Very true - you've given a nicely documented example of why Western expat salaries are so high here in Qatar. The higher salaries make up for the benefits lost by coming to the Gulf. Because the higher-paid Western expat tends to have had many years professional experience they also leave behind a large pension, expensive insurance, and an often well-established home. The salary must make up for the intangibles as well as the cash value in order to attract them. Nadine, I'm interested to see what they offer you in terms of housing. Companies are usually very utilitarian - single women get small apartments. But go for the gold, girl!
Mandi
Very true - you've given a nicely documented example of why Western expat salaries are so high here in Qatar. The higher salaries make up for the benefits lost by coming to the Gulf. Because the higher-paid Western expat tends to have had many years professional experience they also leave behind a large pension, expensive insurance, and an often well-established home. The salary must make up for the intangibles as well as the cash value in order to attract them. Nadine, I'm interested to see what they offer you in terms of housing. Companies are usually very utilitarian - single women get small apartments. But go for the gold, girl!
Mandi