Is 2000 KD a good salary for a software engineer?

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sean88 Member

Member since 11 July 2019

sean88Member11 July 2019 17:24:56

Hi,

I got a job offer in Kuwait with salary of 2000 KWD/month + benefits as per below;

- Private health insurance for me&my wife
- 400 KD ticket allowance per year
- Relocation allowance: Flight and accommodation up to 8 weeks
- Housing Allowance up to 400 KD monthly.

Right now, my wife and I both work in IT and we live a comfortable life. I wouldn't want to "downgrade" our lifestyle. So I was wondering if it would be worth it to accept the offer and move to Kuwait.

-Currently, our jobs in our country also provide private insurance.
-We live in an apartment complex that has security, shared outdoor and indoor pools, gym etc.
-We have a car
-We travel a lot to different countries. We go on vacations once a month (on weekends) , usually abroad (mostly Europe).

If we go, my wife will also look for a job but it may take a while. Is this package good for a 8 year software developer? Should I negotiate? Will it be possible to upgrade our lifestyle and save up at the same time?

Thanks in advance

El mehdi yousfi Active member

Member since 29 June 2017

El mehdi yousfiActive member11 July 2019 17:27:52

good package

El mehdi yousfi Active member

Member since 29 June 2017

El mehdi yousfiActive member11 July 2019 18:55:10

Hello,
the accomodations for 400 kd its not enough for what you describe.
for your wife if she come with no contract she font have right to work, she must have her own contract.

lnquisitor Active member

Member since 03 March 2018

lnquisitorActive member15 July 2019 13:29:02

If you are a homebody Kuwait will be fine.聽 Kindly is s family based society.聽 If it's just you 2 with no kids.
聽 Then you better enjoy each other's company a be lot. Unless you want to assimilate into middle eastern culture you will be limited to other expats for friendships.
聽 I live on my computer and the internet, that is my social life so most places in the world she fine for me.
聽聽If your wife is not the type to be happy at home I foresee drama in your near future.

manickamvasu New member

Member since 11 March 2024

manickamvasuNew member12 March 2024 02:04:15

@sean88

Hi dear, Feel better whatever have in your home country. That is more comfortable Zone

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam12 March 2024 04:17:23

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@manickamvasu

Hello,

Please note that this is an old thread ...

Regards

Bhavna

manickamvasu New member

Member since 11 March 2024

manickamvasuNew member12 March 2024 04:28:27

ya of course

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