🤣🤣🤣 Every time I quit my job I just feel 10x happier.. idc what I’m going three, it makes my day better knowing I’m freeeee!!!
The most honest and realistic review of Dubai. It’s an extremely materialistic shallow lifestyle they promote. They never show the sun down areas that look like the slumps
As a Middle Eastern, I can say the very exact vibes about living in London. What you've experienced was nothing more than homesick. I'm living in London since 2015 and I also feel that I don't belong here for almost the same reasons (money/family away/ loneliness/ work stress/ no real connections due to the cultural barrier). However, my reasons to bear with it till now is beyond my control. It may also be that London & Dubai are one of the loneliest cities according to surveys. It would've been nice if you hold on there for a year (would look good on the CV). The Middle East is rewarding when you're senior in your job so you can enjoy the benefits.
@@SummerFox Absolutely you won't dwell! you were born in the UK I'm not! My point is when you go to work & live in different culture depression will happen. Gd luck too.
I moved out from Finland to Amsterdam last year July 2020 and first couble of months it was great. Then the loneliness/homesickness hit hard. Now Amsterdam/Netherlands are still in full lockdown and everyone still working from home. I work in IT and working from my small place. Not able to go to the office or anything. So I totally understand what happened to you. Not been able to see any one or going really out during the weekend. Don't have many friends here and it's constant raining or cold wind. I am trying to say here that it takes a long time to settle in a new country. It really doesn't matter what country you are when you are in a completely new place. It can feel just too much to handle. It's not easy to be just you in a new place. Have a great New Year and hope you the best.
Totally agree with you. I went through exactly the same experience & feelings when I was working there. Working alone, spending weekends alone. It was so depressing. You made the right decision to come home to your family.
Congratulations on listening to your inner voice and not being afraid to make tough decisions. There are people much older than you who would have resorted to antidepressants and/or wasted their lives being unhappy. You should be proud of yourself. The experience you gained from this event will serve you well throughout your life.👍👏👏
i think i do agree with what you said about Dubai. although i loved it and i can probably adapt to it anyway because i am a muslim from the UK, I know being lonely out there with not many friends can cause depression but it does depend on what suits you. Las Vegas would suit you better but I think Dubai would suit me better so it does depend on how easy you feel and how happy you are - however London is awesome (I used to live and work there for years). And yes the weather in Dubai in the summer isn't good so yes I do totally agree with you on that
Respect to you on this video. I'm local to London and planning on moving to Dubai with my mate in January. It's nice to see an honest review of your experience and I can totally relate on the being on your own all the time vibe and how it can affect you. It's easy to be like "I'm fine I'm independent I can handle it" but it does take a toll on you over time. Appreciate your raw honesty on this Summer and big up to you on your next chapter. From a fellow Brit, shout out to you on helping others with your story. Looking forward to seeing more of you stuff, cheers! 🥸
Sounds like a crappy employee experience, they definitely have done more to support you WFH in the UK during summer it’s horrible. It was really difficult for me to settle in actually took a year and my second third job role was the game changer - definitely worth pushing through all them tough times anybody that’s thinking of moving.
I’m glad it worked out for you but you can’t say ‘it’s definitely worth pushing through’ as that won’t be the case for everyone. One country doesn’t fit all and for some people ‘tough times’ can be life threatening
I moved from London too. What me and the Mrs did was bought an apartment in dubai so got the property visa but put the london house on rent. The rental income pays for kids education which is bloody expensive like 20k £ per year! But we save £100k every year which is amazing! Would never do that in London. Btw we dont spend much money in Dubai, we eat in cheap places and avoid tourist traps. The tax free salary for both me and wife is a no brainer when you can save £1m every 7 years 🤔
@@HDY0903 sorry, I'm not trying to intrude, but was your London house inherited or something? I know you can make a shit ton in IT with experience, but still seems quite expensive to own a house mortgage free in London AND flat in Dubai
@@Stinkmeaner420 i am Indian..our parents join our names to the property before they pass away rather than leave behind a will. We live together until we can afford a house either in cash or mortgage. But i owned my house up North in cash which i also sold to pay off the London house fully
@@monya_fluff The lifestyle of the society she was part of (meaning non Emiratis from around the world) was shallow, empty and meaningless. She said it was like living inside Instagram. Shopping and going out for meals to fashionable places was all that she and her friends did. As a typical girl it was amazing for the first year or so. But it began to get a bit alienating and unreal. She missed everything and everyone from home after three years.
