Roshan and Accassim,
Thanks for your honest and upright comments. It does put into perspective my approach to properly evaluating a compensation package offer. I have heard of so many stories of my nationals bowled over by the gross offer without considering the cost of lving in Dubai. They end up cramped in small rooms to make budgets fit and send money to their families here.
I am suprised housing may end up about 50% of average salary. At present I spend 15% only and I live in a middle income 2 BR loft condominium. I also found out inflation in Dubai is at about 12% in 2007 compared to 6% here. That does put things into a very different light also.
I will take that advice on seeking a minimum level and see how it works out. No use sacrificing my present lifestyle blinded by seemingyi higher gross numbers.
Thanks again.
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