armigesfahani

hi,
i'm web designer with CIW licence, i have a good experience in designing websites including flash websites.. I also know how to speak arabic and english well.. I'm thinking about working in Kuwait but i don't have an idea what's the saleries there for web designers...
can anybody please help me by writing what's the minimum salary and what's the maximum?
if anybody know about graphic designer saleries it would be helpful too...
thank you...

armigesfahani

it seems no one has an idea about it... i really needed to know
anyway...
thanks everybody...

Blue Cat

it's holliday today here, not many folk around, try again tomorrow

Roadking

Well, in the UAE anyway.
Try again tomorrow like BC said.
PS, also use the spell check, no-ones wants bad spelling on their websites.

FrankB

My experience might be a little bit rusty (lived there from 2006-2007) but these jobs are not paid very well. You will compete with a flood of (sometimes) good guys from India, China and something like that.
I'd guess you'll get something around 500 KD a month if you're really good. Another issue on that ... not 100% sure but I think they introduced a limit on driving license recently pending on education and salary level ... just for info, at this salary level you won't be eligble to obtain a driving license

Give you an example, I went to a shop and the Indian fellow offered me a full website (max 5 pages) on a server of my choice for 20 KD, done within 24 hours ... any more questions.

And keep in mind the lifestyle in Kuwait ...

So, you have to check my info but you may want to reconsider Kuwait

armigesfahani

thank you so much FrankB
you saved me from expecting too much before i go
i'll probably go and try my chance there anyway (i may get lucky) but now that i have an idea about the salaries i won't be so dissapointed...
really thank you.. i appreaciate

UKCityGent

Hi armigesfahani

Ive just recently landed in Kuwait (this is my 2nd week) - Im not sure on the salaries for web/IT but I would second what Frank has said - the influx of indians in IT lowers the salaries.

The other thing to consider is living expenses and accommodation - i dont think you could find any decent accommodation for 500KD (personally i would double that ) - I am going thru this insantity and i have budgeted around KWD 1000 (and dont forget to add one months rent in advance plus one months security plus usually 50% agent fees - to a KWD1000 means you would need to place KWD 3,500 upfront !)

Moonirah

Wow ..... cash to dash away ?

Why pay an Agent ?

There are British expats here who could point you in the right direction.

Also, they would provide lots of local useful info.

Moonirah

Why not advertise in English with Arab Times as seeking employment/salary required ?
Also advertise in an Arabic daily newspaper to reach more companies.