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Forum: Middle East
Oct 20th 2015, 10:17 am
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Re: What are internet speeds like in Qatar?

Thank you all for your replies.

Great link Co Durham boy - thank you.

Even the lowest package will be luxury for us... we are currently limping by on, at best, 3Mbps downloads speeds!
Forum: Middle East
Oct 19th 2015, 7:20 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Re: What are internet speeds like in Qatar?

Thank you Debowing, that sounds positive. I may have to consider internet school for some of my kids for a while, so I hoping net speeds can support a good videocam connection.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 18th 2015, 9:54 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By Sarah_Jane

What are internet speeds like in Qatar?

What are internet speeds and reliability like in Qatar? Do most residential compounds have fibre?

Many thanks.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Sep 29th 2015, 12:43 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 10,046
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Re: Scope for salary negotiation in Qatar?

Thank you again Omega7,yes, that is my thinking exactly. He would be looking to negotiate within the offered pay band, and the higher rate would reduce some of the risk, at least as far as the FX is...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Sep 29th 2015, 11:03 am
Replies: 4
Views: 10,046
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Re: Scope for salary negotiation in Qatar?

Thanks Omega 7.

I guess I am just asking whether it's common practice to negotiate salary in Qatar?

The company offering the job is government owned. I was told (and have read here before)...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Sep 29th 2015, 6:59 am
Replies: 4
Views: 10,046
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Scope for salary negotiation in Qatar?

Hello,

I am looking for advice from expats with experience of working in Qatar!

My husband is in the process of accepting a job in Qatar. The next stage will be discussing salary. I am aware of...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 23rd 2015, 10:11 am
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Re: Moving from UK to Qatar

Ah - all makes sense. We did wonder if a lot of people were away for the summer. We didn't know about Eid holiday though. Could easily be October then before we get a decision. That's cool. Thanks...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 23rd 2015, 9:49 am
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Re: Moving from UK to Qatar

Thank co durham boy - that's all sounding positive. I've heard it's quite expensive child wise and I've estimated a generous leisure and eating out allowance in my budget.

We're just waiting to...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 23rd 2015, 8:50 am
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Re: Moving from UK to Qatar

Sure bakerwe1, I'd be happy too.
Forum: Middle East
Aug 23rd 2015, 8:48 am
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Re: Moving from UK to Qatar

Thanks co durham boy, that's very helpful info.

We might have to go top end in villa's initially - got 3 sceptical kids (2 teens!) to keep happy ;-) But if we stayed we'd aim to downsize as they...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 22nd 2015, 8:55 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Re: Moving from UK to Qatar

Also check out expatwomen website - they have some good info about Qatar, especially the schools. Doha college is among the more expensive.
Forum: Middle East
Aug 22nd 2015, 8:53 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 8,326
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Re: Moving from UK to Qatar

bakerwe1 - I am also looking at moving with my family to Qatar. Already went through this process a couple of years ago, so already got a 'budget' together and done quite a bit on research.

These...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Aug 17th 2015, 7:14 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,018
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Thumbs up Re: Go through agency or dirrect to company

Thank you Scamp.

I chose to go directly to the company in the end - it was the right decision as I was able to a much more productive discussion about the post.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jul 14th 2015, 10:17 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,018
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Go through agency or dirrect to company

Hello, I hoping to glean the benefit of expat experience please.

I have seen a job advertised in Qatar both through an agency and directly by the company on linkedin.

Would I best best making...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jun 15th 2014, 8:22 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,705
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Re: Obtaining jobs in the ME

Thanks for your reply scamp...... that's fantastic. Hubby and I looking at building up our contacts now. Hope to be joining you all out in the sand!
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jun 9th 2014, 12:24 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,705
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Re: Obtaining jobs in the ME

Okay - think i have found the post by Scampy I think you were referring to (after I got past the testosterone talk).

That's helpful, thanks. SJ
...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jun 9th 2014, 12:08 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,705
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Re: Obtaining jobs in the ME

Bahtatboy - Thanks for your reply - I appreciate it.

You have confirmed our suspicions about direct applications - tried that and not heard anything! Will definitely look at the specialist...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jun 7th 2014, 7:46 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,705
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Question Obtaining jobs in the ME

Hi,

My husband and I are seriously looking at moving to and working in the ME. There are a bewildering number of agencies offering jobs, many of them advertise identical posts.

I am wondering...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 6th 2013, 8:26 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 8,306
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Re: Qatar

Hi Adventuregirl,

I'm not Qatar, but this summer I looked into moving out there in some detail. I'll gladly share with you some of the info I gathered. I relied on websites and online discussions,...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jun 25th 2013, 10:46 am
Replies: 0
Views: 555
Posted By Sarah_Jane

Question Working as an independent therpist in Qatar

Hello,

my husband and I are looking a moving to Qatar with his job. I work as a therapist in the UK and I am wondering if there are any rules regarding working as an independent therapist in...
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