Deal or No Deal? 2100QAR/mo.

I also have the same delimma as juan_delacruz16. (i hope this thread is still alive) i also received, just recently, a package offer from a certain health care company in Doha. Below is the offer:

Salary

Staff Nurse (Grade 2)

Basic

QR 1,460

Optional Overtime (2hrs extra)

QR 410

Optional Friday Overtime (minimum of 2 Fridays / month)

QR 200 as per clinic requirements

Accommodation Allowance

QR 700 or provided at our option

Transport Allowance

QR 200

Food Allowance

QR 300

TOTAL SALARY

QR 3,270

So what do you guys think of the offer?Is it enough?should i accept it? BTW im a registered nurse here in the Philippines, an ICU Charge Nurse for 3 years now. your opinions will be highly appreciated. tnx. god bless

spybot : i agree, so Juan its your turn, DEAL OR NO DEAL?

Juan, listen to the posts and comments , tht is wht I pay my maid, u r a professional and u can find better work and benefits elsewhere, they say come here and get the experience, u will not survive no tht salary, u will b confined to a room nd eat wht from the amount of money they giving you for food, I spend for abt 700-800 per week on food.

Think hard kaybigan before u sign.

Gene _IV u shudder be ashamed of yourself to ask a professional person like a nurse to work for that pathetic wage nd benefits, u call yourself a recruitment agent, it is cause of agents like you tht put ur ppl through hardships and they can barely get by from day to day...shame on u

my food allowance is bigger than your salary.

listen to most what kabayans are telling you.

very costly living here and you will be tied up to your company for 2 years. our company nurse gets 3 times than that offer... also filipinos and young as you.

whoah! dami na pa lang mga nag comment. thanks for your time kababayan's, very much appreciated..

please keep it coming.. for others out there who haven't state their own respective opinions/comments yet,please do so (if it doesn't bring you that much trouble ^^). you are all very much welcome.. your opinions are all very helpful and highly valued.;)

i hope all of you my kababayan's out there are all doing just fine.

doha estate, hope u spend that amount on your wedding party, good job dude!

^^^^ricky martin is drunk!

lolz!

Also I want one used car free. To go alkhore every day to lern flying

I want aircraft free. Little small also no problem. First I will learn in alkhore than I will fly.

I spend 3500 for my food:)

suggestion lng kbayan.... wala kb experience sa pinas? qng meron maliit n offer yan para s posisyon mo..qng wla ka experience mas mgnda umuwi k muna s pinas magwork k don mga atleast 2-3 years tpos saka ka bumalik dto pra s gnun malki n ung offer sau pero qng gusto mo ng experience dto nasasau na un qng ttnggapin mo o hindi.

It is Definitely NO DEAL... you won't survive on this.. and you will be stuck in a dead end job without any prospects... and you will not save anything at all.. you will barely suvive if you are lucky. 2,100 is how much one pays to a maid here... fully accomodated and food provided... your benefits suck too.

this is very little

get 3 years experience in Philipines in a good Hospital and 3 times as much with HMC later and more.. :)

take the job,...someone very soon will be paying for your food and rent and hala cards...so all the money you earn is saved :)

I am into recruitment and for first timer,it is just enough. Considering that the hospital is not Hamad, Al Ahli, Heart or American, this is how far you can get.

I do suggest that you take the offer, which is better than working in the Philippines which you will get a salary far less than the offer.

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Take it as your steeping stone for higher salary in the future or of going to the west. The exposure and or experience is far more than the salary...

Although Saudi offers more, I do believe that you will be better off here in Qatar .....

juan_delacruz16 : we just want you to think before you decide. To spend 2000 pesos in Philippines is no difference of spending 2000 Qatar Riyal here in Qatar. Everything here are expensive, open your eyes, open your ears, open your mind and think better : )

Let him to come here so that he will experience what the real ofw story is. A typical of lifestyle that you will be tired on looking those canned goods on top of your dining table. You are a nurse Juan, you were not sent to school just to earn that amount. You deserve more than that.

get training there like ILS, ACLS, ITLS, PALS etc. it counts on negotiating ur salary.

cutiepinky thanks:) i will certainly, will definitely think twice bout this offer and btw I am not offended at all, i should be thanking you guys for all the comments/opinions. its me who should be worrying if had you guys offended for my questions, no offense really meant.

well said CP

juan_delacruz16 : think twice before you accept the offer with no regrets later. You are still in the Philippine now converting the QR into peso. we are here to advice you not to revile the offered salary to you. Don't feel offended with our no deal comments and asking as our Designation and Monthly salary.

