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Old 7th Feb 2008, 08:07
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Gillegan
 
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LETS CALCULATE THE AVRAGE MONTHLY SALARY FROM THE ABOVE:

for the average of 50 Block Hours a month:
50x35=1750+20840(Basic)+10565(Housing)=33155 AED / 3.67=9035 USD
While the rest seems pretty accurate, I would caution against including the housing allowance in your calculation. Unless you decide to buy a place and take the allowance, taking the allowance and renting is a poor decision. The allowance will not come close to covering the rent/utilities/taxes and you will be substantially out of pocket. If you take the allowance and buy something, you will still be substantially out of pocket but at least you will be accumulating equity. If you take the company accommodation (recommended), you will not receive the allowance but your rent and utilities will be taken care of and you will maximize the money saved (minimize money lost?) at the end of the month. You will average more than 50 block hours per month, at least after your first year but that is probably a good conservative estimate. More likely your paycheck (not including all the deductions you will be subject to for long distance phone, schooling etc.) would be about 6155 USD.
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