I am a single man and have been offered 842,000 QAR per annum plus a 4 bedroom apartment in west bay.

SALAZAR1
By SALAZAR1

Is the salary stated plus a 4x4 vehicle and free medical insurance enough for me to live on?

By Mavrick• 31 Dec 2008 09:48
Rating: 3/5
Mavrick

Ho Dear,

24 weeks back you been asking where to buy crust pastry in Doha and now your asking 70k(m)/4B(WB)/4x4 is good enough to live in Doha?

Anyway I am just puzzled what job your are doing so that I can make a new year resolution to get that talent and ask the same question One day in QL.

Cheers

By tallboy_v• 31 Dec 2008 08:15
tallboy_v

Please clarify what will you be working as with that kind of a salary. Either thats a typo error or your just kidding.

By snowyowl• 31 Dec 2008 07:54
snowyowl

Make sure you get it in writing....have heard people get these offers all the time but when you get here, its only qr7000 a month, 4 room flat etc :-P

By art_029• 31 Dec 2008 07:23
Rating: 3/5
art_029

Truth be told, your salary package is quite typical for Western Engineers/Consultancies (min 10 yrs experience) working for major oil companies. Not bad package, though I would argue for a villa, you might then be on par with my colleagues & I ;) But otherwise, in the current world economic climate, this is a good chance for you to make some serious money before the Sh*t hits the fan!

By Keen• 31 Dec 2008 05:20
Keen

A fair expat salary prior to financial crisis for senior management( not ceo) - like postings in Singapore, Jakarta or HK, etc. Excellent renumeration to work in Qatar now. You are really blessed.

Grab deal before it expires also check for spam - happened to me when spammer offer me a job at the UN with a posting in New York.

By xyned• 31 Dec 2008 01:20
xyned

what are you? CEO

By tya• 31 Dec 2008 00:21
tya

hey, I think you`re joking. You can`t calculate it into US dollars?????? And u still asking people?? Goozzz u`re really joking!!!

By djdesi• 29 Dec 2008 22:15
djdesi

If you do not mind, can i send you my CV plz..??? i can be like your right hand man.. ;) But seriously, can i send you my CV...???

(o) to (0) was the best answer.. ;)

Good luck and enjoy your stay in Qatar and have lots of fun.

By alrama_s• 29 Dec 2008 22:11
alrama_s

you're asking if it's enough, NOOO.... dreaming is not enough........

By alrama_s• 29 Dec 2008 22:06
alrama_s

beware of kidnap for ransom gang. they will hunt you right now...;D

By Default Nick• 29 Dec 2008 22:01
Rating: 5/5
Default Nick

Well if the Question was asked in a different way it would me meaningful but saying "ENOUGH for me to live on?" makes it ridiculous. Because even in most expensive cities like Moscow, Tokyo and so on it will more than enough for a moderate life style. But if you spend 3000 QAR everyday, it wont be enough because it makes 90.000 QAR per month; and, yes you can spend if you want. Your question should be meaningful if you have asked like this "is this a good offer for a managerial position?" So, maybe it will be enough maybe not, it's up to your expenses.

By Shahazada• 29 Dec 2008 21:33
Shahazada

Dude,

Stop fooling people...............

By anonymous• 29 Dec 2008 21:23
anonymous

SALAZAR1 please show us some PM that you get for sure after this "question"

how many desperate souls you hurt here with this question guy !

By anonymous• 29 Dec 2008 21:11
anonymous

BRAVO !

I think that this guy make good ad for him self !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Single + over 800.000 QR per annual + 4 bedroom apartment + 4 wheal drive car

Girls what are you waiting for ????

By anzal• 29 Dec 2008 21:07
anzal

Hey ..

Would u mind me askin the company name........? I too want a job there..........

By ponzi• 29 Dec 2008 20:39
ponzi

what a question. if you got an offer like that, then you must be very very smart. but why ask?! use your common sense buddy. whatever your nationality is, you should know the answer.

it is tough. ask some more. =)

By ponzi• 29 Dec 2008 20:32
ponzi

i am guessing you are one of those CEOs or top management guys. well i am sure you know what you are asking. remember this: to whom much is given, much is expected.

By mzain• 29 Dec 2008 20:05
Rating: 3/5
mzain

...............not enough :p.............

