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Whatever will be · Joined: 05 Feb 2014 Posts: 303

Hi,
there are many comments claiming that Oman is a ' springboard' or entry position for better jobs as experience in the country would open up better opportunities.
However, no reference is made as to where these better jobs/ opportunities are. Could anybody enlighten me please?
Thanks!

madrileno · Joined: 19 Aug 2010 Posts: 270 Location: Salalah, Oman

Salaries in Oman are considered low for the gulf. It's not really considered a destination for those in pursuit of money.

I think Oman would act as a springboard in the way you'd acquire the necessary two-three years' experience with Arab students that's a requirement in countries with higher salaries and that demand higher credentials (UAE, Kuwait, Qatar).

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

MuscatGary · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:05 am Post subject:

Depends really on what you mean by 'better.' If you're talking about salary then almost all of the Gulf is better than Oman but if you're talking about lifestyle then oman is ok.

pooroldedgar · Joined: 07 Oct 2010 Posts: 181

Not if you're in Ibri!!

MuscatGary · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:32 am Post subject:

Sydney2002 · Joined: 10 Apr 2012 Posts: 55

Just wanted to comment further on madrilene's post about Oman not being a destination for those who come to the Gulf for a salary. While I agree with that, I have learned in my time here that Oman often DOES become a destination country for those who come with dollar signs in their eyes and then get sick of living in places like UAE or Qatar.

We have a good number of teachers here in Muscat who gave up much higher salaries in favor of a better quality of life. I think I've even heard people say that they spent time in the Emirates or other Gulf countries saving so that they could actually relocate to Oman and enjoy themselves.

Thus, that door seems to swing both ways.

As for me, I've never worked anywhere else in the Gulf but Muscat and I feel that my salary is more than adequate. I would not trade the chance to work in Oman for a salary double what I am making here. That said- I also am not supporting a family and therefore definitely can understand why others choose NOT to come to Oman.

Just my two-cents… the long winded version of it…!

Whatever will be · Joined: 05 Feb 2014 Posts: 303

Thanks for all your input - good to read other people's thoughts.