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2-3 week hotel accommodation

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 15:59

I have been reading the posts and comments for a number of months now and have learnt so much already - thank you.

DH's new employers weren't expecting me to join him until after his 3 mth probation period. This wasn't communicated and they accept this is an oversight on their part, and suggest that I wait and join him 'two weeks' later. We are worried that this may prove to be longer. In the meantime we have already agreed to let our house in the UK, so I will be homeless until I join him.

We are exploring the possibity of me flying out with him and staying in a hotel, therefore can anyone recommend a clean, functional hotel in the centre, where I could stay for a couple of weeks?

His employers are housing him in a hotel and do not want to pay for me as well. We are both massively anxious about being apart especially as he starting a new job, new country etc and then worrying about me living out of a suitcase in hotels, staying on friends sofas etc.

Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated?

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 19:45
Make sure the status is in writing - so many people have been caught out with this thinking the employer would honour their verbal promises, just to get your hubby here. <em>edited by kimmc3 on 26/02/2013</em>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 18:29
That's positive. Didn't mean to scare you but I've heard of people being caught out before.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 18:26
Hi feefmick His contract does state '+ wife' for relocation, travel and housing costs. He has talked about me even before the interview so they do know. They are happy for me come out but just not for two weeks. thanks for the heads up.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 18:18
I would just be careful that they're not planning to get him out on single status with the promise of changing this to married status after 3 months but then you run the risk that they won't change it to marital status. I've just realised you're talking about Qatar and not Dubai but it's similar. He needs the married status so you can get your visa, housing allowance and medical etc. It's not uncommon for companies to verbally promise something that never materialises so I would ensure checking that he's signed a contract with marital status.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 18:09
Many thanks for the replies. Yes, it doesnt make sense for me not to travel and stay with him, as you say, it wouldnt cost much more for the hotel. Personally I cannot see what difference two weeks would make but hey ho. He is currently in discussion with them regarding this, so will have to wait and see. I believe he will be staying somewhere near the Corniche/Hamad Medical Centre. Thanks again for your time ladies.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 16:40
Yes, the room will probably have a king size or double bed in it, so can't see how it would cost the company more, unless you were going for breakfast or charging meals to the room, as said before. I would be tempted to just stay with your DH or if you are worried about this, then can't you just get another room in the same hotel? (depending on cost). As you are British, you can get a visa on arrival anyway, so no visa in advance issues....Where will DH be staying, so that we can suggest hotels in the same area perhaps? It's strange that the company said that you had to join your DH 3 months after him, but then said 2 weeks would be ok - doesn't really make sense, if it's based on him passing his probation period. If DH is on a "married contract", rather than single status (as technically, a single man), then the company should be providing accomm for you both, annual flights for you both, healthcare, etc, etc. Don't let them fob your DH off, as they often try it on with employees with the benefits they offer, or rather, should offer. Argue your case and say that you have to arrive with DH for xyz reasons. There's no reason why you shouldn't stay with him, as you are married and I assume he has signed a work contract with "married" status? An extra 2 weeks shouldn't make much difference, as they usually give you temp accomm for a month. Good luck... <em>edited by chizz on 26/02/2013</em>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 16:04
If they're putting him up in a hotel then it shouldn't really cost them any more as generally you pay per room not per person. There would just be the issue of your meals.