CIVIL Engineer - First attempt Overseas

v.vasanthraj
By v.vasanthraj

Hi all,

I am a civil engineer from INDIA

 

What should be the good salary to accept with for the first attampt to overseas. I have 11 years of experience but no GCC experience

By QUFac• 13 Apr 2015 05:05
Rating: 5/5
QUFac

Housing is the major expenditure. Make sure you are offered a decent independent housing (if with family). Otherwise, atleast 6000-8000QR permonth for rent in housing allowance. Make sure the cost of schooling for kids is covered as well.

7000 riyal is just INR 120000. If you can make even 50% of that money in India you are better there. Otherwise, a salary that covers housing and kid's education could be considered.

By QUFac• 13 Apr 2015 05:02
Rating: 5/5
QUFac

Housing is the major expenditure. Make sure you are offered a decent independent housing (if with family). Otherwise, atleast 6000-8000QR permonth for rent in housing allowance. Make sure the cost of schooling for kids is covered as well.

7000 riyal is just INR 120000. If you can make even 50% of that money in India you are better there. Otherwise, a salary that covers housing and kid's education could be considered.

By fahima16• 11 Apr 2015 09:51
Rating: 4/5
fahima16

Basic salary of 7QK + other benefits

By acchabaccha• 10 Apr 2015 14:45
Rating: 5/5
acchabaccha

Salaries in the Middle East also depend on the nationality of a person. Western expat workers generally get offered higher salaries and better perks for the same job in comparison to people from the eastern or African countries. I agree with Unknown Expat in that you should endeavor to join a good company otherwise you will regret much later on. Your lack of experience in the GCC countries will initially be a minor drawback for you but you should be able to overcome this soon.

By v.vasanthraj• 10 Apr 2015 14:24
v.vasanthraj

Thanks .... Wating for the offer from HLG , Qatar soon.... will update ASAP

By Unknown Expat• 10 Apr 2015 14:19
Rating: 5/5
Unknown Expat

Since you are highly qualified, salary no bar for u....but make sure to join good management i.e . US or EU companies and jus stay away from rest else u will have to regret. Think abt UAE.

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