Firstly thank you all for so many quick responses ... and i must say to GIO_2008, welcome mate ...
Dracula is right about the facts and i can see it for myself that while there are some going points, there are still some strong negative points as well but then again by the end of the day i will be able to save more in Doha. Career advancement is one thing which everyone looks for sure in their life (unless you have no life) and what really is dragging me on to a point to say YES.
Can anyone give me a rough estimate on how much people normally spend on their newly born kids?
Chertiz: No i'm still due to give them my final answer.
GIO_2008: Truth be told mate, i am not a big spender, i spend only on necessities ... call me a tight bastid or a wise spender but this is who i am. The way how i see it (and by looking at the cost of living calculations), i can easily pocket around QR7,000/month which is almost double the amount what i am saving here in UK at the moment with a healthy lifestyle. Also bearing in mind i don't drive in UK (yet) so if i buy a car, i'll be spending a few quids here and there for that as well.
auscharlie: You're right and i guess this is what made them re-think the whole offer in the first place. Initially i said no and then came back with a new offer. Seems like someone's getting really desperate to get me out there
NOW !!!! one thing which i forgot to mention (still need to check with the home office idiots), I am on HSMP visa right now which means after 5 years i will be able to apply for Indefinate Leave to Remain visa. What i want to confirm with them is that what if i come to Doha for a year or so and then get the experience that i want, move back to UK and still be able to extend my visa. I really do not want to loose the opportunity to be a perm resident on this country. Like i've seen and read everywhere that paygrades are determinded on the colour of passport that you hold.
Firstly thank you all for so many quick responses ... and i must say to GIO_2008, welcome mate ...
Dracula is right about the facts and i can see it for myself that while there are some going points, there are still some strong negative points as well but then again by the end of the day i will be able to save more in Doha. Career advancement is one thing which everyone looks for sure in their life (unless you have no life) and what really is dragging me on to a point to say YES.
Can anyone give me a rough estimate on how much people normally spend on their newly born kids?
Chertiz: No i'm still due to give them my final answer.
GIO_2008: Truth be told mate, i am not a big spender, i spend only on necessities ... call me a tight bastid or a wise spender but this is who i am. The way how i see it (and by looking at the cost of living calculations), i can easily pocket around QR7,000/month which is almost double the amount what i am saving here in UK at the moment with a healthy lifestyle. Also bearing in mind i don't drive in UK (yet) so if i buy a car, i'll be spending a few quids here and there for that as well.
auscharlie: You're right and i guess this is what made them re-think the whole offer in the first place. Initially i said no and then came back with a new offer. Seems like someone's getting really desperate to get me out there
NOW !!!! one thing which i forgot to mention (still need to check with the home office idiots), I am on HSMP visa right now which means after 5 years i will be able to apply for Indefinate Leave to Remain visa. What i want to confirm with them is that what if i come to Doha for a year or so and then get the experience that i want, move back to UK and still be able to extend my visa. I really do not want to loose the opportunity to be a perm resident on this country. Like i've seen and read everywhere that paygrades are determinded on the colour of passport that you hold.