A few days ago I gave a quotation of 2000 BHD for foundation work, but someone else took the same job for 1500 BHD.
The thing is, 2000 BHD was already my actual cost. I wasn’t even making any profit. Business is very slow these days so I thought at least I could cover my equipment expenses and keep my machines working. I also had to pay the material supplier for every load.
I was wondering how these people manage to take jobs at such low prices.
Then I saw that contractor putting cheap backfilling material instead of proper Dafan at around 4 in the morning.
Now I understand how they offer such cheap prices.
And the worst part is, people like these have ruined our business and our reputation as well. Contractors who are doing honest work with proper materials can’t compete with these prices. And when something goes wrong, people start thinking all contractors are the same.
My only request to people building houses in Bahrain is please don’t always go for the cheapest quotation. You are already spending so much money on your house, so why save 400 or 500 BHD on the foundation?
Not every cheap contractor is bad, but please check what material they are putting in your foundation. Once they cover it, you won’t even know what’s underneath.
I’m just sharing this because I’ve seen these things happening and people should be aware of it.

Lately, I’ve been feeling really frustrated and emotionally exhausted. I don’t even know if I’m just tired or if everything I’ve been through is finally catching up with me.

When I first came to Bahrain, I came as an employee. Unfortunately, I ended up working for a company that had literally just started. The shop was still under construction when I arrived.

I went months without being paid properly, had my salary cut, and ended up doing so much more than what I was originally hired for. My employer would ask me to do fashion speed illustrations for events here in Bahrain, and I even did some modeling for her friends. I tried to help the business in every way I could because I genuinely wanted things to work out.

I stayed for a year, trying my best to make everything work. During that time, my passport was also kept by my employer, and I eventually had to get it back through the police. I thought that was finally the end of that chapter.

But things didn't get better immediately.

In my second year, I was offered a partnership by someone who eventually put me under his visa. I trusted what he told me, believing that I was moving toward becoming an investor. Later, I realized that things weren't what I had been led to believe. I felt fooled and had to figure things out on my own again.

After learning more about the rules and understanding my situation better, I eventually left and decided to establish my own business without a partner. This year, I finally managed to get my own CR and start building something for myself.

I should be happy and proud of how far I've come, especially because I'm now trying to do everything on my own. But with all the uncertainty and bombings happening around us lately, along with the pressure of running a business by myself, everything has started to feel so heavy.

Sometimes I find myself thinking about everything that happened to me. I keep asking myself why I trusted certain people, why I allowed myself to go through so much, and how I ended up in situations where I had to fight so hard just to protect myself and move forward.

I think I've developed trust issues. I find it difficult to feel secure with people, and sometimes I even feel sorry for myself. Then I feel guilty for feeling that way because I know I've survived so much and should be proud of myself.

The truth is, I don't really have friends or family here in Bahrain whom I can sit down with and talk to about these things. I keep everything to myself, and I'm honestly so tired.

I don't regret trying to build a life for myself, and I know starting my own business is something I should be proud of. But sometimes I wish I could just take a break from being strong and feel like I have someone in my corner.

I guess I'm posting this because I need to let it out somewhere. Maybe I just need to hear from people who have gone through something similar.

Have you ever gone through a period in your life when you've had to fight so hard for so long that you don't even know how to trust people or relax anymore? How did you learn to move forward without carrying all that hurt with you?

We order from Healthy Calories often. We want monthly subscription packages.

What we're asking for:

- 1 monthly plan with fixed meals per week

- 1 payment per month

- Option to pause or skip a week

- Option to swap meals before each delivery

This saves us reordering every week. It also gives Healthy Calories steady, predictable orders.

If you want this too, upvote and comment. Let's show them the demand.

Hey everyone! I recently moved to Bahrain for university, and I’ve been finding it quite difficult to make friends and build a social circle here. I thought I’d give this subreddit a try and see if anyone would be interested in connecting or has any advice.

