Potential Job offer is it the right move?

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choudhers Contributor

Member since 15 May 2013

choudhersContributor05 January 2014 11:20:13

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Dear EB members,

I am British national currently working in Saudi Arabia as a Senior Manager, i have received a potential job offer from Kuwait i am currently a senior manager but the job offer is for a Director (Division Head).

1. I am British born
2. Its just me and my wife no children
3. i have 4 degrees from respected British universities (BA, PG Diploma, MA, Mphil)
4. 12 Year experience (3.5 years in management)

The package i am being offered is:

Basic Salary 2,785 KWD/ Month
Transportation: 300 KWD transport Allowance per month / Or Company Car
Business Flights:
Unlimited Family A+ Premium medical insurance
School Allowance for 2 childern
45 Days annual holiday a year
Phone + Laptop
And a 4 bedroom villa including free water and rent ?

Is this reasonable to survive with in Kuwait ? and according to my nationality and education worth the move?

Thank You

ace117 Serial expat

Member since 23 November 2010

ace117Serial expat05 January 2014 14:06:00

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.its a good one,as main cost incurred here is the rent which increases every year or as they like,since you are provided accommodation,no need to worry about that,

also you will feel little relieved as there are less restrictions than saudi arabia.

analyse with your current job,and see if it is better than the current one you have.

. overall i feel its a good package.

Ribosom VIP Member

Member since 26 January 2013

RibosomVIP Member06 January 2014 04:49:32

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Reasonably to survive? I'd say go for it, unless you have a better deal right now.

TriniMario Active member

Member since 05 August 2013

TriniMarioActive member06 January 2014 05:34:05

Seems like a decent offer especially as housing is included. From what i gathered KWD 3000-4000 including housing is what most managerial westerners would expect with 15-20 years experience but also industry would dictate terms. Housing is going to be the biggest cost and as that is covered. Take the company car (leasing a decent vehicle could cost more then KWD 300 per month).
Enjoy

justfedup Serial expat

Member since 04 January 2014

justfedupSerial expat06 January 2014 07:30:18

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One word, actually two ... TAKE IT!

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