last moment query

she23

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Member since 28 July 2014

she23

28 July 2014 19:33:13

she23

28 July 2014 19:33:13

I've been offered a job in Bahrain as a language teacher for 350BD. I will be provided with free hard furnished accommodation and transportation. I can get my children admitted in the same school where I will work.
Is the salary sufficient enough to support a family of three and save a little. I do not understand end of term benefits. Is it safe for a woman to live alone?

IndieDarling

Active member

Member since 24 December 2013

Manama

IndieDarling

28 July 2014 21:36:14

IndieDarling

28 July 2014 21:36:14

Manama

Since, I don't have children and don't know the type of lifestyle you hope to have, I can only give you my personal opinion...
First of all, if you are a qualified teacher than 350BD a month is WAY too low! Even more so if you are working for a private school.
I do not think 350BD is enough for a family of 3 to live off of, especially if you want your children involved in activities (unless the school will pay for those too?), and hope to do things in your free time.
Again, I don't have children, so maybe someone else can chime in on the cost of having a family here?

Lindochka

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Member since 28 August 2011

Lindochka

28 July 2014 23:56:36

358

Lindochka

28 July 2014 23:56:36

358

I'm an English teacher here and my GOD 350? I'm single and wont survive on that.
Have the school get you a buddy to email, maybe one of the other teachers, and find out how they make ends meet. There may be benefits that you don't know about.

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