Originally Posted by panaka

Thank you.

Not a big deal.

I was excited in the first few months, but then after being told that they "working on my offer" several times, started to be suspicious about potential turnaround.

Originally Posted by panaka

Hi guys,

Just to let you know. I had interview with NEOM on August 2022 and since then I was expecting offer. Few days ago I finally approached the manager who interviewed me and asked him what is going on. Turns out several positions including mine are on hold and he advised if I have another opportunity to take it.

So my story with NEOM is done . Good luck to anyone.

Originally Posted by apospark

You were wise. Their words don't really mean much, so best to keep expectations low. May the wind ever be in your sails for your future endeavors.

Originally Posted by xandy

Sorry to hear about that. The same happened with me, kept me waiting/on-hold for 5 months and in the end very easily came back to me with regret email that we are over headcounts allocation.

Originally Posted by GNK

It was announced today that a large number of new family housing in NC1 will be available in Q2 2024 and that due to the backlog the waiting list for family housing is currently closed.
The Grade 1-9 school is currently not accepting new enrollments unless the FTE employee is already living in NC1. There are always exceptions and things change quickly, so your onboarder is the best person to confirm (if you can get hold of them that is).

Originally Posted by chatdoctoreightball

If they don't secure me a NC1 1bed cabin, there's no amount of money they can get me for.

Originally Posted by Diplo

In what timeframe? If you mean immediately, I fear you might be disappointed.

Originally Posted by chatdoctoreightball

I'll be negotiating the start date for when that kind of accommodation is available. Tbh any other options are not remotely attractive lifestyle wise for a single man coming from a buzzing city life.

Originally Posted by Trailing_Hubby

What's the difference, as a single man coming from a buzzing city life, living in NC1 over, say, a nice A cabin in NC2? Better night life?

Originally Posted by chatdoctoreightball

Better cabins and facilities, no commuting, more diverse and interesting community to develop your network with. All things to help cope with the loneliness/boredom.

Originally Posted by chatdoctoreightball

If they don't secure me a NC1 1bed cabin, there's no amount of money they can get me for.

Originally Posted by chatdoctoreightball

Better cabins and facilities, no commuting, more diverse and interesting community to develop your network with. Ofc, you wouldn't be officially dating, but you know how theses things go.
All things to help cope with the loneliness/boredom.

Originally Posted by Trailing_Hubby

Depends where your office is, I guess. Everyone in NC2 will be disappointed to hear they are less interesting than their NC1 brethren.

Originally Posted by chatdoctoreightball

Offices are in NC1, and it's not really about the interesting side of the community, You'll just be around higher up roles and will be able to establish partnerships that can promote a faster growth inside the machine. Let's face it, no one goes into this project for the love of it. You're opportunistic and want quick growth and money, so you might as well facilitate that by being in the proper environment.