Jacki
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American expat in Jordan
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How true that culture makes marriage collapse by pi2nay
I posted this thread to find out how true that most marriage starts going down hill because of culture. Ok, if marriage is a joint partnership that make decisions together what is that for Jordanian MEN? How true that for them it was wrong? They ...
FuoadsBaby, I think you just described "Men" in general! Not just Arabs. Arab men probably have the family-social network that makes them spend more time with their extended family, but is it really any different than American men "hanging-out" ... Read More
Relatively New to Amman and looking for friends by Fun Gal
Hi, I'm relatively new to Amman and looking to meet friends outside of work. I am fun, young at heart and loving my new adventure. I love to socialize and miss that part of my life as I feel so isolated here. Always up for meeting for coffee and ...
Dear Fun Gal, Hi! I'm returning to Jordan this week and would love to go out with you some time to relax! My husband is Jordanian so -I couldn't be away from him much longer so I'm comming back to Amman. I'm from Arvada Colorado....and yes..i will ... Read More
Working and living in Amman by noor1980
Hi everyone, I'm a Belgian woman and I've been on holiday in Amman several times and I loved it! Not only the city but also the people, they were so friendly and warm! I don't have family here (the last family member died a few months ago....) and ...
But we can't deny this fact. We can't sugarcoat truths that you and I both know happen in Jordan. Unfortunately, it's something that we can't change... I don't like to feed into this malfunction of the society, but really it's so true. THere is ... Read More
How true that culture makes marriage collapse by pi2nay
I posted this thread to find out how true that most marriage starts going down hill because of culture. Ok, if marriage is a joint partnership that make decisions together what is that for Jordanian MEN? How true that for them it was wrong? They ...
I totally understand where you come from as well Winter.... It's so hard. That's our main reasons for living in Amman and not telling anyone our whereabouts or even where we live, because we just don't want that headache, niether him NOR I. One ... Read More
Lessons Learned......
I've learned some important lessons since I've been back in the States. 1. The separation is destroying my marriage rather then helping it. 2. That this is NOT necessarily THE Land of opportunities at this CURRENT time and situation. I have had ... Read More
How true that culture makes marriage collapse by pi2nay
I posted this thread to find out how true that most marriage starts going down hill because of culture. Ok, if marriage is a joint partnership that make decisions together what is that for Jordanian MEN? How true that for them it was wrong? They ...
The post really really touched me Deb. I feel for you 100%. And I have to post this link, and it will help you to even more, understand how deeply I have a problem in that I love my husband too much, that it almost destroyed me a couple ... Read More
Working and living in Amman by noor1980
Hi everyone, I'm a Belgian woman and I've been on holiday in Amman several times and I loved it! Not only the city but also the people, they were so friendly and warm! I don't have family here (the last family member died a few months ago....) and ...
East Amman is, imho, a better place to live than West Amman. A much more authentic experience, very much cheaper than West Amman, and proper butchers and greengrocer shops, as opposed to buying the overpriced rubbish available in the supermarkets. ... Read More
starting a business in amman ? by mejo
hi all.. what kind of business fits Amman in the current situation i know that real estate market failed n stock ex-change too well thats frustrating .. any way i would like some suggestions for small business ideas ?? any ideas ?
Tourism...there are over 108 Tourism Companies in Jordan. Eco-Tourism hmm... I mean Ajloun is wonderful but it's not as marketable I think as the Dead Sea, and Wadi Mujib, and Petra for sure. Focusing on Eco Tourism is a good idea. I'd focus on ... Read More
starting a business in amman ? by mejo
hi all.. what kind of business fits Amman in the current situation i know that real estate market failed n stock ex-change too well thats frustrating .. any way i would like some suggestions for small business ideas ?? any ideas ?
I don't mean to discourage you but unfortunately but truely, the businesses that make money in Jordan are small shops that sell tea/ coffee, internet cafes, and hair salons. It depends on which location you want to go to in Amman. And it depends ... Read More
u must be in Jordan by k-al
You know you've lived as an expat in Jordan when: 1) You cried twice: when you got there and when you left 2)(for girls) You got used to be stared at by guys from 5 to 90 years old 3)Taxis honk at anything 4)Taxis always listen to the same old ...
