Is 2,200-2,500QR a month acceptable salary

aisteru
By aisteru

Hello,

I got an offer amounting 2,200-2,500QR mothly all free..is this acceptable? i dont have an idea about the cost of living.
Employer needs my answer until tomorrow. please help.

Thanks,
Aisteru

By HaVu• 21 Nov 2012 02:50
HaVu

So is there any chance to discuss about the salary if I signed already the offer of employment? and they are doing the residency visa for me now?

By tigabaguio• 20 Nov 2012 21:05
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tigabaguio

Havu,

kung alam mung mag tipid you can survive with that..

some receives as high as 20k a month pero kinukulang at may utang pa..

if its all free that means atleast 50% of you net you can save and that would be a good start for you..

By Palancole• 20 Nov 2012 20:32
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Palancole

Don't commit suicide by joining Cambridge...They were a hell hole when I had my kids admitted there. I hear they still are.

Accommodation? What kind? A small box to sleep. Don't get too excited. This salary is way too low. QR3000- QR3,500 seems all right. We pay our worker(unskilled manual worker) almost twice your offer including accommodation, transportation and medical. No deduction for processing their visa or whatever. Just be careful before you accept. Good luck.

By HaVu• 20 Nov 2012 19:44
HaVu

Well, actually I signed on offer of employment and all documents, I supposed to know this forum in advance :) anyway. Thank you bassbogs

By bassbogs• 20 Nov 2012 00:00
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bassbogs

havu,

if you can still negotiate on a higher offer,not with the agency but with the company directly,.if they have included their contact number on the offer letter they sent, you can call them or email them directly.,

By FlyingAce• 19 Nov 2012 02:56
FlyingAce

Best of luck for your New Adventure...

By HaVu• 19 Nov 2012 02:38
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HaVu

I think I found a suitable job :). Let start with a first step and see what is going on then. At least, the hotel offered all accommodation, transportation, housing, laundry, meals, medical, flight ticket and they prepared the residency visa for me also. A new adventure :)

By marx.wen• 18 Nov 2012 23:59
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marx.wen

Miss Havu because of the number of people looking for a job here in Doha have increased,chances are that Salary Packages are being offered low since they know that most applicants come here using Tourist/Business Visa. Hope you found a suitable job already =)

By HaVu• 17 Nov 2012 17:46
HaVu

Great thanks

By HaVu• 17 Nov 2012 17:33
HaVu

Thank you for your information (It included medical)

I have no idea 'bout living in Doha, it made me confused a bit. If it is hotel industry, is that an acceptable salary? Or just compare like street sweeper ;)

By HaVu• 17 Nov 2012 17:24
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HaVu

Hi all,

My concerning question is about if you get the job offered 2,500 QR net per month. The company will cover you the visa fee, the return ticket fee, meals, transportation and accommodation. Is it still a low salary?

Thank you in advance

By cha_ana4ever• 11 Mar 2011 16:33
cha_ana4ever

mataas pa yan if ikukumpara sa 1400QR na sweswelduhin namin as visual merchandiser

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 19:21
aisteru

Now I can decide :) thanks!

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 19:19
aisteru

yeah right! thanks for the info..i'm not that desperate for that job...thanks really for your advice.

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 19:18
aisteru

tama! salamat

By Arlene_Benavidez• 29 Sep 2010 19:16
Arlene_Benavidez

Kabayan..syado mababa offer...

ask for more...cost of living here is very high...

take the advice of others...it will help...

By anonymous• 29 Sep 2010 19:09
anonymous

It's too low but again depends on how badly you want a job. My advice don't take it, it's ridiculous as LP said

By Oryx• 29 Sep 2010 19:07
Oryx

It doesn't sound like an exclusive school at all - that salary is far too low. Shame on them!

Triple would be more like it.

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 19:06
aisteru

talaga! i bet your Pinay so I hope its okay if we speak on our language... ideal salary for you?

By beth30• 29 Sep 2010 19:04
beth30

Cambridge International - for QR2,200 to QR2,500? so bad!

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 18:52
aisteru

ok. so I think i should bargain for more..thanks a lot!

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 18:50
aisteru

No, I am in my country right now...Philippines.

I got an agency here which links to Cambridge..

So the offer i said is according to the manpower agency here... if there are ways on how to apply directly, then I should try and go for it.

By shobikem• 29 Sep 2010 18:50
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shobikem

You have to spend minimum 500 QAR/ month for food

By nayhr• 29 Sep 2010 18:42
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nayhr

everything has equivalent amount, better ask. by the way the 200 i mentioned is good for 10days because I'am cooking my food at night and sometimes eat at fastfood for lunch.Expect more...Direct hiring happens only local, meaning when u are here in qatar only. If from Phil all are thru agency. At the end your contract in Phil will be lessen when u arrived here. Let say 200-500 riyal less.

By Bal_samo• 29 Sep 2010 18:41
Bal_samo

Are you in Doha Now or in your Country...

