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Forum: Middle East
Dec 18th 2021, 1:07 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 12,940
Posted By Calgary2021

Re: Percentage uplift for moving

Might sometimes feel like that, but it may not always be. I’m a first generation immigrant who has been settled successfully in the West for over 25 years now. As Western as can be. But originally...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 17th 2021, 12:05 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 19,567
Posted By Calgary2021

Re: KSA salary grade system

Grade systems are different for different companies. You will have to get grade levels for different positions from the company you are going to. For eg., grade 5 in Aramco is very basic. Aramco...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 17th 2021, 8:27 am
Replies: 51
Views: 12,940
Posted By Calgary2021

Re: Percentage uplift for moving

THIS IS IT. I've heard so many discussions around this and so many different answers, one gets lost. What is the perfect salary one should go for to work in ME? It DEPENDS on the person. No one can...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 15th 2021, 9:02 am
Replies: 8
Views: 19,567
Posted By Calgary2021

Re: KSA salary grade system

There is no "set standard" for pay in KSA. The exact same job (let's say Accountant) can be paid from $1,000USD a month to $30,000USD a month, depending on:

1. Who you working for (small clothing...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 14th 2021, 3:42 am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,608
Posted By Calgary2021

Re: Job offer in Doha - please advise

Yes, your current pay makes a big difference in their decision. I went through Aramco and the HR lady was very blunt when I asked her “what about if I was unemployed in the US for last year?” She...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 7th 2021, 5:47 am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,608
Posted By Calgary2021

Re: Job offer in Doha - please advise

My research (based on friends living in Qatar) shows family of 4 can comfortably live (decent 3-4 bed home, eating out every few days, kids activities, vacationing close by in the ME every 6 months,...
Forum: Canada
Nov 26th 2021, 10:44 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,401
Posted By Calgary2021

Re: School concerns

Unfortunately yes, the Canadian early education system is a bit too relaxed compared to UK or other countries (same as US). And so most folks coming from almost anywhere in the world (except US) find...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 25th 2021, 10:38 am
Replies: 8
Views: 5,610
Posted By Calgary2021

Re: Job in Doha, Qatar

My information is third hand (from folks living there, since myself have not lived there). You can get luxury accommodation for 9-12k QAR (3300USD) and mid level half of that. So say you will need...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 25th 2021, 10:28 am
Replies: 8
Views: 5,610
Posted By Calgary2021

Re: Job in Doha, Qatar

that’s his net pay in US
Forum: Middle East
Nov 25th 2021, 8:09 am
Replies: 8
Views: 5,610
Posted By Calgary2021

Re: Job in Doha, Qatar

$10k a month before or after taxes? If before taxes, that's almost minimum wage in US LOL :) .... Let's assume it's after taxes, your net take home pay?

You will have to calculate how much does it...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 25th 2021, 2:15 am
Replies: 7
Views: 11,913
Posted By Calgary2021

Re: Aramco vs Qatar Petroleum

Interesting. I've heard KSA has changed a lot last few years, but then also horror stories on how not to move with wife and kids there ever, and only go there to make money by yourself and leave kids...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 24th 2021, 2:22 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 11,913
Posted By Calgary2021

Re: Aramco vs Qatar Petroleum

Not so much the company, but preference is more for the country of Qatar vs Saudi Arabia.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 24th 2021, 9:30 am
Replies: 7
Views: 11,913
Posted By Calgary2021

Aramco vs Qatar Petroleum

Not sure if anyone here has experience with QP job offers for Expats (British). Currently am reviewing two offers, one from Aramco and another one from QP. Would definitely prefer Qatar to move to,...
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