Job Security
I've been offered a job to work in a gas company in Qatar through a contractor. The initial contract will be for 6 months. It's mentioned in the contract that it can be extendable. I am in dilemma whether they will extend my contract after 6 months. Is this the way they hire a contractor in oil & gas companies? Will it be permanent? The salary package is good. My present job is secured but the salary is attractive in Qatar. Can any expertise advise me.
we need some extra details to be of more help for you
the company name, the position and wats the type of your job ( free lance/ inspection or permanent) and how stable are you at your current job .?!
Gd luck anyways !
I wouldnt leave my current job for this 6 mnths contract job. One of the reason is your not being hired directly by the company & job security in qatar isnt the greatest however it also depends on the Company.
The world economy is going into a recession. Although, Qatar being more relient on Gas is not as badly effected. The demand for oil and gas is declining. Most of the Companies in the Oil and Gas sector are considering down sizing and minimizing cost base. I must suggest that you weigh these facts before you leave your permanent employment. However, every emplyment is permanent up to the notice period. You can loose your permanent employment at a month's notice. GOOD LUCK!!!
Forget about the extension. No jobs are permanent here and your services could be terminated at any time providing a month’s notice from your sponsor. So, do not even think about job security and make your decision, if you are off hired you will find another this is not the end of world.
Hmm, did you see the contract yet? Is it a permanant employement contract or a something more along the lines of a freelance/consultant contract (sounds like it is the latter).
1. May I know your country of origin
2. 6 months is too short to leave your permanent current job. at this economic down time, man it's too risky
I would be curious why just 6 month. It this indicating that Oil & Gas industry is still unstable. My advice is do not come as in 6 months you just get climitaise and the setting up costs etc..
hi, you have not mentioned name of the contractor nor gas company. there is no gurantee for extension of contract. they might need your services only for a limited period of six months.
however, if the offer is very good and if you are seriously interested, you may take long leave or whatever leave available from your present employer and join them. if this contractor is extending your contract for long time, you may decide that time either to resign from your employer in your home country or not to continue with this contract in Qatar.