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vamanos12 · Joined: 26 Jan 2012 Posts: 58

It seems like some places are still willing to pay a decent wage while others are low-balling as much as possible. A little irratating.

johnslat · Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 7:11 pm Post subject:

Dear vamanos12,

What we need now is first, a more precise definition of "decent wage" and second, some examples from various institutions.

If you'll give Number One try, I'll see what I can come up with for Number 2.

Regards,
John

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

cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

A decent wage depends on many factors and as Nomad soul stated, your willingness to compromise on some of the factors: housing, location, working hours, flights, end of service gratuity, etc.

Also one person's idea of a decent wage may differ from another's. I would say a 'decent average' wage ranges between 14,000 to 17,000, but then again it depends on one's experience and education. A high end wage may not be appealing, if you have lousy administration-management, stuck out in the boonies with crazy working hours. There are so many variables to consider.

For example: One factor I have always considered non -negotiable is shared housing....unless they offered single accommodation I would never consider them.

In the end, as Nomad soul stated...in pays to apply to more than one place.