Well, there was a long time no news. Unfortunately I had to decline the offer made in December. The reason for this was because I couldn't figure out how we could survive. On one side there is the amount offered (a total compensation package, all inclusive) that if offered in Europe you would never ever decline upon. However on the other side there is our budget - made up with Dubai figures. And comparing these to sides drove me nuts. Instead of having a plus there was always a minus and certainly this would have put us in trouble. Hence, unfortunately and with big tears I had to decline - by then.
But the good news it that since then prises dropped - ongoing. The rent is the biggest single expenditure, so you may imagine how happy we are that those prices dropped by up to 30% since December 2008! Isn't that wonderful news?
So a few sleepless nights gave me a headache... and I couldn't wait anymore and had to write to a manager in Dubai and asking him for some time to review my decision in December. He spent almost two hours with me on the phone, explaining how it really is in Dubai, how I could think differently of my budget and what I might have to change. Wow! That was indeed very helpful and I deeply appreciated his help and the way he explained everything to me.
Back home I told my wife and we where both just happy(!) and the decision of re-applying was literately made in 5 mins.
We go for it! No doubts!
Thanks!
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