You know you've lived as an expat in Jordan when: 1) You cried twice: when you got there and when you left 2)(for girls) You got used to be stared at by guys from 5 to 90 years old 3)Taxis honk at anything 4)Taxis always listen to the same old ... Read More
Cost of Living by 05Kings
I have read in a few posts where people say it's expensive to live in Jordan. Can someone give me an idea (in USD) of how much income is required to live decently in Jordan? I understand your opinions are "colored" by your idea of what it means to ...
It just depends on your own personal standard of living. I know entire (small) Jordanian families ( 3-4 household #) that live off of 550 JDs a month, both parents work, leave their kids and the grand parents house, and they have a car, and an ... Read More
How true that culture makes marriage collapse by pi2nay
I posted this thread to find out how true that most marriage starts going down hill because of culture. Ok, if marriage is a joint partnership that make decisions together what is that for Jordanian MEN? How true that for them it was wrong? They ...
Sooo true... All his relatives just say to him, "Oh you married that American, and now look where you are...ect...-I hate them. Nobody believes that marriage should be based on love and mutual respect, and not how many $$$ you got in your bank. If ... Read More
How true that culture makes marriage collapse by pi2nay
I posted this thread to find out how true that most marriage starts going down hill because of culture. Ok, if marriage is a joint partnership that make decisions together what is that for Jordanian MEN? How true that for them it was wrong? They ...
That is so true. Jordanian marriages are not easy in general. They are hard. And sometimes the husband is forced to make a decision, and if they really love one another more than life itself, I believe that it can work out. But in Jordan, and ... Read More
learn arabic by karunesh
hey ya! i am geo, newly around here. i am happy that i have found this blog bcs i really hope you can help me learning arabics. i work here but i can t keep up with them , anyone can recommend me an arabic course i can take not expensive of c., and ...
Ana b7ib al 3arabi ----li ino, al logha nafsu, ktheeer 7elu...wa bijenin...(Sorry no Arabic Keyboard here :) ). Al Loghat-al 3arabi romatiki--wa heya al logha mutta3qed jidden....wa hiya al logha al asaasi bayna ana wa Zoji Fouad....... Read More
i am looking for a job in Amman by sweety123
i am a very cute lady very diplomatic and very active looking for a job in Ammas as VIP customer care or hospitality position in a hotel or sales corporate Manager. i have 10 years experience in different fields with international Teams.Please who ...
I actually had jobs at Tourism Companies... (3 different ones in the past year) But they have usually a high turn over rate and it is very hard to become an official employee at those companies, there is stiff stiff competition with Russians, ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Try Marj Al Hammam, Abu Nsair, Dahaayat Al Rasheed, Duwar al Waha, Dabouk-- Al Raabia', Gardens, Duwar al Daakhaliya--Medina Al Riyaadiya-- 1. Marj Al Hammam--is wonderful but it is a good 15 minute drive outside Amman. I lived there and adored my ... Read More
i am looking for a job in Amman by sweety123
i am a very cute lady very diplomatic and very active looking for a job in Ammas as VIP customer care or hospitality position in a hotel or sales corporate Manager. i have 10 years experience in different fields with international Teams.Please who ...
Well sweet heart I first want to sincerely wish you good luck with this endeavor. Hotel jobs in Jordan in general require these things: 1. Tasreeh al 3aml--or Work Permit which costs from JD250-350 2. Many times and most of the time they ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
I didn't vote for Obama nor Bush by the way. And it's not right to automatically form opinions and judge me because I'm an American. I love democracy, I fought for my country and did my time in the military and can say I earned my right to speak my ... Read More
How true that culture makes marriage collapse by pi2nay
I posted this thread to find out how true that most marriage starts going down hill because of culture. Ok, if marriage is a joint partnership that make decisions together what is that for Jordanian MEN? How true that for them it was wrong? They ...