I went to Miami (only for a trip) and I got a similar feeling. Felt very soulless based on the places I visited, and I wasn't blown away. But even then I think Miami is 10x more exciting than Dubai. (ps: sorry to anyone who lives in Miami)
Completely get it. I’m working in Dubai for a month on my own soon, not as long as u of course. I’m lonely in London atm anyway, so went for it. Was going to do an apartment for the month, but opted for a hotel just to hopefully speak & meet new people. Glad u put yourself 1st. xx
It was very interesting vidio..i lived in Dubai and really LOVED it and thought it was an incredible place, felt so lucky to live there ...BUT got depressed and didnt even understand why was feeling like that..of course, everyone was saying how lucky i am to be there and have a great job, etc and how on earth can I be depressed? and trust me, asked myself the same question..I just feel there is something off there, maybe lack of nature or something in the air since I am sure there are quite a few ppl get severley depressed there..And of course, you made the right choice, your mental health is more important then anything else..because if you stayed there longer, who knows, it could have gotten much worse.. xxx
Thank you for sharing. I live here now and I completely understand EVERYTHING you’re saying, and yes it’s a mixture of work and social environment. You made the best decision…Good for you hun!!!
When I went away for 3 months even though the place was unreal after a couple of months I got really home sick and struggled with working over there. There is nothing like family and cold air 🤣.
Been following you on Tiktok for what feels like ages because of your Brit in Canada content, I had no idea you had a RUclips channel and used to live in Dubai haha :)
Thanks for sharing, excellent perspective, You tried it (applause), it didn't work out as you had hoped and thus you made the correct and logical decision. Bravo for your adventurism. I'm a 66 year old male American - and had at one time, many years ago, experienced a serious and somewhat prolonged 'experience' with severe depression - wouldn't wish that on a worst enemy (if I had any). If one has not experienced serious depression, there is just no way you can really understand it. Keep on exploring and following your heart, you are young and now is the time to do it.
im scared of being home sick cus i know once i leave i will be disowned by my family so thats it, no turning back. its so hard to decide what to do lol
Came across this video whilst doing research on moving to Dubai. Its clear that Dubai just wasn't the place for you and this can happen, the vibe of a location might not be right for us even if its great for other people. The most important thing is that you tried and what works for others doesn't always work for everyone. Thanks for sharing your experience
I am actually going through this right now due to an enslaving contract I got myself into. My entire life savings is locked up into it, so much as I would like nothing more than to just write it off as a bad decision and go back to what I was doing before I cannot. I am makijg 20k/momth, but, work is all consuming and *relentless* with no socialization goes on into weekends, evenings etc. So, yeah, I feel you.
How did you manage to get a job in a completely different sector in dubai? Please could you share that... Usually they want people with experience in that particular field. I'm looking to kvoe to Dubai from this hell hole of South Africa
I have been living in Australia for more than 6 years and now I have made a decision to move to Dubai. Australia is a great country and good place to live, however, the difference between eastern culture and western culture is annoying for me. From the western culture point of view, Australian are really friendly and warm, but from my point of view they are really cold and you can't really have any deep convos with them. This is why I wanna move back to Middle East again
Your vlog is very funny to me. I just left Dubai today and I was thinking about moving there because I had so much fun. Coming from America, Dubai was really similar (with it the city being modernized and having excellent infrastructure). I had a lot of fun in Dubai, thinking about moving there. Life is definitely different when you actually move to a country compared to when you come as a tourist. Yes, it is very hot in Dubai.
No security there for you , No work stability for you - Your life was completely off balance for sure, I think you felt pressured which made u anxious u then turned to Alcohol which we all know makes u depressed . I think . You were isolated & lonely with no job satisfaction & despite the glitz u found it all overwhelming & shallow . You were right to return home at least your life is now back secure and now back in balance. Thank God you returned .what you state about Dubai many have said similar ...thank you for being truthful .
Now I'm in London and considering moving to Dubai. What attracted me the most is that you can get nice studio for London room in 3rd zone while your salary is higher. It's not acceptable for me that one of the highest paying job here in London is tube driver who's job is just about pressing door button (starting/stopping the train is automated in most of lines). This is one of the reasons why Londoners pay so much for tfl commuting. Guess what's the salary for Dubai's tube driver... Well, it's zero, they're all automated. Don't know what's your salary in London but what I realized working here as engineer is that it's kind of modern slavery considering rent, travelling and eating out prizes.
Many years ago, when landed in Hong Kong, with not much travel experience, when Immigration officer asked me, How long you wanna stay in HK? I answered " 2 months", he was perplexed and asked me again, I realized and said one week, he stamped passport. later realized HK was one week place so is Dubai, one week place unless you are a White expat making 6 figures salary - Tax free!
