Who's online
There are currently 108 users and 1124 guests online.
Online users
Recent comments
- thank you Vignale.
1 sec ago - JAMUNA.. it is an irish HARP
1 min 12 sec ago - Show some respect to the
1 min 48 sec ago - there can never be too many
4 min 43 sec ago - Inshallah, when it
11 min 30 sec ago - so sorted then ... u and the
12 min 43 sec ago - consider the following:-NO
11 min 26 sec ago - OK, Ill brave it out if you
13 min 29 sec ago - Hiya Apples, i havent been
14 min 59 sec ago - i never been ... but last
19 min 28 sec ago
Moving to Qatar
Hi
Can anyone tell me what the procedure is when first coming over to Qatar, are you given a little time to sort out your home and transport before attending work and when do companies tend to give you your furniture allowance.
How do workers from blighty generally get paid into UK or Qatar banks?
Who are the best internet and satalite providers?
Whats the weather like!!! lol
 |
|
 |
Events
- Summer Lunch(Events)(Now)
- Indian Cultural Centre Summer Camp(Events)(Now)
- Independence Day of India at Taj Rasoi(Events)(20 hours)
- Indonesian and Malaysian Food Festivals(Events)(8 days)
- Qatar Living Mums Coffee Morning (Events)(8 days)
- Global Dj Night Out (Events)(14 days)
Guide to Qatar
- Sample Budget and Cost of Living
- Qatar Schools Database
- Residents Guide to Qatar
- Siteseeing in Qatar
- Traffic Rules
- Attending a Qatari Wedding
- Gift ideas from Qatar
- Buying a used car in Qatar
- Renting in Qatar
- What to consider when renting in Qatar
- Preparing for Winter in Qatar
- Blackberry phones in Qatar
- Old Qatar
- What's Happening in Qatar
- Online Shopping in Qatar
| Site Sections : | |
| Classifieds : | |
| Site Information : |
 |
Qatar Living is an online community for everyone living in or interested in the State of Qatar. All trademarks and copyrights on this page are owned by their respective owners. Comments are owned by the Poster. The views reflected by members on this site are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Qatar Living. Qatar Living is not responsible for any material submitted to the site. Any material posted is not endorsed, reviewed or approved by the Website Owner. |
novita77 said
Thats ... ...depend who you working for. I am sure every company have their own way doing things.
For us ... we were given a company housing for the first 3 months , then they give you allowance to look somewhere else.
We receive our furniture allowance as soon as my husband pass his probation period.
The first 2 weeks husband get a car and a driver to go to work, after that we rent a car till we received our resident permit and able to buy a car.
Internet so far only 1 provider : Qtel.So take it or leave it... you dont have a choice.
The pay tranferred to our local bank, then every few months we send the money to the UK.
Anyway ... welcome to QL, do use the 'search' button on the top right to search any question you have in mind. Anything you want to ask in perticular just post away :-)
The weather at the moment when you go outdoor just like you go inside the sauna room ...
qatarisun said
hi Mick ...welcome to qatar!
usualy you have to start your work next day after arrival, max within 3 days, but it depends on your company... some give you 1 week or even more...
usually furniture allowance is given after the probation perod, i.e. 3 months.
You can have your car only after you get your RP which will take at least 1 month..
so shortly, be prepared for a bit uncomfortable life first couple of months till you settle down, start getting used to your new life, sort out your new friends issue and so on..
but again, it might be various depends on the company and your personal ability to adapt a new environment..
good luck and have fun in Doha!!
**********
expnad said
welcome ...You have to report to the company within 3 days normaly. then starting work depends upon the company policy. in the initial stages you can use rent a car and after RP you can buy urself. Internet and cable TV is providing by Qatar Telecom.
There are some good local service agencys in doha. you can use there service if require. they help you to arrange car, internet and telephone conection, setting home,and in other local needs.
In normal case your company will lookafter all your needs so no need to approch any and QL is there to help you at any time. post your comments then you will get the solution soon
dweller said
Three days? ...I had to start the day after I arrived. I arrived at night.
expnad said
thats depends on company ...Some comapanys will take you directly to office from airport. if you reach doha in working hours.
qatarisun said
yes dweller.. usually they start next day.. ...but one of my friends from Qatar University was given about 3-4 days to initially settle down.. depends..
expnad said
yea that depends. ...I reported to my company in the next day, but they given 4 days to start my job
Secguy said
Greetings Mick and glad you ...Greetings Mick and glad you could join us.
Proceedure may change on companies as said before. Just ask HR. They are normally willing to answer most questions. Negotiate a few days if U need to as I have to settle in.
Good luck
Motivation is when your dreams put on work clothes.
- Ben Franklin
Mick96853 said
Moving to Qatar ...Thanks for all your comments,
Can I still rent a car until my RP comes through?
expnad said
Sure you can ...Sure you can rent a car,
Supernurse said
Can anyone tell me what the ...Can anyone tell me what the procedure is when first coming over to Qatar, are you given a little time to sort out your home and transport before attending work and when do companies tend to give you your furniture allowance..........Don't know about furniture allowance, I started work the morning I arrived!Arrived 01:00 frm LHR to start work at 8:00am...great eh?
How do workers from blighty generally get paid into UK or Qatar banks?.. No, you will get a local bank account, it you need to set up a money transfer to UK account
Who are the best internet and satalite providers?...... Showtime, good for sports and you can get Sky news for a little extra, mostly English speaking channels
Whats the weather like!!! lol....feckin hotter than a sweatband in a firemans helmet at the mo!!!
"It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid."
- George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)
qatarisun said
Mick, just small thing.. ...if you want to drive a rented car, it's better to make an international driver license prior to coming here...You will be able to exchange your driver license only again after receving RP. Meanwhile you will use he international one.
daiwai said
DL ...My experience is - use the UK DL - I have heard that some Int DL's are not acceptable
If you're living life on the edge, you've got too much room.