Yes I know EXACTLY what you are going through. And unfortunately, no matter how much they love you, if it meant choosing between spending time with you(lets say you all haven't been spending hardly anytime together over the past six months because ... Read More
Working and living in Amman by noor1980
Hi everyone, I'm a Belgian woman and I've been on holiday in Amman several times and I loved it! Not only the city but also the people, they were so friendly and warm! I don't have family here (the last family member died a few months ago....) and ...
I have since been forced to go back home to the states in order to earn some money. So I'm going to work up in Breckenridge or Keystone for the next two months and then I'll come back to hubby after the high season ends. Really that's the only way ... Read More
Interview for Royal Jordanian by bo_bo
Hy, Has anyone attented before to an interview with Royal Jordanian? I know that they are searching cabin crew people.How they are as a company? Thanks
Royal Jordanian is about one thing and that is this: WASTA: Plain and simple! LIke the truth or leave it. Read More
Working and living in Amman by noor1980
Hi everyone, I'm a Belgian woman and I've been on holiday in Amman several times and I loved it! Not only the city but also the people, they were so friendly and warm! I don't have family here (the last family member died a few months ago....) and ...
You obviously have better fortune than others. So have a wonderful time ! Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
We as humans don't naturally feel amused at negative facts. So that's your right to feel "bemused". Everyone has a right to their own opinion. I have never experienced the Al Khalidi Health Care system, just the government level health care ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
I feel a sense of anger in your post. First of all, I am an expatriate. Let us define an expatriate. Shall we? ( taken from this link en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expatriate ) "An expatriate (in abbreviated form, expat) is a person temporarily or ... Read More
Working and living in Amman by noor1980
Hi everyone, I'm a Belgian woman and I've been on holiday in Amman several times and I loved it! Not only the city but also the people, they were so friendly and warm! I don't have family here (the last family member died a few months ago....) and ...
There is no such thing as a "Common Foreigner". Unless you live like the general Jordanian public, and at their low standards. Common people don't go to pubs and gatherings at 4 * restaurants and bars. Common people have lives where they have both ... Read More
Interview for Royal Jordanian by bo_bo
Hy, Has anyone attented before to an interview with Royal Jordanian? I know that they are searching cabin crew people.How they are as a company? Thanks
I just can't wait to get out of here and get home...you just never know what you have until it's gone. Read More
Working and living in Amman by noor1980
Hi everyone, I'm a Belgian woman and I've been on holiday in Amman several times and I loved it! Not only the city but also the people, they were so friendly and warm! I don't have family here (the last family member died a few months ago....) and ...
I'm sorry to say, but life here is expensive, even if you have normal standards (falafel and hommus once a day--and sliced tomatoes and khyar with bread for lunch--Indome for dinner-+plus bottled waters) ---this is how the average poor person here ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Back home in the states, if you go to any hospital, you will get taken care of especially in an emergancy and not left to die. But this is Jordan, and Jordan is not a wealthy country like the United States that can bare such financial risks. Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
I'm glad you had a wonderful experience. But I'm curious to know which hospital you went to? The Hospitals that I have been to and I had terrible experiences are all government and military hospitals: Jerash Hospital, Al Basheer Hospital, King ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
I believe it's good to share both the negatives and the positives. Some people have happy go lucky lives, and others not.... You don't know the real meaning of sweetness until you taste the sourness of life--like it or leave it! Honesty is a ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Thank you Mrs. Danik for this comment, however I like to tell the truth to people, as I wished someone would have been that way with me before and when I was planning on comming to Jordan. My Main point here is that ::::1. LIfe is great here when ... Read More
Working and living in Amman by noor1980
Hi everyone, I'm a Belgian woman and I've been on holiday in Amman several times and I loved it! Not only the city but also the people, they were so friendly and warm! I don't have family here (the last family member died a few months ago....) and ...
