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Sounds something like my interview from JUC Jubail University College. They were absolutely awful. The only bad interview I've ever had, to date. The offer letter was almost as much fun. :) (I wrote about my experience here. ) I must say, though, ... Read More

By the way, brought back citronella essential oil with me from the States, to repel mosquitoes. Forgot to bring a diffuser, but I'm thinking it'll work fine in a cup of hot water, or maybe even a drop or two in a burning votive candle. Read More

To be fair, when I examined the offer more closely, I realized that the salary and benefits were fine, not the best, but quite okay. However, the way it was presented really wasn't that great. This is something they should keep in mind when making ... Read More

Just got my offer letter from JUC - Jubail University College. It was awful. Awful, awful, awful. Most condescending and callous - if a contract could be that, this one was. Anyone who's gotten an offer letter from them would know what I'm talking ... Read More

Thanks for clearing that up. I was curious as to why it was listed. Read More

Have they? I wonder who's running it now and how it's going. I've not heard good things about contracting companies working for public universities here. Whatever it is, I hope they got more copiers! This was a huge problem where I worked, to the ... Read More

Yes, mosquitoes are a problem! Try putting cut limes with cloves stuck in them in your room when you sleep. Mosquitoes don't like the smell. That said, I'm planning to bring some citronella candles with me next time I go home. Also, here's an odd ... Read More

Actually, it's more that they are not able to. There are countless Muslims who want to live in these two cities, but it's almost impossible because the competition is fierce. Any given position brings literally thousands of CVs & applicants. ... Read More

Have they? I wonder who's running it now and how it's going. I've not heard good things about contracting companies working for public universities here. Whatever it is, I hope they got more copiers! This was a huge problem where I worked, to the ... Read More

So true. KAUST is even doing this and it's not confined to academia (eg. King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and their Johns Hopkins 'collaboration').Yes, it's a terrible idea and you don't which party better deserves your exasperation! To the one ... Read More

Here is another posting about Bell Obeikan, "plagiarized" from Dave's ESL Cafe :D And in case Dave is reading this, I do enjoy his forum. (Original link http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?p=827069) It does sadden me when teachers make ... Read More

Thought I'd share this article about a deplorable incident RE Bell-Obeikan (It's hot and I don't really have much energy to do anything else right now! :D) To be fair, things may have changed, though change is slow here. Also, by the way, something ... Read More

Oh dear! :/ Perhaps a future reader will benefit, at least. Read More

And the default is usually not to agree. I've rarely seen employers willing to give NOCs (No Objection Certificates) to people who want to change jobs. Read More

It happens in any crowded city. I can't tell you how many times my car was broken into, when I lived in Washington D.C. I had my favorite Coach wristlet stolen from my purse once. It wasn't even a very attractive one, just plain and black, but it ... Read More

It's nice that your mother behaved with dignity, maa shaa' Allah. Unfortunately, not too many people know how to do that. I probably would have called the authorities, but I guess it's better just to walk away. Read More

Regarding Interlink: I interviewed with Ahad Shahbaz many years ago and found him to be quite personable and friendly, and very courteous during our interview. I declined to work for them, but only because I had received another offer before ... Read More

In my experience here, and with 2 very close Saudi friends, on of the worst things you can say or convey to a Saudi is that you feel sorry for them. (Incidentally, I have a British father in law & have noticed that many British people are the same ... Read More

In my experience here, and with 2 very close Saudi friends, on of the worst things you can say or convey to a Saudi is that you feel sorry for them. (Incidentally, I have a British father in law & have noticed that many British people are the same ... Read More

Sound awful! This has actually been my first awful interviewing experience EVER, so I guess I'm lucky. Yet it was not fun. Sorry to hear about your experience though. I wonder if this kind of thing is common here. Like I said I've been lucky. ... Read More

Hi Dave, Thanks. Couldn't find it though. Any idea on how I would go about finding it? KM Read More

I've been in Saudi Arabia for about 10 years. I've found that people who are outgoing and had an active and varied social life in their home countries absolutely do not like it in Saudi Arabia. These people have left in a year or two at the most. ... Read More

This will depend very much on your lifestyle, coming from Canada I guess you are aiming for western comforts which do not come cheap here. I am not sure what type of accomodation can be got for SAR56,000 but it will not be on a compound. Getting a ... Read More

To teach English in KSA, you must be a passport holder from one of the 7 English speaking countries to qualify, regardless of your academic qualifications. Sorry. I am aware of a woman who is an English speaking Australian resident with a Lebanese ... Read More

@StellaDee Thank you for your response. Very helpful & I've a clearer picture of teaching life from what you've said, I think. I can't believe that you teach 25-35 students! Has this been okay for you? I never taught more than 20 in an ESL class ... Read More

Did you arrive? How has it been for you so far? Would love to know how it's going for you. Thanks. Read More

Teach Away & Auckland are recruiting companies. They are hired to go through the interview and selection process to help PNU find and get suitable teachers. T/A & Auckland do the "fun stuff": screening interviews, collecting & checking references, ... Read More

@StellaDee Thanks for sharing your situation! I really appreciate it. Could you tell me something about what it's like working at PNU and perhaps a little bit about living in Riyadh? I used to work at a ladies training center and it was, to say ... Read More

@Alliecat - Yes, one would hope so! :) Read More

Actually, I discovered that there are more screens (LOL) to view more recent posts. Go figure! : ) It's my first day on the forum and have been very distracted with this whole job search and decision making thing! (However, to any PNUers out ... Read More

Thank you. Actually, I did that and found several posts that are old (from last year and older). I'd wanted to hear from people who've been there this past year and accepted jobs this year, especially since PNU is still relatively new. Thanks ... Read More

I was contacted by Education Experts, and honestly the recruiter gave me the heebie jeebies. Actually, he had the same name as another recruiter from another company who had been polite to me. I was confused and wondered why he was suddenly so rude. ... Read More