I believed they are a Manpower agent only...Not directly

to Cambridge School.....Cud you please tell us, may be I can help you?????

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 18:31
aisteru

The contract is 2yeARS..do you know sites where in they accept direct hiring? thanks for your suggestion :)

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 18:29
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aisteru

all are free... accomodation and transpo are free...

you are right. I am talking about Phil contract( which given my an agency)

By Bal_samo• 29 Sep 2010 18:27
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Bal_samo

If Your visa in Doha is visit, i suggest to take that offer because you will be run out of time....

If not why don"t try to other Company..just pass your Resume or CV, sure somebody will call you for Interview...Good Luck..........

By nayhr• 29 Sep 2010 18:25
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nayhr

200 riyal food allowance???!! that is my budget for a 10days only! but for receptionist that salary is the average they are giving here in Qatar for asians. How about your accomodation? your transpo? be specific. Because usually contract in Phil compare to Qatar will be different.

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 18:22
aisteru

Sorry, Philippine Peso...the processing fee really sucks...

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 18:20
aisteru

yeah exactly... and not only that there's a added fees i dont know why...

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 18:16
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aisteru

total package is 2,200QR she said 200 is for the food allowance. 2,200-2,500QR is the range of the salary...

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 18:13
aisteru

right.. but still the offer is slow... i will demand for a raise..

we are talking about the Riyals...sorry to confused you

By anonymous• 29 Sep 2010 18:10
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anonymous

lol QR 200 for food equates to 1 Roti or Kabooz(arabic bread)for breakfast, lunch & dinner for 2 per month..!

Did your employer actually tell you that QR 200 was your food allowance?

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 18:08
aisteru

yeah...thanks for the heads up.. i think i should not accept this if they will not raise the salary.

By Bal_samo• 29 Sep 2010 18:08
Bal_samo

What PESO ?????????Pakistan Peso????

What Currency is this?????

By bubblymom• 29 Sep 2010 18:04
bubblymom

go look for jobs in big construction companies here in Doha. you'll probably get better offer.

good luck!

By Mandilulur• 29 Sep 2010 18:03
Mandilulur

I'll tell you what really sucks, that they want you to pay a "processing fee" on top of a really low salary. One month's worth of pay???

Mandi

By Bal_samo• 29 Sep 2010 18:03
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Bal_samo

Anyway that kind of Job is much easier than you have to wait in the raod for 40 Minutes then sweating. Your Job is to Answer the Phone and just seating on your chair for 8 Hours. You dont need any Keys with you....

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 18:03
aisteru

you got a point..thank you.

I should ask for more..because I got an experience...

Thanks.

By bubblymom• 29 Sep 2010 18:01
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bubblymom

exchange nowadays is too low.

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 18:00
aisteru

job is receptionist on a exlusive school for girls. I have a lot of experiences.Presently, I work in Engineering firm as a technical support representative.. I used be a call center agent.

By Bal_samo• 29 Sep 2010 17:58
Bal_samo

If you are well experienced so very BAD ask for Another 1K. You have to Bargain????? Then leave it. IF you need more experienced the take it???? It is an easy Job...

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 17:57
aisteru

thank you for that info.. they say it will range to 28-20k PHP...I dont know how and what is the cost of living there, i'm not into dieting..so I guess 200 is not enough..

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 17:55
aisteru

what? just a street sweeper...? the job is a receptionist on a exclusive school for girls.

By bubblymom• 29 Sep 2010 17:54
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bubblymom

if u convert that to Philippine peso that would only be around 23,000. will u be happy with that?

QR200 for food for a month?? NO! not unless u eat arabic bread everyday, or u will indulge yourself into forced diet.

if you have a good experience try bargaining for MORE. ;p

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 17:53
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aisteru

the company is Cambridge International..some says the offer is too low..considering I gained experiences from my previous jobs...aside from that, I need to pay for the processing fee they asked equivalent to 1 month salary but theres an add on with the processing fee which made me think about it...

By brave_heart• 29 Sep 2010 17:52
brave_heart

Aisteru check your pm..

By aisteru• 29 Sep 2010 17:50
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aisteru

2000QR net. the 200 is for the food..all free transpo etc. will work as a receptionist on a exclusive school for girls.

By anonymous• 29 Sep 2010 17:47
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anonymous

RIDICULOUS!

By brave_heart• 29 Sep 2010 17:43
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brave_heart

Whats your job?experience?You should always negotiate for free accomodation or accomodation allowance and free transport home-office &vice versa or transpo allowance.

By baldrick2dogs• 29 Sep 2010 17:43
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baldrick2dogs

Good salary for a street sweeper. Not too good for a nuclear scientist. What do you do!!?!?!?!

By Ice Maiden• 29 Sep 2010 17:41
Ice Maiden

All free???Ask employers to specify?

Are you aware housing will cost you that much?

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