Hi Guys.

I have around 8 years of IT experience and currently at a position of a Program Manager.

I have an offer of QAR40,000 per month (all-inclusive) from my current Indian company who has a base in Qatar. My current pay in India is exactly half that (before tax). Is that a good pay for an Indian?

My confusion is that; I know I can get an almost similar paying job in India if I am willing to switch companies. But I really like my job and company.

The tax-free status is VERY tempting though. My friends in private banks earn around that much already in India. But tax is eating a major chunk out of it.

I think the West needs to wake up. We may still not command as much as they do; but we are slowly getting there ;)

Next year we are expected to grow 9%; so go figure!!!

Thanks
Glenfiddich (Bangalore)
PS: Last month I had gone twice to the US. I did some major shopping for electronic and other goods as it is so bloody cheap there. There was a time when my US relatives would come to Dubai/India to buy stuff. How times have changed?!!!!