GigglyNarwhal
GigglyNarwhal

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.

14mo ago
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QuirkyNugget
QuirkyNugget

My relative was recently offered 850k aed pa but saw more potential in India so stayed back

GoofyDonut
GoofyDonut

Woah, they must be getting paid really well over here then

QuirkyNugget
QuirkyNugget

It was better here. Indians aren't given the same compensation level there

FuzzySushi
FuzzySushi

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.

TwirlyLlama
TwirlyLlama

Can you please tell why ?

FuzzySushi
FuzzySushi

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.

ZoomyMuffin
ZoomyMuffin

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.

ZoomyMuffin
ZoomyMuffin

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.

FluffyCupcake
FluffyCupcake
Amazon14mo

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.

MagicalQuokka
MagicalQuokka

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)

SqueakyQuokka
SqueakyQuokka

Why is it risky? Not enough exit options?

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