QR.2100 is what lots of Qatar/Expat kids spend at the mall any given day

Hi Juan, I agree with Janneyy's 1st point & to add on, as per Qatar Labor Law, an employee is entitled for a minimum of 21 days paid leave in a year, sharing this with certainity since I am a Human Resource professional

Sense Mine... thanks, thats why i excuse my self ahead for that stupid question of mine (bout salary) i hope i dont offend anyone else aside from Sense Mine.. no offense really meant. my sincere apology to Sense Mine..

please try to understand that its just my first time if ever. and just want to broaden my knowledge, that's all.

thank you very much to all who've take time to give their opinions and suggestions.

God bless.

200.. idk what you can buy, it depends on what you can eat, but for me, i eat rice once a day, and my average food expenses is 350qrs.. not mentioning the occasional dinner outside.

if you let yourself land in the qatari soil via 2100qr, then you are a prisoner of your own wrong decision.

You cannot compare your offer, Juan Dela Cruz to my offer because i am not a Nurse, I am an Accounts Coordinator-- Ya know, clerk ;)

Just unpack your bags and don't board the plane if the offer is not right.

hey sorry. english policy rule, my bad.. anyways thanks to everyone for all the comments/ opinions.. :)

btw last question is 200Qar for food allowance is enough?

what can i at least buy in that amount of money.

Thanks

Why you need to know the salary of each and everyone in this forum? Common sense..all advices above are clear the offer you get is very low..means atleast 3500QR (min)a month with free transport/ accommodation and you will be fine.

Now, if you can't believe what we are trying to let you understand here..go ahead..accept the offer and jump in here. THEN WE WILL SURELY SEE YOUR POST AGAIN..ASKING ABOUT N.O.C requirements and steps to resign or filing a complain against your company..(hopefully not)

IT'S YOUR CHOICE THEN..NOT US.

lets abide on QL rule. English only on the main forum

QR.2100? where is the rest of the package?

juan_delacruz16 - for sure it's crystal clear NO DEAL. Janneey03 and I are just telling you with our real experiences here. And one more thing, people here will not tell you their salary. We have different offers, profession and experiences. for sure they will not disclose about it. Just take our advice and think about that offer.

Thanks cutiepinky ;)

Demeter: girl, am agree with your statement.

No deal!!! :)

5 kg rice here is 35qrs.. haha :)

i dont know how much rice you can consume in a month :)

Water is 1.5qrs per 1.5ltrs.. (Bottled, sorry i cannot drink the one in gallon)

Taxi- minimum 10qrs.. can you see yourself now with Qrs2,100?

2100 as a RN is not fair. Cost of living here in Qatar is very high.I have a cousin working in Saudi, first timer din but she's getting higher.

juan_delacruz16 - don't convert into peso. Because once you're here you're going to spend it in QR. cost of living here is very expensive. 2100 salary + 200 for food allowance -- u can survive with ur food allowance if you'll eat canned sardines everyday. It cost 3QR to 5QR. For sure your contract here will be 2 years. 2 years of depriving yourself is hilarious. If you want to go out during your day off, minimum for taxi (per 1 way) is 10 QR, sometimes they will ask you for 25 QR. You also have everyday needs like toiletries, clothes, vitamins, etc etc. If you'll be having that salary, you can't earn 20k Php a month. ---Unless if your soon to be company will also provide those stuff.

our co. nurse gets a basic 6K a month. + 1K housing allow + 500 transpo allowance + 200 food allowance. yearly vacation 21 days paid leave per year. now do the math.

