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wayneb7959

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Member since 13 March 2013

Lagos

wayneb7959

13 March 2013 12:16:45

wayneb7959

13 March 2013 12:16:45

Lagos

Hi all,
I've just gotten out of the British Army. Never negotiated employment package before.

Got final interview for job working in Abu Dhabi (security systems). Been asked to provide salary expectations. Salary was sold to me as $60,000 PA plus 3 return flights, accommodation allowance, travel allowance, full medical insurance.

I,m happy with the salary but have no idea how much to ask for as for accommodation allowances and travel allowances. Any ball park figures or rules of thumb would be fully appreciated

Kind Regards,

Wayne

Sandman6

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Member since 17 May 2009

Lagos

Rocking in the free world

Sandman6

13 March 2013 13:41:32

1863

Sandman6

13 March 2013 13:41:32

1863

Lagos

Where are you planning on living? A good apartment downtown (near the Cornishe say) will rush you over 100,000 Dhs, further out of town (Khalifa City, Al-Reef) will be much cheaper.

Try the property section at Dubizzle.com

Flights are easy to check, Skyscanner.com, Kyack.com etc

wayneb7959

Member

Member since 13 March 2013

Lagos

wayneb7959

13 March 2013 22:21:02

wayneb7959

13 March 2013 22:21:02

Lagos

Thanks for the reply. I was looking in downtown area. How much can you expect the company to put up

Wayne

mjrv

Serial expat

Member since 05 July 2009

Dubai

mjrv

14 March 2013 13:08:24

530

mjrv

14 March 2013 13:08:24

530

Dubai

Money as housing allowance, or actual housing costs to be reimbursed? Depending on the offer either one may work out fine. Actually the salary is a touch low for you, so try to make up by asking 75% of it as accommodation allowance, not only the rent, but the maintenance, soft and hard furnishing, and so on. The usual norm can vary from 25 to 50%.

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