Thank you Mrs. Danik-- for your comment. But I just don't like to candy up the reality of ground zero here. It's good to be honest to people even if it's bitter... There is an Arabic Saying, that says "Who cries in your face, is afraid for your ... Read More
How to make friends in Jordan by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Jordan :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
I just have to tell you a secret: We foreigners in Amman have to learn the hard lesson of 1. Take your humility, trust and honesty and just lock them up in a safe box--and don't open it up until you get back to your country because in Jordan when ... Read More
Info on life in Amman, Jordan by LostInTransition
We are currently Canadian expats living and working in Dubai, we have 3 kids and my husband has his own business here. We have been seriously contemplating a move out of here and looking at Amman as the next destination to live and work. I am ...
Okay I've been in Jordan since 2005. I've lived amongst : Bani Hamida--South Of Madaba--- I've lived amongst : Bani Hassan --Jerash, Mafraq I am living and have lived for the last year and a half in Amman amongst - Palastinians - Jordanians - ... Read More
how much is a good income for 2? by danik2010
I'm planning to move to Amman at the beginning of 2011, my housband already works there... Just for the two of us, how much do we need monthly for a good living (I mean, not luxury, but decent life)? He is looking for an apartment to rent These ...
Dear Mrs. Danik... In order to live comfortably here in Amman, you need atleast either a combined or a single income of 1,500 JDs a month. If you want to live normal but barely making meaning you can't go to coffe shops and internet cafes accept ... Read More
Working and living in Amman by noor1980
Hi everyone, I'm a Belgian woman and I've been on holiday in Amman several times and I loved it! Not only the city but also the people, they were so friendly and warm! I don't have family here (the last family member died a few months ago....) and ...
Oh Also--====AKHTABOOT and BAYT. COM===even if you have the most glorious resume---they will not respond---I am an American and I have an impeccible record in engineering with a B.S --I speak 5.2 languages...and guesss what???IF YOUR not ... Read More
Working and living in Amman by noor1980
Hi everyone, I'm a Belgian woman and I've been on holiday in Amman several times and I loved it! Not only the city but also the people, they were so friendly and warm! I don't have family here (the last family member died a few months ago....) and ...
Noor, honey, I know where you are comming from, you want a new start and whatever but please let me warn you of the truth of the reality of this country. First off foreigners do not get jobs easily in this country--they always come back and tell ... Read More
Interview for Royal Jordanian by bo_bo
Hy, Has anyone attented before to an interview with Royal Jordanian? I know that they are searching cabin crew people.How they are as a company? Thanks
You know what, anyone who wants to come to Jordan to live is freakn' crazy, because Jordan is next to impossible to live in without either : 1. Working 22 hours a day 2. Selling your dignity 3. Or working for some ... Read More
Marriage to a Palestinian-Jordanian guy by Cris_brasilian girl
Hello! My name is Cris, I'm 28 years old and I am Brazilian. In my culture we love, hospitable, cheerful, warm. I intend to live in Amman for a year to study and work. I am corresponding with a Palestinian who lives in Amman, he says who wants to ...
JUST STAY Away from him,....take my sincere sincere true ADVICE>..do not DO NOT MARRY ONLINE PEOPLE!!!! MY life was wrecked because I did the same mistake--don't do it you WILL regret it..I promise you................. Read More
Dating A Jordanian Man - Tips! by rebecca_lass
Hello, am a Malaysian girl of Chinese descent who is currently dating a Jordanian guy of Palestinian descent for a year in Dubai. I was wondering what are the dating culture like for Jordanians? I have dated guys from diff backgrounds eg: Europeans ...
I'm an American and I can tell you this. 90% want you for sex. 90% want you for sex. 90% want you for sex. THE OTHER 10%??? If ALLAH wills You will find your soulmate here:::: I found mine!! And at first impression you'd think he's a player and ... Read More
Interview for Royal Jordanian by bo_bo
Hy, Has anyone attented before to an interview with Royal Jordanian? I know that they are searching cabin crew people.How they are as a company? Thanks
First of all I did the entire Royal Jordanian Interview process. I'll tell you some insider things that most people are afraid to reveal to the public about Royal Jordanian. Royal Jordanian is looking for: Sleasey looking stick figure empty ... Read More