I can't imagine your salary will be fixed if you move up a grade. And also QP has bonuses of up to 8% a year. I am not sure how this works though.

Housing is the same for everyone at QP. At the moment for grade 16 it is 14.1k QR in total. And grade 17 is no different. However, if you are staying in Dhukhan the housing is free.

The salary of 25k is good. Some in grade 16 only make 22k, others make 24k, and someone who has just recently been hired is earning 28k (however they recently earned alot more in the uk hence the better salary), and a one or two others make 30k and above depending on their job experience. I would say most make under 25k QR.

My husband will be doing a grade 17 post however because he lacks 3 years of experience is only allowed grade 16 at the moment. Which is great for us because when one moves a grade the pay is increased by percentage.

I would definately recommend you get everything in writing including the more accurate allowances and ask for the handbook before you leave your country. You need to call HR everyday and bother someone until they actually provide these things.

Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi