Does my package really acceptable?

ceo3404
By ceo3404

Salary: QAR 7,975
Location Allowance: QAR 50/day
with free furnished family accomodation (4 bedroom), free elctricity and water and education assistance for my kids (up to four children), free medical and dental care, etc.

Thanks!

By controlpas• 7 Jan 2009 09:23
controlpas

The salary is just fair, but considering the free housing and education for kids it is better. Housing here will cost you between 7,000-10,000 Riyals + school from 600-1,000 per month/ child. Try to check other threads regarding the sample budget computation to see a clearer picture of the expenses here.

Regards,

By ceo3404• 7 Jan 2009 09:13
ceo3404

Thanks for the comments, I do really appreciate it. It includes also a yearly airfare family ticket, 2 months annual bonus, free transportation, education is 100% coverage. This package is for Mechanical Technician - Power Plant.

It doesn't matter if were Asian or any race, its not on skin color...It's all about skills and knowledge, it's all in the brain.

By anonymous• 7 Jan 2009 09:04
anonymous

IF you are Asians it is very good offer

By cherukkan• 7 Jan 2009 08:30
cherukkan

As far as Americans, Britishi and other European Nationals are concerned it will not be a good package and for Asians it is not bad at all as the lifestyle is totally different (see difference in answers). You did not mention what is your job for that package. As per your profile you are from Asia and it looks like a good offer as the most expensive parts are covered by the company.

By anonymous• 7 Jan 2009 08:06
anonymous

Unless you would not be a Manager in that package - I would say that it is fair enough!!

GRAB IT AND GOOD LUCK!!

By Intelligent• 7 Jan 2009 07:45
Intelligent

The package is not so bad. Take it but try to bargain. With the current financial crises going on I think its not a bad package. What is your job title. Make sure your package also includes return ticket every year for your whole family.

Peace.

By kareristang pinoy• 7 Jan 2009 07:34
kareristang pinoy

that is a pretty good package, grab it

By joe90• 7 Jan 2009 07:23
joe90

For a family it will be hard. You need to find out exactly how much you will need to contribute towards education. I would expect double your current salary.

By baldrick2dogs• 7 Jan 2009 07:22
baldrick2dogs

A lot would depend on what the position is. If it's CEO of QP the package sucks. If you are sweeping the streets of Doha it's fantastic.

By UMBO• 7 Jan 2009 07:16
UMBO

bargain for some more money this package is ok but not excellent, good luck.

By anonymous• 7 Jan 2009 07:15
anonymous

If you can ask for more much better. But as you mentioned, you have free accommodation, free education for your kids and free health expenses for the family. Those three things are the most important as they are the most expensive. You can get by with that package, and it will depend on the kind of lifestyle you are accustomed to.

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