5250 QR FOR A FRESH MECHANICAL ENGR?ADVICE

waqas tariq
By waqas tariq

hi,
m 24 yrs old ,living in pak,BE mechnical engr ,7 months experience .i have been selected as a jr.engr piping in ccc for their project in qatar for QP and shell (GTL) .i guess its a 3 yrs project.
ccc is offering me 5250QR (4000QR basic + 1250QR overtime) .the food ,accomodation and transport from camp to site is free .2600USD is an yr completion bonus .also 1 double the salary bonus in an yr.21 leaves and 1 air tickect to my country.
wat u guys say that at this stage of my life is it a good oppurtunity .will it benefit me in future in terms of money and profession.also pls tell me abt ccc reputation ?? my current package ??.wud i be able to join companies like QP and SHELL after like working for 3 yrs with ccc in this project .
wat are the things shud i keep in my mind be4 cumin to qatar .
FRIENDS pls advice me.as it is a big desicion for me.

waqas tariq
karachi ,pakistan

By Xplorer• 30 Aug 2008 02:50
Rating: 4/5
Xplorer

Dear,

Considering you have been provided with accomodation - which is a major expense here in Doha and also food and transport is taken care of, so, in my opinion this offer is not bad, especially for a fresher, as you have mentioned.

Depending on your life style you can save good money as the major expenses are taken care of by the company.

However, try to negotiate to the maximum extent, if there is a provision, or ask them for certain raise in the pay after the probation period, or 20-40% raise every year.

CCC is doing massive projects in Doha. As you are a fresher, I think it will be a good start for you and then you get to learn many things once you are in the field. Many options open up for you in due course of time. There is no harm in giving it a try. If not you can always fly back!!

All the best!!

^^LiVE LiFE!^^

By saadi703• 30 Aug 2008 01:18
saadi703

To me I think 9000 would be high for a fresh engineer but I also agree that this salary package is on lower side. CCC is not a bad company in the area of construction.

It is quite strange to mention overtime amount. How they would know that how much over time you would be spending in a month?

I would also advise to negotiate. Remember there is nothing like last offer. You can always negotiate.

By adnanmzfr• 29 Aug 2008 20:00
adnanmzfr

As you are a fresh engineer, negotiate with them and tell them that you will not accept an offer below 9000 QR.

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