I have been maldives From 2008 to 2010 working in Evasoon laamu Resort and spa ( i will write blog later for the travelling Expreince ) and I just got something to write here about work and live in maldives? If you are thinking it is easy to work and live in maldives I love to Write something Here:
Why NOT?
Why NOT?
- Recession hit Maldives the worst.
- Maldive is one of the paradise and god gifted place but it is hard to communicate with local maldivian peoples in their Own language "Dhivehi" but few Peoples can hindi adn English except City island Peoples as male, Maldives.
- Maldives is Muslim Country But Its Hard to Control ur Devbice Mobile and Laptop From Local Porn Movies.
- Does not matter how much you will get ur salary but its hard to send money to your own country bcoz of Dollar and it is hard to get dollar in far from the develop island.
- I just got maldivian local young peoples never respect indian and nepali citizens as well as so its hard to make good and trusted relationship.
- Shortage of dollar, you wont be able to send your earning home unless you are paid in dollars. The present dollar rate is Rf. 12.85 but you will never get it for the same price. Now it is available for Rf. 14.50 outside. Banks ask for Dollars to send money home and lots of restrictions implemented.
- Accommodation will be a big problem. At the time of interview or in your appointment letter, it will be mentioned that you will provided with accommodation but for teachers it is provided on sharing basis only for 3 months. After that they are forced find an accommodation. The rent is beyond your imagination and will surely burn your pocket. You will be forced to share the room as well as the toilet with someone else (probably with 3 or 4 ) unless you are ready to spend lavishly on rent.
- High cost of living. The prices of the food stuffs are gone up beyond imagination now. You have to spend a good share of your income if you want to get a decent meal. Now the prices are either high or empty shelves due to non-availability of items
- Discrimination towards Indians is very visible and you have to face a lot of discrimination from the management if it is headed by the locals.
- Reported robbery and burglary on the expatriates. I am one of the victims of burglary.
- Better future prospects will be difficult due to their new employment rules. If you want to terminate your contract with your employer, now you have to give 9 months notice as well as the Visa fees (MOH Contract).
- Sometimes you get delayed for your payment. Many labourers complain that they are not paid salary for months
- The Government is in the process of reducing the number of expatriate workers to encourage employment for locals by making the recruitment procedure more complicated.
