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dragonpiwo · Joined: 04 Mar 2013 Posts: 1650 Location: Berlin

The particular woman I'm thinking of had been in ESL. According to pals in other opcos, it isn't unusual to find ex EFL females in good positions at HQ and some who are even still teaching. If you don't work in the oil industry, don't comment on it.

And Gulezar, everyone here is worried about jobs. HCT is the one that gets the headlines here but the oil jobs have been going too. Fortunately for me, recent news has meant that I'm safe for some time to come.

14 k is pants in the UAE as is the 19k offer with no housing, discussed recently.

I've just been to the beach. 75 to get on it, 25 each way in a cab. So me and the other half have done 200 just going to sit on a beach. Bottle of water there 10 each. Was in a bar 2 nights ago where each beer was 35. Did brunch with the missus 2 weeks ago (our first here) and did 1,300 that day. You have to live here, not just rent some tiny non-tawtheek room and count your pennies earning shite, going nuts and becoming a pain to your colleagues.

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

johnslat · Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 1:52 pm Post subject:

"There are females in the Human Talent HQs of oil companies, some of whom have very high positions."

"Hmm, somehow I missed the part where they are teaching EFL"

"f you don't work in the oil industry, don't comment on it. "

Has Dave died and left you in charge? When I want orders from you about what I can and can't comment on, I'll let you know.

dragonpiwo · Joined: 04 Mar 2013 Posts: 1650 Location: Berlin

14 k is an awful salary in the UAE. ADEC pays 21 plus housing , ADVETI at least 19, oil companies around the 30 mark. So talking a salary down is hardly denigrating anything. 14k is just a very low offer. Fact!

johnslat · Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 7:59 pm Post subject:

Here's what Footprints is offering:

Salary: $3,300-$5,500 USD/month
Included Benefits: Accomodation in a private apartment (1 to 3 bedrooms, depending on family size), Return Airfare and Health insurance - both for you and your family,
Paid Vacation (2 months + national holidays), - all of these extras are covered by the employer as part of your contract.

And TeachAway (for licensed teachers_

Start Date: May 2016
Contract Length: 2 years
Eligible Candidates: Licensed Teacher
Student Level: Gr. 1, Gr. 2, Gr. 3, Gr. 4, Gr. 5, Gr. 6
Monthly Salary: USD 2500 - 3800
Accommodation: Support Finding Housing
Airfare Reimbursement: Full
Airfare Description: Yearly return flight is provided for the teacher.
Health Insurance Provided: Yes
Health insurance Description: National health insurance is provided.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required Certificates: Teaching Credential/License
Level of Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 Years
Major: Bachelor of Education or relevant area plus a Post Grad in Primary Education
Additional Requirements:

Overseas experience is desirable.

Regards,
John

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

However, the OP isn't even a teacher. She/he has a PhD in School Psychology. Plus, that 14,000 AED is for a bilingual Arabic-English guidance counselor who holds a BA in academic counseling. No mention of an MA, PhD or degree in psychology. The OP was just curious about the pay.

Anyway, the position will likely be filled by an Emirati or resident expat already on a spouse visa.

johnslat · Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 11:48 pm Post subject:

Dear nomad,

Just thought I'd post a rough idea of what most teachers can/should expect over there in terms of salary/benefits.

Regards,
John

dragonpiwo · Joined: 04 Mar 2013 Posts: 1650 Location: Berlin

I'm in the UAE. People have been PMing me and they are welcome to continue.

Gulezar · Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 483