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littlejimmy Apr 10th 2010 6:36 am

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.

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.

Alexa Apr 10th 2010 8:02 am

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.

Yes, I agree. Not fabulous. But it all depends on what you are leaving behind. Is is worth it for you?
Plus, working for a local employer can be tricky.

Alexa Apr 10th 2010 8:05 am

Re: Moving to Doha
 

Originally Posted by littlejimmy (Post 8486575)
Indeed. I just hope there are no child/patio door incidents next time.

oh , that was SCARY! Thank god the little one is ok!

Alexa Apr 10th 2010 8:08 am

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.

Patsy Stoned Apr 10th 2010 8:50 am

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 work that out at about 35,000dhs a month. if you have to pay rent/health insurance/flights home/schooling (if you have kids) out of that then I don't know about Doha, I live in Dubai, but I don't think you can live on that

I am sure other people living in Doha will be able to help you more xx

soukie Apr 10th 2010 7:33 pm

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.

I suppose it depends on what you are earning in uk but it sounds like another cheapskate construction company! Don't bother unless they are offerring accomodation or at least a decent allowance.

jogl Apr 10th 2010 7:48 pm

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.

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?

littlejimmy Apr 10th 2010 8:40 pm

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?

20k for accommodation? Where's he living, in the Emir's palace?

Alexa Apr 10th 2010 9:23 pm

Re: Moving to Doha
 

Originally Posted by littlejimmy (Post 8487621)
20k for accommodation? Where's he living, in the Emir's palace?

jimmy, my accom costs more than that, and it is no palace, for sure.
But an appartment can be had for a lot less.

Dilmun Apr 10th 2010 10:42 pm

Re: Moving to Doha
 

Originally Posted by littlejimmy (Post 8487621)
20k for accommodation? Where's he living, in the Emir's palace?

We paid in Doha 25k/month and didn't have a palace. Just a villa in a compound :)
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

littlejimmy Apr 10th 2010 11:29 pm

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.

Seriously? I thought Villas were in the 12-15k bracket. Crikey.

Show's how much I know!

Alexa Apr 11th 2010 12:13 am

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!

Yes, of course there are plenty of villas in that price range.
But there are also plenty above it.
Depends on what you want.

warrington Apr 11th 2010 12:49 am

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.

Millhouse Apr 11th 2010 12:51 am

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.

It's ok... by the time you get there you will be calling him your husband.

I've also PM'd you...

littlejimmy Apr 11th 2010 12:52 am

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.

I want a company that pays for it so I don't have to worry either way!


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