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Forum: Middle East
May 21st 2009, 9:57 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

All going well i will arrive in Riyadh on the 28th, flights booked by employer and now waiting on my passport/visa being returned to me

Bit of a let down regards to accommodation, no longer...
Forum: Middle East
May 17th 2009, 12:40 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,436
Posted By scoot

Re: Car Allowance: KSA

Yeah this certainly does not sound right:confused:

In the contract it does state " You will receive a Car Allowance of SAR 18,500 per month or a car will be provided"

Must be a typo, will need...
Forum: Middle East
May 17th 2009, 12:02 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,436
Posted By scoot

Re: Car Allowance: KSA

ahh missed this thread here http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=609480
Forum: Middle East
May 16th 2009, 11:53 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,436
Posted By scoot

Car Allowance: KSA

I have been offered the option of having a hire car provided by the company i am working for or a allowance of 18,500 per month, I do not know the in's and out's of the law regarding insurance etc. ...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 30th 2009, 10:15 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

:thumbup:

If you dont mind me asking, are you working with <<snip>> direct or through a company/agency?

Cheers
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 29th 2009, 5:39 am
Replies: 22
Views: 15,107
Posted By scoot

Re: Saudi Arabia Business Visa

I am also traveling on this type of visa. A few questions if anyone can help:

1. If i get paid into my UK based bank monthly, will i get taxed on this?
2. Is it easy to access funds in the...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 28th 2009, 8:02 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

They sound like a great help:rofl:

It really winds me up how the media like to blow things like this way out of proportion. Sure people have sadly died from this but in countries like the UK etc....
Forum: Middle East
Apr 28th 2009, 3:50 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

You are really selling the idea of riyadh to me:p
Forum: Middle East
Apr 28th 2009, 1:43 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

Sounds pretty good:) I am coming on my own, from what i understand there will be 10 of us in total though, i know of one other guy who is in my age group too heading over at the same time which will...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 28th 2009, 12:36 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

How does the EID compound compare with other facilities in Riyadh? Done a bit of googling but info is scarce!
Forum: Middle East
Apr 27th 2009, 5:14 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

What is a hash?
Forum: Middle East
Apr 27th 2009, 8:27 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

Thanks! Fly out on the 28th of May:thumbsup:
Forum: Middle East
Apr 27th 2009, 5:43 am
Replies: 89
Views: 11,381
Posted By scoot

Re: security cheque bounced...

They have just confirmed it has reached my shores here in sunny scotland:unsure:
Forum: Middle East
Apr 27th 2009, 1:02 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

I see, sounds promising.

I have decided to take the job, just sent off all the required info for my visa, slightly nervous but i'll be fine i am sure:eek:
Forum: Middle East
Apr 27th 2009, 12:38 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

For BT, i maintain the exchanges. Working on voice and data switches, broadband, sdh etc. Came in as a apprentice and have now been here 5 years. It is not a bad job but i feel if i am going to take...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 27th 2009, 12:36 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

Thanks for the advice, always good to get an opinion/experience form someone who has been there and done it!
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2009, 11:34 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

Tomtom dont have middle east maps, like you said though, garmin seems to cater for this:thumbsup:
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2009, 8:28 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

I've got a tomtom, will need to acquire the saudi maps ;)
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2009, 7:36 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

I get a driver for the 1st week in Riyadh for me to get used to the roads etc. it does sound a bit of a free for all:lol:
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2009, 10:23 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

I'm working for BT just now, i have some experience for the role i have got in Saudi. What were you doing telecomms wise before?
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2009, 5:24 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

When i said "We" i meant by the other people i will heading out with;)

Oh and sorry for all the questions!!

The car allowance is about £7000, Converts to about 38,000 SAR. What can i expect to...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2009, 4:11 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

Yup, thats exactly it. We will be overseeing the installation and i *think* we will carry out testing etc.

From what i understand, <<snip>> will pay us on top of our salary to cover the costs of...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 25th 2009, 3:47 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

Yes i have heard that the management on the ground (in the field) can be very poor and unhelpful to work with, i have heard this off numerous people.

I will be working as a contractor for a...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 24th 2009, 10:35 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

The Role is a field supervisor, auditing and accepting new equipment for <<snip>> fibre based broadband network which they are expanding/upgrading.
We have 6 guys reporting to us (filipino origin),...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 24th 2009, 10:32 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 6,962
Posted By scoot

Re: Riyadh: Telecomms Job

I am only 22 with no real outgoings, i am leaving a relatively secure job to take up this opportunity, but i feel now is the time to go before i get tied down with a family etc. Cheers for all the...
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