Another newbie post, Qatar
Jan 2nd 2018, 9:36 pm
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Another newbie post, Qatar
Hi I’m a 35 year old who’s been offered a job out in Doha, my dad used to work out in Saudi for British aerospace although it’s been a few years since he was there!
I’ve got a misses and kids although I’m planning on leaving them in uk. I’ve been offered a package of
around 45,000 a month which I’m thinking is about right,
4 flights home a year and 2 flights for family out each year
A company car,
4000 allowance towards accommodation,
2 year contract!
Is there anything I should be asking for in addition?
I’ve got a misses and kids although I’m planning on leaving them in uk. I’ve been offered a package of
around 45,000 a month which I’m thinking is about right,
4 flights home a year and 2 flights for family out each year
A company car,
4000 allowance towards accommodation,
2 year contract!
Is there anything I should be asking for in addition?
Jan 3rd 2018, 4:32 am
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Re: Another newbie post, Qatar
Hi I’m a 35 year old who’s been offered a job out in Doha, my dad used to work out in Saudi for British aerospace although it’s been a few years since he was there!
I’ve got a misses and kids although I’m planning on leaving them in uk. I’ve been offered a package of
around 45,000 a month which I’m thinking is about right,
4 flights home a year and 2 flights for family out each year
A company car,
4000 allowance towards accommodation,
2 year contract!
Is there anything I should be asking for in addition?
I’ve got a misses and kids although I’m planning on leaving them in uk. I’ve been offered a package of
around 45,000 a month which I’m thinking is about right,
4 flights home a year and 2 flights for family out each year
A company car,
4000 allowance towards accommodation,
2 year contract!
Is there anything I should be asking for in addition?
Jan 3rd 2018, 5:24 am
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Re: Another newbie post, Qatar
Just be aware you can't automatically convert a UK licence into a Qatari licence and need to sit the exam (both written and driving). This was introduced about a year ago to the dismay of many new expats. You may want to contemplate forgoing the company car and asking for a transportation allowance in lieu (usually around 2k a month) and taking taxi/ubers instead, which is what I do. Driving standards are annoying in Qatar and it's a relief not to have to drive.
Beyond that I don't have any comments. Qatar is dull but you'll have plenty of escapes to the UK.
Beyond that I don't have any comments. Qatar is dull but you'll have plenty of escapes to the UK.
Jan 3rd 2018, 8:33 am
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Re: Another newbie post, Qatar
Just be aware you can't automatically convert a UK licence into a Qatari licence and need to sit the exam (both written and driving). This was introduced about a year ago to the dismay of many new expats. You may want to contemplate forgoing the company car and asking for a transportation allowance in lieu (usually around 2k a month) and taking taxi/ubers instead, which is what I do. Driving standards are annoying in Qatar and it's a relief not to have to drive.
Beyond that I don't have any comments. Qatar is dull but you'll have plenty of escapes to the UK.
Beyond that I don't have any comments. Qatar is dull but you'll have plenty of escapes to the UK.
Jan 3rd 2018, 5:28 pm
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Re: Another newbie post, Qatar
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Jan 4th 2018, 3:21 am
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Re: Another newbie post, Qatar
Just be aware you can't automatically convert a UK licence into a Qatari licence and need to sit the exam (both written and driving). This was introduced about a year ago to the dismay of many new expats. You may want to contemplate forgoing the company car and asking for a transportation allowance in lieu (usually around 2k a month) and taking taxi/ubers instead, which is what I do. Driving standards are annoying in Qatar and it's a relief not to have to drive.
Beyond that I don't have any comments. Qatar is dull but you'll have plenty of escapes to the UK.
Beyond that I don't have any comments. Qatar is dull but you'll have plenty of escapes to the UK.
