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franjipani · Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 29

Hi
Does anybody have any info on this school?
I'm also abit confused about the wording on the contract
it says under Monthly Salary: Dhs 5000 UAE
and underneath this, is a table entitled "Other Benefits"
Transportation: AED 500
Utilities: AED 200
Experience: AED 500
Overtime: AED 500
Allowances: AED 300
Base salary: AED 3000

Does this mean what it says, that these are indeed benefits,
or (this is what I'm thinking),
are these "benefits" subtracted off the AED 5000 Monthly salary
to amount to Base Salary: AED 3000 ???
Thanks for any interpretations
Rolling Eyes

Franj

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

The total monthly income will be the 5000, which is the 3000 base plus the listed allowances/benefits of 2000. When it comes to calculating any gratuity, the base salary is used.

BTW, if you have a degree and experience, this is a VERY low salary.

VS

younggeorge · Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 350 Location: UAE

grand fromage · Joined: 16 Jun 2003 Posts: 131

I have to agree with everyone: that is the lowest salary I have heard of so far. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. Sorry.

lionbrian · Joined: 26 Apr 2003 Posts: 136 Location: Micronesia

You'd better come to Korea $ work in a factory.

franjipani · Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 29

thanks for the info,
maybe i should have mentioned that they pay for accomodation (a shared villa, each room with its own bathroom)
i have a BA and minimal experience.
so is it still terribly meagre?
looking forward to hearing from any of you
Idea

tks, franj

younggeorge · Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 350 Location: UAE

grand fromage · Joined: 16 Jun 2003 Posts: 131

I have never heard of any employer offering teachers shared accomodations before! Like I said earlier: (IMHO) STAY AWAY!

younggeorge · Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 350 Location: UAE

Shared accommodation is not unusual with entry-level jobs, but I've been thinking more about those "allowances". Are they paid automatically with your salary or do you have to provide receipts? Is the overtime guaranteed or only when they need you? If you can't make anything off the transportation and utilities allowances and you can't depend on the overtime, you'll really be struggling.

lionbrian · Joined: 26 Apr 2003 Posts: 136 Location: Micronesia

If you really want to advise the poor guy, just tell him the salary that he was given is REALLY LOW & he should be looking elsewhere. UAE: 5000/Month? Come on! GIVE ME A BREAK!

If he finishes one year contract, his next employer will look at him down since he accepted the first offer. In the worse case scenario, he will be offered slightly better than 5000/Month. Will this still be a good salary? Nope!

With your BA and a year or two experience, you will be making at least Am $ 2000/Month in North East Asia where life is better since you are a single dude!

Just helping again!

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

Yes Franj,

Even for a new teacher, this is a terrible package. The Emirates is not a cheap place to live. If this is your only offer and you are desperate... maybe... but if you have other options or time, I would keep looking.

VS

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

Just think. someone will accept this offer. Frightening, isn't it?

franjipani · Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 29

Hey,
thanks y'all. This was going to be my backup. i already have a job lined up in japan, and i actually wanted sumting to fall back on - incase
of the unforeseen. but now that i am better enlightened, i think
i'll find another backup. thanks for the warning though,
imagine, it could have been me. How appalling
Shocked

younggeorge · Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 350 Location: UAE

What a relief! Let's hope you don't need a backup anyway - Japan's probably the best bet.

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Yes, you can do much better than that in Japan. Many people are able to save close to $1,000 US/month on a standard starting salary and more when you start teaching privates.