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Originally Posted by scottp
Hi,
I have had my CV posted on a number of recruitment websites in the UK looking for a position as a Trainee Financial or Mortgage Advisor. I have had a lot of interest from UK based companies such as Banks, Building Societies, Estate Agents and Brokers. On most of the recruitment sites I stated that I did not want to relocate. However, yesterday while I was at work, I received a phone call on my Mobile Phone from a +41 number. After a little research I found that this was a number registered in Switzerland, in Zurich. I called it back and an English speaking lady answered. She said that they had received my CV from TotalJobs and wanted to offer me a position as a Financial Advisor in Dubai. She caught me at a bad time (we were really busy at work and my manager was stood next to me) so I said I wasn’t interested. She said to call back if I changed my mind.
After speaking with my mum and dad about it, I have decided that this may be the opportunity of a lifetime. I am only 18 but have a great deal and knowledge about the financial services, and have no ties in the UK as I am still living at home, so no mortgage or bills to pay.
I have no knowledge regarding jobs in Dubai, only from reading small articles on websites so I have no idea what would be a good package in respect to salary and benefits, as well as what it is like living there.
So, what salary would be reasonable for someone moving there, maybe for 6 Months to a Year? And what benefits would I expect? Also, what is it like living there and communication with friends and family back in the UK?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Scott
P.S. My girlfriend is currently training to be a Nurse (she is nearly 17), what are jobs like in healthcare like over there?
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Hello mate,
ive just got a job in Dubai and i start in January. To be honest with you, your parents are right it is an oppurnity of a life time, thats why i took it, plus tax free money helps, , , ,, alot. I dont know too much about Dubai but i know a little so hopefully this will help,
Im 24 and have just got my Degree in Surveying, no constriction company would touch me without a degree so you may wanna check that out, there is also restrictions on living with partners if your not married, you may well hear some storys about people getting banged up for couples living together, well actually i read that a couple got locked away for having sex in a car along side a road, a little different but you know what i mean
i aint doubting your ability to do your job mate, but i truthly think your a little to young, maybe get qualified then look, i may be wrong but there is a lot of life experiences you need to learn before venturing out into the big brave world, it may be different for you but i dint move out till i was 22 so when someone send washing and ironing to me i was dazed and confused and to be honest i still am. Please god have personall cleaners out there
Salarys out there differ, ive got a package with accomodation and a car which helps. I spoke to some one that is getting paid £600 a month and another who is getting £4000.00 a month,
Mate, i hope this helps, if ya need any more help, ask someone else, na only joking, ill try my best dude,