First post! #Urgent #Need advice.
Working in EY and getting 45L as senior manager. Have a Dubai EY offer with 35k AED per month with manager designation. Need guidance on what to do ? In India, I have a stable job, got promoted, and have family support. Dubai - Tax free salary, Demotion, travel to Saudi frequently as projects are Saudi based. Closer to India etc Need advice. Will move with wife and daughter.
SabChangaSi
Stealth
a year ago
My relative was recently offered 850k aed pa but saw more potential in India so stayed back
SabChangaSi
Stealth
a year ago
It was better here. Indians aren't given the same compensation level there
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Very risky. Do it keeping in mind only few years & u’ll be ok once u return
majboormajdoor
Stealth
a year ago
If it's the same firm, I would suggest go for it.
Multi-cultural exposure helps in more ways than you can think of. I am also assuming the decision would be short term and reversible if you do not want to extend it.
majboormajdoor
Stealth
a year ago
Also, you can say you do not like the terms but are open to moving. Another international role without a demotion might come along.
MNCs like EY have this USP.
If you have never worked anywhere else except India. My suggestion would be to go for it. 35k AED anyways is cheery-on-top. Demotion is one spoiler, but worth new experiences in life.
PMatLarge
Stealth
a year ago
Okay if you’re single.
For family - unless they provide accommodation assistance; don’t go. Won’t be as comfortable as India.
Source - I work in UAE.
PMatLarge
Stealth
a year ago
I can tell about my expenses
1BR - 5K AED (non downtown area)
Utilities - 1.5K AED
Food - 2K AED (cook + grocery)
Eating out - 1.5K AED
Maid - 600 AED
Car - 2K AED
Petrol - 500 AED
Gym - 1K AED
Miscellaneous- 2K
Total - 16K AED
This is just fixed, add in amortised gift + travel (I reserve 30K AED combined for both per annum).
The remaining amount can be saved (40%) + invested (60%)
I’m single and live essentially upper middle class lifestyle as I’d in india. I assume you’d want that too. If you live in sought after area like Marina- cost would be 20% higher. If you have kids - add in 4K additionally for schooling.
You’d practically end up saving as much as india only - if you’re lucky.
Unless your partner has a good job , it seems to be frisky move.
It is a pretty risky move. Consider what you want next from your life and career over money (unless you really want/need money quickly)
You did not tell years of experience/age
Savings - Yes
Expat life -Yes
Trips to Europe-Yes
International exposure -Yes
Etc etc
Designations- Ignore
What you will be missing is
Family support
India life ( for short term , I guess)
Basically your personal decision
