Teaching in Saudi Arabia

**tomcat** · 29th January 2010 19:11

...government scales in Saudi start with your last degree: a BA+3 (years of teaching experience) earns more than an MA +1...no separate scale for an MA...

**robitusson** · 29th January 2010 20:47

Originally Posted by Cyrille

But I guess having survived previous Tours of Duty will always be a more important factor in Saudi.

How does that make a difference?

**tomcat** · 29th January 2010 21:24

...it doesn't...all recruits begin anew...no history, no future...

**robitusson** · 29th January 2010 21:31

Sounds bleak....

Looking forward to it!!

**Cyrille** · 29th January 2010 22:19

All Saudi hands that I know say that employers look first for people who've worked in Saudi before - because it's like nowhere else.

**robitusson** · 29th January 2010 22:23

Oh right. So Gulf experience is preferred.

**ssr** · 30th January 2010 03:48

Originally Posted by Cyrille

All Saudi hands that I know say that employers look first for people who've worked in Saudi before - because it's like nowhere else.

You got that right.

**tomcat** · 30th January 2010 08:23

Originally Posted by Cyrille

All Saudi hands that I know say that employers look first for people who've worked in Saudi before

...that's probably true...

...people with previous Saudi experience are less likely to crack up mid-contract...

**ssr** · 30th January 2010 13:25

I wouldn’t mind going back if it was direct hire, and definitely not through a recruiting agency.

**tomcat** · 30th January 2010 13:27

...that would be wise...

**ssr** · 30th January 2010 13:30

I had enought of that crap the last time for I only stayed 9 days.

**tomcat** · 30th January 2010 13:37

...right...you should try all the varieties of crap Saudi has to offer...

**ssr** · 30th January 2010 20:27

No I don’t think so the last time was enough for me. When I first went there in 1979 it was good there were no recruiters around, and I enjoyed it that much that I stayed for 5 years. The last time 5 minutes Ha Ha.

**Roy Little** · 19th December 2010 09:28

I've just been offered a tentative job in Saudi Arabia through ChemInternational in California. I've been teaching Vietnam for nine years and need to try something else and save some money. What's the lifestyle like? How much can I save on a monthly salary of $3500USD plus accomodation, rtc. Are there any execise facilities. I don't drink much and I have a book I want to finish writing. Should I accept?

**tomcat** · 19th December 2010 09:36

Originally Posted by Roy Little

Should I accept?

...that, of course, is up to you...what are the living arrangements? Bonus? Vacation time? Location in Saudi? Work schedule? Size of project? Much more info needed before any advice can be dispensed...