rogerdodger
American expat in the United Arab Emirates
Forum posts
3
About me
American
Lives in Al Ain
Registration: 28 January 2011
Activity
Moving to Abu Dhabi with 49,500 AED/month, is it a good deal? by Preetha89
Hello Friends, My husband got an offer in abu dhabi for AED 49,500/month, with other allowances excluding the package like car maintenance: AED 3,500/month, Housing & furnishings: AED 40,550/year, entertainment & recreation: AED 3,200/month, ...
The housing allowance is low, but the pay is very good, so you will find that you will probably have to dip into your salary for housing. Understand that most landlords expect one year's rent to be paid up-front. The company I worked for ... Read More
Is it a norm for employers to want to keep your passport? by J-Ann100
Is it normal for employers to indicate in your contract that they are to keep your passport in their position for the length of your contract? If so, why us this done. This seems like a form of imprisonment!
you must be management desert man. No one should trust their passport with an employer. Read More
Is it a norm for employers to want to keep your passport? by J-Ann100
Is it normal for employers to indicate in your contract that they are to keep your passport in their position for the length of your contract? If so, why us this done. This seems like a form of imprisonment!
It's normal for low-paid employees, but it is also illegal. The police retrieve passports from employers every day. Before my wife and I were married, her employer kept harassing her and telling her to give them her passport. Finally I told ... Read More