For most of us who left there having lived there for some time, we know what you are talking about. My friends keep on asking me to take them there for holiday, i just can't. As you said its good for holiday and business not for working.
Thanks for the video, your honesty is admirable. Since I'm here, do you think a 4.700 aed salary (accommodation provided) would be enough to, at least, live comfortably in there? Do you think a salary like this is too restrictive?
I think it's the kind of job you had. It would have been better work in a team etc. Sorry you had that experience, but Dubai could be amazing. But you need a lot of money to enjoy. Cause everything you do in Dubai costs money and it's very expensive. It's not the same like 20 years ago where you live the luxury life on a lower level job. Forget Dubai in the summer, I always leave for 3 months cause it's unbearable. London can be very depressing too cause I lived there,its who you meet and your job, your hobbies etc. There are a lot of superficial people in Dubai.
Thank you for your super genuine and honest insight on Dubai. Not every person is gonna like it there... why is that so hard for some people to accept?? I know a lot of people who are not impressed by Dubai and think it’s immensely overrated. Deal with it !!
Still finding that calling. Free spirit. Climate and culture shock. Needed a few years to adjust. The future is still bright for her. May love find her soon. A baby boomer generation: we all went through it. Free love! Hippy! Punk! Romantic! Goth! Even a runway model has a stressful situation to battle. Build a network. Engage with associates and share workload. Normally given ten years to make that fortune. Use that time wisely. 25 to 35 our prime years. Fear not! Brave to share this. Found it funny! Essex to Sussex!
Well said. This is absolutely the message should be portrayed online. Its all part of growing up! I have a sneaky feeling they are going to raise taxes over the course of the next 10 years so it will slowly lose its appeal
Came across this after considering returning to Dubai. Thanks for sharing so honestly. This vid goes to show enviro absolutely matters. Actually I had the opposite experience. My life was drab beforehand and I had the most wonderful social life when I moved. Brings me to my other point. We are social creatures and any experience when you’re lonely can turn it into something really negative.
Dubai or UAE as a whole can get boring and repetitive extremely fast. Yes, Dubai is a very hyped city with a lot of events. However, the events can get you broke quickly. Other than Abu Dhabi, the other Emirates are just normal but boring all as well. The Emirate to live more comfortably is Ajman because the accommodations are cheaper. In summary, the UAE is an extremely happening place, especially in 2022 right Expo 2020 finalized. HOWEVER, UAE is more of a tourist country or a country where third-world citizens come to get job. Dubai is city for the RICH! If you're middle-class or poor and single, you are better to live somewhere else. I will say this. The UAE was a very fortunate place to be during the Covid crisis. Tourist visas were free for a year for ALL FOREIGNERS! Vaccinations were free. You gotta give credit where credit is due.
@@arpa9009 haha mate dont worry you’ll be fine. Ive been here 2 weeks now and i like it. I guess it depends on your job and your colleagues because they’re the first ones you’re gonna socialise with. But everyone is so friendly it feels like uni again 😂 i hate my work like balance rn but the weekends alone are worth it! Feel free to hit me up if u have any questions
@@RanaAhmadRafaqat thank you for your reply, I felt so disturbed by this other face of Dubai lifestyle, consider myself very modest like riding a bike or sth is not a shame, and now realized that maybe this place is not for ppl like me, but it's already too late not to try, if my flight is next week... So, I'm happy to read that actually you feel good there, hope all will be fine with me as well ;)
Wow you are waking up to your true God given purpose ,listen to your heart ,I like your spirit.you will eventually find your purpose.livecyour best life and find your inner peace and happiness .
Funny as a local from the Emirates I lived in London for 6 years. I left it because it was stressful the tube the crowd. I totally get it. Fair due I don't work here in the Emirates. I also travel to Asia a lot. I can't imagine being an expat here. Las Vegas would have the wow factor 😊 hope you find your happiness. Happy you felt good in Rome 🌸
Honestly, it baffles me why working class people move to dubai. It's like moving to Monaco and complaining that It's too pretentious. Why would you move to a playground for the rich if you're not rich?
I heard that from someone else... New and improved slavery... Don't feel bad for your boss because they set you up... You came and they left! Good For You For Getting Out of That Situation!!!
