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English looking for information about Qatar

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English, Married with children

Lives in Doha, Baladiyat ad Dawhah

Speaks English Spanish

Registration: 11 January 2017

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seeker12 replied to a thread
7 years ago
seeker12

Recommendations for 4x4 by seeker12

Hi, can anyone recommend a car (4x4) that has a good safety rating for under 30,000 qar please? Cheap running and maintenance costs. Thanks

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I think it may just have to be a Sedan. Thanks Read More

seeker12 created a thread
7 years ago

Recommendations for 4x4

Hi, can anyone recommend a car (4x4) that has a good safety rating for under 30,000 qar please? Cheap running and maintenance costs. Thanks Read More

seeker12 replied to a thread
7 years ago
danielspaniel

Interview with Jeddah Knowledge School by danielspaniel

Hi all. what a fantastic forum for people like me with many questions! could anyone help with any advice regarding an interview for a teaching post at the above school? i have one arranged with the head teacher via skype in the next few days and am ...

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Read the reviews on IRS. If then you still want to go then you are a strong person. I had an interview and noticed the behaviour issues immediately when talking to the head of school. Read More

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7 years ago
Dashley

European family looking for an apartment by Dashley

Hello We arelooking for an apartment (2bedroom-fully furnished preferably ) in Doha from 1st may 2017. We both work and have a baby 19months who stays at home with the nanny. So we are pretty much looking for a home that is close to a nursery ...

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Check qatarliving.com. 1000+ apartments available Read More

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7 years ago
RedaFR

Salary sufficient? by RedaFR

Hi all, I was wondering if with an offer of 15k QAR a month, and with the high cost of living and accommodation, is it possible to make it pay. I plan to come with my wife and my little baby (16 months old). We would probably need a 2 bedrooms flat ...

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Hi again, I think you the expenditure will be similar but the breakdown may be different in some areas. - rent and bills 7k - transport 2k - groceries 2.5k - other costs and medical (health card means not much costs) 0.5k - internet and mobile ... Read More

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7 years ago
RedaFR

Salary sufficient? by RedaFR

Hi all, I was wondering if with an offer of 15k QAR a month, and with the high cost of living and accommodation, is it possible to make it pay. I plan to come with my wife and my little baby (16 months old). We would probably need a 2 bedrooms flat ...

seeker12

I am not currently in Doha but will be soon. My research shows the following costs for you. Accommodation: 6,000 Transport: 1,500 Groceries: 2,500 Entertainment: 2,000 You would save 3,000 Similar to that or probably less depending on where you ... Read More

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7 years ago
stokiechris

Doha Metro by stokiechris

Are there any expat Brits on here working on the Doha Metro for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries? What are their T&C's like? Hours required, etc. With an offer of 23k QAR a month, and with the high cost of living and accommodation, is it ...

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Well, I won't be in Doha myself till August for work. Living somewhere is different as opposed to visiting for holidays. It does seem that a car is necessary and a social life is just as important. I assume you may be working in more than one ... Read More

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7 years ago
stokiechris

Doha Metro by stokiechris

Are there any expat Brits on here working on the Doha Metro for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries? What are their T&C's like? Hours required, etc. With an offer of 23k QAR a month, and with the high cost of living and accommodation, is it ...

seeker12

A great salary. Accommodation should be around 7k for expat family, 2k for entertainment, 2k for transport and 3k for general living. So yes, it will pay off. Read More

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7 years ago
hurtzn

PHCC qatar job offer is ridulous and an.insult by hurtzn

Dear All I require your kind advise. Recently I was interviewed and now have been officially offered a position in PHCC. The job required a doctor with specialisation.and a PHD with 6 years or.more experience. The interview went well and rexommended ...

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Might depend which country you are from. If you are from the West then you get a real offer, if not, then you get the lower offer. If you are from the west then tell them and see if you receive a better offer. Read More

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7 years ago
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What questions should i ask the employer in terms of contract ? by seeker12

Hi All, I have been offered a job in Qatar as a teacher and will be moving with family. Any advice on what questions I should ask the employer in terms of contract or what to expect to avoid dissappointment? What should be salary ...

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Thanks. Salary just over 12k and everything you mentioned included. Unclear about July pay but says if I return in August before a certain date then I will be paid July and August Read More

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7 years ago

What to do on weekends for families

Any recommendations on things to do for family with young child anywhere in Qatar? Considering moving in September. Thank you Read More

seeker12 created a thread
7 years ago

What questions should i ask the employer in terms of contract ?

Hi All, I have been offered a job in Qatar as a teacher and will be moving with family. Any advice on what questions I should ask the employer in terms of contract or what to expect to avoid dissappointment? What should be salary ... Read More

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7 years ago
Herodotus1982

Hoping to get some Expat info on Jeddah Knowledge International School by Herodotus1982

Hello, I was hoping someone on this site might have some experience with this school. I have an online interview with their director this morning and I was hoping to hear about past experiences. They are looking for a humanities teacher. My ...

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I had an interview which I thought went really well. I emailed to see if they can confirm if I was being considered or not. Received a generic email about having to wait 10 days for a reply. Havent heard anything since. The school offers good ... Read More

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7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Qatar forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Qatar forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

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7 years ago
orville1325

Moving from private prep school in UK to Doha by orville1325

I'm moving to Doha with two children who go to a private prep school in England. Firstly, is it possible to find a similar education in Doha and if so which school do you recommend?

seeker12

I believe there are hundreds of Schools that can offer such Education and possibly cheaper than the UK. Search for recommended School on any search engine. All have mixed reviews Read More