Mloc

Been reading for a while, and looking at old threads but nothing recent gave me an indication. Been offerred a job, and would appreciate thoughts on it's suitability ...

Married, wife, +2 kids (primary/elementary, and pre-school)
Mid-level management in IT related role, 15 yrs experience

Ongoing:
22,000 QAR per mth (~6K USD, 3.8K GBP)
Transport allowance, 300 QAR per mth (seems *VERY* low? What is this for, if not car lease/hire?)
Family housing included, inclusive of utilities, in company new compound
Family medical insurance
Return economy fares to 'home' for family, per annum
5 weeks annual leave, + std national holidays

Once Off:
Relocation costs, including visas and immigration (passports our cost)
Relocation of personal affects
End of service gratuity (std 1 mth per year)

Ad-Hoc:
Return economy fare (one, not family) for death of immediate family member, + 1 week paid leave



The biggest expenses that I can see would be:
4,000 QAR per mth school (1 x primary/elementary)
4,000 QAR per mth groceries (family of 4)
6,000 QAR per mth car hire/lease.
2,000 QAR per mth entertainment
= not much savings!

Would appreciate comments, especially on a) if salary is good, and b) if I have expenses approx. correct.


Thanks.

gottheTshirt

seems a fair estimate except I spend more like QR 6000/month entertainment and QR 2000 on car hire.

Tockalosh

Atlas Indian bicycle 300 QAR

Jackwow

QR 6K per month for car seems waaay to high.

Bottom line though the salary being offered is pretty crap.

Mloc

Thanks, appreciate the feedback.

Johnnyboy11

I'd suggest a modest 'safe' car out here, like a Landcruier Prado, will cost around QR5k a month to rent.

If, like me, you want to drive around in an entry level car like a Nissan Sunny Classic (white of course) then you'll pay QR2.5k/ month and can expect to be put off the road at least once a week by said Landcruiser drivers, scowling at you for getting in their way.

I'd budget for QR6k/m for the 4x4 and to allow some headroom for monthly accident repairs.

[J]

co durham boy

The deal is poor . No schooling included means you'll really struggle . Not worth being in a dump like Qatar if you're struggling .

You'll not get a pogo stick for 300 QAR per month and company housing could mean a 2 bedroom apartment in Al Wakra or the Industrial area both of which are slums .

Be careful it's expensive to live here and it's not Las Vegas . You need good hard cash especially if you have the family with you.

Single fellas can rough it a little when needs must but it needs to be bang on if you've got the Mrs and the kids with you.

Ronnie Biggs

The OP needs to raise this to 500 QAR which should secure a tandem pogo stick (for him and his wife) and two space hoppers for the kids. It will be a bit sweaty in Summer though so try and stretch to 550 QAR to get handheld fans included.

In short, tell the bearer of this offer to shove it!

Mloc

My wife suggests it is for petrol expense only? What's the point really, is my thinking.

Is Al Duhail (a little west, towards the Al Gharrafa Sports Club) considered a good/reasonable area?

Mloc

Thanks. Same to all other feedback givers. Appreciate it.

I have gone back with a counter offer.

co durham boy

300 QAR will keep a 4x4 topped up in fuel for about a month .

Duhail is ok , nothing much there to be honest , just a basic residential area . You wouldn't choose that location if you had the choice though that's the problem .

Plus the deals shit mate in my opinion , you need the schooling then more basic before you even think about it , hit them for more .

scrubbedexpat141

If you're not very good at what you do then it's probably alright.

If you're good, then ask for more.