catherinewheels

sorry about the other day..

I seem to have pissed off everyone

It wasn't my intention, I guess I took things a bit too seriously.

Anyways, here's the deal. I'm being offered $85k, which includes family flight,
health insurance comes out of that, and no other benefits.

Does that sound like a decent amount for a family with two toddlers??

Steve

Confucius

Eighty Five Thousand US Dollars a month???? You can make your own government with that kind of money...

Oh,and are you married???

MataHari

Welcome back....its the middle of the weekend here, so a bit quiet...
did you do a search and read through the wiki, there is much info there...otherwise just be patient, and you'll get some answers....I 'don't do' money, so I can't help you...lol....that amount you mention....week/month/year?

catherinewheels

annualy of course

or analy, I thought I'd say it before anyone else did

yes happily married, but always looking for a bit extra on the side.

Confucius

Please don't forget to tick the "Quote message in reply?" icon...
Or else MH thinks you're replying to her...Or you ARE replying to her already???

catherinewheels

I was being ironic. Given the direction my first post took! I'm very happily married, not extras needed, or infact desired.



Steve

Blue Cat

why the name Catherine Wheels?? Curiosity is killing the cat!

catherinewheels

seriously though is $85k pa realistic for having a good lifestyle?

Steve

Blue Cat..what brought it back?

Blue Cat

is it more than 40,000 dhs a month?? if it is it is good. convert into Dhs and I will tell you.

catherinewheels

no, it's about 26,000 Dhs

IndieG

Hi Steve,
It is not worth it - AED 26,000 a month. Over half of it will go on rent alone. When your kids start nursery/kindergarten another chunk will be taken.

Unless you haven't got a job currently, then no. Push it to $120,000. If you want pm me details, I can find out more about the company and whether you're being taken for a ride, or whether it is the market rate you're being paid.

Anya

Blue Cat

if you want a three bed villa - which I presume you do with two little ones - your rent will be in region of 15,000 a month, Indie is right, it's a no go I am afraid

Bob

how many family flights? and your health comes out of that? you might as well not bother, especially with kids, unless you want to live broke or in a dump, and why would anyone want to go aboard to live worse off.

littlejimmy

Doesn't sound like a lot, TBH. Look in the Living in Dubai thread for reasons why. Oh, and welcome back. Have some K for having the balls to come back!

I am curious about the name as well. Simple Minds fan?

Alexa

85K basic, plus housing, school, medi care, annual flights, not great but doable IMHO.