Qatar Petroleum or Aramco?
 

Been in the oil patch for 20 yrs and worked for various companies in many places including a stint in Saudi back in late 90's. Considering a return to the ME with one of the Operators. Aramco appear much more geared up HR-wise to "sell" the job but has anyone on here experience with both operators or opinions?

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Pretty sure Aramco has come up before, so if you have a search, might find some info to get you going.

Anyway, welcome to BE :)

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Aramco gotta be

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Have some indirect experience of Aramco so not sure why it's a gotta be but then again I know nowt about QP!

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QP has many more women working for it...

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If it is direct hire with ARAMCO, rather than through a contractor, go for it.

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Is there a problem sub contracting to ARAMCO scot47. I'm about to come out sub contracting to ARAMCO so should I be worried?

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I would not do it. Aramco Contractors treat their employees like kleenex. Disposabl,

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At what level are you talking about, could you be a little more specific?
Now you do have me worried

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Seeing as he is an ex teacher I would seek advice from more knowledgeable sources...............

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I used to work at KFUPM, next door to ARAMCO Main Compound. I knew both direct hirts with ARAMCO and the lesser beings working for contractors. Contractors do not treat their employees well.

Britexpat is an ex-squaddie with a chip on his shoulder about KSA, teachers and the world in general.

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Please why does this site always turn into a slanging match??

I have met britexpat and I can assure you there was no sign of any chips.

Seriously this site helped me when I first thought about moving over to Qatar but now I can't believe anyone would want to come on here for advice.

Ok rant over....bad bad day.

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QP is partnered with Maersk afaik, so it has a high number of capables compared to 20 years ago.

Was at an O&G ME conference a couple of months ago, and the Aramco guys said the housing sucked. The salaries between the two seem comparable, with QP having more annual leave.

Personally, as a woman I'd choose QP.

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Scot47 is the typical case of those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.
Given Scot 47's inability to spell ( Heard of SpellCorrect?..No, didn't think so...) The reason he spent sop long in Saudi indicates why he could not get a job in a better berth!

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Olejanx is right. Winners do not come to KSA, the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait ! I wonder what misfortune brought him to Arabia Felix ?