Great you tried it out Summer and lasted there quite a while. I like the sun but the heat you describe would be really uncomfortable. You did something not many people would have the confidence to do so good on you and welcome back xx
young lady clearly didnt socialise, there are sooo many travelers who are alone and looking for some company, shes sitting around alone and could have met like minded women and people and even travellers easily. Jobs a job and there are loads of decent jobs too. Your never going to get holiday vibes when you work but you have to balance the good and the bad. Agree about the summer months. Deffinaly visit a few times on holiday before you take the leap. But she will soon regret being back in the UK which is getting worse daily
Omgosh woman. I did not know that you had left. It is sad. But you are totally right. You decision was very brave. Not many have the option or the mindset to do what you did, in regard to.leaving. I am way too old to do that now 🤣 as you very well know. But I have felt like you did for years and years. You made the right decision. I cannot critise who you worked for at all. ❤ You say enough about your boss, very positively, . Your boss is a great person, I have to say. But you know that. I can only wish ypu the very best of luck. I will send you an email..
this is so true. It is so hot in Dubai. It is a city of so materialistic and if you do not work, you can not live and effort. if you work, you have to give up dating and social live and all others. loveliness and depression is shittttt here!!!
I’m from Dubai & I understand u very well, it’s very hot At summer and you’ll mostly get depressed if you came living here without your parents or siblings m very sorry for what you experienced but I hope you good luck and nice future.
Lived in China , US , Spain Germany , France and Abu Dhabi . You cannot compare any city in Spain with Dubai . Spain is haven if you have a basic job …z
It’s definitely a job thing🤣🤣🤣 Every time I quit my job I just feel 10x happier.. idc what I’m going three, it makes my day better knowing I’m freeeee!!!
The most honest and realistic review of Dubai. It’s an extremely materialistic shallow lifestyle they promote. They never show the sun down areas that look like the slumps
Like every other city
thats the reality for most big cities around the world. meaningless shallow empty lifestyle
I was born and raised there .. and left that country bcuz there is no justice
Lp
As a Middle Eastern, I can say the very exact vibes about living in London. What you've experienced was nothing more than homesick. I'm living in London since 2015 and I also feel that I don't belong here for almost the same reasons (money/family away/ loneliness/ work stress/ no real connections due to the cultural barrier). However, my reasons to bear with it till now is beyond my control. It may also be that London & Dubai are one of the loneliest cities according to surveys.
It would've been nice if you hold on there for a year (would look good on the CV). The Middle East is rewarding when you're senior in your job so you can enjoy the benefits.
@@SummerFox Absolutely you won't dwell! you were born in the UK I'm not! My point is when you go to work & live in different culture depression will happen. Gd luck too.
@@Arcyamen Totally agree well said!
I moved out from Finland to Amsterdam last year July 2020 and first couble of months it was great. Then the loneliness/homesickness hit hard. Now Amsterdam/Netherlands are still in full lockdown and everyone still working from home. I work in IT and working from my small place. Not able to go to the office or anything. So I totally understand what happened to you. Not been able to see any one or going really out during the weekend. Don't have many friends here and it's constant raining or cold wind. I am trying to say here that it takes a long time to settle in a new country. It really doesn't matter what country you are when you are in a completely new place. It can feel just too much to handle. It's not easy to be just you in a new place. Have a great New Year and hope you the best.
Agree for any new move really , that depression post move and self doubt it normal
Feeling lonely is a state of mind. Nothing more than that. Be it Dubai, London, or even my home country India.... It depends upon you, not the place
Totally agree with you. I went through exactly the same experience & feelings when I was working there. Working alone, spending weekends alone. It was so depressing. You made the right decision to come home to your family.
Did you left?
Why can't you meet up with fellow expats?
Congratulations on listening to your inner voice and not being afraid to make tough decisions. There are people much older than you who would have resorted to antidepressants and/or wasted their lives being unhappy. You should be proud of yourself. The experience you gained from this event will serve you well throughout your life.👍👏👏
Thank you so much
That being said, please take your prescribed medications.
Awww welcome back summer, thanks for sharing ❤️ well done for giving it a go and learning what u do and don’t want xxx
❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you Bexl!!
i think i do agree with what you said about Dubai. although i loved it and i can probably adapt to it anyway because i am a muslim from the UK, I know being lonely out there with not many friends can cause depression but it does depend on what suits you. Las Vegas would suit you better but I think Dubai would suit me better so it does depend on how easy you feel and how happy you are - however London is awesome (I used to live and work there for years). And yes the weather in Dubai in the summer isn't good so yes I do totally agree with you on that
My uncle lived there for a few months and said the exact same things. He said Dubai is a 1 week city
I’d agree! Although everyone’s different x
What a wonderfully honest chat! I love your beautiful free soul 🥰 be happy Summer x
Thank you Emily 😍😍😍 love your comments x
Respect to you on this video. I'm local to London and planning on moving to Dubai with my mate in January. It's nice to see an honest review of your experience and I can totally relate on the being on your own all the time vibe and how it can affect you. It's easy to be like "I'm fine I'm independent I can handle it" but it does take a toll on you over time. Appreciate your raw honesty on this Summer and big up to you on your next chapter. From a fellow Brit, shout out to you on helping others with your story. Looking forward to seeing more of you stuff, cheers! 🥸
Thanks for sharing this. love your honesty! Glad your back home.
