Considering moving to Dubai

[phil81]

Hello Everyone,

Found this forum a while back, only registered recently. I'm considering moving to Dubai but would love to have some suggestions. I grew up and went to school in RAK and my parents have been working there for the past 30 years but I never found the UAE an attractive place to work because of the blatant racism and pathetic salaries given to Indians, yes I'm of Indian origin. After my school,I did my 1st degree in India and then went to Dundee in Scotland to do my MBA(Marketing) and a further PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship. I tried my hand at setting up business in Scotland and I also stood for local elections. I loved the UK especially Scotland but my business degree or a management job did not quite make the mark to qualify for a work permit as it was not a 'specialised skill' job. At the moment I'm in New Delhi but I'm considering moving to Dubai if I get an opportunity to work in a company where I will be judged by the merits of my potential & work as well as the quality of my character rather than the color of my skin and the passport I hold. Appreciate your inputs. Cheers

[MichelleAlison]

Hi Phil and welcome to the forum.

You have posted in the right forum and I am sure there will be someone along shortly that can give you some advice.

Regards

Michelle

[cairogal]

I'm in New Delhi but I'm considering moving to Dubai if I get an opportunity to work in a company where I will be judged by the merits of my potential & work as well as the quality of my character rather than the color of my skin and the passport I hold.

Not much has changed since you left, phil. I would guess that the chances of getting a fair shake would be better if you worked w/ a company abroad who sent you there to work.

[phil81]

Originally Posted by MichelleAlison

Hi Phil and welcome to the forum.

You have posted in the right forum and I am sure there will be someone along shortly that can give you some advice.

Regards

Michelle

Thanks !! Certainly hope so !!

[phil81]

Originally Posted by cairogal

Not much has changed since you left, phil. I would guess that the chances of getting a fair shake would be better if you worked w/ a company abroad who sent you there to work.

Thanks !! Ur suggestion sounds sensible. I would consider working there as I've still got friends and family. Most of them are from the Indian background. they are resigned to their salary levels but I don't want to be in that situation and I think the only chance I have at a fair remuneration and a good work environment is in an American/European owned and run company.