Saudi Here I Come
Mar 9th 2008, 7:28 pm
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Saudi Here I Come
After months of silence on my part I thought to let you know I'd been offered a post in Jeddah. I've put the USA option on hold while I get things together for moving in June. Anyone who wants to share info on experiences/ wages/ lifestyle/ benefits/ problems etc can PM me if they prefer. All info positive or negative welcomed. Thanks
Mar 10th 2008, 1:31 am
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Re: Saudi Here I Come
After months of silence on my part I thought to let you know I'd been offered a post in Jeddah. I've put the USA option on hold while I get things together for moving in June. Anyone who wants to share info on experiences/ wages/ lifestyle/ benefits/ problems etc can PM me if they prefer. All info positive or negative welcomed. Thanks
Mar 10th 2008, 7:05 am
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Are you a female? Curious how that would work to female nurses. Are non resident females still required to wear the full body garb? Do you just hire a driver to take you around?
Mar 10th 2008, 11:01 am
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Yes I'm female. Been told that the abaya only needs to be worn in public areas e.g. shopping malls, restuarants etc. At work its a tunic and trouser uniform and in the compound its normal 'western' clothing. There are buses to malls, taxis recommended by the employer are used and offer a discount apparently.
Mar 10th 2008, 12:02 pm
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Hope the pay is very good, ya wouldn't get me out in Saudi for love nor money. Good Luck
Mar 10th 2008, 5:32 pm
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. Other more liberal countries only a plane ride away - good social life for expats despite the restricted lifestyle.
Mar 17th 2008, 10:10 am
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When you going? And are the wages as good as I hear? What about the language barrier? Are you going with family? What is safety like? Models of care? Thanks Babycatcher
Mar 17th 2008, 10:19 am
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Re: Saudi Here I Come
hi
i know a midwife in saudi been there fir 4 years now and loves it...she is MINTED!!!....last year she bought her daughter in uk a 4 bed house CASH...
good luck to you and i hope you enjoy it
debbie
i know a midwife in saudi been there fir 4 years now and loves it...she is MINTED!!!....last year she bought her daughter in uk a 4 bed house CASH...
good luck to you and i hope you enjoy it
debbie
Mar 19th 2008, 1:43 pm
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Re: Saudi Here I Come
heard good and know VERY bad things about Saudi/nursing...
just like childbirth really, some people delight in telling you their horrah stories and others insist it is like shelling peas and down to positive attitude...
However....
Their human right record is criminal... be careful and get what you can from the experience.
Goodluck...
just like childbirth really, some people delight in telling you their horrah stories and others insist it is like shelling peas and down to positive attitude...
However....
Their human right record is criminal... be careful and get what you can from the experience.
Goodluck...
