Alison
@Ally1602
English looking for information about Qatar
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About me
English
Lives in jeddah
Speaks English
Registration: 09 November 2011
Sidra by Ally1602
Who else is waiting to work at sidra?
I went directly with the hospital. I'd be in picu (if I ever get there) I just can't face packing up here and going to work in the neighbouring hospital or in outpatients. It would kill me. I went out to see the hospital two years ago. Doha ... Read More
Sidra Offer Clinical Nurse by MummyGrace46
I have been offered a clinical nurse post n Sidra. Just want to ask what is the status of the hospital whether it is still under construction or nearly finished. I will be working in one of the intensive care unit and is wondering if the unit or ...
Congratulations. Which ICU will you be in? I got offered a job in picu (cardiac) a while back. I'm not committed to going yet as there have been so many false starts with an opening date I won't go till I know it's up and running. Read More
interview for amanahealthcare al ain by timafa89
Hi guys! :) I am new to this hopefully someone will be able to help. I am currently a nurse (2years) in the UK looking to move to AD/Dubai, I have just been offered a Skype interview (unsure how I feel about this, VERY nervouse) for nurse ...
I'm back n the uk... Will you go to jeddah? It sounds like your interview for kfsh will be the same. Scenarios and general questions. I loved jeddah as a city. Great beaches and dive boats... But the accommodation was awful for single females. ... Read More
interview for amanahealthcare al ain by timafa89
Hi guys! :) I am new to this hopefully someone will be able to help. I am currently a nurse (2years) in the UK looking to move to AD/Dubai, I have just been offered a Skype interview (unsure how I feel about this, VERY nervouse) for nurse ...
No not had it yet. Dec 1st for me Your saudi interview.. It's not kfsh is it? I've been there (jeddah)and looking at heading back but to Riyadh next. Read More
Nurse Call!!!
Hi. I have an interview shortly. Did you take the job? If so Are you there yet? Read More
interview for amanahealthcare al ain by timafa89
Hi guys! :) I am new to this hopefully someone will be able to help. I am currently a nurse (2years) in the UK looking to move to AD/Dubai, I have just been offered a Skype interview (unsure how I feel about this, VERY nervouse) for nurse ...
Did you take the job?. I also have an interview. Wondering what it's like there? Read More
Nursing at King Faisal by cazzyb
Hi I am a paediatric nurse from the UK and have been seriously thinking about applying to work at the King Faisal hospital. I was just wondering if anyone had any experiences of working there and whether they would recommend it? Thanks
Did you go? How is it? I'm also looking at going. I too work in paeds. Read More
KFSH Riyadh
Hi. Is anyone working at king Faisal hospital in Riyadh? Or have they done so recently? I would really appreciate some honest info about the place. I have worked in the sister hospital in jeddah previously. But want some info on things like ... Read More
Cheapest way to transfer money to abroad
I use SABB online too. Exchange varies for the 拢. Read More
Stuck in female only compound! by Kat2404
Hi everyone, Living in a female only compound makes it very hard to socialise out of work as everyone at the compound works in the same place. so just wondered if anyone was having any gatherings whether they could let me know so me and my friends ...
Hi... I've been here a week and already been to a real party... with special water. If you make the effort to socialize you'll be ok. I've turned into the yes man. I'm exhausted but happy. Read More
Wifi/Mobile contracts/sky
What price are mobile contracts? Sim only. Also how good is wifi... And sky? Can you get good enough Internet access to watch tv shows from home? Or English tv on sky? Read More
Moving to Jeddah by Deep303
Hi I am moving to Jeddah at the end of this month and wanted guidance on the following - Immigration process at the airport (Both Origin and Destination) - Do's and Dont's while travel and immigration - Things I need to carry - Any other ...
I can't find any advice but would also like advice on the actual journey over... Any tips please Read More
hi expats, im ready to let you discover secrets of Jeddah by helpful
im Younes' i work as a nurse i was born in Jeddah though im not Saudi. but i lovr jeddah to death. any new bored expat? finding jeddah boring. ? no it,s not, if any one wants accompany i am ready i just wanna get familiar with new cultures and ...
I may call on your skills once I get there.. Where do you work? Read More
Problems with employment by Ally1602
Has anyone else had problems using geneva health to get out there? I seem to have one problem after another. I now have a visa but need to resend new references because it's taken so long thy are now 6 months old and classed as expired!!! I'm so ...
Thanks guys... Alliecat you're spot on... It's so frustrating. I'm still sat here waiting to hear if they will book my flights or not. I maybe naively thought that once I got my visa I was on my way. Fingers crossed, it's been an ongoing saga since ... Read More
Problems with employment
Has anyone else had problems using geneva health to get out there? I seem to have one problem after another. I now have a visa but need to resend new references because it's taken so long thy are now 6 months old and classed as expired!!! I'm so ... Read More
is bedding/towels provided in compounds?
King Faisal if anyone is there? Thanks for the reply. :) Read More
is bedding/towels provided in compounds?
I'm having a mare deciding what to pack for my two years in Jeddah. Do hospital compounds provide towels/bedding/pillows. Or will this have to packed into my 20kg lugguage allowance? Are they cheap enough to buy out there? Read More
Medical for visa
Thanks for the help! I've been onto the KSA embassy website and got some clarification. My understanding so far is any gp can carry out the medical but these forms then need to be legalized by the foreign office. In Milton Keynes. I'm going to call ... Read More
Coming.Know nothing of Manchester but my beloved J.Division.Hate oasis by panosanest
Im here! The only thing i know of, is one of my favorite Manchester bands ever existed. Joy Division. Yet i dislike the ever hateful Oasis. New Order too despite their previous Joy Division era. Got a damn good reason for that. Surely the ...
