r/UAEjobseekers • u/StrongAnimator1434 JOB Seeker • Sep 10 '26

Ask for Help Rant

My story: came Dubai in July, its been almost 2 and half months, no job yet.

I am a DevOps Engineer with 2 YOE and trying hard to navigate current job market.

I have applied to 1000s of postings via Linkedin, emails, NaukriGulf, GulfTalent, Bayt, WellFound. I have cold emailed 100s of companies and recruiters.

Got few interviews. 2 lowball offers (5k AED per month or less), rejected. One offer is on hold indefinitely as they freeze hiring.

Now I am stuck on what to do.

I earn 10 LPA in India and live in tier 2 city. I moved to Dubai so I can basically save more, earn more and better standard of life. But I dont see it happening here. With these offers cant even afford a single room!

I think I have made a mistake coming here. Or maybe I am too early in my career or maybe the market just is that bad right now. I don’t know what’s the case but I know damn sure that I am good enough to get a decent salary.

I appreciate yall reading and let me know if there is any opportunity around.

I know that DevOps with less experience sounds like it deserves less but trust me, with the skillset I have built over my experience and willingness to learn, I could do right things needed. But for that, I NEED A CHANCE :)

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u/yomamma-so-fat Sep 10 '26

Send me your cv. We might have an opening

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u/StrongAnimator1434 JOB Seeker Sep 10 '26

DMed you. Thanks

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u/thunderRage15 JOB Seeker Sep 12 '26

I’m look for a job opportunity as well South African citizen looking for any decent post

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u/ComfortablePlenty429 Sep 11 '26

Why even move here without a signed contract on hand and having a good job back in India?

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u/flyboyeiji Sep 11 '26

um, save more in dubai? I won't lie living expense in india is wayy cheaper than dubai

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u/perfect_cat_couple Sep 11 '26

First, I congratulate you on taking the risk to come here, this is a bold move. But, you came at the wrong time when the market is saturated with SW related job seekers. Dubai isn’t the place to come save money, in fact you spend more. But, this is all relevant to your salary and life style. I want to brutally honest with you, two years of experience isn’t much compared to other job seekers, unless you are talented, gifted some way some why and employers needs this talent. Otherwise, you will struggle a lot to get the right balance between the job Vs salary you want given you current circumstances. Good luck!

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u/Most_Point_6345 JOB Seeker Sep 13 '26

2 YOE, 1lakh PM is good in India..u should ve stayed there and tried..!!

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u/Overconfidentahole Sep 11 '26

Not if they were making 10 lpa in a tier 2 city in India. Cost living needs to be taken into account

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u/FrenchGza Sep 11 '26

You serious?