Salary Package

jamilriga
By jamilriga

hi everybody..

I have been offered  by one of the private construction co. there in Doha, Qatar the following: Basic Salary = 8,000QR(food included) (Accom.,transpo, yearly vacation ticket, insurance are by company). I want to know if these is fair enough.

My qualifications are: Civil Eng'r Grad, 7 years experience (5 yrs in GCC) as quantity surveyor.

I am from philippines.

By torogi• 3 Sep 2011 09:49
torogi

If this is far better than your current salary package, grab it, otherwise if only minimal difference with your current salary, think twice.

By chrisd• 2 Sep 2011 22:30
chrisd

The offer is good considering your employer will provide you with accommodation. That already takes care of at least 1500, easy. Welcome to Doha and good luck.

By Coolbreeze00• 2 Sep 2011 19:43
Coolbreeze00

hi, the package you mentioned is good...you will be having a peaceful life and you can save alot. Cost of living is not high here...Accomodation is only expensive thing and in your case it is provided by your company. Before moving you must ask yourself if this opportunity is really better than you current employment, If 'YES' you may move ahead...Good luck

By Nahd• 2 Sep 2011 19:24
Nahd

this package is good enuf ..... dont think they will give u more then this

By flor1212• 2 Sep 2011 19:12
flor1212

my goodness? 

By syedhamed2008• 2 Sep 2011 19:08
syedhamed2008

sir i am civil engineer 2011 passedouti want to work in qatar can u pplease help me to find job in civil engineer field. 

By anonymous• 2 Sep 2011 18:49
anonymous

yes, it's ok for a single. just get more experience and try for better package once you're married and want to settle with family here.

By anonymous• 2 Sep 2011 18:40
anonymous

it would make a different if you have a family.. it's a good salary for a single

By hicham zeineddine• 2 Sep 2011 18:09
hicham zeineddine

this is good salary  i mean not bad,to come here , and after one year , they will increase you

By jamilriga• 2 Sep 2011 17:57
jamilriga

Thnaks for your response,I'll be on single status, accomodation is one room shared by two person fully furnished will complete facilities, and transportation is common. It might be a coster or ban for office staffs.

By anonymous• 2 Sep 2011 16:40
anonymous

being an engineer with good experience in gulf, it's quite low package since you have to manage your food too. you can negotiate for better pack.you didn't specify the other allowances, i.e. it must be a furnished family accomodation with sufficient rooms per your requirement, also the car allowance or good car for your office & personal use.  annual family tickets. also important is the medical insurance for your family as the treatment and medicines are quite expensive here unless you are ok with the governmental health centre services. 

By alexam• 2 Sep 2011 16:33
alexam

Jamilriga. I think it's fair considering that your accomodation is free.  Transpo and free ticket every year not bad. For food you can save if you share together with fellow noypi. If you'll be on your own 600 to 800 riyals monthly you have to spend on food. Everything is expensive considering most of the food items are imported. By the way my friend who is a civil engineer and a manager of the project is getting 12000 riyals as basic pay, free ticket, insurance, transpo plus his house rent allowance is 6000 riyals. But he got 26 years gulf experience in his sleeves. You'll get more as your experience goes up.

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