stevie_b Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Has Mrs Col said what specifically she doesn't like about the idea of going there? Good call. She can't (well, she's a woman but you know what I mean) just say "I don't want to go", she should give some reasons. Then you can figure something out. PS I assumed that people weren't serious about you leaving your wife I assume it's "go there with the wife" or "stay in Blighty with the wife". But who knows..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Apparently, I'm in the minority since I agree with Ozz. If you're happily married, I'd think it was an easy decision... I thought that originally but then I thought "if I was happily married I wouldn't need to ask random strangers on the Internet for advice like this" so moved on to plan B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 The problem with Bahrain is it's full of drunk Saudi's at the weekend. Good place to work and save some cash though, providing you don't blow it all on over priced beer and Russian hookers that is. Women, they always mess up a perfectly good plan.... Yes they do and one particular 'woman' has just cost me 18 years of money and my engine polishing which i was going to do shortly but i can't now... :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Yes they do and one particular 'woman' has just cost me 18 years of money and my engine polishing which i was going to do shortly but i can't now... :-( That's life mate, you pay for it one way or another. Individual payments or a lump sum, choice is yours..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dane_stone Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 The problem with Bahrain is it's full of drunk Saudi's at the weekend. Good place to work and save some cash though, providing you don't blow it all on over priced beer and Russian hookers that is. Women, they always mess up a perfectly good plan.... and you want to take your wife. Go out there and see how easy it is to blow 60 odd k a year now that would be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 That's life mate, you pay for it one way or another. Individual payments or a lump sum, choice is yours..... Its going to have to be monthly payments... The backdation isnt too bad i have got the cash for that as it was going to be used for my engine to be polished. For the rest though, not so good... :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Go for it , couple of years and you are set Whilst a good amount of money from what sounds like a good job offer, it's easily spent! Can't see how 2 years would set you up for life... Personally, I'd go out there for a while just for the adventure in a new place where you'll have a decent income at your disposal but I've always had that mindset. It really depends on the relationship with the mrs. - are you married for a start? Are there kids involved. It's easier to go your seperate ways if you're single and have no dependants. Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 You say £60+k a year tax free, but isn't it only tax free until you try bringing that money back into the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 My god i would go, Why do you even have to ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I'd say go for it. I know people who have gone out to Saudi to work and enjoy it and fly back on the weekends and party... the culture out there seems a little bi-polar from what I've heard though. I agree with many on here, see if you can get a taster trip out there to persuade the missus and ask her what her reasons are for not wanting to go. And look at it from her side, if possible applying her reasons, if she got a dream job offer at a location where you weren't too hot on. Maybe if she's currently working she won't be able to find a job like she does now out there etc. It' a lot of change, but I'd say exciting at the same time. I went out for a little while in NYC and also Ireland and find them and the working culture quite refreshing from here in the UK. I know someone that was working out in Baghdad a while ago as a contractor, he said whilst the money was excellent he didn't like sleeping under his mattress as one night a bomb blew his bedroom window in... so really what are you motivated by? The money offered right now? Long term opportunities (good stuff on the CV etc), or a change of scene? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 The more money you make, the more you spend. Working for two years isn't gonna keep you in the lifestyle you will become accustomed to. If you both have no kiddieCols then I would take it right away. Britain has gone down the sh!tter, get your' passport out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD DAN Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 plenty of women , one job offer lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs H Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I would have possibly discussed this with Mrs Col before applying:p But do they have any other vacancies?????? Vicki x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Just had a telephonic interview for a job i applied for ages ago and ive been basically offered it, problem is its in Bahrain and the job is operations manager for the new world trade center, running 250 security staff, basically its senior security manager the pay is 45000 BD (bahrain dinars) a year tax free, thats 64.5k sterling?? The problem is that you'll have to spend wisely as that's not the best salary for an expat (with family) out in Bahrain. If you stay in the XP areas then you will spend it all:rolleyes: You will have to check to see what other perks you get Col as that will make it more inviting for you and the family. The other thing to consider is that it will certainly diversify your CV:) I have loads of pals out there and some love it and some not so - they just live there for the money. Best of luck Col;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Why would they give you such a big job without meeting you 1st? (No offence intended, just interested why they would give a security job to a man they have not met). I have a friend in a similar situation but the wife wants him to go for the money. I personally think it would kill any relationship and surely 60k a year isn't worth that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 My wife always comes first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 So she pretends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Has Mrs Col been there? Does she have any experience of the place? Have you talked about how long you'd work there? Ok so she doesn't want to live away from home forever, but how about for 12 months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcol Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Why would they give you such a big job without meeting you 1st? (No offence intended, just interested why they would give a security job to a man they have not met). I have a friend in a similar situation but the wife wants him to go for the money. I personally think it would kill any relationship and surely 60k a year isn't worth that? i have actually had a previous interview with the employment agency who he used to find someone, so its not as if its been just a phone conversation, (may have sounded that way when i read back) well after a few "discussions" mrs col has said that if we can go and have a look first at the place then she will seriously consider it, she is a nurse and wont have much problem finding a job out there, so i emailed the bloke and he is happy for us to do that, they will pay for my ticket but carla has to pay for her own:p:p it wont be till october anyway so ill keep you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 My wife always comes first. So she pretends. Funniest thing I've read in ages... As for the job offer, It all depends on how much you value your marriage. If you love your wife and are happily marriied then don't go! It would have been a cool experience but in the end a marriage if for life, not worth risking it for a couple years working abroad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommygun Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The way this country is going you should take the job without question BC. Two years tax free is @ 60k is not a great deal but if you invest the money wisely you will be laughing when you retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veilside Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 You say £60+k a year tax free, but isn't it only tax free until you try bringing that money back into the UK? yeah, ull have to either delcare it and get taxed on it, or launder it. but lets face it the world was built on washed money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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