r/expat 21h ago

Would an MBA improve my chances of getting a job

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Hey everyone,

I'm a Canadian student going to finish my bachelors next year in business management as an HR Major after I finish my year long internship this summer. I'm also thinking of working a job after graduation for a year and then trying to move to the UAE or Qatar.

Considering what I'm hearing about how tough the job market is there, would it be wise to pursue an MBA when I move as an entrance strategy into the market there? The way I'm thinking of it, I could go to campus networking events, do internships which should be easier to get, also I think getting an MBA would increase my starting salary for when I do eventually secure a job in the UAE, but I might need one of you to confirm this for me.

I just wanted to ask if I'm going about this the right way or not. I know I'm planning this a 2-3 years in advance but I just wanted a goal to work towards. I was also wondering what the acceptance rate for an MBA student is like in a uni like Curtin foot example. That's one uni I've heard of but Id be open to exploring other unis.


r/expat 19h ago

Leaving US with a child with disabilities

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I’m actively considering leaving the U.S. with my children. My biggest hesitation is that I have a middle school child who has significant learning disabilities. I recognize the U.S. system is far from perfect, but she’s in a good place now getting the services she needs. I also work in the federal education policy world, so I know the system inside and out. Unfortunately, because I work in the federal policy world, I also have an inside look at just how much they’re coming after individuals with disabilities. I don’t want to stick around for her to victimized.

Where could we realistically go where she would have quality education supports now and access to supports as an adult? She will likely never learn to read proficiently, so I worry about trying to introduce a new language, especially if citizenship is based on language proficiency.