Shall I accept this job or not..!??
Hi everybody,
I am sorry because this question must have been asked many times in this forum..
I have got a job affer in Doha and in case I accept it I will be moving with my wife and 2 kids (7yr is already registered at Sherborne)and ( 1yr old)
As everybody else we are hoping to get a good adequate life plus good saving.
I am a bit concerned if the package I am offered is considered a good one!!
I know most of you may say it all depends on my standard of living but I still think that hearing your thoughts and opinions would be very helpful.
Here is what I got offered:
Basic salary: QAR 36000 per month
School allowance: QAR 8000 per year
Accomodation allowance: QAR 12000 per month
Transportaion: QAR 800 per month
Annual airfare: Ecconomy class flights to all of us once a year
Medical innsurance only covers %75
Looking forward to hearing from you
Many thanks in advance
This is a poor offer. Even if they give you a higher salary, school fees will eat any savings. Sherborne is approx. 50,000qr a year, not to mention school fees, after school activity fees, uniforms, field trips, etc...
Any decent private school is 40,000-60,000 a year.
Food is more expensive, clothing and electronics are much more expensive as well.
800 for car allowance is worthless. I know doc's who get 3000+ qr allowance.
The housing expense could be ok, if they paid your schooling. You can get a nice unfurnished villa for 12000 a month.
Business class tickets are expected if traveling further than Europe or Asia. But I think this is the least of your worries.
This is a great offer. Must Accept it. You can do hell alot of savings.
I would be concerned about the company who is low-balling you. It doesn't get any better after you are here and a "captive audience", so to speak.
Mandi
Even with what you added it is still woefully inadequate for a Western MD, especially on the school fees, which will run you at least 40k per year per kid. On this package you will end up saving VERY little once you spend off on subsidizing the housing allowance, school fees, and transportation costs. With a base salary of under 90K pounds a year, that is just not worth it. My guess too is that once you get here, you will be furious to find how bad an offer it is. Mid-level finance guys with only a BA from the UK who would be making at bet 50K pounds at home are getting much better deals that the one you described.
mshameemk has decent figures, although 20k plus for housing is what I would suggest. And business class tickets, not economy. School fees should DEFINITELY be reimbursement for full cost (and I would say here or boarding in the UK).
But if you have personal reasons for being in Qatar, then by all means come. It will be tough to save on that package, but you won't starve either.
It seems to be a very good package salary wise but the education assistance seems to be very less because here in good schools the school fee starts from a minimum range of more than 1500 Qatari Riyals per month per child.The rest is ok
Basically the offer is the above plus
10 thousands riyal per month professional incentive
Plus a percentage from any private work I do..
Total salary including everything is 60 Thousands per month... I know the schools are not adequate but will the salary compensate? Does the salary compare well with other doctors or consultants salary?
Basic as 40K Qar
HRA As 16K Qar
Transportation As 16oo Qar
School allowance: Reimbursement against receipt
Airfare : Ok
Medical :100% Except dental
wow! it seemed that you hit a gold mine. anyway, it's not about how much salary you receive but how much will be left at the end of the month. Just do some math and have a good luck!
i can get from jaidah a chevy aveo for 999/per month
Sherborne will be chargin 42,000/yr from next yr onwards.
Also you will not get much for 12,000
800 is not enough for transport, if you are to hire a car it would cost you around 2400 a month
Basic is good
It is Not good Really.being a doctor in qatar is so lucky.work in the public hospital and you get lots so cash plus a free house to stay in.
my friend live in a villa so near to villagio cause his dad is lucky.
Depends on what you do. If you're a neurosurgeon, the offer is terrible. If you are a professor, the offer is poor but not quite terrible--depends on the university.
Basic salary: Should be 130% of what you make now (at least).
School allowance: Totally inadequate. That is less than one term's fees. Western professional should expect full school fees or the cash equivalent.
Accomodation allowance: If this includes utilities, then its inadequate for a quality villa. Reasonably high-standard villas will run 17,000 plus utilities. If it is less, then the maintenance, management, etc. will be awful.
Transportaion: This will cover all of your fuel costs, and a little bit extra. Putting children in a car you can purchase on 800 a month criminal IMHO.
Annual airfare: You should expect business class or the cash equivalent.
Medical insurance: This is OK.
In short, the offer is not up to standard, and within about two days you'll learn how much less than you are getting than other people in the same position. The time to negotiate is BEFORE you arrive.
You are a "DR"? An MD? Not very good!
Mandi
I wonder what your real name and details are?
School fees for international school QR60,000-80,000/year.
its a very good offer. pack ur stuff and welcome to hell.
thats not enough, demand for more..
Go for it !
This is very good salary.......Go ahead..!
You are one of the fortunate to have a good offer like that.
Let accept it ...
you can go to orion bar or any bar EVERYDAY.. lets drink a LOT of cold beers ^_^ mmmm life ^_^
transportation allowance is not that much better.. but while comparing to others packages u can adjust in this one. just confirm that this is for fuel only or car+fuel
You have indicated FEMALE as your gender - where as you are bringing your wife+2 kids in this message. That indicates WRONG INFORMATION. Moreover the allowances do not match - 800 as transportation ? only 12000 for housing ?? something wrong - ######################
yeah what company.. its a good offer
From what company is this offer?
I would just say check your childs school fees first as they are quite expensive here. I don't think 8,000QR will cover you for the year when some schools cost 9,000 QR per Term !! otherwise take it its a great way of life and good for children. you will be surprised how quickly your salary goes even that amount !
regards
Cmon .... lets have a party...
Lucky you!!! Welcome to DOHA!
its good... but better prepare the heat man...
1. YOU ARE ONE OF THE LUCKIEST PERSON IN QATAR TO HAVE THIS KIND OF AWSOME OFFER.
2. ITS A VERY GOOD PACKAGE.
3. DONT THINK TOOMUCH/ SIGN YOUR CONTRACT & SUBMIT
4. THIS KIND OF SALARY IS ONLY FOR SENIOR MANAGER POSITIONS IN QATAR.
5. GOOD LUCK
6. PEOPLE DREAM HERE TO HAVE THIS KIND OF PACKAGE.
THANKS & REGARDS
Not bad offer..good enough for you to experience life in Doha..see u soon doc..!
Good enough.