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Hi all,
I think the following questions might have been asked here and there but I would like to put them in a list. And please Try to organize answers and indicate when your answer is subjective otherwise, please make answers objective.
The idea is, t ocome up with a single posting that would either answer most of the questions or point readers towards right place to find answer. I spent lots of time reading and I think it would be nice to same others time and efforts.
If you have better suggestion or modification please go ahead.
Thanks for understanding and cooperatrion
1. Compensation:
this one --after eading through lots of postings and respnses, seems to be way too vague and depends on nationalty, experience, industry .. but I am sure somebody could but it into a table maybe or just recap into few statements that will give a basic idea.
2. Housing:
Pleae provide reasonable estimates in form of:
a. Type: house vs appartment, furnished/not ..
b. Area: i have no idea but if added, it will be more informative
c. Type of contract: month to month vs yearly ...
d. Other: please specify when other things are included or not. Like utilities, Internet, Cable ...
3. Health:
a. What to expect to pay for various services in case there is no health insurance
b. If coverage not provided by employer, is ther ean option to buy it? how much?
c. Any particular conditions or diseases to mention: allergies, humidity...
d. Availability of gym and other sports activities
4. Transportation:
From what I read it seems like there is no public transit system. If possible provide information on the following:
a. How expensive/easy to buy/finance/rent cars
b. Car Insurance cost
c. Parking or other expenses associated with owning/operating a car.
5. Entertainement:
6. Socializing:
8. Home tax: especially interested to hear from US citizens who file taxes in the US declaring their foreign income. What are the exemptions/deductions and rate of federal tax.
Regards,
"bitSync"
I guess what they are trying to say is that many of the questions you ask have asked have fluid answers and depend on the individual/organisation etc.
If you ask specific questions you will no doubt get answers on some of them.
Taking the question on compensation...it would be impossible as there are a multitude of disciplines, organsiations pay scales etc.
It took years to come up with comparisons within the Qatar government organisations and in fact the survey may no longer be undertaken...........and that's just on basic pay and benefits!
I doubt if they have such a table in the US.
When you guys are done compiling this data can you also find me a job, go in each day for me, and send me the paychecks? Thanks!
;-)
We can work as consultants for you but the fee is very high.
"And please Try to organize answers and indicate when your answer is subjective otherwise, please make answers objective".
Your question are too many and you will have to sift through an abundance of answers. There are actual threads here that go deeply in to the subjects.
The questions you raised are to specific and it would take a long time to give detailed answers. Compenstation - everyone of us is on a different level and in any case you have to negotiate yourself.
Housing - you can pick out from the varios newspapers or email various estate agents and they will inform you of the utilities, etc. contract are yearly mostly. What you can afford and your taste is up to you.
Public transport - exists but there are no trains no undergounds, there are taxis.
Bying a car - talk to the bank what the rates are again depends on what you want.
Operating costs for you car - all different - you will find out when you are driving it.
Car Insurance - ask the agent.
Entertainment - You are the one to decide.
Socialsing - you have to organise yourself or join a club.
Income Tax - best to check with your own country what rules and regulations are.
Health Services - either insure yourself at home or take what is on offer here and pay.
Please understand this is not a project and there is a great deal of information on the site.
Guide to Qatar
Qatar Schools Database
Residents Guide to Qatar
Siteseeing in Qatar
Traffic Rules
Attending a Qatari Wedding
Gift ideas from Qatar
Buying a used car in Qatar
Renting in Qatar What to consider when renting in Qatar Preparing for Winter in Qatar
Blackberry phones in Qatar
Old Qatar
What's Happening in Qatar
this is just a forum asking for opinions from those willing to share info, but expecting sructured and very organized answer is .. really out of reality or should i say very impractical (spelling korek?)
maybe some professionals will actually help out by answering the questions and try to compile useful information that lots of of people could use.
This guy is obviously well qualified for a senior management position with QP. Totally inexperienced and way out of touch with reality, he could go far with them...
"I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than have a frontal lobotomy". (Anon)
yup ... correct ... OK i will slap him now ... and of course if he ask i will said Flanostu from QL asked me to do so ...
QR30 for a fosters tinny!? Slap your husband.
Flanostu ! I dont drink those stuffs, in fact i dont drink booze ! I only remember the prices because my husband ranting how expensive intercon charging the beer during the beach party. QR 30 for small tin.
Don't drink Fosters!
i know foster cost QR 120 a case in the booze shop ... would that help ?
Don't forget to ask the price of a beer and detailed directions to the nearest to the nearest psychiatric (did I spell that right?) unit.
"I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than have a frontal lobotomy". (Anon)
and if you managed to answer all those question do post it on here for another QL'er :P
oh f**k me. I've got a better suggestion, do it yourself.
it to the oldies..
right ... i cant stop laughing now. Beat watching the office or little britain !!!
providing the information in a concise and coherent manner. Also, please provide details of temperature variations and possible cloud formations for the next four months.
how much you going to pay us to do all this works answering your question ???