Advice on salary being offered in Abu Dhabi

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on 14 Jan 2013

HI everyone I'm a computer science engineering with 6 years of experience , specialized in enterprise content management I was recently offer a job in abu Dhabi for 4500$ with insurance, sick leave. I find it too low. what do you think? we have not talked about any other benefits please any advice would be appreciated Cheers

Anonymous (not verified) on 15 Jan 2013 - 08:14

Hi Khalidsar,

I agree that USD 4,500 is a little bit of a low salary for a computer science engineer with your level of experience.

You should take a look at our article on the Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi and decide on what benefits and salary you would be willing to accept from your employer. Don't be afraid to negotiate. Companies in the Middle East are always on the look out for qualified expats and should be willing to pay decent salaries to those that they really want.

I also think that the Expat Arrivals pages on Contract Negotiation in Abu Dhabi and Employment Packages in Abu Dhabi will be useful to someone in your position.

Best of luck with your negotiations.

Anonymous (not verified) on 15 Jan 2013 - 11:26

Thank you for the advice !will surely do :)

Anonymous (not verified) on 17 Mar 2013 - 12:33

All students will have the following benefits: Scholarships/research assistantships, providing full financial support, including all tuition fees, medical insurance, housing, travel expenses, laptops and cost of living allowances; and the allowances are 4000 AED. How will be life there?

Anonymous (not verified) on 22 Mar 2013 - 16:10

Hi , does anyone know what good real estate agents make.?

Anonymous (not verified) on 22 Mar 2013 - 16:10

Hi , does anyone know what good real estate agents make.?

Anonymous (not verified) on 26 Apr 2013 - 11:08

Hi ..i am being offered the job as a managment trainee accountant in a reputated hotel in abu dhabi..any idea what is the average pay for accoutants.. PS..i have 4 years of previous work experience

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