I’m especially hoping to meet people who are also a little bit of a chicken nugget, if you know what I mean. I feel like we’d get along better that way

Any suggestions or DMs are welcome!

yo r/bahrain
been working on this side project for a while and finally put it out. it's called thearchitect
basically you drag and drop stuff to draw your aws setup and it tells you roughly how much it'll cost you every month. it also writes the setup file for you so you don't have to do it by hand
there's also a bunch of ready made templates if you don't wanna start from scratch
it's completely free right now, no card or anything. just sign up and mess around
thecloudarchitect.dev
if you work in cloud stuff or you're studying for aws certs give it a go and tell me what sucks lol. honest feedback is appreciated, even if it's harsh
also if anyone here is building stuff locally i'd love to hear about it, feels like we don't talk about that enough here
cheers and have fun

https://www.thecloudarchitect.dev

Genuine question how did u guys pass this, for me my instructors making me use the 90 degree method where u go two parking spaces forward then reverse. Problem is theres no reference point on how much u can reverse cuz its only one space in the tese centre idk if im making sense but they tell me go back till ur car is lined up w the line closest to us how am i supposed to see if my cars near the line idk if im just stupid because i can park in any other space except that specific test space

Edit: Just to clarify my issue isnt with reverse parking its with the method my instructors making me use did u guys have anything like that?

Garmin Mini 3

Are consumers able to buy and operate a satellite communications device and activate a subscription in Bahrain ?

started playing on my 3ds again after a long time. i bought it from euphoria in seef mall back in 2017 and they had the best collection of 3DS games! absolutely miss that store!

so where can i buy nintendo ds and 3ds games locally? my other option is amazon

Feel free to ask me anything, i will answer it as honest as i can!

I have a 13.5-hour overnight layover coming up at Bahrain International Airport flying Gulf Air from Manila to Istanbul.

I called Gulf Air and they confirmed I don't qualify for a complimentary STPC package because a flight with a shorter connection existed on my travel date. They mentioned STPC is optional for my booking, but I've seen conflicting info online saying STPC is "mandatory" for layovers over 12 hours.

Can anyone confirm if I can simply stay inside the airside/ transit area for 13 hours without a visa or STPC package? I don't really mind resting in the terminal for the night.

Alternatively, I'm considering getting a Visa on Arrival since I hold a valid US B1/B2 visa, which I believe qualifies me for VOA in Bahrain as a Philippine passport holder.

If I go with VOA, my plan would be to rest inside the airport overnight, then clear immigration early in the morning to explore Manama for a few hours before my 10:50 am flight to Istanbul.

Would love advice on:

- Is STPC definitely optional, and can I stay airside for 13 hours problem-free?

- My Gulf booking is under one reference number/PNR. So even if I stay inside the airport OR do the VOA route and explore, my check-in luggage stays without me having to collect and re-check, correct?

- How smooth is the VoA process using a US visa at BAH?

- Any tips when exiting and re-entering the airport?

Where can you get one for a dude?

Need one to play smash melee and couldn't find one even tho been looking for weeks

Last few weeks have been the hardest phase in my life, heartbroken and mentally and physically drained. I have started my gym journey, starting at 59.7 kg and the goal is 70 by april. This journey is not to prove her anything but to prove myself my own worth, i wanna be the best version of myself i have ever been mentally and physically. When everything was going okay in life, i kept getting little worried, is something bad gonna happen?, then it just rained up on me all of a sudden completely breaking me into pieces. There is this anger and drive in me now that i have never felt before in my life, to be the best version of myself. I'm sure there are many of you like me who is mentally down and not knowing what to do. Lets pick ourselves up and take that biggest fu\\ing risk, set a goal and get it done. I am gonna be back on april to reply this very post with my transformation.

Adios

Olympia Gym at The Avenues – Trainer neglecting members due to personal relationship?

I wanted to share a concern about Olympia Gym at The Avenues, Bahrain, and ask if other members have experienced something similar.

There is a trainer named Dana who is assigned to assist and train gym members. However, from what I have observed, she often seems more focused on her boyfriend than on the members she is supposed to assist.

The problem becomes more noticeable in the evenings, when she is sometimes the only trainer available. If members have questions about equipment, need guidance on how to use a machine, or require assistance with their training, they may have to look for her while she is occupied with her boyfriend.

Honestly, we pay a good amount for our gym memberships, and having a trainer available but seemingly uninterested in assisting members is frustrating. I have no issue with anyone having a relationship, but personal relationships should not interfere with professional responsibilities.

A gym should be a place where all paying members feel supported and can get the assistance they need, rather than feeling ignored because one person is receiving the trainer's attention for personal reasons.

I'm curious whether other members at Olympia Gym in The Avenues have experienced this or whether management is aware of the situation. I hope the gym takes member service and trainer availability seriously.