Int school salary- IS THIS OK.

Prince Charles
By Prince Charles

Hello everyone,
I am a British classroom teacher, married with 3 young kids with coming upto 5 yrs exp in secondary education.
I have been offered a teaching post in Qatar which comprises of the following.

12000 QR per month
4 bed Accommodation paid for
Subsidised food within compound.
electricity, water, gas included
One time 30000 QR furniture allowance
Baggage allowance
End of service gratuity
Kids education paid for
Medical cover
Annual return flights for all of us

After tax in the UK im earning a little under the 12000QR offered a month.
Is this a good deal, will We be able to have a decent standard of life, can we save some money???
Can I squeeze them for some more cash, or will I be pushing my luck.

Advice most appreciated
PM me if Req

By knorali• 9 Mar 2012 14:38
knorali

This would be average,,,,not good not bad.

By joe90• 9 Mar 2012 14:16
joe90

Have you considered the cost of school fees for your children and transport costs. Used cars can be expensive here.

By amitsen.amitsen• 9 Mar 2012 08:35
amitsen.amitsen

Its very good and u shd accept it immediately.

And your wife can also work.. as there are lots of oppurtunties for the people from WEST.

ALL the best

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