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Forum: ME Job Discussions

Apr 2nd 2011, 11:07 am

Replies: 7

Saudi job experience... leaving

Views: 4,002

Posted By Highoward

Re: Saudi job experience... leaving

Thanks a lot for your replies.

@weasel central,

I am not from Asian/ME background. Yes, I am very aware of the Arab/Filip thing... plus they are more and more qualified (plus Arabs have the...

Forum: ME Job Discussions

Apr 1st 2011, 9:08 pm

Replies: 7

Saudi job experience... leaving

Views: 4,002

Posted By Highoward

Saudi job experience... leaving

I currently work as a Quantity Surveyor in Saudi (though my background is slightly different). I have currently 2 years experience in UK plus 2 years in Saudi.

My 2-year contract finishes in July...

Forum: Middle East

Aug 6th 2009, 3:41 pm

Replies: 24

Muscat: Is this enough?

Views: 2,170

Posted By Highoward

Re: Muscat: Is this enough?

R u employed or unemployed? Which is your current salary is you are employed?

I guess that's the key issue... if you are unemployed you can't negotiate easily. If you are in the dole, it's a very...

Forum: Middle East

Aug 6th 2009, 3:21 pm

Replies: 7

Amazon & eBay in KSA

Views: 21,473

Posted By Highoward

Amazon & eBay in KSA

Hi,

I was wondering if anybody has had bad experiences buying with Amazon or eBay to be delivered to Saudi Arabia (as for the customs or the postal service).

Which are your tips? I've been told...

Forum: Middle East

Jul 31st 2009, 7:28 pm

Replies: 1

Long-term car rental in Saudi...

Views: 5,583

Posted By Highoward

Long-term car rental in Saudi...

Good Evening,

I'm currently working in Saudi Arabia, and I have a question regarding long-term car rentals here I would much appreciate someone could answer.

As agreed with my company, I didn't...

Forum: ME Job Discussions

Mar 28th 2009, 2:06 pm

Replies: 11

Jobs in Middle east for fresh graduates?

Views: 8,335

Posted By Highoward

Re: Jobs in Middle east for fresh graduates?

I graduated in early 2008 and I got one offer in ME (cross-fingers I'll finally get the job) and two other companies showed interest. I just worked 1 year before I was made redundant plus another...

Forum: The Sand Pit

Mar 11th 2009, 3:56 pm

Replies: 368

Dubai 'adultery' mum's agony

Views: 17,594

Posted By Highoward

Re: Dubai 'adultery' mum's agony

I don't understand this story.

Aren't those kids British citizens? Why the government / embassy has not moved a finger?

Forum: ME Job Discussions

Mar 7th 2009, 8:49 am

Replies: 6

HELP: Job offer: Minimum Package for BH

Views: 2,443

Posted By Highoward

Re: HELP: Job offer: Minimum Package for BH

Thanks for your reply, eylesda.

Salary proposed for KSA is really low by expat standars (it's my previous salary in London plus housing + car allowance :unsure:). But I'm a recent Graduate with 2...

Forum: ME Job Discussions

Mar 6th 2009, 5:32 pm

Replies: 6

HELP: Job offer: Minimum Package for BH

Views: 2,443

Posted By Highoward

Re: HELP: Job offer: Minimum Package for BH

Thanks for your replies.

I have received another offer for Riyadh for a similar position. How would be the minimum required there?

Is KSA that bad? I have read quite a few things about Saudi...

Forum: ME Job Discussions

Feb 15th 2009, 12:51 pm

Replies: 6

HELP: Job offer: Minimum Package for BH

Views: 2,443

Posted By Highoward

HELP: Job offer: Minimum Package for BH

I hope someone here may help me.

I'm a young architect (2 years experience) made redundant this week in the United Kingdom.

I have mailed dozens of local architectural practices in the Middle...

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