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crocus



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:40 pm    Post subject: University of Sharjah Rise Reply with quote

Well, looks like we've got a 15% rise as of 1st September - brings the top rate for a Language Center person up to just over 16k per month.

Not the best rise, but certainly a lot better than nothing - so that was 15% a year ago, and now another - means top rate will have risen from just over 12k in 18 months. Very Happy
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veiledsentiments



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mabruk!!

In case people are job searching... What is the rest of the scale like? Where do you start with an MA?

Is an MA required?

VS
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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kiefer



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The inflation rate in the UAE is between 15 -20%, so it'll be a few months before we break even.
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crocus



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

like2answer wrote:

Thanks for the news. Always looking to find out where the gossip started.


Direct from the Chancellor! Looks like it will happen Very Happy
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Never Ceased To Be Amazed



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

kiefer wrote:
The inflation rate in the UAE is between 15 -20%, so it'll be a few months before we break even.


Way to rain on other peoples' parade, Kiefer! Embarassed

NCTBA
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Imdramayu



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:19 pm    Post subject: U of S Reply with quote

What's the school like to teach at? I've heard there are many benefits such as many club memberships.
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kiefer



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:51 pm    Post subject: Inflation in the UAE Reply with quote

I should have gotten around to this sooner. I stated earlier that the inflation rate in the UAE is between 15% - 20%.

This figure is based on anecdotal evidence in a Gulf News article from 2006 and was based on GDP for 2005. http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/06/06/22/10048647.html

Rents increases were running amok up until early 2007 when caps were put into place. http://archive.gulfnews.com/indepth/costofliving/Rent_x_Property/10093744.html

This I am almost certain has helped to curb overall inflation rates.
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Imdramayu



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:30 pm    Post subject: Non-rental inflation Reply with quote

For those expats who don't pay rent, what might the inflation rate be?
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kiefer



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm not sure I understand your question. Inflation affects everyone's cost-of-living, but I'm sure you know that. Could you be more specific?

Most western ex-pats don't pay rent out-of-pocket but a couple of years ago, it seemed like subsidizing housing allowances from salaries was going to become the trend--then the caps came and many employers, aware of the, raised housing allowances.

Some employers--like the University of Sharjah--provide housing.

Anyone considering a job here should do a litttle research on current inflation rates, especially during this era of skyrocketing oil prices and windfall revenues.
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crocus



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PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:40 am    Post subject: Re: U of S Reply with quote

baedaebok wrote:
What's the school like to teach at? I've heard there are many benefits such as many club memberships.


Well, you can use the (uni-sex) sports facilities, I suppose, but that's it (I think). There's no faculty club - or at least not one with the normal facilities for staff and families, such as tennis courts, basketball court, weights room and swimming pool. Having this would make it a happier and healthier place to work.

I honestly can't think of any other benefits which weren't already mentioned on other threads (housing / flights / gratuity / utilities).
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