Demeter is right.. Do not just jump right to the offer and get excited that finally...i'm going abroad! Once you are here, you will be tied to your contract. It is better to stay in the PH with our beloved family rather than being here and just breaking even.

that is exactly what im trying to say... It really depends on the company and your experience.

As you have mentioned, you are 25 yrs old, so young to be well experienced. Are you an RN? with MOH?

But anyway, 2100 is really not enough.. at least 1500 more?!

Just open the GULF TIMES, CLASSIFIED 'Situation Wanted' and you will come to know your status, Just accept & try to make a living, there is many out there who is ready for lower than yours lol

demeter...why no deal? thanks :)

and also, you have to be sure if the NOC (No Objection Certificate) will be provided in case you want to leave the company. As others are saying, this is the point of no return.

Bro, the expenses depend on your style only, if you are a socialist you may need around 1500 per month for day outs,clubbing n shopping etc, that's minimum, if you are a saver,your salary is well enough for you, in the ministry of interior qatar some filipinos working as office boys n tea girls, their salary per month is 1000 qr only, BTW if you r a degree holding experienced nurse, you can expect least 6K

NO DEAL!

As a first timer it is a good offer, besides dear u can't earn that amount in our country...:-)

juan_delacruz16: am agree with Sense Mine said : ( the offer is below SEA LEVEL..look for better offer where you will not regret later. Most companies employment here in qatar is a point of no return..means no chance to transfer within qatar for any good reasons later. THINK of IT.)

I have a close friend, he was hired just recently as company nurse (MIDMAC yata ung co. not sure).

His Monthly package is 8500Qrs. (5000Qrs as the basic and the rest are for OT, Alowances something like that) and Increment every year (?)

Annual ticket (Return)

and ofc accommodation and transpo.

Basic salary is important because that is where they are going to compute your end of service gratuity in case you want to leave the company in the future.

But... it always depend on your experience :)

noodles...

ur fud allowance if you will regularly go out during weekend = min500 max1000

Celfon Load = QR100-200/mo

doubled it when you look for a girlfriend here!... :P

the offer is below SEA LEVEL..look for better offer where you will not regret later. Most companies employment here in qatar is a point of no return..means no chance to transfer within qatar for any good reasons later. THINK of IT.

guys may i ask if how much is the average monthly food allowance in Qatar? thanks

Janneey03 yes suppose to be thats the original offer but unfortunately the hr manager change his mind.. may i know if how much is the suppose to be the salary of a company nurse? any idea? thanks.

That is not enough try to negotiate for more, 800 or 1000 is only for servant.

NO Deal kabayan, that offer is too small, cant even help your family in Philippines. QR2100 mo/salary is not enough. QR200 food allowance per month is really not enough for 1 month, foods are very expensive her in Qatar. I suggest you to demand Higher the offered salary.

@frez.joe thanks pre, i know myself sobrang tipid ako hehehe ang concern ko lng is yung budget for food allowance? how much suppose to be the budget for monthly food allowance? thanks

@BunQL sa totoo lang ayaw ko sa hospital setting hehe, naexperience ko na kasi yun and i find it not really for me, thats why i am sticking in company nurse position. and yes un din ang balak ko mag canada if ever mag ipon nga lng muna hehe. sa tingin mo b ok na yung offer na yun for a company nurse? thanks

@fan_ni_sarap ok na ako sa alcatel ko smart phone din nmn un hehehe.. what can you say bout d food allowance? thanks

It is a NO DEAL--

from the 2100qr, how much is the basic?

Are there any increment after probation?

30 DAys paid leave every 2 years? If i am not mistaken, there is 21 days paid leave every year, so 42 days in 2 years.

this deal like a "NO DEAL DEAL"

OR LETS SAY AVERAGE DEAL

no deal. not even enough to buy iphone.

Good Day bro,,, actually i knew many filipinos who working for 800 to 1000 QR per month , but yours in bit healthy side, but it's all depend on your life style pare, i hope u r young enough to learn from here, so don't say no just accept learn to live, learn from your experience, u could win one day!