Thanks for watching it!!
Sounds like a crappy employee experience, they definitely have done more to support you WFH in the UK during summer it’s horrible. It was really difficult for me to settle in actually took a year and my second third job role was the game changer - definitely worth pushing through all them tough times anybody that’s thinking of moving.
I’m glad it worked out for you but you can’t say ‘it’s definitely worth pushing through’ as that won’t be the case for everyone. One country doesn’t fit all and for some people ‘tough times’ can be life threatening
OMG HI BB!! Glad to see you back and happy! Best advice ever, to follow your 💙🦋
Thanks angel !!!!
I moved from London too. What me and the Mrs did was bought an apartment in dubai so got the property visa but put the london house on rent. The rental income pays for kids education which is bloody expensive like 20k £ per year! But we save £100k every year which is amazing! Would never do that in London. Btw we dont spend much money in Dubai, we eat in cheap places and avoid tourist traps. The tax free salary for both me and wife is a no brainer when you can save £1m every 7 years 🤔
What do you do for a living?
@@Stinkmeaner420 IT and wife is a project manager
@@HDY0903 sorry, I'm not trying to intrude, but was your London house inherited or something? I know you can make a shit ton in IT with experience, but still seems quite expensive to own a house mortgage free in London AND flat in Dubai
@@Stinkmeaner420 i am Indian..our parents join our names to the property before they pass away rather than leave behind a will. We live together until we can afford a house either in cash or mortgage. But i owned my house up North in cash which i also sold to pay off the London house fully
@@HDY0903 makes sense. Thank you for informing me and well done to you, mate
My sister was four years in Dubai, had never been even slightly depressed before then and ended up crying herself to sleep.
:( poor angel ! Tell her me too lol
@@monya_fluff The lifestyle of the society she was part of (meaning non Emiratis from around the world) was shallow, empty and meaningless. She said it was like living inside Instagram. Shopping and going out for meals to fashionable places was all that she and her friends did. As a typical girl it was amazing for the first year or so. But it began to get a bit alienating and unreal. She missed everything and everyone from home after three years.
I went to Miami (only for a trip) and I got a similar feeling. Felt very soulless based on the places I visited, and I wasn't blown away. But even then I think Miami is 10x more exciting than Dubai.
(ps: sorry to anyone who lives in Miami)
why is Miami more exciting ?
Completely get it. I’m working in Dubai for a month on my own soon, not as long as u of course. I’m lonely in London atm anyway, so went for it. Was going to do an apartment for the month, but opted for a hotel just to hopefully speak & meet new people. Glad u put yourself 1st. xx
It was very interesting vidio..i lived in Dubai and really LOVED it and thought it was an incredible place, felt so lucky to live there ...BUT got depressed and didnt even understand why was feeling like that..of course, everyone was saying how lucky i am to be there and have a great job, etc and how on earth can I be depressed? and trust me, asked myself the same question..I just feel there is something off there, maybe lack of nature or something in the air since I am sure there are quite a few ppl get severley depressed there..And of course, you made the right choice, your mental health is more important then anything else..because if you stayed there longer, who knows, it could have gotten much worse.. xxx
Thank you for sharing. I live here now and I completely understand EVERYTHING you’re saying, and yes it’s a mixture of work and social environment. You made the best decision…Good for you hun!!!
Thanks angel 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Then did you make same decision?
I love your honesty and authenticity Summer
thanks so much Emma you angel !!!!! xxx love u
Well done on making the right decision for you. Hope you don't mind me asking, but with which company did you get your job in Dubai with?
Your health is more important than anything else. I wish you a happy life. Love from Macca.
Ahhh thank you!
Love your rawness! Sounds like it's just not for you and awesome. Great you tried it. You got to feel the place.
When I went away for 3 months even though the place was unreal after a couple of months I got really home sick and struggled with working over there.
There is nothing like family and cold air 🤣.
Agreed ❤️
@@SummerFox top gal 👌
Been following you on Tiktok for what feels like ages because of your Brit in Canada content, I had no idea you had a RUclips channel and used to live in Dubai haha :)
This is so good. thank you, i feel you 100%
Good for you hun, good insights 😊
Thank you Katherine!!
