Moving from USA---RN with three children - Your advices most welcome!

Last activity 06 December 2015 by shanafashyaana

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laurenjarrodMember17 July 2015 02:11:04

Hi everyone,

I am thinking about moving from the USA. I am a newly single Mom. Would I be able to go as a single woman with my children? They are 16, 13 and 5.
I am an RN here in the USA with 10 years of experience and would be looking to work in the hospital there. Is anyone an RN or know one that works/lives there? How is the pay, hours, benefits, etc? Is it worth the move?

Lauren

kenjeeViP17 July 2015 05:32:40

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Hello Lauren

To which part of the UAE are you planning to move?

Regards
Kenjee

laurenjarrodMember17 July 2015 12:35:00

Hi,
Thank you for your reply.
I was thinking about Abu Dhabi.

Lauren

vinneActive member05 December 2015 12:03:54

Better do some more research. I am not sure, but I heard a single mom is not ok here as they have strict rules but please ask around perhaps I am wrong. Also, make sure IF EVER that the employer covers the accommodation + schools otherwise it will be too expensive for you to put your children to school here as the average cost is 25-40K p.a.

shanafashyaanaSerial expat06 December 2015 08:40:52

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The package for RN is good and even if you are a single mother, sponsoring the children is not an issue since you are from a western country. But the rental expense in Abu Dhabi is too high and it stands second in the list of most expensive cities in the world. Since you have 3 children, you may need at least a 2 bedroom apartment and unless it is covered by your employer, the offer wont make sense. Best of luck

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