Originally Posted by Bvbv

Hello,

I received an offer of 40 k sar per month, for manager this is marginally lower than my current company. I am not sure which grade this is or whether this is a fair compensation?

Originally Posted by Bvbv

Hello ?

Did you finally join and I am in a similar situation where I have received an offer of 40 k per month marginally lower than what i am at now. Now sure which band or grade I fall into though ? Can you help what might be the best thing to do ... I am also with a big 4 so on the lower side of market rates I suppose.

Originally Posted by OilTrader

I take it you are progressing to the visa stage now? How long were you under offer before they provided you an offer or how long from your interview? Which sector are you going to be working in? A few people here seem to have been waiting for the next stage for quite a few months, just wondering if the headcount issues are starting to be sorted.

Originally Posted by VikingGringo

If you have a written offer, you should see your job grade in the offer.

Originally Posted by CarrotOrange

What is your job title? lead/manager/etc.? then you will know your grade before seeing the offer letter.

I am not sure if it is the right decision to move there not for a great difference. I think should think about the career aspect. Whether it is a great job opportunity (suppose that the pays are the same) and where do we see ourselves in 2-3 years. What do we really want in life? Those are the questions that have burned me out during the couple of months and it is really a tough choice for me.

Originally Posted by Bvbv

Manager is what they are offering....

I am thinking the same ... As the difference is not much.

However the tipping point is the savings ....as almost every thing is free - so it's 30 percent to the bottom-line. And maybe allows for an earlier retirement corpus...

But I don't think there are too many career opportunities after a neom stint.

Originally Posted by Bvbv

Hello ?

Did you finally join and I am in a similar situation where I have received an offer of 40 k per month marginally lower than what i am at now. Now sure which band or grade I fall into though ? Can you help what might be the best thing to do ... I am also with a big 4 so on the lower side of market rates I suppose.

Originally Posted by nonthaburi

Technically, yes. But in practice very unlikely. By law an iqama must be issued within 90 days of arrival. IME employers often use this period to see what an employee is like. However, like another poster said, if it's not sorted fairly soon this should raise a flag as to how much the company values you, and an indicator of how things will be with HR in the future.

For the dependent iqama, it's always been quick IME, there's no reason for any delay. It's a very straightforward process paperwork wise. Dependent monthly fees must be paid in advance, medical at government clinic etc I, but apart from that..... The only reason for any delay is lazy HR, which again should raise a flag as to the employee's perceived value, or incompetent HR, which would also be an indicator of the future.

So technically yes, 90 days for the employee, and 90 days for the dependent is 6 months. But very unlikely in practice.

Originally Posted by HelpfulExpat

It seems abnormal to receive an offer lower tnan current salary. There's a 'war for talent' and it seems odd that a lower offer is made. Did you raise it with the recruiter?

Originally Posted by Rossi624

Hi All,

I have moved to the next stage in a finance role and it is a 2hr assessment (90mins offline and then 30min presentation) Curious to know if anyone has been through that process and is happy to share a bit about their experience? Thanks

Originally Posted by OilTrader

Wouldn't have a clue, I had a few interviews before going Under Offer and just waiting on Headcount/Budget approval.

I remember you were waiting back in 2022, is this for the same role or did you end up applying for another role?

Originally Posted by Rossi624

Hi All,

I have moved to the next stage in a finance role and it is a 2hr assessment (90mins offline and then 30min presentation) Curious to know if anyone has been through that process and is happy to share a bit about their experience? Thanks