willclark
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
American
Lives in Jeddah
Speaks English, a bit of French, quick with languages.
Registration: 06 September 2013
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Headhunting / Job Agencies by willclark
I've been in contact with a few companies for Middle East jobs, and just trying to see who is legitimate or not. Can anyone speak of a company named Human Valoris and their reputation ? Also, has anyone had contact or have any comments on dealings ...
Thanks. I have. But having a page on LinkedIn, a company website, etc. isn't necessarily a sign of legitimacy. There's a good deal of 'scamming' going on via the job market, and I'm just trying to see if anyone has had any personal interaction, or ... Read More
Headhunting / Job Agencies
I've been in contact with a few companies for Middle East jobs, and just trying to see who is legitimate or not. Can anyone speak of a company named Human Valoris and their reputation ? Also, has anyone had contact or have any comments on dealings ... Read More
SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE IN SABIC by carwhacko
GOOD DAY! I'M A NEWBIE HERE. I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT ARE THE USUAL SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE OF AN ANALYZER SPECIALIST IN SAUDI METHANOL SABIC? FOR A FILIPINO? IS HOUSING AND CAR FREE? OR GIVEN IN ALLOWANCES? HOW ABOUT BASIC SALARY? THANK YOU TO ...
Very good. Thank you, slyshooter. That net would be less in USD, by quite a margin, than what I make here. However, as you said, there appears to be room for upward negotiation, and I believe it's very much tax free, from what I've read. So, on ... Read More
SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE IN SABIC by carwhacko
GOOD DAY! I'M A NEWBIE HERE. I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT ARE THE USUAL SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE OF AN ANALYZER SPECIALIST IN SAUDI METHANOL SABIC? FOR A FILIPINO? IS HOUSING AND CAR FREE? OR GIVEN IN ALLOWANCES? HOW ABOUT BASIC SALARY? THANK YOU TO ...
Can anyone give a basic range, in either SR/SAR or USD, of a Sabic position for Senior Corporate Communications Writer - or related, Senior Technical Writer ? I have a Masters, 17 years of experience, and in the early stages via a headhunter ... Read More
Do and don't in Saudi Arabia by expat.com
Are you living in Saudi Arabia? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Saudi Arabia? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Saudi Arabia? Thanks!
Thank you both. Those are the answers I'm looking for. I'm not a big party guy any longer, however companionship / relations of some sort certainly can make the time go by on long days. :) Not sure if I'll even get the position, but just trying ... Read More
Do and don't in Saudi Arabia by expat.com
Are you living in Saudi Arabia? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Saudi Arabia? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Saudi Arabia? Thanks!
What about within the compounds ? Is that more like 'Western' life, if you know ? I'm new to all of this, so any insight is a help - and thank you for your reply. Read More
Do and don't in Saudi Arabia by expat.com
Are you living in Saudi Arabia? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Saudi Arabia? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Saudi Arabia? Thanks!
Some of you in earlier posts mentioned a 'no dating' rule. I'm in consideration for a position in Riyadh, am from the U.S., and am single. Do you mean 'no dating' of Saudis ? Of course, I understand this would be forbidden. What about dating ... Read More