Originally Posted by Koolio (Post 7592200)

how didnt u work that 1 out, am fae the west coast hhehe, u got it right big yane...... didnae stay in school, they didnt wannae keep there for too long...so a moved out too no man land where people cany speak any english :D its great,

now u tell me mucker how is it maa fault if i cant write proper english ? r u trying to BLAME me ?????????? u serious ?

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 7592207)

are you from Dumbarton and work with Aggreko?

Originally Posted by Koolio (Post 7592220)

naa mate, glasga lad !

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 7592244)

yes I am familiar with such creatures, I married one :p

Originally Posted by hawkhead (Post 7591506)

Some more info would help - what field? What level? Are you single or will you be bringing your family with you............

Originally Posted by TGFKASE (Post 7591509)

First things first...

Did they ask for money to transfer your CV into 'Gulf format'??

If so, hope you haven't paid it.....

Originally Posted by Koolio (Post 7591734)

Renting housing is very exspensive, you are looking at about AED70,000 for a 1 bedroom apartment, that is approx 1 grand. I would do the homework of the housing situation first. 45K, to be really honest is just "okay". You should ask for at least 60K, because the costs of living here is very high. Dubai is a millionaires market. Even though tax free but alot of luxuries which we enjoy back in the UK, can be very exspensive here to buy perhaps 3 times the price. Food costs are sky rocket. And depending on the area you live, it could be even more higher. It largely depends on what type of quality of life you want to sustain. If "beans-toast" type lifestyle then its good. However if you want to wine and dine, then negoitate more. Everything here is negoitable, they have plenty of money here, so be tough and negoitate hard to get the best deal.

good luck !

Originally Posted by TGFKASE (Post 7592100)

Koolio...

The point that I was trying to make is that, right now, I'd be VERY suspicious of ANY recruitment agency either hiring themselves or hiring for a client, especially for a position that can't be adequately filled by those that are out of work and already IN the UAE.

The firm is very reputable and they company have specifically requested a British girl (as we have better experience with English Law, contracts etc than a girl from Dubai). I guess my cv just fills their requirements adequately hence why they called me.

Thanks

Originally Posted by shysmiler75 (Post 7592442)

we do have British qualified people here as well you know :)

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 7592508)

lol...you just beat me too it...I am sure there will be people here that can fill in that position straight away, not sure why any firm would want to get someone over from the UK at the moment...

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 7592508)

lol...you just beat me too it...I am sure there will be people here that can fill in that position straight away, not sure why any firm would want to get someone over from the UK at the moment...

Originally Posted by MataHari (Post 7592516)

That is just being narrow minded there could be numerous reasons, maybe the availability of the British applicants residing in Dubai, perhaps doesnt have what they are seeking perhaps cultural synergy or competencies etc

Its economical to hire someone local, but if the locals dont have the skillset then it wouldnt hire the corporate to outsource, whatever the cost !