Does anyone know a company called Ras Gas? I am considering moving there with my family. Does someone live in that city or he has to commute to Doha? what about school for a 3 year old boy?
I will appreciate some comments before i accept the offer.
hi. I'm a power plant operator from the philippines for 5yrs, recently i have an offer in rasgas as utilities operator, based on your experiences and expertise in different oil and gas sector in qartar i just want to get your humble opinion in these matters.,
1. I have a basic salary offer 5349QR, transportation allow. 1300QR, free housing, free dental and medical services plus 18000qr 1 time for appliances allowance. Do you think this is a good offer?
2. Is there any chance that i can change my bachelor status offer of 6months work and 24 days off to Quarterly basis or rotation basis? i think i will be assigned in onshore facility. I am married and i have a child but i decided to go for bachelor status...
3. Is there room for renegotiation of contract after my probationary period?
4.Do you have any idea if can convert the free housing to housing allowance?
5. Is there any chance that i can apply from other company like for example shell gtl or dolphin if ever i resign from rasgas?
6. What is the standard salary rate of utilities operator in rasgas?
Thank you so much for reading my quries hope you can help me...thanks..
My husband will joint with Ras Gas to, maybe in next 2 month. I have seen pictures of Al Khor compound, its look nice. But as Deenk said that Al Khor is fully, can any one tell about alternatif place near Al Khor because Doha-Ras Laffan quite far, 60 km.
I have an got an offer work for a shift supervisor position with qatargas company with a monthly salary of QRS 12100 + QRS1800 for transport amllowance+621QRS for location allowance
+(housing will be provided by the company+car loan+medical insurance+children school+airfree ticket for all family+water&electricity will be provided by the company+...)For the first 3 months I will be in bachelor system(probationary period)by the way do you give me details about this,after 3 months my family will join me.What I would like to ask you is to help me giving me all details (cost of life,work,school for children,housing...etc)
I am waiting for my visa as well. I have accepted the offer for Shift Supervisor with RasGas and those numbers are in line with what I got. Still waiting to find out the details as far as living situation goes. will keep checking this thread and post any new info I find out if it will help anyone.
I have an got an offer work for a shift supervisor position with qatargas company with a monthly salary of QRS 12100 + QRS1800 for transport allowance+621QRS for location allowance
+(housing will be provided by the company+car loan+medical insurance+school for child+airfree ticket+water electricity will be provided by the company+.....etc.What I need from you is to give me all details(offer is it good or not,cost of living regarding my salary(my wife+2children),until now I did not know where I live,tell me about the probationary period(3months)At first I will be in bachelor system and after 3 months my family will join me...
Please I wait for your answer sooner cause I will be in QATAR sooner.Many Thanks
Al Khor Community's school is good, I hear, and the Western social scene isn't *that* bad. There's a plush club with a few organised activities: yoga, bridge . . . Drinking is in people's homes, but then that's how most Doha residents socialise, at least in my circles. It's cheaper, for a start.
I compare Al Khor Comunity to a very middle class suburb with a nice community centre but no pub, and an hour's drive to the nearest off-licence or cinema.
Driving is by far the most hazardous task that most people perform in Doha. So, if you can minimize the amount of driving all the better. I'm told that Al-Khor is very nice but there is no "mall". They do have a small grocery store, resturants etc that will sustain you until the weekend. The schools and medical facilities are comparable to the ones in Doha, you just have fewer options. I believe there are 2 Indian schools and 1 British school on the compound?
As previously posted, your recreational activities will be in and around Doha.
Hi. Thought I would give you my two cents worth. My husband had been driving back and forth to Ras Laffan for 8 months. He come to hate the drive! Although it is an easy ride once outside of city, straight highway driving. The drive takes between 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic of course.
We moved to the new Dolphin Energy compound and really are enjoying it. Doha is close enough when we want to go into the city to do whatever. Compound life is awesome! Beautiful homes, almost like a small town within the compound!
As for children well our youngest is 18 and they are living in Canada, so we didn't have to factor that into the move. However, I would think that compound living with children would be fine too. Certainly would not have to worry about day to day things that you would in a city.
I have only lived here for a few weeks but will happily offer my humble opinion. I work on the Ras Laffan idustrial estate but not for QatarGas, so I cant give any opinions on QatarGas. It is based very near my company so the commute would be very similar - its not so bad, most of the way is easy - virtually the same road! Doha is the hardest part...the driving is crazy.
With a family it is defitiely better to be living in Doha, everything you need is there and you can enjoy a good standard of living, all the schools are there too i think. The people seem ok, crime is very low and you never feel like you would walking the streets in other cities. There are lots of activities all over and if you join a club like the doha club or something you can get family membership.
I cant speak for the heat in summer but I would imagine its quite unbearable - but with air con etc it should be fine - and the winter weather is meant to be glorious.
