Moving from the UK to Dubai - As a Financial Advisor

[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?

[Shauny]

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?

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,

[PropertyGuru]

Hi,

I'm from London, now been in Dubai 2 Years. Working life and social life here is good. Packages vary but remember rent is very high so if anyone is earning £ 4000 (30,000 AEd) a month that's not amazing. If you live in Jumeirah rent is a killer. From my experience try a package where rent is one-quarter. So if you get an 1 Bed apartment in Green for 120 K (10K / month) then for a good package should be 40 K / month. If you get 30K / Month then as a single then that is good but not for a family.

I know a british agent who can get you a good rental price in Greens, etc..

One thing I have also noticed - Dubai is not good for career development. It's more about working in a job only. Also I reccomend if one was to come here then try Manager role - ppl are very title concious and moving jobs will also generally depend on your job title.

Anyway, wish you all the best.

[Elphaba]

Sorry, but at 18 you won't cut it as a financial adviser in Dubai. No one will take you seriously. Have you even have any qualifications yet? And you certainly can't have much experience.

[Geordie Armani]

18! way too young, get some experience at home first then consider coming here

[winky]

can you even work in dubai as an 18 year old expat?

[Geordie Armani]

yes sure, men have to gain their own sponsorship when they reach the age of 18 anyway as they can no longer be sponsored by parents unless they are in full time education. Finding a suitable post would be difficult though.

[amf12345]

No way not at 18 will anyone take you into account. I work as a Mortgage Advisor in London. You need to get qualified and then at least 1 years experince before you consider moving to Dubai

[Elphaba]

Originally Posted by amf12345

No way not at 18 will anyone take you into account. I work as a Mortgage Advisor in London. You need to get qualified and then at least 1 years experince before you consider moving to Dubai

And even then he will be too young.

Sorry to sound harsh, but this is just not a viable option.

[chris_11085]

[B]Geordie Armani[/B]

hi pal, you seem to know quite alot about moving and best advice. i am 23 and qualified mortgage advisor, and would like to look into oppertunitys. can you give any advice?