Over the last 2 years, the living costs in Dubai has multiplied - and so have the new job seekers! We all agree that Dubai has a charisma of its own, that attracts scores and scores of career makers, investors, the big-bold-beautiful, and what not!However, perhaps in between the fast pace the Dubai life has become, all of us overlook the new comers - especially the not so priveleged - who dream of making and sustaining a "better" life than in their native countries.
Keeping them in mind, I had submitted a salary negotiation advice thread in DiscussDubai.com almost 2 years ago! I was amazed last week to see that this discussion page earned the highest number of hits (>7000) among all other topics! Such is the demand of Dubai as a career builder!
For all those who'd like to know the 7 steps for negotiation, here are the suggestions:
1) Unlearn your past experiences / expectations
2) Calculate your basic minimum needs first
3) Adjust with your “lifestyle” expectations
4) Do some homework
5) Always ask for a little more
6) Always get to know the complete package (and more)
7) Do not budge too lower than your expectations
For details on these steps, please Click Here
Many of you'd agree these are just plain simple suggestions - no big deal here! But it's really amazing that even after 2 years I still keep on getting personal messages asking for advice (and I gladly do give the!) before taking decisions.
Hopefully by including the above link on this forum some more people may get some help!
