Need suggestion on salary

danishraza83
By danishraza83

Hi,
i am electrical Engineer form India and flying for the first time in Qatar .I have been offered a salary of 7300 QR with one of the Engineering company ETA ASCON. Is it a good salary to pick the offer ,how much would i be able to save there.
Thanks
Ali

By happygolucky• 24 Aug 2013 12:44
Rating: 3/5
happygolucky

With food, home and transport provided you have 6000 left with you. Your other expenses may not be more than 500-1000, depends on how you want to live though there is no upper ceiling. (In case you are married just check on the expenses you may have towards them or any other obligations to be taken care by you). Sounds ok if it compares well with your current salary and savings. Though for an engineer with 5 yrs experience, 7300 does sound quite less to me. It should be anything around 15-20,000/- because engineers with 12-15 years experience can get around 40-50,000/-. Best of luck!

By danishraza83• 24 Aug 2013 10:54
danishraza83

The company is providing me the shared accommodation and food with a deduction of 1200 QR/month. transporation will be provided by company from residents to work place

now whats your suggestion ??

By happygolucky• 23 Aug 2013 21:51
Rating: 5/5
happygolucky

U still haven't talked about what all is included or excluded from QR7300/-. If it is all inclusive it doesn't sound worth coming. You have to also consider what are your current earnings and savings. QR500/- for food works out to less than QR17 a day. I am not sure where you can get food (breakfast, lunch and dinner as min.) that cheap unless you eat ONLY Kuboos..a form of roti, with salt and onion for all three meals, 365 days a year. I will put at QR 4000-5000 as min. expenditure, that is when you just go to work, come back and lock yourself up in your room until next morning and on weekends.

By MrGlory• 23 Aug 2013 19:42
Rating: 2/5
MrGlory

Bro with your experience may be its less but its a good way to kick off in DOHA and I hope you will accept it as for the future no matter what you will get today and you will save enough Congratulations.

By Molten Metal• 23 Aug 2013 15:52
Molten Metal

if somebody learns a few smart tips of cost saving then the journey of life goes smoothly ...

Tip 1 ... Make a confirmed programme alternatively with a colleague , friend , neighbour & relative on every weekend .... to remain with them from Thursday eve to Sunday morning ....

By Molten Metal• 23 Aug 2013 15:47
Molten Metal

In that case there are relatives , friends and colleagues ...

By danishraza83• 23 Aug 2013 12:48
danishraza83

Thanks Molten and Margrin,

your inputs are encouraging .

By Molten Metal• 23 Aug 2013 10:20
Rating: 3/5
Molten Metal

maight save 5000 with smart planning ....

By Molten Metal• 23 Aug 2013 10:19
Molten Metal

Take the flight and land here ....

Ignore the distractions .... Look into tomorrow ....

Good Future ..... !

By young02• 23 Aug 2013 10:18
young02

This link is very helpful.. Sample cost of living

http://www.qatarliving.com/node/15384601

By danishraza83• 23 Aug 2013 09:40
danishraza83

Hi Mrglory,

I have 5+ year experience in electrical engineering but its only in India,i am flying for the first time outside India or you can say its my first international assignment.

I am assuming this offer as an entry to middle east market.

what is your opinion now.

Thanks

Ali

By MrGlory• 22 Aug 2013 23:09
Rating: 4/5
MrGlory

Basically your experience reflects your salary so you did not discuss your experience, So if you are on Entry Level Yeah its Okey you can except it.

By acchabaccha• 22 Aug 2013 21:08
Rating: 5/5
acchabaccha

If the salary is all inclusive, you will spending QR 2000 on accommodation and another QR 500 on your food. It is now up to you alone to decide to accept or reject the offer.

By sakiv171• 22 Aug 2013 20:44
sakiv171

don't be dumb dude ask them who will provide accomandation, transport medical, as zafirah said otherwise stay in India.

By zafirah• 22 Aug 2013 20:25
zafirah

obviously you will need accommodation, transportation, food, medical, etc...

ask them what is your offer package?

By richard000• 22 Aug 2013 20:13
richard000

SAVE? it will depend on your lifestyle. if you do not buy anything, i think you can save 7300 riyals.

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