Changing a job in Qatar
Changing jobs in Qatar-dated 5th-Sep-2012, for your comments!!!
Earlier, the employers used to recruit workers on a fixed period of contract, generally for two years, and thereafter, the contract could be renewed as per mutual consent. But, the employers felt that this didn't work to their advantage, as the employee would later move on when a competitor offers new contract.
Therefore, today contracts are open-ended, and have few clauses to protect employer, such as the six-month period prior to granting new work visa for a particular worker. This implies that the worker should leave the country for six months before re-applying for a visa.
But, there are ways to get around with this too. An employee can transfer to a new employer, if his original sponsor provides him with a no-objection certificate. But, the change may not be very simple. The employee should be prepared to face several checks. Further, to gain full support of new employer, it is best to leave the country and return as per the new agreement.
Before signing the contract, read the document carefully and check if details pertaining to salary, accommodation, education, medical benefits, length of vacation and air-tickets are as discussed. Else, once you sign the contract, it is difficult to negotiate on something new. But, once it is mentioned in the contract, the Qatar law ensures that the employer fulfils his obligations in the contract.
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by the way, for reapplying one has to go back and wait for two (2) years and then come back.
And NOC, well, not many employers are willing to issue NOC and even if they do, the new employer should have visa for the said nationality.
It is a wierd system / procedure.
A lot of people say that the employee should be well educated about the new job and perks involved. Well, not everybody is left with many options when talking about the jobs. There may be people wanting to start at very low level and then move forward and elsewhere but with such discriminating policies, it becomes IMPOSSIBLE!!!