Salary and offer/package questions... post yours here!!!

[XDoodlebugger]

Originally Posted by jdevil505

That's great hearing from a experienced expat like yourself. It was hurry up and wait before Ramadan and it sounds like the waiting part will be over next week....I'll actually be working in Abu Dhabi it sounds like but they mentioned a number of the younger employees live closer to Dubai and commute...is it worth it?

Also more importantly, there any good places to watch American Football/College Basketball? Got a good feeling about this year for both my teams....

American football

This thread!

[dubai_bound]

Hi everyone,

I've read through the thread (very helpful) and am wondering if people had advice about the offer I've been given. It can't be improved.

Approx. 11000 AED per month
No housing or transport allowance, basically 11000 AED per month and that's it.

I've read some threads about the teachers getting the same amount with housing included and others asking can a family live on the same salary, so I'm a bit confused.

- Basically I will be working near Internet City, ideally would like to live somewhere near there in a studio or 1 bed.
- Won't be driving
- Reasonable weekly expenses, going out, hobbies, no alcohol.
- Obviously want to enjoy my time there and do a few trips, activities etc.

Just wondering is this possible? Would anyone in a similar situation be able to comment or give a rough guide of their monthly expenditure?

Thanks for your help.

[jdevil505]

Originally Posted by XDoodle******

This thread!

Awesome. Thanks! Given the hours I'm most likely going to be working, I'm leaning towards Abu Dhabi right now, are there any big advantages to Dubai beyond the fact more young people will be there? I'm trying to sell myself on the commute and its pretty back and forth.

[XDoodlebugger]

Originally Posted by jdevil505

Awesome. Thanks! Given the hours I'm most likely going to be working, I'm leaning towards Abu Dhabi right now, are there any big advantages to Dubai beyond the fact more young people will be there? I'm trying to sell myself on the commute and its pretty back and forth.

The night life, the beaches, the malls, the bars, the restaurants. Saying that I haven't really spent much time in Abu Dhabi, only day trips.

[Felixtoo2]

Dubai Bound, its not a lot to live on once you take apartment rental and the associated bills into account. Are the company giving you decent health insurance? Check through some of the posts here about monthly expenses and think very carefully about it as its not a lot of money to try living in Dubai.

[basc]

Originally Posted by dubai_bound

Hi everyone,

I've read through the thread (very helpful) and am wondering if people had advice about the offer I've been given. It can't be improved.

Approx. 11000 AED per month
No housing or transport allowance, basically 11000 AED per month and that's it.

I've read some threads about the teachers getting the same amount with housing included and others asking can a family live on the same salary, so I'm a bit confused.

- Basically I will be working near Internet City, ideally would like to live somewhere near there in a studio or 1 bed.
- Won't be driving
- Reasonable weekly expenses, going out, hobbies, no alcohol.
- Obviously want to enjoy my time there and do a few trips, activities etc.

Just wondering is this possible? Would anyone in a similar situation be able to comment or give a rough guide of their monthly expenditure?

Thanks for your help.

It's not worth it, you won't be able to enjoy life here on that salary.

[jdevil505]

Originally Posted by XDoodle******

The night life, the beaches, the malls, the bars, the restaurants. Saying that I haven't really spent much time in Abu Dhabi, only day trips.

Yeah I figured that would be the case, I suppose I will just look at both in terms of apartments. Can't wait to get the ball rolling again on it, is it Sunday yet? What kind of heavy work do you do besides highways? I have some aircraft experience (I'd PM ya but can't yet so shameless +1 here) but always looking to network.

[Midlifer]

This is o e of the most informative, well thought out forums ever. The moderators and participants are terrific. While I've made the decision not to come over this year there is always the potential for sometime in the future. Thanks to all for your I input, suggestions and advice. If any of you ever are in Houston look me up, I owe y'all a frosty cold adult bev.

[Sid2303]

Hi, I am feeling a bit left out here!! Has anyone got any advice for my queries on Page 202?

[supa]

Originally Posted by supa

Got offered following package. We're family with 1 kid under 2 years.

Base 22000 Dhr/month
Annual Bonus 110000 Dhs
Car 30000 Dhr/year
Housing 90000 Dhr/year

Schooling covered later when junior grows, family health insurance with dental, flights for family once per year back home, allowance to move and settle. Is the base salary ok? I'm in IT..

Not looking for a big villa but rather nice apartment 1-2 beds and maybe something to bring home after couple of years in UAE..

Cheers, supa

Any thoughts on this?