Thanks for sharing, excellent perspective, You tried it (applause), it didn't work out as you had hoped and thus you made the correct and logical decision. Bravo for your adventurism. I'm a 66 year old male American - and had at one time, many years ago, experienced a serious and somewhat prolonged 'experience' with severe depression - wouldn't wish that on a worst enemy (if I had any). If one has not experienced serious depression, there is just no way you can really understand it. Keep on exploring and following your heart, you are young and now is the time to do it.
like your honesty, not easy relocating and sales jobs are always stressful, these things may have got better but followed your gut so fair play to you
Well done for staying true to yourself xx I’m just glad your back on here !
Thanks darl xxxxx
@Grav ur weird
Lot of good points to think about thanks!
can imagine it was lonely, I was lucky to have my brother Ben while exploring Dubai & vlogging it!
I wish I was arrived in Dubai at the same time that you were there to feel less lonely together. Thanks for sharing this thoughts!
Here Now and that is EXACTLY how I feel.. I thought its just me thank u!!!! Im from Las Vegas and CANNOT WAIT to go back!
im scared of being home sick cus i know once i leave i will be disowned by my family so thats it, no turning back. its so hard to decide what to do lol
It's like a furnace there. The average summer temperatures are hotter than the record breaking UK heatwave. A living hell.
Came across this video whilst doing research on moving to Dubai. Its clear that Dubai just wasn't the place for you and this can happen, the vibe of a location might not be right for us even if its great for other people. The most important thing is that you tried and what works for others doesn't always work for everyone. Thanks for sharing your experience
I felt the same as her. Due to Dubai having no freedom of speech
Everything of what you just said in on point. Even though it's 360 something days of bright summer here, This place is really dark.
I am actually going through this right now due to an enslaving contract I got myself into. My entire life savings is locked up into it, so much as I would like nothing more than to just write it off as a bad decision and go back to what I was doing before I cannot. I am makijg 20k/momth, but, work is all consuming and *relentless* with no socialization goes on into weekends, evenings etc. So, yeah, I feel you.
what industry are you in if I may ask ?
20k a month?
@@sassykulturesurridge5885 if he means 20k aed per month that's about 4-5k gpb.
Been here in Dubai 2 yrs now from California. I agree with you 100%, spot on.
How did you manage to get a job in a completely different sector in dubai? Please could you share that... Usually they want people with experience in that particular field. I'm looking to kvoe to Dubai from this hell hole of South Africa
thanku for your honesty
Love this! And your Top where is it from ? 💕 Xx
Thanks bab Zara xxx
Sales in finance? This isn't the cold calling people in the UK and selling worthless investments ..boiler room scams? Tonnes of this going on in Dubai
No
I fainted in Dubai on the beach before! It’s super hot there 🥵that place seems inhabitable a lot of time!
i loved this video!
Your video makes sense. We will miss you x
❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have been living in Australia for more than 6 years and now I have made a decision to move to Dubai. Australia is a great country and good place to live, however, the difference between eastern culture and western culture is annoying for me.
From the western culture point of view, Australian are really friendly and warm, but from my point of view they are really cold and you can't really have any deep convos with them.
This is why I wanna move back to Middle East again
Australia has many big advantages, all I have missed is seeing more families out there and see more people in the cafe after 6 PM
I’ve been here 2yrs, debating moving back, how are you finding being back? 💕
I’m in Thailand now lol
@@SummerFox how are you finding Thailand?
Your vlog is very funny to me. I just left Dubai today and I was thinking about moving there because I had so much fun. Coming from America, Dubai was really similar (with it the city being modernized and having excellent infrastructure). I had a lot of fun in Dubai, thinking about moving there. Life is definitely different when you actually move to a country compared to when you come as a tourist. Yes, it is very hot in Dubai.
No security there for you , No work stability for you - Your life was completely off balance for sure,
I think you felt pressured which made u anxious u then turned to Alcohol which we all know makes u depressed .
I think . You were isolated & lonely with no job satisfaction & despite the glitz u found it all overwhelming & shallow .
You were right to return home at least your life is now back secure and now back in balance.
Thank God you returned .what you state about Dubai many have said similar ...thank you for being truthful .
Now I'm in London and considering moving to Dubai. What attracted me the most is that you can get nice studio for London room in 3rd zone while your salary is higher. It's not acceptable for me that one of the highest paying job here in London is tube driver who's job is just about pressing door button (starting/stopping the train is automated in most of lines). This is one of the reasons why Londoners pay so much for tfl commuting. Guess what's the salary for Dubai's tube driver... Well, it's zero, they're all automated. Don't know what's your salary in London but what I realized working here as engineer is that it's kind of modern slavery considering rent, travelling and eating out prizes.
