Cherie
@kiwiRee
New Zealander expat in Qatar
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Near Doha
Speaks English
Registration: 08 August 2012
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 ...
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
QAR 2800 is it enough to live...
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
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 ...
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
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, ?
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
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, ?
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
Hi - what age group are you in? Read More
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
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
Extras on top of advertised rent?
quite a few have utilities included Read More
Extras on top of advertised rent?
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
The job offer was made by Pinncacle Consults, a recruitment company in South Africa.Have you also been involved with this company and AKIS? I am currently sending a screen copy of this page to my boss after discussing it this morning Read More
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
Looking for ESL referrals or contacts, please help! by bgstoddard
Seasons Greetings everyone! I am currently living in South Korea, but am working on making arrangements for next year, hopefully in the Middle East! I'm keeping my options open at the moment, but primarily searching in Oman, Qatar, UAE and Saudi. I ...
Just read your profile - there are #American schools - funny enough one is ... the American school of Doha - not sure of the others -worth a google Read More
Looking for ESL referrals or contacts, please help! by bgstoddard
Seasons Greetings everyone! I am currently living in South Korea, but am working on making arrangements for next year, hopefully in the Middle East! I'm keeping my options open at the moment, but primarily searching in Oman, Qatar, UAE and Saudi. I ...
If you are British trained or have British experience - schools in Doha and AL Khor (just a bit North) advertise on the TES website tes.co.uk there is a section for international jobs which should be coming through in the next couple of weeks or ... Read More
Possible for spouse to find work after arriving in Qatar?
The teaching jobs are coming up this month - you need to check www.tes.co.uk - international jobs. Or there are American school she can contact (google them. Teaching Salaries for a class teacher with 10+ years experience can range from 8,000 to ... Read More
House sharing in Qatar by bighenry
Hi there. I am sure there has been a post about this before, so for that I apologise. I am moving to Qatar on Feb 1st, and will be looking for a houseshare on my arrival. Obviously I have posted on here, and have responded to a couple of adverts, ...
QL is Qatar Living (a website you can google it - I know someone who is Kiwi who is looking right now too - I will PM you his contact details Read More
Work Visa and Family Visit Visa
its QR100 - but not only some nationalities can get it on arrival Read More
Famous places in Doha.
Best place to find everything in Qatar is the Marhaba book - about QR20 but is like the guide to Qatar it has everything you can pick it up from Carrefour - I have been here six years and mine is still used all the time (Yes I have updated) it also ... Read More
Work Visa and Family Visit Visa
I would think that like where I work you come on a family visa - is he not on a married contract? This would be sorted by his company - do they not know he is bringing his spouse. With where I work (its big) the family all come out together - ... Read More
Does my spouse need to first get a job? by umm jacoub
I applied for the position of Classroom teacher in several schools in Qatar. I just received a call from a school principal. Later, the principal told me that in order for me to work in Qatar , is that, my husband need to first get a job in Qatar . ...
I did it - so do several of my friends Read More
New to Doha by qatarpins
Hello Doha. I am a recently arrived Aussie; coming from a stint in Kuwait of about five years. My wife should be joining me in about four weeks. In the mean time, I am interested in meeting new people and finding a place to live. We like ...
Yes it was good - great 'racing' great food and then dancing :D Read More
Doha in December by TimUK
hi there I am comming to Qatar to be part of a project team in december for a couple of weeks, will be staying in downtown doha in area of Marriot hotel. Are there any good bars or liming spots in the area or good sports facilities? I would also ...
ok what is a lime?? Read More
Seeking teaching opportunities in Qatar
I know a lot of school use the TES.co.uk website - have you British experience? If not many schools still need Arabic teachers esp now they have to teach more Arabic and Islamic - check out the international school and email their HR departments ... Read More
New to Doha by qatarpins
Hello Doha. I am a recently arrived Aussie; coming from a stint in Kuwait of about five years. My wife should be joining me in about four weeks. In the mean time, I am interested in meeting new people and finding a place to live. We like ...
oops just seen your post is quite old - you might already know about it. Weird as it was near the top Read More
New to Doha by qatarpins
Hello Doha. I am a recently arrived Aussie; coming from a stint in Kuwait of about five years. My wife should be joining me in about four weeks. In the mean time, I am interested in meeting new people and finding a place to live. We like ...
Doh you just missed the Melbourne cup day at the Rugby club BUT there is a website - on facebook - ANZIQ(they are of course Australians Newzealanders In Qatar they arrange various functions for Aussies and Kiwis ( christmas thing coming up soon) Read More
IUI from HAMAD Hospital by rani_rbvrr
Dear friends....... Any one did IUI from HAMAD Hospital? or private hospitals ? How much will be the cost for the proceedure there? I tried to get information form there but nobody helped.. Kindly help.... Thanks...
Do you mean as in does it work? If so it does for some people and not for others. Depending on the cause of the problem IUI is more suitable for some people than others. My cause was the males factor so it had much less chance of working where ... Read More
IUI from HAMAD Hospital by rani_rbvrr
Dear friends....... Any one did IUI from HAMAD Hospital? or private hospitals ? How much will be the cost for the proceedure there? I tried to get information form there but nobody helped.. Kindly help.... Thanks...
Can you please tell us what IUI stands for?without going to too much details :) its done by a hospital to assist in getting pregnant - intrauterine insemination - Read More
teaching career in the Middle East by marieendale
What are the advantages of pursuing a teaching career in the Middle East?
Benefits of teaching in Middle East IF YOU ARE CAREFUL 1. In some places a good wage - Gas company schools with a few years experience QR16,000 - QR22,000 2. Accomodation provided and utilities such as power, water and phone allowance -therefore ... Read More
Teachers in international schools? by sunny0
Hello, I am wondering if there are many teachers who are or have worked in international schools and whether they could share there experiences there. Also wondering whether you had heard of organisations that help you find teaching jobs abroad ...
Go to TES website and choose international jobs - I know my school (in Qatar) advertises on there - then around January goes to London to interview and also interviews on skype. Read the threads on international schools as there can be some clues ... Read More
New to Doha - A few questions
Yes you need a liquor licence easily obtained with a letter from your sponsor - the only place you can buy pork is at the booze souq (the one and only - there were rumours of another coming). Yes there are hole in the wall money machines - ... Read More
newbie
50k I think I want to retrain as an engineer!! I am a NZder and you can definately live well on QR35,000 - saying that the norm here for an international package is to get annual flights (or more) for yourself and dependents, power, phone, medical ... Read More
IUI from HAMAD Hospital by rani_rbvrr
Dear friends....... Any one did IUI from HAMAD Hospital? or private hospitals ? How much will be the cost for the proceedure there? I tried to get information form there but nobody helped.. Kindly help.... Thanks...
I did years ago with a Dr Fawaz who is now at Al Hayat medical centre - which is on the same road as Villagio but other side and a little closer to city centre. Sorry I cant remember the price but it wasnt as crazy as IVF (did 6 IUI then went on to ... Read More