A Liverpool fan.... Here in Manchester! Your brave/daft! Haha Welcome! :D Read More
Pregnancy in Manchester by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Manchester? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Manchester? Thanks a lot in advance for ...
Hello. Congratulations! It depends which area you live in as to which hospital you can get booked into for your labour. I have worked at St Mary's hospital in the centre of the city. This hospital has a large neonatal unit and a well established ... Read More
Medical for visa
I have been asked to get a medical for my post in a Jeddah hospital. However I am told my GP should be registered with the FCO foreign commonwealth office. Dispite call them and the dept of health and a million other government bodies I can still ... Read More
Contraceptive by Ally1602
An odd question I think but soo important....... Can you get the depo provera injection in Saudi? If not can you bring it with you from the uk? (it's a contraceptive)
Can't have the implant. Long story. Think I'm going to take some with me. Just need to get my gp to sort it out for me. I'll let you know how I get on. Read More
HELP NEEDED.. is this a good offer? by Ally1602
i have been made an offer for a staff nurse on PICU, I have 10 years experience. Initial term of your employment contract is for 2 YEARS, renewable thereafter. Basic Salary of SR 14,180 per month (Grade 08,Step 25). Relocation allowance in the ...
I feel that with 10 years experience, the salary offer is low. What about housing? Transportation? Tickets for a trip home during the year? Amount of annual leave is very good. Also, the one month bonus in addition to the severance package is ... Read More
HELP NEEDED.. is this a good offer? by Ally1602
i have been made an offer for a staff nurse on PICU, I have 10 years experience. Initial term of your employment contract is for 2 YEARS, renewable thereafter. Basic Salary of SR 14,180 per month (Grade 08,Step 25). Relocation allowance in the ...
Thanks guys. Reckon I'm more confused the ever! Oh no! I don't know what to do! Read More
HELP NEEDED.. is this a good offer?
i have been made an offer for a staff nurse on PICU, I have 10 years experience. Initial term of your employment contract is for 2 YEARS, renewable thereafter. Basic Salary of SR 14,180 per month (Grade 08,Step 25). Relocation allowance in the ... Read More
Contraceptive by Ally1602
An odd question I think but soo important....... Can you get the depo provera injection in Saudi? If not can you bring it with you from the uk? (it's a contraceptive)
Single.... work visa for the hospital. Read More
Contraceptive
An odd question I think but soo important....... Can you get the depo provera injection in Saudi? If not can you bring it with you from the uk? (it's a contraceptive) Read More
Profesional Hair Salons in Jeddah. any?
whilst we are on the subject of hairdressers... any good colourist out there? planning to move on july/aug... need to plan for my hair.. Read More
Salary.
After much searching, I still can't find how much a uk nurse can expect to take home per month. I am not sure if experience is relevant to wages. But i've been a nurse for 10 years... Please could anyone help with the exchange rate too. Ta Ali Read More
Help interview questions! by Ally1602
Help!! I have a telephone interview for a nursing job in Jeddah. For PICU. Only I have no idea what questions to expect.. Any advice would be welcomed. Thanks Alison
Thanks guys.. I'll relax a little now I know it shouldn't be too stressful. I have a time and date for it. Bright and early Sunday morning! Fingers crossed Read More
Help interview questions!
Help!! I have a telephone interview for a nursing job in Jeddah. For PICU. Only I have no idea what questions to expect.. Any advice would be welcomed. Thanks Alison Read More
How to get my child to learn and understand Arabic? by azeera
Hello everyone who might stumble over this post. I was wondering if some of you can share your experience and suggestions as what you did or would do to help your non-Arabic speaking and understanding child to learn the language here? I, for my ...
not really the same but when i was at school we had a girl who moved to the uk from Italy, she was 13, and could not speak a word a english.. after 6 months ahe was fluent. children learn so fast. however i do understand that arabic is soo ... Read More
life in Jeddah or Riyadh? by Ally1602
Hello, I am looking at moving to SA and am after some advice as to where is the best place to live. I will be working as a nurse so housing will be provided. but unsure which city Jeddah or Riyadh to move to... Can any one help?
thank you everyone! The sea is a big plus.. i love the sea.. so it will have to be Jaddah. Megoan when you say more free, what do you mean? Read More
Bored! by wjl38428
Hello! I have been in Riyadh for almost two months now and I'm tired of reading all of the time! The down time has been nice as I am working on my doctorate degree, but still! I am looking for advice on where to meet expats. I know the typical ...
Hello, i am thinking about moving to SA but not which city to move to.. i'll be working as a nurse so will be lucky to have housing sorted. how are finding life in Riyadh? its there or Jeddah? Read More
New in Jeddah - Any expats to meet up? by marypoppins_76
Hi all, Been in Jeddah for 2 weeks now and whilst I am loving the blue sky and sunshine I am slowly going mad. I am here working and live in a private house and I am finding it impossible to meet other expats. If there is anyone out there please say ...
ladies... hello. i'm new to this blogging thing! but i am thinking of moving to SA working as a nurse.. what is life like there? Read More
life in Jeddah or Riyadh?
Hello, I am looking at moving to SA and am after some advice as to where is the best place to live. I will be working as a nurse so housing will be provided. but unsure which city Jeddah or Riyadh to move to... Can any one help? Read More