By rajeshraj• 29 Dec 2008 18:27
Rating: 2/5
rajeshraj

dear brother,

you cant live in qatar with this salary and the above stated allowences . I think your BOSS is a fool because how he can appointed you in his company. After getting your first salary you should do a good thing. Kindly take a treatment under a Psychyatrist for your boss and yourself also.

By DaRuDe• 29 Dec 2008 18:14
DaRuDe

seriously you need to ask for more thats not enough

By manoliashraf• 29 Dec 2008 18:05
manoliashraf

As you told u are a single, So let me stay with you at your offered 4 bedroom apartment.... I will pay you 200.00 QR / month... LoL...............

By smartskills• 29 Dec 2008 18:01
smartskills

go for it ...what are you thinking?

By Eagley• 29 Dec 2008 17:26
Eagley

VBhatt - maybe he has 3 families across 3 continents to support?

Oh.. then that salary is really NOT enough. Seriously, man! You gotta get a better paying job.

/I'm still collecting points for my answers. Not bad. Goes by leaps of 5 each instead of 1.

By auscharlie• 29 Dec 2008 17:25
auscharlie

go back to them and negotiate 843,000 that will be enough

By Eagley• 29 Dec 2008 17:22
Eagley

Oih.. edit - I missed out the "4x4 vehicle and free medical insurance" bitty.. so he's got it all covered. Yayy! ... But sigh! Still ... not all the single women will go after him. What to do? Life's not fair. ;0(

By adhaddad• 29 Dec 2008 17:21
adhaddad

If you dont mind me asking, what line of business pays this much money in times like these ? Thank you

By johnsmk• 29 Dec 2008 17:18
johnsmk

Brother,

Once you be here, u will like me. I love Qatar and Qatar Love me too....wish you happy work all the way.

By Eagley• 29 Dec 2008 17:15
Rating: 4/5
Eagley

Is this creativity at work? Not bad. Getting better and better...

Single, loaded guy = single, impressive job title and loaded guy = single, loaded guy with huge accommodation in West Bay, no less, etc.etc. - Very impressive! Super duper impressive! Almost all the girls will come running to him. ... Almost.

But don't bust your cover like some of the smarties though. Hey, have great fun!

By Omas ali• 29 Dec 2008 17:08
Rating: 4/5
Omas ali

Yes i think its enough for u. Here in qatar many people earn per month 150,000 but its not bad.

By Omas ali• 29 Dec 2008 17:08
Rating: 4/5
Omas ali

Yes i think its enough for u. Here in qatar many people earn per month 150,000 but its not bad.

By kurtestinoso• 29 Dec 2008 17:06
kurtestinoso

im sure, you'll enjoy your stay in Qatar! welcome to Qatar!

By Kristine9582• 29 Dec 2008 17:00
Kristine9582

Seriously!?!?

By Sadiq• 29 Dec 2008 16:59
Rating: 4/5
Sadiq

If you feel it is not enough then you and I can get married and share our salaries equally.

By Turbo• 29 Dec 2008 16:58
Turbo

yeah, i think u'll scrape thru!!!

By the-birdie• 29 Dec 2008 16:54
Rating: 5/5
the-birdie

hi salazar,

most of the guys could not get the humour in your queston.

i think it is not sufficent,,,,,,,,,LOL

i think u should ask for FREE QDC Liquour permit, yearly twice air ticket to any French Riviera or Panama beach, ask for working hours 10 am - 2 pm .....

By stealth• 29 Dec 2008 16:53
stealth

i think it will be real tough

By cherukkan• 29 Dec 2008 16:49
cherukkan

Oh my God, Approx. 70k per month? What are you going to do for that much money? Very big package man. Enjoy!!!

By jerri• 29 Dec 2008 16:39
Rating: 3/5
jerri

Might be a bit tough but think you could do it.....lol What are you going to be doing for this kind of salary, it is a very good one by the way.

By Victory_278692• 29 Dec 2008 16:30
Rating: 5/5
Victory_278692

It is not enough; it is too much to support 3 small families in Qatar!

By Abdu826• 29 Dec 2008 16:26
Abdu826

What a question is this man? Much enough

By ag1817• 29 Dec 2008 16:26
ag1817

If there is any other position in even lower range of salary, please contact me.

By Alumnar• 29 Dec 2008 16:26
Alumnar

There has to be something seriously wrong with you if you do NOT accept that job and that kind of money! ;)

By anonymous• 29 Dec 2008 16:22
anonymous

no need to even ask :)

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