There is a book which I got from amazon that came in useful called Qatar - the complete residents guide - that will give you lots of info and really is worth the money. One point which I didnt know is that you can upgrade your driving licence (in the uk anyway) for free to an international driving licence-you need to do it before you arrive. I dont know if you can email me or whatever for more advice but I would be happy to answer any questions. Doha is a good place to live and much better than anywhere near Ras Laffan, theres realy not alot there.
same as katuks and deenk, i am also about to join Ras Gas and still waiting for my RP, i hope you can share your new info's regarding Ras Gas as we go along with this thread.
same as katuks and deenk, i am also about to join Ras Gas and still waiting for my RP, i hope you can share your new info's regarding Ras Gas as we go along with this thread.
I moved here a week ago and commute daily from Doha to Ras Laffan as I work on the Ras Laffan industrial estate. Al Khor is quite quiet i think but if the compound is good it wont matter, the commute from doha isnt too bad, a straight run.
I exactly dunno whether there is a Ras Gas compound as such. But I have seen some Ras Gas personnel living in villas in some of the plush complexes in and around Doha. Perhaps much better you find it out directly from Ras Gas rather than checking somewhere else...You could have a better picture then
Same as Katuks I have been direct hire with RasGas too, but when I'am ask about housing complex they say Al-Khor is fully, and I will stay in Doha, Can anyone tell me about RasGas Compound in Doha, if have picture will be better..any info will be appreciated, thanks
If you have been employed directly to Ras Gas, then just do not think. Its the best company here in Qatar and they have all facilities. The accomodation complex is excellent and have all the features required. Yes, its a bit far from the Doha city. But that shouldnt be a problem. Nowadays Ras Gas are shifting some of their personnel to stay in Doha. Maybe after a few years you would be the lucky one. So dont think twice. Go ahead and do your planning to join the company.
I've been in Doha since 98. I was employed in Ras Gas for 3 years as a contractor. They have a good package for new direct employees. The housing is situated in Al Khor (70 km from Doha) they provide schooling in their complex. As a company Ras Gas are one of the main employeers in Ras Laffan. They are present extending their trains to 6 which will increase their production facilities.
If your wife can drive its fine, as there is not a lot in Al Khor (no shopping malls, big super markets etc..). It takes at least 1 hour to drive to Doha.
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hi. I'm a power plant operator from the philippines for 5yrs, recently i have an offer in rasgas as utilities operator, based on your experiences and expertise in different oil and gas sector in qartar i just want to get your humble opinion in these matters.,
1. I have a basic salary offer 5349QR, transportation allow. 1300QR, free housing, free dental and medical services plus 18000qr 1 time for appliances allowance. Do you think this is a good offer?
2. Is there any chance that i can change my bachelor status offer of 6months work and 24 days off to Quarterly basis or rotation basis? i think i will be assigned in onshore facility. I am married and i have a child but i decided to go for bachelor status...
3. Is there room for renegotiation of contract after my probationary period?
4.Do you have any idea if can convert the free housing to housing allowance?
5. Is there any chance that i can apply from other company like for example shell gtl or dolphin if ever i resign from rasgas?
6. What is the standard salary rate of utilities operator in rasgas?
Thank you so much for reading my quries hope you can help me...thanks..
Hi every body
My husband will joint with Ras Gas to, maybe in next 2 month. I have seen pictures of Al Khor compound, its look nice. But as Deenk said that Al Khor is fully, can any one tell about alternatif place near Al Khor because Doha-Ras Laffan quite far, 60 km.
Thanks
I have an got an offer work for a shift supervisor position with qatargas company with a monthly salary of QRS 12100 + QRS1800 for transport amllowance+621QRS for location allowance
+(housing will be provided by the company+car loan+medical insurance+children school+airfree ticket for all family+water&electricity will be provided by the company+...)For the first 3 months I will be in bachelor system(probationary period)by the way do you give me details about this,after 3 months my family will join me.What I would like to ask you is to help me giving me all details (cost of life,work,school for children,housing...etc)
Best Regards,
WAL03
I am waiting for my visa as well. I have accepted the offer for Shift Supervisor with RasGas and those numbers are in line with what I got. Still waiting to find out the details as far as living situation goes. will keep checking this thread and post any new info I find out if it will help anyone.
Cheers.
It depends what you're used to, WAL03, and what sort of shifts you're supervising, but I can tell you it's better than most Western teachers here get.
I have an got an offer work for a shift supervisor position with qatargas company with a monthly salary of QRS 12100 + QRS1800 for transport allowance+621QRS for location allowance
+(housing will be provided by the company+car loan+medical insurance+school for child+airfree ticket+water electricity will be provided by the company+.....etc.What I need from you is to give me all details(offer is it good or not,cost of living regarding my salary(my wife+2children),until now I did not know where I live,tell me about the probationary period(3months)At first I will be in bachelor system and after 3 months my family will join me...
Please I wait for your answer sooner cause I will be in QATAR sooner.Many Thanks
M.M
Al Khor Community's school is good, I hear, and the Western social scene isn't *that* bad. There's a plush club with a few organised activities: yoga, bridge . . . Drinking is in people's homes, but then that's how most Doha residents socialise, at least in my circles. It's cheaper, for a start.
