PLEASE HELP ME (Offer from QF)
Hi everybody,
In two days from now I'll be receiving an offer from Qatar Foundation for a position with grade 16 and have several questions in mind for which I would like to receive your feedback.
First of all, do you know what is the salary range in QF for a position with grade 16? I know they will provide me house, annual leave tickets, education for mi children, car allowance + other stuff. But, knowing this would allow me to know if they are underestimating me or not :)...
Second, can I negotiate my salary in Qatar? Especially, if I already received an offer from a big company with a very good international reputation. Thus, do you think I can negotiate my salary?
Third, I would like to know how good QF is as employer. Is it a serious company? how does QF treat its employees?
Fourth, I heard to say that some companies take even the passport of their employees. Is it this normal? Does QF do that?
Fifth, do you think that working for QF is good for CV, considering that I would like to move back to Europe after some years?
Sixth, I have a family (wife + 2 children) and am really afraid of making a mistake in moving to Doha because I do not know how life is over there. Is Doha family friendly? How good schools are (especially french ones)? Are there activities for Kids in Doha?
I know that I am asking you many questions, but really, I am feeling alone in the world to take this hard decision of moving or not to Qatar. It would be then GREAT if you can help me with your comments.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO ALL OF YOU!
Hi,
First of all, thanks a lot for your comments.
No, I did not accept any offer yet, but I already know that the position is gonna be with a grade of 16. So, yeah, I guess there little negotiation to do :(...
So, can I consider QF as a very good employer?
Thanks!
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Once you are assigned a grade there is very little negotiation. It depends in QF very much on which division and who is your immediate supervisor. Do understand that there is no such thing as tenure or job security. In the US anyway an overseas posting isn't highly regarded. The medical insurance is only valid in Qatar and there is no retirement. But if they offer you your salary plus a percentage more plus housing and schooling you can make out OK.
Mandi
i guess qf is a good employer, so the salary will be good also...
your kids will enjoy the country as there are many things to do here.
for schools, there is french school, frech-qatari school, lebanese school, al shwaifet school.
in fact if you have answered yes in the offer letter, i guess you cannot negociate anymore...
if you speak french send an mp :)
good luck