r/abudhabi • u/daisiesofthegalaxy19 • 1d ago
Careers πΌ Salary and living in general
I currently work in the UK in my mid thirties. Unfortunately I broke up recently with my GF so single and looking for a change. I earn 120k GBP and have been offered a role in Abu Dhabi for 900k AED. Package seems quite weak and it seems housing is very expensive so concerned about long term savings etc. Job has natural progression but not sure if politics plays a part here?
But my biggest issue is putting life on hold. Can anyone give me their perspective on actually enjoying the place having fun, meeting someone (Christian) etc. I'm not a "flashy" person, enjoy good solid company, going to a pub/bar. I see the glitzy life but looking for something slightly different. Obviously I'm not looking to transplant my life entirely but I would like to know how it is to integrate and to make the time work for me. This is a long term vision here not a 6 month contract.
Would really appreciate any perspectives.