surviving in Doha
I got a job offer from a leading financial institution that consists of: salary 15k QAR + Health insurance+ annual tickets+ bonus (based on performance)+ subsidized car and furniture loans. I hold an MA with three years of work experience. I am married with one kid. will i be able to survive in Doha?
To be honest, I have been going through many posts in QL and i really cannot make up my mind regarding the a conclusion! most of the opinions posted here are extrems!
Make sure you get housing by the company! Even reducing your salary by a little amount and therefore getting a company accommodation will be worth it! Also ask of an education allowance for your kids. At most companies it's common to pay school fees!
Don't be scared by those sentences like "don't come her". Doha is a nice place to live for some years, if you are open minded and felxible in adjusting your world views. I am alos new here, and I like it pretty much, so far. Although I am glad that it's only for 4 or 5 years maximum.
Yes, do not come here without housing covered and also schooling, if your kid is of that age. Education costs are unbelievably high and spaces are unbelievably limited! The salary portion looks good but you have got to have housing included. Best wishes
if you want to live in doha, you must have you employer providing you with accomodation, not giving you rent allowance, let them rent it for you, rent prices are going up constantly, you'll have to pay at least 12k per month for family accomodation now.......
good luck bro.... i'm new in qatar too and it is one weird place to be now.....