| cramgath |
| Hi everybody I just joined this forum and it is great. I am a South African (Indian) and have been offer a job with an oil and gas company. The job is located in the Dubai port of Jebel Ali Free Zone. The package offer to me is as follows : $ 2750 plus Living Allowance which comprise : COL - $637 Housing and Utilities - $1387 The total package is $4774 (per month) This is about ~ AED 17,500.00 There is also an 8% bonus and a $200 increase every 6 months for the first 3 years. Also there is 30 days vacation pa. and they provide airfare to return home once a year. Is this offer a good one. If I take it I will relocate alone. I know accomodation is expensive but I would like to rent a 1 bedroom flat/apartment. What will this cost me? Is there any accomodation near the Jebel Ali Free Zone so as to make my traffic problems as minimal as possible. I would also like to rent/purchase a car. Would I manage all of this with the salary offered? I know saving in Dubai is difficult but I know I can do it. I just want to be sure that I can survive there financially. I would really appreciate any help. Thank you in advance |
| mighty.one |
| what will you have to do? pay is good though compared to what i have seen |
| HP |
| why the heck no one offer me more than 3000 dhs :cry: !! |
| cramgath |
| Hi Might.one Well it is a junior position as an engineer. The company will train me to take on more senior roles as time goes by. |
| cramgath |
| don't worry HP. I'm sure something good will come along soon |
| mohammedibby1 |
| That is an amazing pay for a junior. I wouldnt hesitate in proceeding with this offer. Let me point you towards few articles regarding living expenses. Following are the links that could help you. http://www.gavinsblog.com/2004/09/29/cost-of-living-dubai/ http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.php/living/more/living_and_working_in_dubai/ |
| cramgath |
| Thanks mohammedibby1 for the links. I will have a good look at these sites. Do u think I will be able to get accomodation close to my work place. |
| HP |
I can not guide you , sorry ! I háve only worked at Carrefour :roll: |