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Cherie

@kiwiRee

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New Zealander expat in Qatar

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About me

New Zealander

Lives in Near Doha

Speaks English

Registration: 08 August 2012

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Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
8 years ago
expat.g

workload in qatar by expat.g

Hey every one let me start this way, i am not complaining but working in Qatar has changed my idea about working in general. I am an expat teacher and this is my second year in Qatar. i love my job but the work load is tremendous , i feel stressed ...

Cherie

It's hard - I am a teacher too - it's one of those jobs that doesn't end when you go home - you are constantly thinking about it or working on something to support lessons. Every year I think I am doing more than before - when you think ... Read More

Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
9 years ago
komson

QAR 2800 is it enough to live... by komson

I was offered a job in Qatar and the salary offered is QR 2800 for the position of electrician. IWould like to know if it is enough to live there. I am married. I admit that I didnt discus the all package with the company(Insurance and others ...

Cherie

You wont be allowed to bring family over on that wage. You need to consider if its more than you would get a home, if it includes accommodation and utilities and food etc. Things aren't cheap here unless your company is paying. Also look at ... Read More

Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
9 years ago
Heatstroke

Compensation package in Doha by Heatstroke

Hi, Family of 4. I've been offered the following Base salary 40,000/month net Company pays for accommodation Company pays for childrens' tuition Company pays for vehicle Company pays for flights for family 1x/yr Company pays for health ...

Cherie

Abhiman - if you are bringing family make sure they pay school fees as they are really expensive here (and pretty full) Doh just noticed date and cant work out how to delete Read More

Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
10 years ago
mmz1mmz

Qatar Gulf Construction and Engineering LLC. by mmz1mmz

Does anyone know about this company (Qatar Gulf Construction and Engineering LLC.) How do you find about them in Qatar, ?

Cherie

I wonder how many people out there do fall for it though! :( Like someone else said there's heaps of construction going on in Qatar - (also all the gas companies). Good luck Read More

Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
10 years ago
mmz1mmz

Qatar Gulf Construction and Engineering LLC. by mmz1mmz

Does anyone know about this company (Qatar Gulf Construction and Engineering LLC.) How do you find about them in Qatar, ?

Cherie

Just curious - what happened in the end? I have heard of the visa scam - a woman on here said her mother had been asked to pay for a visa - sent money and was asked for more - it was to work as a teacher - except the school she had been ... Read More

Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
10 years ago
Travelmoo

Teacher Salary in Doha by Travelmoo

Hello! I am thinking of accepting a teaching position in Doha but I am unsure as to how much money I can save. My salary will be $34,000 ($2800 per month) US Dollars per year. The school pays for accommodation, utilities, transport and I get 1 ...

Cherie

What is the $34,000? you said $2800 a month - which at 3.65 to the US$ = QR10,220 = for some schools this is a normal monthly rate and you will get accommodation and flights etc. But teaching is often paid according to experience and I would ... Read More

Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
11 years ago
md86

Any Westerners looking to hang out by md86

Been in Doha for a bit and spending time with the same people for the last 6 month, looking to meet good fun people and hopefully expand our social circles. I am sure there are some likeminded people somewhere around Doha. Were all in our mid to ...

Cherie

Hi - what age group are you in? Read More

Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
11 years ago
Alex Smith

Moving to Qatar by Alex Smith

I have been offered a position in Doha what essential information do I require. The company I will be working for are taking care of work visa, accommodation etc

Cherie

Health cover should be covered too - law is changing but standard contract should include your Health cover. oops just saw the date ... so Alex did it all go well? Read More

Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
11 years ago
tones1966

Extras on top of advertised rent? by tones1966

I am looking for a modern clean apartment for a single man for about QR6-8,000. I see most apartments come with free TV and internet, but what other costs should I budget for that are "hidden" from the advertisers price? For example, a 1 bed studio ...

Cherie

quite a few have utilities included Read More

Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
11 years ago
tones1966

Extras on top of advertised rent? by tones1966

I am looking for a modern clean apartment for a single man for about QR6-8,000. I see most apartments come with free TV and internet, but what other costs should I budget for that are "hidden" from the advertisers price? For example, a 1 bed studio ...

Cherie

Make sure they show you your actual apartment that you will move into not a show one - so that the finish (ie bathrooms, grouting etc is in reasonable condition) I know someone who was shown one "yours will be just like this" turned out the ... Read More

Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
11 years ago
ChanTwo

Attempting to determine if this is a scam by ChanTwo

Hi. I received what is supposedly a job offer from a school in Qatar, but when I asked about the processing of the visa and for some other information, I received the following response: "The school will provide your flight ticket once you ...

Cherie

ps a lot of schools use TES.co. = go to the international jobs segment I have worked at a couple of school here and the norm would be to pay for stuff (and keep reciepts) IN YOUR OWN country but all visas, medicals etc here would be paid for and ... Read More

Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
11 years ago
ChanTwo

Attempting to determine if this is a scam by ChanTwo

Hi. I received what is supposedly a job offer from a school in Qatar, but when I asked about the processing of the visa and for some other information, I received the following response: "The school will provide your flight ticket once you ...

Cherie

ChanTwo you are confusing things! I wrote to worried daughter who said Al Khor International School offered her a job and asked her to pay for a courier - this is not likely - I was asking her who she dealt with as I am at the school she mentioned ... Read More

Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
11 years ago
ChanTwo

Attempting to determine if this is a scam by ChanTwo

Hi. I received what is supposedly a job offer from a school in Qatar, but when I asked about the processing of the visa and for some other information, I received the following response: "The school will provide your flight ticket once you ...

Cherie

WORRIED DAUGHTER - Sounds a bit strange - thats a huge amount of money - I work at the school you mentioned and sent NO money - all visa arrangements were organised by HR - PM me the applicants real name, country position offered (we are a huge ... Read More

Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
11 years ago
ChanTwo

Attempting to determine if this is a scam by ChanTwo

Hi. I received what is supposedly a job offer from a school in Qatar, but when I asked about the processing of the visa and for some other information, I received the following response: "The school will provide your flight ticket once you ...

Cherie

WORRIED DAUGHTER - Sounds a bit strange - thats a huge amount of money - I work at the school you mentioned and sent NO money - all visa arrangements were organised by HR - PM me the applicants real name, country position offered (we are a huge ... Read More

Cherie
kiwiRee replied to a thread
11 years ago
Aussie82

Work Visa Processing Time by Aussie82

Hello everyone. This is my 1st post on this forum. My query is that I am considering moving over to Qatar with my wife, as I got a job offer from a multi-national organisation in Doha. As my wife is already 4 months pregnant, I need to know if it ...

Cherie

Hi Guys the visa issue - it can vary widely depending on the time of year you apply and how big your company is - where I work (a very big company) it takes between 2-3 months (dont plan any holidays overseas as you wont have your passport - ... Read More