Living and working in Dubai
Discussion
My son is looking to work and live in Dubai,he is an aeronautical engine maintenance, and repair technician.
My concern is, Dubai, and all the UAE countries, cost a fortune to live in, although they pay more in salary.
I cant work out, what would be the point in earning more to have to pay out more to live there.
Also, my other main concern is they are all wealthy countries,because of being oil producing countries, with the price of oil, falling through the floor, would, or is this going to have an effect of him living and working there in the future,i.e will the falling oil prices impact on the jobs market across the board.
Anyone who lives or work there,could possibly help my head on the fact that my 24 year old, only child is making a mistake, or the move of a lifetime.
He is already working in this field and has a well paid job, but in this country.
If I have posted this in the wrong section I apologise.
My concern is, Dubai, and all the UAE countries, cost a fortune to live in, although they pay more in salary.
I cant work out, what would be the point in earning more to have to pay out more to live there.
Also, my other main concern is they are all wealthy countries,because of being oil producing countries, with the price of oil, falling through the floor, would, or is this going to have an effect of him living and working there in the future,i.e will the falling oil prices impact on the jobs market across the board.
Anyone who lives or work there,could possibly help my head on the fact that my 24 year old, only child is making a mistake, or the move of a lifetime.
He is already working in this field and has a well paid job, but in this country.
If I have posted this in the wrong section I apologise.
Thank you for the replies, things have moved on he goes for his first interview tuesday..
My son will, if he gets the job, be moving out on his own,no partner, wife.
He knows some people already working out there,he went for two weeks as a holiday, just before christmas,I'm posting as a dad of one,who wants to know the nitty gritty part of living there rather than the 24 year old's version of a two week holiday, doing brunch,going to golf tournaments, getting happy,but not working.
My main concern is health..what happens god forbid if he was taken ill,accident or something like this,what are the hospitals health care like,we are not just around the corner to visit, or help, how is the health care in Dubai compared to the UK, for someone on their own.
Do you rent or buy accomodation there, how do you go around doing it.
I know I sound a bit clingy,but my son is giving me the its all good dad, don't worry..
I'm not trying to stop him going, I just want him to look at the full picture and facts, and also for my peace of mind.
Can you please give me your thoughts,and experiences, thank you
My son will, if he gets the job, be moving out on his own,no partner, wife.
He knows some people already working out there,he went for two weeks as a holiday, just before christmas,I'm posting as a dad of one,who wants to know the nitty gritty part of living there rather than the 24 year old's version of a two week holiday, doing brunch,going to golf tournaments, getting happy,but not working.
My main concern is health..what happens god forbid if he was taken ill,accident or something like this,what are the hospitals health care like,we are not just around the corner to visit, or help, how is the health care in Dubai compared to the UK, for someone on their own.
Do you rent or buy accomodation there, how do you go around doing it.
I know I sound a bit clingy,but my son is giving me the its all good dad, don't worry..
I'm not trying to stop him going, I just want him to look at the full picture and facts, and also for my peace of mind.
Can you please give me your thoughts,and experiences, thank you
Thank you for the replies.
I won't say who he works for, as it's not for me to say,however he works for a massive,global company.
Since posting, I have had a chat, and he has divulged more information, have you tried nailing down a young 24 year old..haha
He has his health package with the company, which i'm more happy with.
The company pays for all sorts of expenses, i.e accommodation,health,pension.
Dubai, or Doh Far, will be his main base, basically the position is a sort of glorified RAC man, he will fly to air craft which has an engine problems and decide if it can be fixed on the air craft,"on wing" or it has to be returned to a factory.
He will very much be a person, who flies a lot, the middle east and asia will be his area,he will fly from one country to another, maybe staying a day or two or four or five weeks,all this is expenses paid by the company.
With your comments, and what he has told me I am a little more happier.Thank you, for taking the time to reply.
I won't say who he works for, as it's not for me to say,however he works for a massive,global company.
Since posting, I have had a chat, and he has divulged more information, have you tried nailing down a young 24 year old..haha
He has his health package with the company, which i'm more happy with.
The company pays for all sorts of expenses, i.e accommodation,health,pension.
Dubai, or Doh Far, will be his main base, basically the position is a sort of glorified RAC man, he will fly to air craft which has an engine problems and decide if it can be fixed on the air craft,"on wing" or it has to be returned to a factory.
He will very much be a person, who flies a lot, the middle east and asia will be his area,he will fly from one country to another, maybe staying a day or two or four or five weeks,all this is expenses paid by the company.
With your comments, and what he has told me I am a little more happier.Thank you, for taking the time to reply.
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