Is $10K US much?

[Incognito]

Nothing gets past you !

Have you seen me play 5 a side?

[scooterscot]

To answer the question. NO!

Don't accept anything less than double that.

I really agree... I don't actually even like the UAE much. Pop an aspirin and you're doing 20 to 10 in the pen. Screw that. Even carnal knowledge of the lady on a beach has become a little taboo...

[TykeMerc]

If the gig is just $10k a month probably not worth it that's only roughly £60 k in a year.
If it's $10k plus accomodation, transport in country, flights, expenses etc and the duration is 1 year+ then that's a different matter.

[scooterscot]

If it's $10k plus accomodation, transport in country, flights, expenses etc and the duration is 1 year+ then that's a different matter.

Yes it was the full package - no other expenses involved.

[ace00]

Yes it was the full package - no other expenses involved.

Which particular Emirate?

[TykeMerc]

Yes it was the full package - no other expenses involved.

No way I would even consider it then. Tax free is only of interest if it would noticably exceed my after tax income in the UK with all of the disruption involved.

[scooterscot]

Which particular Emirate?

aubi dabi

[Incognito]

abu dhabi

[ace00]

aubi dabi

Then I think for $10k p/m my decider would be "do I fancy an extended break somewhere a bit exotic or not?"
Might also be worth considering implementing the following plan depending on your age:
1. Go UAE. Work, save money (don't blow it in Bahrain every w/end)
2. Buy apartment in tax free emirate that grants residence visa (I know Dubai does).
3. Register company in said Emirate.

[scooterscot]

abu dhabi

See more energy than me...