Phillip
@phillip11
South African expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
47
Contacts
8
About me
South African
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English and Afrikaans
Registration: 06 June 2012
looking for flatmates in compound by billiz79
Hi everybody,i'm going to move in Riyadh for the end of march and, consequently, i'm going to need a flat there. Because all info i have read recommending me to stay in a compound and all people i have asked saying me the same thing (because the ...
you mean guy not gay... Read More
Room for Rent in Diplomatic Quarter by GeoffChase
Anyone interested or know anyone who would be interested in renting a room in the DQ? It's a 3 bedroom villa with plenty of living space close to the plazas. There's a choice of two rooms, both of which are fairly big and connect to a small balcony. ...
Hey there! Phillip- South African: Teacher at king saud iniversity. Was wondering on how much it would be monthly? Give us a idea on price? Thanks Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
Haha, Ja well that is not correct.... I was born in the 80's.... just just... Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
Yes born in the 80's... Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
Thanks man Will do, have loads of good stories, Will make time to write up about them soon... My the force be with you.... Over Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
Thanks everyone! So far so good..... Life is not that bad on Mars after all... Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
yes ok vinnie, see you only here Sep.. Will make a plan then. Cheers mate Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
Hey Everyone.. The eagle has landed... And not that scared anymore. Staying in the Randa Hotel, got the basics and have met up with a few guys and have been out for dinner which is nice. But yes now Ramadan and so far off till the 24th so days are ... Read More
Education Experts by kafka
I've been working in a "preparatory year" program at a university in Riyadh for six months and would like prospective new teachers to know that the only reason for being here is the money. Edex (as we call it) is a difficult employer. The ...
OK Everyone. I have landed on the 12th August as some of you might have noticed.Now there was so much controversy around the Ed experts.. Some people just like to complain regardless where they are!And Dave's ESL cafe is not a accurate indication ... Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
Hey Vinnie, Haha. Yes yes. Well let's do that. Where do you work and life. We must do that soon. we are going out to a Thia restaurant tonight if your keen to join us. We are about a group of 5 guys. So let me know otherwise we will do again ... Read More
Can Any Western go Live in Compound by phillip11
Hi there, I have been offered a job in Saudi Starting 11 Aug 2012. This includes a apartment accommodation. But if i rather wanted to go and live in a compound would that be a problem? Even if you wanted to pay for it on your own? What does a ...
yes and already have my visa.. :) Read More
Can Any Western go Live in Compound by phillip11
Hi there, I have been offered a job in Saudi Starting 11 Aug 2012. This includes a apartment accommodation. But if i rather wanted to go and live in a compound would that be a problem? Even if you wanted to pay for it on your own? What does a ...
Hi there, Well yes, was there in 2001/2 but since then have got a new passport and so hope that this will not even be noticed. Sure there is no proof of me being there. If you where to go there and back while still working in Saudi then yes. ... Read More
Education Experts by kafka
I've been working in a "preparatory year" program at a university in Riyadh for six months and would like prospective new teachers to know that the only reason for being here is the money. Edex (as we call it) is a difficult employer. The ...
Hey PKmusd. Ok thanks for clearing that one up. Alliecat there is not much explained by people actually being there, just what they heard happened. But not much on what they experienced... I want those there to tell a little more?? Is it all hear ... Read More
Can Any Western go Live in Compound by phillip11
Hi there, I have been offered a job in Saudi Starting 11 Aug 2012. This includes a apartment accommodation. But if i rather wanted to go and live in a compound would that be a problem? Even if you wanted to pay for it on your own? What does a ...
Hey Lion, Me single never been married / been single for a year, 32 and yes i have travelled before. Even though i am single now i am still very close to friends and family. And don't like being alone. Lived in London for a year. Lived in Germany ... Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
Hey everyone!! Thanks Hitch.. I am seriously clad i am not alone anymore! Feel great to be talking with all of you. Made me feel allot better now. Hope to see you all soon. Read More
Education Experts by kafka
I've been working in a "preparatory year" program at a university in Riyadh for six months and would like prospective new teachers to know that the only reason for being here is the money. Edex (as we call it) is a difficult employer. The ...
OK OK Have bean reading everything on the Education Experts... CAN WE PLEASE HAVE AN UPDATE WITH THEM RECENTLY!!! ANYONE ARRIVED RECENTLY? BIGGEST QUESTIONS IS ON.... ACCOMMODATION BEING PAID and VISA ( the 90 day deal we all seem to get) ANY ... Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
@benchmarkzenith.!! Yes Please that would be great, would love to come!! Please let me know where and how to get in touch with you! Read More
Ready to party by Rami126
GUYS, I will host a party in my villa in a very large compound in Riyadh,drop me an email and i will get back to you shortly.
Haha, I understand alliecat. Thanks for everyone's help. Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
K cool. Enjoy the rest of the evening. Chat later. :) Read More
Ready to party by Rami126
GUYS, I will host a party in my villa in a very large compound in Riyadh,drop me an email and i will get back to you shortly.
