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Forum: Middle East
Nov 23rd 2022, 4:42 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 5,780
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Child support from UAE to UK

Try and base it on base salary only. Strip out accom/transport allowances. Worth a shot.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 3rd 2022, 8:52 am
Replies: 7
Views: 6,381
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: QP or Aramco JV

Qatar all the way. I’d double check at what age the schooling might kick in because it doesn’t usually cover early years/nursery.

If this is the first offer they’ve given then obviously...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 24th 2022, 10:19 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,583
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Are people allowed to go in Burj al Arab?

just make a reservation at one of the restaurants. Have a look around and then leave.
Forum: Middle East
Jul 6th 2022, 8:53 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 5,324
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Sending money abroad through SABB bank

You should send riyals to your revolut riyals account and then exchange to gbp.

SABB riyal > revolut riyal > exchange to gbp in your Revolut account.

when sending riyals from SABB select...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 30th 2022, 9:53 am
Replies: 7
Views: 5,324
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Sending money abroad through SABB bank

Revolut is your friend here. Sign up for the premium plan £6pm and you will get the best rates. You also get a lot of extra perks like purchase protection, lounge access and other stuff like that. ...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 10th 2022, 11:37 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,778
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Connectfreelance - freelance visa

I’m sure you can get your own freelance visa from many of the free zone entities.

also, I’ve heard a lot of people struggle to open bank accounts.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 4th 2022, 8:57 am
Replies: 7
Views: 6,036
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Job offer

30-35k is now the going rate for a mid-manager role. If you had GCC experience then you could have pushed it up to 40k. Packages, especially in engineering/construction, have less and less extras. ...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 28th 2022, 8:19 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 13,455
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Teaching in Dubai

That’s awful to hear. I hope this doesn’t effect him in the long run.

Two points I’d like to make:
1. New expats, particularly those who are high performers and used to high performing...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 21st 2022, 3:30 am
Replies: 34
Views: 14,486
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Moving to Abu Dhabi

That’s a crap offer mate. You will struggle to live on that here and will definitely not save anything. I’m assuming you gave them your current U.K. salary, which they’ve basically converted...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 18th 2022, 11:28 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,827
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Dubai offer letter changed from 3 year fixed term to 2 years

As long as it doesn’t have an impact on your ability to resign. Some 2 year Limited contracts have a 45 day salary penalty if you resign within the two years. However, this was under the old...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 10th 2022, 8:13 am
Replies: 34
Views: 14,486
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Moving to Abu Dhabi

bit harsh mate.
Forum: Middle East
Mar 8th 2022, 10:46 am
Replies: 34
Views: 14,486
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Moving to Abu Dhabi

that is a crap offer mate. 27k is a target salary for a mid-manager. You are selling yourself seriously short here.

The money is crap, you’re taking a step down in your career - why the f are...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 6th 2022, 9:26 am
Replies: 34
Views: 14,486
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Moving to Abu Dhabi

It can be done. But you won’t be saving much and don’t underestimate the cost of flights for a family 4, days out and kids clothing. I’m in a similar situation and we spend 30k on average a...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 1st 2022, 7:21 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,064
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Electrician who knows anything about being an electrician? DXB

Might not just be a case of combining the 3 live wires into the socket. Normally a 5 core cable is used for heavy loads so you may want to check the Db as well to make sure it doesn’t trip.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 23rd 2022, 12:08 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,364
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Help request by close friend

Divorce, my ass.

dude is playing you big time. Seems like tax evasion or some sort of other money laundering scheme.

Don’t risk yourself for this.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 4th 2022, 4:33 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,642
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Paying for a Visa

Scam
Forum: Middle East
Feb 1st 2022, 3:00 am
Replies: 18
Views: 7,719
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Dubai - heading back to the sand pit

I currently work for a large British engineering firm in Dubai in the same space as you. The salary you have been quoted is at the bottom end of the scale.

But it’s still a very good package...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 17th 2022, 12:42 am
Replies: 2
Views: 921
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Utilities Commissioning Lead Looking to Move to UAE from Ireland

Dude

Just reach out to any of the big engineering firms here and you’ll be fine, LinkedIn or even a speculative application should do fine.

However, the sector is still deep in recovery so...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 24th 2021, 5:53 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,896
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Working in Dubai for two weeks for a British company

Shouldn’t be much of an issue, although HR might have something to say about it. But 2 weeks should cause any issues. From a Visa perspective you get a 30 day visa when you land.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 18th 2021, 10:13 am
Replies: 1
Views: 4,390
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: UAE Sovereign Wealth Fund Offer

That’s a great package. Packages like this are quite rare these days. I’d go for it. You should be able to live comfortably, especially with schooling covered.
Forum: Middle East
Dec 6th 2021, 5:38 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,608
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Job offer in Doha - please advise

Decent package, especially because they cover all school fees. That can be a deal breaker for some, see other posts on this forum.

I would push for more, you should always negotiate.
Forum: Middle East
Dec 5th 2021, 6:07 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 7,152
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Considering moving to Doha

That’s a good package based on what you’re earning today. You can get hotel apartments for around 7.5k per month which includes all bills, however, not sure how this will be affected by the...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 2nd 2021, 8:42 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,051
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Potential Job Offer in Riyadh

Toxic but survivable. It’s a case of do as your told… the ability of your peers tends to be a lot lower than what you would be used to.

I would go for it, 2-3 years here can really add to the...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 1st 2021, 8:30 am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,051
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Potential Job Offer in Riyadh

That’s a great offer mate. Shut up and take it. Save up. Clear the mortgage or at least a large chunk and head back home before your CV gets a too toxic.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 30th 2021, 7:22 am
Replies: 21
Views: 13,455
Posted By SandyMcSand

Re: Teaching in Dubai

Gems is a weird place to be honest. I believe staff attrition rate is fairly high around 20%. That’s probably why you’re seeing all those adds.

from a parents perspective, When we were...
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