xto
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Post by xto on Aug 18, 2019 4:05:15 GMT
Hi guys, I'm told an offer is incoming soon but it is taking really long (almost two months have passed) and my current manager had approached me with a recent opportunity which I'm only given a week to think over.
I'm not expecting exact numbers understandably, but if anyone has a rough % increase over current package (including overbase, travel etc) based on their experience, it would be helpful for me to make a more informed decision . I'm on global payscale.
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swan
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Post by swan on Aug 18, 2019 6:59:00 GMT
As Brits, not paying tax is a massive uplift!
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xto
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Post by xto on Aug 18, 2019 7:08:46 GMT
As Brits, not paying tax is a massive uplift! Thanks Swan, adjusted for tax, how much % did your take home pay go up in your case? |
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Post by swan on Aug 21, 2019 15:37:15 GMT
Well, *my* salary dropped to 0....
As a household, we were significantly better off without me working, and my husband working for Aramco.
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xto
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Post by xto on Aug 24, 2019 3:39:57 GMT
Thanks for your responses Swan. Side question, was it hard to get used to the big changes of not having a job and as a woman in Saudi? Asking on behalf of my wife  |
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Post by swan on Aug 24, 2019 20:08:16 GMT
It's certainly a different life, but there are plenty of ladies in a similar position. There are ways to fill your life without 40hrs a week at the office. I also had 2 kids, and got quite heavily involved with (the none Aramco, because we arrived when no camp accomadation was available) school.
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xto
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Post by xto on Aug 25, 2019 2:52:58 GMT
Do you mean that there is a chance your offer would provide you camp accommodation but then change if you arrive at a time when all the camp residences are full?
Is it safe to live outside camp as a woman? You would need to wear the abaya at all times when you leave your home yes?
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Post by swan on Aug 25, 2019 6:44:52 GMT
Not likely now - there is loads of accomadation. But, yes, there was a period of about 18 months where only Americians got camp accomadation.
Yes, it's safe. We lived in a non- Aramco compound. So, shorts and teeshirt to go to the park, swimming pool, local shop, kids football/dance/gym/tennis/art class. Abaya if left compound.
I'd actually say, apart from the traffic, KSA is safer than the UK.
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xto
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Post by xto on Aug 30, 2019 15:33:10 GMT
Sorry for the slow reply Swan, have been a bit jaded as it's been two months since I was told to send my documents to prep for an offer and it's been taking ages. The info you provided has been really helpful and I appreciate it!
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Post by samhuygens on Jan 14, 2020 4:53:45 GMT
Sorry for the slow reply Swan, have been a bit jaded as it's been two months since I was told to send my documents to prep for an offer and it's been taking ages. The info you provided has been really helpful and I appreciate it! Hi xto, I'm in a similar situation that you were in. What % increase in salary did you get? My offer should be coming soon and don't know if I should negotiate it. |
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Post by xto on Jan 19, 2020 10:15:27 GMT
Hi there Sam, unfortunately I have not yet received an offer.
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Post by samhuygens on Jan 25, 2020 16:04:46 GMT
Hope it comes through soon
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