I am currently in the negotiation stage of my offer. In light of recent real estate market trends I have asked for an additional 5 k AED per month to be added to my compensation package. The firm is an Anglo/American organization with stronger compensation schemes in other parts of the world. Does a...
I think you're right about my negotiating strategy...I have noted in my reply my experience level, education (MBA), the remit, the real estate market and the packages in other parts of the world.
I have been interviewing for a post since mid-May. To date I have had 6 interviews (telephonic and face-to-face), I have done two extensive consulting style assessments. I was informed last week that I am now to have yet another interview which is yet to be scheduled. I've never experienced this typ...
I mentioned in previous posts that I was hoping to move to Dubai soon. Indeed I have had a series of successful interviews that lead me to believe that an offer was on the way any day. Imagine my surprise when my recruiter mentioned to me that the employer was not in a position to offer the post bec...
I went to the traffic department office in Al Safa today with my forms all ready to transfer my drivers license. I hold an American passport and have a NJ license. The (rude) traffic department clerk told me that NJ no good. Go to driving school and waived me off. This directly contradicts everythin...
Hey there! So, I went to another site today and I submitted the same **** license I submitted yesterday and had no issues whatsoever. Just another Dubaiism I guess.
Does anyone know if you can head down to the friendly neighborhood Ministry of Labour Office and get a copy of your own labour contract? I haven't received one yet and need it to sponsor my wife. (Our PRO is a useless and outsourced).