I compare Al Khor Comunity to a very middle class suburb with a nice community centre but no pub, and an hour's drive to the nearest off-licence or cinema.
Driving is by far the most hazardous task that most people perform in Doha. So, if you can minimize the amount of driving all the better. I'm told that Al-Khor is very nice but there is no "mall". They do have a small grocery store, resturants etc that will sustain you until the weekend. The schools and medical facilities are comparable to the ones in Doha, you just have fewer options. I believe there are 2 Indian schools and 1 British school on the compound?
As previously posted, your recreational activities will be in and around Doha.
Hi. Thought I would give you my two cents worth. My husband had been driving back and forth to Ras Laffan for 8 months. He come to hate the drive! Although it is an easy ride once outside of city, straight highway driving. The drive takes between 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic of course.
We moved to the new Dolphin Energy compound and really are enjoying it. Doha is close enough when we want to go into the city to do whatever. Compound life is awesome! Beautiful homes, almost like a small town within the compound!
As for children well our youngest is 18 and they are living in Canada, so we didn't have to factor that into the move. However, I would think that compound living with children would be fine too. Certainly would not have to worry about day to day things that you would in a city.
Hope this helped somewhat.
Hi SloopJohnD,
I have only lived here for a few weeks but will happily offer my humble opinion. I work on the Ras Laffan idustrial estate but not for QatarGas, so I cant give any opinions on QatarGas. It is based very near my company so the commute would be very similar - its not so bad, most of the way is easy - virtually the same road! Doha is the hardest part...the driving is crazy.
With a family it is defitiely better to be living in Doha, everything you need is there and you can enjoy a good standard of living, all the schools are there too i think. The people seem ok, crime is very low and you never feel like you would walking the streets in other cities. There are lots of activities all over and if you join a club like the doha club or something you can get family membership.
I cant speak for the heat in summer but I would imagine its quite unbearable - but with air con etc it should be fine - and the winter weather is meant to be glorious.
There is a book which I got from amazon that came in useful called Qatar - the complete residents guide - that will give you lots of info and really is worth the money. One point which I didnt know is that you can upgrade your driving licence (in the uk anyway) for free to an international driving licence-you need to do it before you arrive. I dont know if you can email me or whatever for more advice but I would be happy to answer any questions. Doha is a good place to live and much better than anywhere near Ras Laffan, theres realy not alot there.
Anyway, hope this helps.
McSunny
Hi McSunny,
I have been offered a 3 year position in Ras Laffan
with Qatar Gas, I will be living in Doha.
It's a good offer and I will be on family status...
Can you give me some general insight,
GOOD & BAD.
What are some of the day to day things that are
frustrating to you, driving around Doha?
the Drive to Ras Laffan?
The heat in the summer? How are the people?
What kind of leisure activites do they offer?
Thanks! SloopJohnD
same as katuks and deenk, i am also about to join Ras Gas and still waiting for my RP, i hope you can share your new info's regarding Ras Gas as we go along with this thread.
same as katuks and deenk, i am also about to join Ras Gas and still waiting for my RP, i hope you can share your new info's regarding Ras Gas as we go along with this thread.
Hi there,
I moved here a week ago and commute daily from Doha to Ras Laffan as I work on the Ras Laffan industrial estate. Al Khor is quite quiet i think but if the compound is good it wont matter, the commute from doha isnt too bad, a straight run.
McSunny
I exactly dunno whether there is a Ras Gas compound as such. But I have seen some Ras Gas personnel living in villas in some of the plush complexes in and around Doha. Perhaps much better you find it out directly from Ras Gas rather than checking somewhere else...You could have a better picture then
Cheers,
Bobby
Same as Katuks I have been direct hire with RasGas too, but when I'am ask about housing complex they say Al-Khor is fully, and I will stay in Doha, Can anyone tell me about RasGas Compound in Doha, if have picture will be better..any info will be appreciated, thanks
Hey Katuks...
If you have been employed directly to Ras Gas, then just do not think. Its the best company here in Qatar and they have all facilities. The accomodation complex is excellent and have all the features required. Yes, its a bit far from the Doha city. But that shouldnt be a problem. Nowadays Ras Gas are shifting some of their personnel to stay in Doha. Maybe after a few years you would be the lucky one. So dont think twice. Go ahead and do your planning to join the company.
When the package is excellent, nothing to worry.
Cheers ... Bobby
Hi,
A friend of mine told me following :
I've been in Doha since 98. I was employed in Ras Gas for 3 years as a contractor. They have a good package for new direct employees. The housing is situated in Al Khor (70 km from Doha) they provide schooling in their complex. As a company Ras Gas are one of the main employeers in Ras Laffan. They are present extending their trains to 6 which will increase their production facilities.
If your wife can drive its fine, as there is not a lot in Al Khor (no shopping malls, big super markets etc..). It takes at least 1 hour to drive to Doha.
Are you already in Doha or not ?