Hi all 👋
I’m currently working in Canada as a Data & AI Consulting Manager with a 175K CAD salary. I’ve received an offer in Dubai for 38K AED/month (tax-free) and am weighing the move.
Looking for community insights on net savings, cost of living, work culture, and long-term career growth in Dubai vs Canada.
If you’ve worked in either market (or moved between them), I’d love to hear your honest experience.
Net savings, Quality of life, Cost of living: rent, schooling etc , Career growth

Hi ! DOES ANYONE HAS CONTACT OF GENUINE CAREER COUNSELLORS FOR MASTERS ? PLEASE PLEASE

What does a Senior Account Director for German market earn in Dublin?

Can anyone please help with the hierarchy of Birlasoft. What level is Technical Specialist with grade 4C ? Is it same as SSE in other companies?

What are the different learning platforms available for employees? Can we get reimbursement for certifications etc.?

If I initiate seperation from IBM while in the last few days in an account (End date in two weeks), what is the notice period ? Will it be immediately effective or will I be on bench for 1 month or 3 months with salary ?

Similarly, if I am already on bench and initiate seperation from IBM as I am not getting clients I want to join, will it be immediate effective or 1 month or 3 months with salary ?

What have you done this summer for self-care so far? Share below!

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Does CBA provides joining kit?? And what all it contains.

So who here visited the Chicago Yacht Club at Open House Chicago and decided they wanted to grow up to be an old white guy? 🙋🏻

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About how long does it take for McKinsey to produce a written offer after the verbal offer? And then how long does the HR check take / is it just a criminal + employment history check?

Anyone have recommendations for a dog trainer in Queens?

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Hello everyone, is everyone back to the office in Milan or your company has a WFH policy?

I am the president of our school board at Franklin Country School Corporation in Brookville, In. I would like to start a NASA Stem project starting in school year 2022-2023. Does anyone know where I need to start?

Is it easier to go from McK to BCG or Deloitte to BCG? If one is easier, how much easier? And do BCG recruiters ever poach from McK or is that a big no-no?

I’m starting to work in the IB division in NYC soon. Was wondering what’s the dress code in the office. Would Business casual be fine?

Hi, any consultant freelancing in Dubai? How do you go about finding gigs ? LinkedIn? Recruiters? Your personal network?

How is Marsh & McLennan regarded in the MEA?

Hello all!

Any thoughts on interview process, compensation, culture etc. at ADQ in Abu Dhabi?

All feedback would be helpful!

Thanks :)

Planning to exit tech firms as a mid to senior level roles. What are some possible sources I can reach out at to make this happen?

Dubai people I live in Marquise Square tower and my neighbor is having a party literally every day till 4-5 in the morning- I spoke to him and he apologized and promised to keep it quiet but he didn’t. So I spoke to the security if they can tell them to calm down and the security said that he can’t do anything as it’s the weekend! Is that normal or should they give me a noise compliance and force him to stay quiet after some time.

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Let’s talk credit cards! Is there any one which has 0% foreign transaction fee? (Like Revolut)

Moving to Dubai to start with Kearney in November.

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Anyone here owning an apartment in Marina? As Australians we are keen to have shops, cafes, gyms in walkable distance…any other areas apart from Marina that can offer this?

Appreciate any guidance or insights.

I had the first round with a consulting firm and it takes them more than a month to arrange the final round and the recruiter is not being responsive. Is that normal?

Which Mckinsey office in the Middle East is hiring? Does Dubai office still hire experienced hire now?

McK associate equivalent at Accenture consulting?

Hi fishies! Considering an internal big 4 move from Western Europe to Dubai. Not sure about WLB and whether there’ll be enough growth and learning opportunities after reading some of the threads here. Anyone up for sharing their experience? Especially concerned about sexism / racism as a WOC…and whether moving back to Europe in a few years will be difficult because the ME experience won’t be considered valuable.

Hi all
I have a kind favor to ask of you, my dad who has 25+ years experience in finance is looking for better opportunities in UAE , requesting your help to kindly assist if you or anyone in your circle are aware of any opportunity. If there is anything please let me know and I will DM you .
Appreciate your help and su

Dubai 🐠 what are your favourite things to do in the region?

Is McKinsey Middle East not growing as fast as some of the other firms (BCG, Kearney, S&, …)? Haven’t heard of many people interviewing of late, especially for the UAE offices

What is the pay difference at consultant level between Dubai and Riyadh? Thanks