Living in Qatar?
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Thanks to all who's taken the time to contribute their thoughts, much appreciated.
Fact is that I'm living in a country that I love, where all my friends and family are, and with a good job that holds promises of a great future. And whilst the job in Doha would accelerate the career by a couple of years, I am in no way inclined to jeopardize the family in order to get there. That means I'm not willing to live there alone - the family must join or the deal is bust.
As such I've drafted a set of demands, such as bi-annual trips home and private healthcare, as well as a salary package around EUR 15000 net per month all in. If the company decides that's too much, fair enough, I'll just decline the offer.
Fact is that I'm living in a country that I love, where all my friends and family are, and with a good job that holds promises of a great future. And whilst the job in Doha would accelerate the career by a couple of years, I am in no way inclined to jeopardize the family in order to get there. That means I'm not willing to live there alone - the family must join or the deal is bust.
As such I've drafted a set of demands, such as bi-annual trips home and private healthcare, as well as a salary package around EUR 15000 net per month all in. If the company decides that's too much, fair enough, I'll just decline the offer.
SMT - alas your set of demands will be read, by a recruiters assistant most likely and your application will be met with the delete button.
From what you describe - why on earth would you even think about this part of the world - and not just QR but the other outfits that operate in this region.
From what you describe - why on earth would you even think about this part of the world - and not just QR but the other outfits that operate in this region.
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SMT,what ever you do go in with an open mind! If you have never lived anywhere other then the UK then it will take time for adjustments especially for your wife and kids! Qatar certainly isn't the worse place to live and you're not going to be there for ever. If your set of demands are not met then just move on however if they want you badly enough,I'm sure they will bend over backwards to accomodate you.
Good luck in your decision however I would test the water well before taking the plunge.
Good luck in your decision however I would test the water well before taking the plunge.
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SMT - alas your set of demands will be read, by a recruiters assistant most likely and your application will be met with the delete button.
From what you describe - why on earth would you even think about this part of the world - and not just QR but the other outfits that operate in this region.
From what you describe - why on earth would you even think about this part of the world - and not just QR but the other outfits that operate in this region.
2. One word: Money.
SMT,what ever you do go in with an open mind! If you have never lived anywhere other then the UK then it will take time for adjustments especially for your wife and kids! Qatar certainly isn't the worse place to live and you're not going to be there for ever. If your set of demands are not met then just move on however if they want you badly enough,I'm sure they will bend over backwards to accomodate you.
Good luck in your decision however I would test the water well before taking the plunge.
Good luck in your decision however I would test the water well before taking the plunge.
I've lived in 5 countries so far, two of them in the ME for a period of 1 year. Apart from that, I've been in the area on average around 4 times a year for the last 10 years. My minds pretty open, not least to the fact I'm doing this for the money, not for the opportunity of staying indoors for 6 months of the year.
With you on the demands; it's the company asking me to take on the job, not the other way round. The price is always higher when someone asks to buy something off you, rather than you putting the same something up for sale.
I'll be in Doha pretty soon for a couple of weeks, and if I still like it then the company insists I bring wife along on a subsequent trip. Only then will we make a joint decision on whether to accept the offer, if the offer is good enough that is.
