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Forum: ME Job Discussions
May 17th 2012, 7:41 am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,539
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Middle East Taking Advantage of the Economic Downturn?

They upped it by 2500SAR or 7%....
Wasn't worth it to me.
However I am going to be going to Dubai for a 3month seccondment.
Leaving in 2weeks.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
May 17th 2012, 6:54 am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,539
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Middle East Taking Advantage of the Economic Downturn?

I believe so. I was offered a job by my company to work in Riyadh, and the package was crap for a westerner to go to such a restrictive place.
The salary package they offered was less than what...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
May 8th 2012, 5:54 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

I've gone back to them with a higher offer with the reason being:
- basic salary they offered is about the equivalent of the net salary after taxes here in Australia.
- Housing/transportation isn't...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
May 7th 2012, 6:09 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Got clarification, there would be 30 calender days of annual leave PLUS public holidays...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 13th 2012, 4:42 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

I also spoke with a tax consultant today, and they said that since I would not be having a Saudi residency permit, or a saudi bank account, that I would be liable to pay Australian income tax on my...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 12th 2012, 9:39 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Hey everyone, finally got the details of the contract:
- 21,000 SAR basic salary per month
- 14,000 SAR for accomodation, transportation, air ticket (& other allowances)
- 30 calendar days annual...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 9th 2012, 7:49 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Wow, this certainly has become an indepth discussion of the ins and outs of working overseas. I'm Canadian, and working in Australia, so it was a pretty easy move, luckily, and at least I have the...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 8th 2012, 8:45 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Hi Desert Dubliner,
Thanks for that. Since I have no family coming to live with me, compound/non-compound apartments I don't think really matters, so long as it's not a sh*th#le. But I think I will...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 8th 2012, 7:57 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Thanks for that. Well now I'm a little concerned about not being able to have a local bank account. So if I don't have a local bank account, and my salary is deposited to an Australian (or other...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 11:35 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Hi DesertDubliner,
Thanks for that. I will be sure to raise those issues with my company.
Are you working in KSA? If so how long, what do you do?
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 12:02 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Hi OriginalSunshine,
That's great thanks for the information.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 8:55 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

If I don't have a resident visa, can I still purchase a car? or rent an apartment?
I guess that is why I should have the company take care of those things?

KSA is a bloody complicated country.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 8:31 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Chatting with some other expats, I've heard Al Aqiq is neighbourhood close to KAFD, and a decent neighbourhood to live?
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 8:30 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

weasel decentral,
Thanks for this info, this is great to know.
I know talking with some other western expats there now, a lot of younger single people don't seem to be in compounds, and are given...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 8:13 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Hey Weasel deCentral,

I would be working on the KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District)
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 8:00 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

They told me it's a 48 hour workweek. 5.5 days per week.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 7:50 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Weasel deCentral
Yes, the role is more of a structural consultant, we will be doing QA on construction project.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 7:49 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Ok new information...
Thanks for that, that's much more specific and very informative. Thanks.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 7:47 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Haha thanks OleJanx,
Did you work in Saudi Arabia?

Based on your advice, I will assume that the salary they have offered is the base, and they are expecting me to tell them what I expect for the...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 7:34 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Hi OleJanx,
Thanks very much for your advice.
Are you working in Saudi Arabia?

When you are saying 40% above current salary, do you mean 40% above gross salary, and then add on...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 7:03 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

So far from what I know, the few people they have there right now, none of them live on a compound either.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 6:59 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Hi thanks everyone for their comments, it's great advice.

My company is the kind of place where if you don't ask, you don't receive. They are desperate to get me over there, I believe they have...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 6:48 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Re: Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

My company said they don't have any accomodation on any compounds, and my understanding is that compounds have 1+ year waiting lists.

So should I take this as my base salary, and negotiate a...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Apr 7th 2012, 6:27 am
Replies: 58
Views: 37,127
Posted By internationalcanuck

Structural Engineer Salary for Expat in Saudi Arabia

Could someone please advise if the salary I have been offered is reasonable for a westerner to work in the KSA?

The position is a senior structural engineer (min. 10 years experience).

Salary...
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