New Opportunity in Muscat and Communication Issue in Muscat.

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Member since 13 January 2013

RealisticNew member13 January 2013 06:01:01

Hi People,

Firstly I have gone through few of the threads & let me Congratulate each one of you for your wonderful work. After going through the threads i couldn't resist myself by posting a new topic.

I am a part qualified accountant & i have been offered a job at muscat with a salary of 500 OMR. I have been told that food will cost 25 OMR & rest is what i can save which comes to 475 OMR.

I want to know what would be the source of communication with my friends & family.
Usage of Gmail,Facebook,Yahoo is banned in muscat ??

I have been told that my Next step would be medical. So please guide me on medical also as in how much it would cost & what all points i should consider.

Also it would be great if you can guide me on the offer i have.

srinirajan Guest

srinirajanGuest13 January 2013 09:44:23

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Are you a CA/ICWA ? Then the base salary should have been 1000 RO. On cost of food/grocery - the cost, compared to India, will be 3 times for staple / basic diet in Oman. If your current cost of food/grocery in India is just Rs 1100 per month, then within 25 RO you can manage in Oman.

Realistic New member

Member since 13 January 2013

RealisticNew member13 January 2013 09:59:17

Thanks for the reply srinirajan.

I am yet to qualify CA. I have one more group to clear to qualify this examination.

Company offers Food at that cost. May be they would be having mess facility.

As a fresher & partly qualified CA is this offer not viable ?

srinirajan Guest

srinirajanGuest13 January 2013 11:45:47

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if you are not a CA yet, and that company offers you accommodation and subsidized food- then this is a okay offer to begin with (given that you may be in your mid-20s and single).
In Oman there is no personal income tax and medical insurance and to and fro airfare from home to muscat is mandatory by law.

Realistic New member

Member since 13 January 2013

RealisticNew member13 January 2013 17:52:30

Yes Srinirajan.
I am 22 & Single.
Do you have any idea about networking sites like Gmail,yahoo,facebook usage in muscat ?
are these sites banned in middle east ?

schaz VIP Member

Member since 08 October 2012

schazVIP Member15 January 2013 02:59:04

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Realistic wrote:
Yes Srinirajan.
I am 22 & Single.
Do you have any idea about networking sites like Gmail,yahoo,facebook usage in muscat ?
are these sites banned in middle east ?

Nothing is banned in Muscat else than the pornographic sites and the same stuff. Understanding your question, please note th/!\ I AM A STUPID SPAMMER /!\, yahoo, facebook are opened all around the world.

Realistic New member

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RealisticNew member15 January 2013 18:27:07

Thanks Schaz.

Just to let you know Facebook is banned in China.

As you live in Oman, Can you let me know that is this pay is proportinate to average pay there.

schaz VIP Member

Member since 08 October 2012

schazVIP Member16 January 2013 03:09:19

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Realistic wrote:
Thanks Schaz.

Just to let you know Facebook is banned in China.

As you live in Oman, Can you let me know that is this pay is proportinate to average pay there.

As a fresher and to start a career in Gulf, i'll suggest you may consider this opportunity. If your company is providing you the accomodation, its great, however if not, then you can live here in a sharing accomodation (Which will cost you an approximate of 100 OMR/month). End of the day, its all how u spend your money. Since you're young enough, savings wouldn't be a problem for you.

mrniceguy14k Member

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mrniceguy14kMember28 January 2013 08:56:03

Skype is banned here in Oman...

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