Yeah, valid points there Skyvan bit you can say that about any job in any industry in any part of the world right now.
Take my Mrs for example. She started a job a few years ago now in the City with the promise of rapid promotion through the ranks, a stable salary structure with increments every year etc etc with a VERY reputable organisation. Nearly three years down the line - not a sniff of a promotion, has had her paycut and contract changed without negotiation including removal of nearly all benefits and not a single increment in her salary. Sound familiar??!! The World is ****e right now and it just a case of trying to find where is less ****e to try and settle with that.
She's understandably looking round but so far everything that comes up is for a 3 month contract here, 3 month contract there. In Dubai - they are crying out for people in her role, pay nearly 3 times as much with full benefits package you name it. Obviously that is all subject to change, however one of her best mates from her current company went out there a year or so ago and can't get enough of it, has 10 times a better lifestyle than we have in the UK.
As a young couple (mid twenties) with no kids, two potential big incomes, free housing and all else that goes with it the Emirates/Etihad and Dubai thing is a massive pull for us. However if you trawl some of my previous posts on the subject we're not being blinded by the sales pitch and this is a very careful and considered process.
However, back to the topic. Keep the info coming and if you'd prefer to PM they are much appreciated. Like I said I'm not a lazy sod just couldn't get to any of the meetings cos FR are flying me too hard!! But I aint complaining
