SCOTTISH MARK 2

Hi Guys,

I'm new and my partner is considering looking at job opportunities in Middle East. Can you give me an idea of expected earnings, and what you can realistically expect to save.

Sorry may be too woolly a question, his experience is in construction, new build office and apartment blocks in Melbourne as well as UK experience in shopping centres, etc.

We're just at the beginning of looking into it and wondering if it will be worthwhile for 6/12 months.

Cheers

NM

benzonar

Have a gander at http://www.maximrecruitment.co.uk/

They normally have a number of QS jobs in UAE.

SCOTTISH MARK 2

Thanks, is it realistic to expect to save quite a bit over there or is the cost of living such now that those days are over. Also, my understanding was that most senior roles provide accom and car on top of salary, is this generally the case.

benzonar

Most places certainly provide accommodation allowance and car allowance. If you can get accommodation directly provided by your employer then so much better.

As to saving, it all depends how you intend to live. It is certainly possible to do it, just depends how much fun you want to have.

littlejimmy

Hi, Scottish Mark. Welcome to BE. I would reflect what benzonar said above, i.e. try and get accommodation provided. It is the biggest outlay, and if the company pay directly, you don't have to worry about rent increases and the like.

The saving question depends on your own circumstances. If you have children, you have to add in school fees (unless again, the company pay, but that is increasingly rare).

I'm a QS myself, so drop me a PM if you have anything specific to ask or want more detail.

SCOTTISH MARK 2

thanks guys, have no kids and would be doing it for a year or so to save some money, so just trying to figure out if it is worth the sacrifices.

have heard mixed reports on the lifestyle, good and bad, so shall have to look into it a bit more.

thanks guys for you advice and will def pm when i know a bit more.

have a great weekend