I'm a skilled worker (Machinist) asking insights for the offered remuneration package.
I have been offered a Machinist Supervisor position for Doha with a "Packaged deal" and starting salary of QR2500. I wish to know if this is worth taking. Free accommodation, vacation after 2years, etc. Except free food, I find this relatively same as what Riyadh project has offered me prior to mentioned offer nga in Qatar, which is USD700. Tinurn down ko yung sa Riyadh coz I got scared of the restrictions. Especially sa religion. Natakot ako baka di ako makapagsimba. Please share some insights as to whether this offer for a skilled worker is reasonable. Although inevitable ang QR300 after 6months probationary, okey padin kaya ito? I saw a lot of comments under this site na mataas ang cost of living in Qatar. I worry baka di enough ang offer. Somebody mentioned na QR300 is reasonably enough for food allowance there. Is this true? Less that and I can save the rest of compensation right? I've had my time socializing and it had taught me well. So now I must say I want to save majority of my income. The interviewer also mentioned that I may be assigned to do Marketting task and that they may require me to get a driver's license which the application costs I shall bear. The firm is under Teyseer group by the way. This is my first time in Middle East. Thanks in advance.
Based on our local experience and knowledge, the remuneration offered to you is not very attractive. The best companies to work here in qatar as a skilled worker are the ones in the oil and gas sector. You have better options here in qatar.Further, to obtain a driving license here you will have to spend at least 2500 Riyals to pass a series of difficult driving tests. Hope this thought helped you think about your options.