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Re: Moving to Doha
Originally Posted by warrington
(Post 8486653)
Thanks Alexa and also the others for your information and taking the time out to answer my questions and concerns - I realise and understand that people tend to do similar things in most countries one way or another but the clarity of your answers have helped me. As my partner is looking overseas and opportuinites are coming in thick and fast I do not want him to jump at the first offer as we both have not really got a clue about salaries - Yes you can ask the standard questions about cost of living and accomodation but the decision has to boil down to salary as this is a major factor and the package, as I want my Partner to make the right choice I have set out the offer which he has receieved- we are awaiting somethingelse in the pipeline but have not got that as yet. If you could have a glimpse over or anyone who can advise. Thanks in advance.
He has been offered a job as design manager (drainage, sewers, roads) for a local consultant in Doha, what they have offered is 33000QR a month about £71k yr they have offered nothing else no ex pat package they say it is all included. Can somebody advise is this ok? Is this amount enough to live on and save money. |
Re: Moving to Doha
Originally Posted by littlejimmy
(Post 8486734)
That means paying for your own accommodation and cars, etc. Doesn't sound fantastic, in all honesty. Rentals are quite expensive...looking at 10k a month, depending what you are after.
Plus, working for a local employer can be tricky. |
Re: Moving to Doha
Originally Posted by littlejimmy
(Post 8486575)
Indeed. I just hope there are no child/patio door incidents next time.
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Re: Moving to Doha
Also, warrington, now I do not want to pry (no really :p ), but you keep on talking about your Partner. Are you both guys? Because if so, you need to know that although men do hold hands here and a man can't hold a woman's hand in public, two men as a couple is again illegal here. Although there are loads. But I do advise caution.
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Re: Moving to Doha
Originally Posted by warrington
(Post 8486653)
Thanks Alexa and also the others for your information and taking the time out to answer my questions and concerns - I realise and understand that people tend to do similar things in most countries one way or another but the clarity of your answers have helped me. As my partner is looking overseas and opportuinites are coming in thick and fast I do not want him to jump at the first offer as we both have not really got a clue about salaries - Yes you can ask the standard questions about cost of living and accomodation but the decision has to boil down to salary as this is a major factor and the package, as I want my Partner to make the right choice I have set out the offer which he has receieved- we are awaiting somethingelse in the pipeline but have not got that as yet. If you could have a glimpse over or anyone who can advise. Thanks in advance.
He has been offered a job as design manager (drainage, sewers, roads) for a local consultant in Doha, what they have offered is 33000QR a month about £71k yr they have offered nothing else no ex pat package they say it is all included. Can somebody advise is this ok? Is this amount enough to live on and save money. I am sure other people living in Doha will be able to help you more xx |
Re: Moving to Doha
Originally Posted by warrington
(Post 8486653)
He has been offered a job as design manager (drainage, sewers, roads) for a local consultant in Doha, what they have offered is 33000QR a month about £71k yr they have offered nothing else no ex pat package they say it is all included. Can somebody advise is this ok? Is this amount enough to live on and save money.
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Re: Moving to Doha
Originally Posted by warrington
(Post 8486653)
Thanks Alexa and also the others for your information and taking the time out to answer my questions and concerns - I realise and understand that people tend to do similar things in most countries one way or another but the clarity of your answers have helped me. As my partner is looking overseas and opportuinites are coming in thick and fast I do not want him to jump at the first offer as we both have not really got a clue about salaries - Yes you can ask the standard questions about cost of living and accomodation but the decision has to boil down to salary as this is a major factor and the package, as I want my Partner to make the right choice I have set out the offer which he has receieved- we are awaiting somethingelse in the pipeline but have not got that as yet. If you could have a glimpse over or anyone who can advise. Thanks in advance.
He has been offered a job as design manager (drainage, sewers, roads) for a local consultant in Doha, what they have offered is 33000QR a month about £71k yr they have offered nothing else no ex pat package they say it is all included. Can somebody advise is this ok? Is this amount enough to live on and save money. 20,000QR/month - accommodation 1500QR/month - flights 1000QR/month - furniture 4000QR/month - car 1000QR/month - utilities That's 27,500 I come from the Westbrook side - where are you? |
Re: Moving to Doha
Originally Posted by jogl
(Post 8487551)
By decent allowance this means:
20,000QR/month - accommodation 1500QR/month - flights 1000QR/month - furniture 4000QR/month - car 1000QR/month - utilities That's 27,500 I come from the Westbrook side - where are you? |
Re: Moving to Doha
Originally Posted by littlejimmy
(Post 8487621)
20k for accommodation? Where's he living, in the Emir's palace?
But an appartment can be had for a lot less. |
Re: Moving to Doha
Originally Posted by littlejimmy
(Post 8487621)
20k for accommodation? Where's he living, in the Emir's palace?
and from what I heard, after the prices somewhat dropped during the last couple of months they are now on the rise again........ Still Doha was nice, I'll go there next weekend - yippieh |
Re: Moving to Doha
Originally Posted by Alexa
(Post 8487692)
jimmy, my accom costs more than that, and it is no palace, for sure.
But an appartment can be had for a lot less. Show's how much I know! |
Re: Moving to Doha
Originally Posted by littlejimmy
(Post 8487942)
Seriously? I thought Villas were in the 12-15k bracket. Crikey.
Show's how much I know! But there are also plenty above it. Depends on what you want. |
Re: Moving to Doha
Thanks All, your responses have helped me beyond belief. At least now I can use my sales skills with my Partner not to undercut himself...... By the way when I refer to Partner I mean my other half I am a woman, use the word Parnter as we are not married.
Th information which has been provided has been useful. The situation in England at present work wise is rather non existant within the wastewater industry hence his interest to work overseas. Jodi Westbrook? is that the area near the complex? Thanks again to you all and Alexa especially. This site has been priceless to me and know doubt it will be again as the more I research the more I will need to know. |
Re: Moving to Doha
Originally Posted by warrington
(Post 8488091)
Thanks All, your responses have helped me beyond belief. At least now I can use my sales skills with my Partner not to undercut himself...... By the way when I refer to Partner I mean my other half I am a woman, use the word Parnter as we are not married.
Th information which has been provided has been useful. The situation in England at present work wise is rather non existant within the wastewater industry hence his interest to work overseas. Jodi Westbrook? is that the area near the complex? Thanks again to you all and Alexa especially. This site has been priceless to me and know doubt it will be again as the more I research the more I will need to know. I've also PM'd you... |
Re: Moving to Doha
Originally Posted by Alexa
(Post 8488016)
Yes, of course there are plenty of villas in that price range.
But there are also plenty above it. Depends on what you want. |
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