No i would not be that.... I just don't want to spend my weekends alone inside my apartment. That would drive me crazy!! Please don't confuse DRINKING/SEX/ and Drugs with what i am looking for. Just want to meet and make friends. Not into going ... Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
Hey 1Max, Ok Ok think your right, i must relax a little. Just had so many mixed fibes from KSA that i was just getting a little worried about what life would be like... eb meet up? will that be allowed?? Haha, ok 1max, i am there in 2 wks you on ... Read More
Ready to party by Rami126
GUYS, I will host a party in my villa in a very large compound in Riyadh,drop me an email and i will get back to you shortly.
k cool, thanks. Sounds like it will be fun!! Enjoy Read More
Ready to party by Rami126
GUYS, I will host a party in my villa in a very large compound in Riyadh,drop me an email and i will get back to you shortly.
Awhh!! NO !! Ok how many can you put on the list just for interest sake!! Read More
Ready to party by Rami126
GUYS, I will host a party in my villa in a very large compound in Riyadh,drop me an email and i will get back to you shortly.
PARTY WHEN WHERE??? PLEASE LET ME KNOW!! I WANT TO COME!! OTHERWISE PLEASE HAVE ANTHOR ONE SOON!! Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
Shoe thanks... Ok hope KSA wount be me falling into depression!!! :( Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
Where is EB? I want to go there! Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
Sorry Hitch, Maybe I didn't read between the lines.. But making friends with guys.... Not gay or anything but just friends... Since you cant mix with ladies!!! allicat please explain what Hitch meens then? Haha Read More
South Africans in Riyadh ? by Infinity01
I hear there is a lot of fellow South Africans living in Riyadh. I would love to make friends. Please contact me.
Hey guys!! How will we meet up???? Why is this so hard!!?? Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA by phillip11
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ...
Saimans thanks! Hitch no, i don't know what you mean!!! Do really don't make much sense sorry. Read More
Can Any Western go Live in Compound by phillip11
Hi there, I have been offered a job in Saudi Starting 11 Aug 2012. This includes a apartment accommodation. But if i rather wanted to go and live in a compound would that be a problem? Even if you wanted to pay for it on your own? What does a ...
Haha. Money can fix most things it seems!! But yes, personaly think that life would be beter in a compound that in a Apartment. I dont like being alone. Read More
Can Any Western go Live in Compound by phillip11
Hi there, I have been offered a job in Saudi Starting 11 Aug 2012. This includes a apartment accommodation. But if i rather wanted to go and live in a compound would that be a problem? Even if you wanted to pay for it on your own? What does a ...
Ok thanks, That is helpful! Ok so they would be expensive if you manage to find a opening? But other than that they will not say this is a " this school/ Company " compound only. Or this is only for US/UK citizens only compound. Read More
Scared that I will feel super loney in KSA
Hi there everyone!! Wow i am now scared of having a feeling of being super lonely in Saudi. What i am scared of is the one will go to work and then come back home and just have yourself to entertain yourself with. Yes you can email, skype and watch ... Read More
Can Any Western go Live in Compound
Hi there, I have been offered a job in Saudi Starting 11 Aug 2012. This includes a apartment accommodation. But if i rather wanted to go and live in a compound would that be a problem? Even if you wanted to pay for it on your own? What does a ... Read More
Medical Attention in Saudi by phillip11
Hi Everyone!! Wow I have a job with the education Experts ( Recruitment via UK) flying out in the 11 Aug 2012 to Riyhad. Please can anyone advice on the following. I KNOW I KNOW.. some of this has been discussed and i have spent a few days reading ...
Ok i understand!! But if you can proof that the amount came from your salary? How can that be money laundering? Read More
Medical Attention in Saudi by phillip11
Hi Everyone!! Wow I have a job with the education Experts ( Recruitment via UK) flying out in the 11 Aug 2012 to Riyhad. Please can anyone advice on the following. I KNOW I KNOW.. some of this has been discussed and i have spent a few days reading ...
Ok that is very helpful. So the Hospital and Medical side is sorted then. Thanks i feel alot beter and have a better understanding of the "A" class medical insurance Only 7000? ok a least something!! Thanks once again. Read More
Medical Attention in Saudi by phillip11
Hi Everyone!! Wow I have a job with the education Experts ( Recruitment via UK) flying out in the 11 Aug 2012 to Riyhad. Please can anyone advice on the following. I KNOW I KNOW.. some of this has been discussed and i have spent a few days reading ...
Ok thanks alot man. Apprecaite your time. :) Read More
Medical Attention in Saudi by phillip11
Hi Everyone!! Wow I have a job with the education Experts ( Recruitment via UK) flying out in the 11 Aug 2012 to Riyhad. Please can anyone advice on the following. I KNOW I KNOW.. some of this has been discussed and i have spent a few days reading ...
Haha. OK i understand, it is so easy as getting out of bed and getting to the Dr... Thanks that's sort of the answer i was looking for. I was just concerned as i was quite sick lately with a bowl infection. And was worried that if this was to ... Read More
Medical Attention in Saudi
Hi Everyone!! Wow I have a job with the education Experts ( Recruitment via UK) flying out in the 11 Aug 2012 to Riyhad. Please can anyone advice on the following. I KNOW I KNOW.. some of this has been discussed and i have spent a few days reading ... Read More