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orangepeel1



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PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2008 6:02 pm    Post subject: UAE versus Kuwait Reply with quote

Hi again...

I have an offer at an international school in Kuwait. The pay is low, but I am a fresh graduate so I'm dealing with it. The package is 500KD (1,887 dollars) plus a living accomodation allowance of 180KD (600-something dollars). I need a private accomodation because I'm married. I'd like to know how much the cost of living differs between Kuwait, Dubai, and Al Ain. What is the minimum salary I should accept as a fresh graduate in an outside field???

Thanks,

Orangepeel1
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mishmumkin



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PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2008 6:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can't speak to the cost of living in Kuwait, but a newly qualified teacher in the UAE should be earning more than that.
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mishmumkin



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PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2008 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I tried to edit my last post and say, "a lot more" than the offer in Kuwait but, the page isn't loading properly. For the UAE I would be looking for a minimum of 10,000 dirhams/month plus accommodation (at least a 1bedroom flat).
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adorabilly



Joined: 20 May 2006
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PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2008 6:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MM.

That really depends... a fresh graduate with a BA in education... or an MA in TEFL/TESL?

The OP did not specify what the degree is in, nor which level of education they would be teaching.

So for a BA in ed teaching primary/secondary school that might be a fair offer...

An MA getting experience... not sure.
I would say we would need more information before really being able to weigh in on how much a person should be able to get from the local "market."

IMHO
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mishmumkin



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PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2008 6:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Adorability,

I'm thinking for a k-12 position for a qualified teacher (not a uni teacher).
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orangepeel1



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PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2008 7:45 pm    Post subject: Hi Reply with quote

Min, I PM'ed you my circumstances... check it out when you have a sec! Thanks! OP
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