ashcroft
American expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
27
About me
American
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Vietnamese
Registration: 06 February 2011
How Do I Find Work?
I found this thread and am hoping that somebody can get me pointed in the right direction. I've looked and looked and have come up with nothing useful yet. Does anybody on here know where to start looking for jobs in the health care field for ... Read More
Recommendations for housing?
Thanks. That wouldn't be to bad then because we're hoping to find a 3 bedroom place and there would be two of us kicking in 100k sar a year each. Thanks for the info. Read More
Recommendations for housing?
Also would 100k sar per year be enough for a place? Read More
Recommendations for housing?
Hey everybody. I just got into Riyadh about two weeks ago and it seems that the compound that the company I took a job with is not going to allow wives to live on the compound soooooooooo I'm starting the search for a place to live. Any ... Read More
Child Care
Hey everyone, Does anybody on here have kids and if so what do you do for child care? We've got an 8 month old (be about 1.5 years old by the time we need child care). We're moving over in a few months and my wife wants to take 6-12 months off ... Read More
Nervous by Cyprus Trnc
Dear All, Ive just signed a 2 year contract for work in Riyadh even though my head was saying no my tax free greed got the better of me. Just wanted to say hi and find out what people do socially i.e on compounds or just out in town. Also ...
Hey Taner I feel ya. I just signed a 5 year contract for the same reason ha ha. Still have a few months before I move over but still thinking awwwwwwwwwe crap what did I just do ha ha. Read More
Information on Compounds Please! by rebecca.wright.uk
Hi I'm new to Riyadh! Just arrived two days ago. I'm a 26 year old British female and I'm looking for a one bedroom or studio apartment on a nice compound. I am going to look at Fal very soon. Can anyone tell me what their experience or opinion ...
Rebecca, Best of luck finding a place. Would you be so kind as to let me know what you think of the compounds as you look at them? I'm moving over in September and my wife and 8 month old daughter will be a few months behind me and we're also ... Read More
Pre employment medical by Leedslad
I wanted to share my experience of recently having the pre-employment medical... What an experience. I turned up at the hospital and I have never experienced anything like it... They truly go over everything THOROUGHLY and do not miss a thing... ...
What all does the medical exams consist of? Read More
importing car to Saudi from UAE by johnfog
Im sure this has been asked before but i will ask again. I am looking to bring a car from the UAE to Saudi. I have a residents Visa ans Saudi licience. Qustion # 1 i have heard that the car can be no older than 5 years is that true. Question # 2 ...
just saw this thread and saw someone post about only saudi's can bring a car into the country. So I can't import a car from america to saudi? Read More
is this a decent salary for living in saudi arabia?
Thanks for the info. I'd either be in Jeddah or Riyadh and the occupation is pilot. Read More
is this a decent salary for living in saudi arabia?
I'm looking at a company and they've offered me at a min. $10,000 USD per month plus $2,200 USD a month for housing. Is that a decent/livable wage to live on in Saudi Arabia? Read More
Is anybody on here a physical therapist from the United States?
Hey guys/gals, Is anybody on here a physical therapist? Doing some research for my wife and trying to get an idea if a couple of things: How hard is it to find a physical therapist job? What are working condititions for PT's like in Saudi ... Read More
Sharing interview Experiences by Cleopatra
Wondering if anyone has the courage to talk about interviews for job-seekers here in the kingdom ??? all the good and definetly the absurd ones! My last interview was in a strange neibourhood and the interviewer sounded like "a fresh from the farm ...
I've got an interview coming up this weekend (which I have to fly from the States to Bahrain to do. I will post up when I get back how it was. Read More
What brought you to Saudi Arabia and was it worth it.
Good morning everyone I was sitting here trying to get an idea of life in Saudi Arabia and was curious as to what brought people over. For those who respond would you mind stating where you came from as well. Best Regards Read More
Women Physical Therapist
Hey everyone still doing some research on possibly moving over to KSA and was curious if there are any Physical Therapist jobs over there for women. My wife would be coming over with me (if we decide this is the right path for us) and even though ... Read More
Looking for information about living in Amman. by ashcroft
Hello everyone, I'm considering taking a job in Amman and am trying to do some research before deciding. My wife and I would be coming from New York City and the questions I have (if anyone can answer) are 1. Would it be safe? Not only for ...
Deb, My wife is orginally from Vietnam but has lived in the U.S for most of her life. To everyone else: Thanks for the info Read More
Information for an American Man living in Bahrain
Hello Everyone, I'm considering taking a job in Bahrain and am trying to do some research before doing it. Can any of you help me answer some questions. 1. Is it safe for an american male (32), and for an asian woman to live there? 2. What ... Read More
Looking for information about living in Amman.
Hello everyone, I'm considering taking a job in Amman and am trying to do some research before deciding. My wife and I would be coming from New York City and the questions I have (if anyone can answer) are 1. Would it be safe? Not only for ... Read More
moving to bahrain by smile123
Hi Everyone, Im moving to bahrain wit my husband nd 2mths old baby... my husband is an engineer and got job in bahrain wit salary of 600 BHD.. Can someone please help me by telling wat is the cost of living in bahrain... Is the salary of 600 BHD ...
Knut, Do you mind if I ask what would be considered a good salary in Bahrain? Thanks Read More