Many years ago, when landed in Hong Kong, with not much travel experience, when Immigration officer asked me, How long you wanna stay in HK? I answered " 2 months", he was perplexed and asked me again, I realized and said one week, he stamped passport.
later realized HK was one week place
so is Dubai, one week place unless you are a White expat making 6 figures salary - Tax free!
I earn seven figures so decided to stay
Omg I have same values- just dropped out of my current job and everyone thinks I’m stupid but u know that I believe I have a better purpose in life ❤
You can always go back should you decide to in the future. What's important is you take care of your mental health.
Well we got Cost of living crisis in the UK so let's hope things really do work out.
The gov't don't seem to care
For most of us who left there having lived there for some time, we know what you are talking about. My friends keep on asking me to take them there for holiday, i just can't. As you said its good for holiday and business not for working.
I'm about to move to Dubai and I dangerously related to your personality 👁👄👁
Thanks for the video, your honesty is admirable. Since I'm here, do you think a 4.700 aed salary (accommodation provided) would be enough to, at least, live comfortably in there? Do you think a salary like this is too restrictive?
I think it's the kind of job you had. It would have been better work in a team etc. Sorry you had that experience, but Dubai could be amazing. But you need a lot of money to enjoy. Cause everything you do in Dubai costs money and it's very expensive. It's not the same like 20 years ago where you live the luxury life on a lower level job. Forget Dubai in the summer, I always leave for 3 months cause it's unbearable. London can be very depressing too cause I lived there,its who you meet and your job, your hobbies etc. There are a lot of superficial people in Dubai.
Thank you for your super genuine and honest insight on Dubai. Not every person is gonna like it there... why is that so hard for some people to accept?? I know a lot of people who are not impressed by Dubai and think it’s immensely overrated. Deal with it !!
I can completely understand you. Dubai is sort of more materialism and dry.
Still finding that calling. Free spirit. Climate and culture shock. Needed a few years to adjust. The future is still bright for her. May love find her soon. A baby boomer generation: we all went through it. Free love! Hippy! Punk! Romantic! Goth! Even a runway model has a stressful situation to battle. Build a network. Engage with associates and share workload. Normally given ten years to make that fortune. Use that time wisely. 25 to 35 our prime years. Fear not! Brave to share this. Found it funny! Essex to Sussex!
Well said. This is absolutely the message should be portrayed online. Its all part of growing up! I have a sneaky feeling they are going to raise taxes over the course of the next 10 years so it will slowly lose its appeal
Thanks for sharing.
Came across this after considering returning to Dubai. Thanks for sharing so honestly. This vid goes to show enviro absolutely matters. Actually I had the opposite experience. My life was drab beforehand and I had the most wonderful social life when I moved. Brings me to my other point. We are social creatures and any experience when you’re lonely can turn it into something really negative.
Dubai or UAE as a whole can get boring and repetitive extremely fast. Yes, Dubai is a very hyped city with a lot of events. However, the events can get you broke quickly. Other than Abu Dhabi, the other Emirates are just normal but boring all as well. The Emirate to live more comfortably is Ajman because the accommodations are cheaper.
In summary, the UAE is an extremely happening place, especially in 2022 right Expo 2020 finalized. HOWEVER, UAE is more of a tourist country or a country where third-world citizens come to get job.
Dubai is city for the RICH! If you're middle-class or poor and single, you are better to live somewhere else.
I will say this. The UAE was a very fortunate place to be during the Covid crisis. Tourist visas were free for a year for ALL FOREIGNERS! Vaccinations were free. You gotta give credit where credit is due.
it's so interesting seeing your aesthetic change.
I’m moving to Dubai in 2 weeks from UK and was just watching your other video! you can’t do this to me fr 😭😭
Hahahahaha you have to keep up to date don’t blame me 🥴😂
@@SummerFox lol you’re right. Well thanks for your vids anyways. I hope it’s different for me over there
@@RanaAhmadRafaqat me too, and just watched her vid when is too late... I'm scared now
@@arpa9009 haha mate dont worry you’ll be fine. Ive been here 2 weeks now and i like it. I guess it depends on your job and your colleagues because they’re the first ones you’re gonna socialise with. But everyone is so friendly it feels like uni again 😂 i hate my work like balance rn but the weekends alone are worth it! Feel free to hit me up if u have any questions
@@RanaAhmadRafaqat thank you for your reply, I felt so disturbed by this other face of Dubai lifestyle, consider myself very modest like riding a bike or sth is not a shame, and now realized that maybe this place is not for ppl like me, but it's already too late not to try, if my flight is next week... So, I'm happy to read that actually you feel good there, hope all will be fine with me as well ;)
Hello
Summer fox
Hope are you well
I moved Karachi pk to uk
How I need your help
Lol
Sounds like my first year of uni :/
Wow you are waking up to your true God given purpose ,listen to your heart ,I like your spirit.you will eventually find your purpose.livecyour best life and find your inner peace and happiness .
