Reasonable Job Offer?

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Reasonable Job Offer? Aug 19, 2008
Hello,

I've been offered a job in Dubai. I'm in my late 20's, single, no house, and I love travel and am looking for an excuse to get out of London, so I may well take it.

Is it possible to live reasonably on the following package please... I do not expect to live anywhere flash, but there's no point going if I can't enjoy it out there...

My offer is:

- Monthly salary of AED 37,000 (which they say breaks down into AED 22k base salary, AED 11k housing, AED 4k transportation).

- 25 days leave per year

- Return flights London/Dubai

- Moving allowance of AED 12k

- One month's accommodation (so I then have to get my own).

By comparison, I earn £50k in London and pay £600 per month in rent.

Big questions I have:

- how easy will it be to get a room in a shared house when I get there?

- they don't include a car, so is it reasonable to expect to be able to get around in taxi's everywhere?

Thanks very much for any tips,

Helen

nomadic
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Aug 19, 2008
you don't say what you do so it is difficult to assess the offer. package sounds good for dubai tho.

taxis are a nightmare-- get yourself a rental straight-away. your UK licence will transfer over.

as for house share, best thing to do is hook into the western ex-pat grapevine now via this forum and others

good luck!
Sydneysider
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Aug 19, 2008
Hi Helen,

I'm in exactly the same situation, just waiting the salary offer from my employer. They confirmed yesterday they were offering me the job - I just need to see some numbers now.

Like you, I'm tempted to share when I get out there. not because I can't afford my own place, but I want to get to know people, and sharing for 6-12 months could be a good way to do this.

Good luck with the move - when do you think you'll be heading out there? If you find any good sharing sites, let me know, as I'm struggling a bit at present.

Cheers,
Will
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