KSA Job Offer
#16
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Re: KSA Job Offer
Not yet as we are working on an August date, but I get the impression they can move quicker if needed.
She's in IT. Michael Page were the recruiter, and they seem to be confident there should be plenty of roles coming up.
She's in IT. Michael Page were the recruiter, and they seem to be confident there should be plenty of roles coming up.
#18
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Re: KSA Job Offer
Remember that a decent compound is normally up to about £60k/year for a house or half that for a flat. Al Nakhla, Al Bustan probably best options at present if you want a huge modern compound.
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Al Bustan, looks good. The reason we have Al Nakhla at the top is it looks full of life and prestine. Whereas Al Bustan looks prestine but a little flat, but by no means off the list. Please feel free to suggest more.
#20
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Have you considered what happens after KSA ? In many jobs, a spell in KSA can be the "kiss of death" to further job prospects. Do you have an Exit Strategy ? When I went back to KSA I planned to spemd the rest of my working life there, and in my case that turned out reasonably well. I still miss that nice, tax-free salary. My eldest daughter enjoyed her time at school in Jeddah. My wife enjoyed the shopping in The Souk ("Shara Gabel", "Balad") and in the shopping malls. Saudi still has a lot going for it. And the Gold Souk !
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Strictly speaking I have not thought much about an 'Exit Strategy'. I don't know what it's going to be like. The pay rise and promotion will put me well ahead of my years (am 30 years of age) and as long as my career develops and progresses I am happy to stay. I come from humble beginnings so what this opportunity does for me and my family. Not just my wife and child but also my mum and siblings, how I can support them is incredible. I have more motivating me to go and stay than just the sense of adventure.
We have family that has done the Middle East experience. Some have stayed, some came back, but everyone was glad they did it and there lives back here are better for it. There's too many variable to consider a single Exit Strategy so I'm not giving it much air-time.
We have family that has done the Middle East experience. Some have stayed, some came back, but everyone was glad they did it and there lives back here are better for it. There's too many variable to consider a single Exit Strategy so I'm not giving it much air-time.
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For some of us, the proximity to Mecca and Medina can be a powerful attrrcation. While living in Jeddah, I had American colleagues who drove up to Mecca most Fridays.
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Now that's interesting for all of those looking for a quick move to KSA...….pandemic end---who can predict that
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronav...-pandemic-ends
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronav...-pandemic-ends
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Now that's interesting for all of those looking for a quick move to KSA...….pandemic end---who can predict that
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronav...-pandemic-ends
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronav...-pandemic-ends
That's discouraging. I wonder if by end of Pandemic they are referring to the state NZ were in prior to the two UK travellers. Who knows? Guess I will ask the company.
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https://www.arabnews.com/node/1700341/saudi-arabia
Looks like they've not forgotten expats. I've seen and heard progress on my SAMA application, so there is some traction
Looks like they've not forgotten expats. I've seen and heard progress on my SAMA application, so there is some traction
#26
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Compared to what I am on now it's a huge pay rise and in terms of savings, consider current savings non-existent. Compared to my current situation it's a great position to be in. My question is by rule of thumb am I saving what you would expect an expat in my position to be saving, am I wasting an opportunity to save more, or comparatively it's a reasonable amount?
So while the offer could have been higher (e.g. same package but with accommodation extra, plus maybe some allowances), there is no doubt you should take it...and fast
#27
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https://www.arabnews.com/node/1700341/saudi-arabia
Looks like they've not forgotten expats. I've seen and heard progress on my SAMA application, so there is some traction
Looks like they've not forgotten expats. I've seen and heard progress on my SAMA application, so there is some traction
#28
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I am still waiting on SAMA to approve my application as I will be working in Financial Services. It was meant to be a 10 day wait. Coming up to 6 weeks now, still no news.
I can deal with the wait, as long as I know how long the wait is. It's the not-knowing that bothers me. I can't plan my UK life. Nothing I can do either.
I can deal with the wait, as long as I know how long the wait is. It's the not-knowing that bothers me. I can't plan my UK life. Nothing I can do either.
#29
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Yeah - we need to get everything packed up and into storage and that's pretty much a fixed date. Might well be couch surfing from September!!
#30
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This from the GACA today.
https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/...l-flights-GACA
I'm expecting that case numbers will have to come down to at least under a thousand a day before things open up. Maybe by September.
https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/...l-flights-GACA
I'm expecting that case numbers will have to come down to at least under a thousand a day before things open up. Maybe by September.