WOWWWW. it gets THAT hot???? glasses fogging? from condensation
@@monya_fluff Oh hell no!!! I enjoy cold weather
Was it hard to meet a guy in Dubai that was cool ?
So insightful.. Wel' done
I couldn’t stand the heat living in Dubai
Funny as a local from the Emirates I lived in London for 6 years. I left it because it was stressful the tube the crowd. I totally get it. Fair due I don't work here in the Emirates.
I also travel to Asia a lot. I can't imagine being an expat here.
Las Vegas would have the wow factor 😊 hope you find your happiness. Happy you felt good in Rome 🌸
Shows the reality of dreams. Know ones lane, and protect yourself at all times!
The fake life is great for a while… after a while u get depressed a lot of people that moved to Dubai feel like this after a while
Very honest person, Londoners know the truth! I only want to go there for a while and then come back.
Loved your video, follow your dreams princess 👑 Rome lovely city, try Thailand or Bali…
Honestly, it baffles me why working class people move to dubai. It's like moving to Monaco and complaining that It's too pretentious. Why would you move to a playground for the rich if you're not rich?
Is there white privledge in Dubai?
Obviously there is. What a ridiculous question to ask. It's way more there than it is in any other country I've been in.
I heard that from someone else... New and improved slavery... Don't feel bad for your boss because they set you up... You came and they left! Good For You For Getting Out of That Situation!!!
Great you tried it out Summer and lasted there quite a while. I like the sun but the heat you describe would be really uncomfortable. You did something not many people would have the confidence to do so good on you and welcome back xx
:D thanks cherry means a lot xxxx
Exactly my experience living in Europe! There is no connection 😶
young lady clearly didnt socialise, there are sooo many travelers who are alone and looking for some company, shes sitting around alone and could have met like minded women and people and even travellers easily. Jobs a job and there are loads of decent jobs too. Your never going to get holiday vibes when you work but you have to balance the good and the bad. Agree about the summer months. Deffinaly visit a few times on holiday before you take the leap. But she will soon regret being back in the UK which is getting worse daily
Your very gorgeous, and seem like great girl I feel bad your experience was bad there.. but I been in your shoes so know how you felt.
tirsty simp
is this just about you? Or something about Dubai too?
Omgosh woman. I did not know that you had left. It is sad. But you are totally right. You decision was very brave. Not many have the option or the mindset to do what you did, in regard to.leaving.
I am way too old to do that now 🤣 as you very well know. But I have felt like you did for years and years. You made the right decision. I cannot critise who you worked for at all. ❤ You say enough about your boss, very positively, . Your boss is a great person, I have to say. But you know that. I can only wish ypu the very best of luck. I will send you an email..
Thanks so much Diane!!!
this is so true. It is so hot in Dubai. It is a city of so materialistic and if you do not work, you can not live and effort. if you work, you have to give up dating and social live and all others. loveliness and depression is shittttt here!!!
Well, you can date or have friends in many diffrent way than your job!
Living in Dubai is like living on Instagram !!
Not at all only if rich and jobless
@@rosab556 I know that hence why I said it like living on Instagram, the more money and influence you have (followers) the easier life is in Dubai.
Powerful chat
Thank you!
70% offf it was the SALEs job and 30% surrounding. Wish you the best man
I’m from Dubai & I understand u very well, it’s very hot At summer and you’ll mostly get depressed if you came living here without your parents or siblings m very sorry for what you experienced but I hope you good luck and nice future.
Ah thank you very much!
I wish I can go there
Congratulations on taking the right decision! As you said, no job is worth your mental health.
Thank you!
Lived in China , US , Spain Germany , France and Abu Dhabi . You cannot compare any city in Spain with Dubai . Spain is haven if you have a basic job …z
Sounds like the southern us. With the heat
Welcome to the adult life in anywhere in the world, darling!
if you find the solution to this cycle, I’d be happy to hear it out
Solved. Started working for myself so now I’m free. Travelled Asia , met love of my life and now I live in Canada where I am happy 😊
@@SummerFox Why don’t we meet up, you, me and love of your life in Canada and we can talk about it!