
Michael
@MickyT
Scottish expat in Libya
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About me
Scottish
Lives in Tripoli
Speaks English, Thai
Registration: 30 November 2010
About
My expat journey







Tripoli, Libya
Area Manager for a UK/Swedish Corrosion Control Company...work or have worked for most of the Oil and Gas companies here. Great opportunities to see the sites all over Libya and all paid for by others.
Manager, Senior Engineer when called upon for specialist projects
opportunity to work not only in Libya but also visit other Magreb countries.
Ah now that may take 4 or 5 A4 sheets to complete...At the moment biggest gripe would be the car parking at the airport and the so so corrupt so called police there who are more intent in collections rather than sorting out the disgraceful attempts by people to park in a reasonable manner....recently waited 3 hours to get out as some a**hole blocked me in with no thought I would have to get out before him!!!!

Bangkok, Thailand
Area Manager
Corrosion
DO I have to say! Fabulous place and as always with a new country getting the opportunity to travel all over an have new experiences
Bangkok traffic....do not organise more than one meeting in a day...
Floods an occasional problem

Singapore, Singapore
Loads of projects all over South East Asia, even had the opportunity of doing business in Burma (Myanmar)
Senior Engineer - Corrosion
The fantastic way of life
Place was too small - Good job for Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand being so close for fabulous holidays......and Singapore was expensive to live

Baghdad, Iraq
Project Engineer seconded to Siapem on Oil pipeline to Turkey....other projects from Basra to border region Iraq/Turkey...Samawa, Nasariya and more
Corrosion
One of the best postings I have had in my travels. Many reasons why perhaps the main one was getting the opportunity to visit all the historic places which exist in Iraq from Babylon to Niniva and many more
There was a war on and scud missles were a regular occurance in Baghdad.
Major dislike was the so called British Club (Embassy) which did not allow me in as I was not a member....inside were the Irish, Yugoslavs you name it but no, as a Brit was not allowed in. This is not uncommon as I have found out even here in Libya....not in the clique then stay at home!!!

Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Young engineer thrust into the Aramco projects all over the country. All the Oil Fields in the east. Yanbu, Jeddah and more
Corrosion
New experience and desert adventures all in the name of work
Bit 'strict' but adhere to the local laws of the country and no problems

Scotland
Activity
Persons with placards by Theiman
A driver of ours was turned back from the Gargaresh near the round about due to persons unknown demonstrating something. Anyone confirm this?
Yes....seen near the Chinese on Gargaresh...just drove away in case Read More
One Funny Question by saifizlhr
Hi Guys once again, If any Libyan girl (a beautiful girl :) :) ) is willing to friendship with you but the problem is this that you don't know how to speak Arabic and she don't knows how to speak English than whats the best option how to become ...
I do think this one is going to be a problem:rolleyes: Read More
Salary for Civil Engineer Expat by civil engineer 1
Hello Everyone, I have been approached by a Libyan Oil company to apply for a position, but they've asked me to provide salary expectations and that's where you guys will be very help full since i have no clue how much one makes in such profession ...
Clansman...only two flights a year? Not good, not good at all. I am assuming your on married status? Here was me feeling hard done by with 8 weeks work and 2 weeks off. Civil Engineer...If you are single and to repeat what someone said previously ... Read More
How long have you been far away?? by Mandy
Hi everyone!!! All of us here are travelling a lot away from our country trying to find either a nice job, a nice experience, or just simply a nice way of living...away from our home country! I wondered how many years you all had been abroad? ...
Left home at 15 years old to join the Royal Navy as a boy, now 55 and still travelling......so 40 years. Presently in North Africa but have visited every continent. Read More
Consider Me An Expact or A Local by danicoolpak17
Hello People . Consider me local or a Expact , it's up to you. I am DANI, new to the site but not to Libya , and Yes living in Libya for quit a long time. I like to know people . Love to Answer any questions related to Libya . Or ...
I have been here 12 years.....am I considered a local? Think not! Read More
no more religion topics - thanks by Julien
Hi everybody, we noticed more and more religion-oriented discussions these days. It's just too much for us. We are an expat website ! Respect each other, and discuss about religion in private (or on another forum). We won't hesitate to moderate. ...
I am in full agreement with you Julien...having worked around the world for many years I have learned never talk about religion or politics in the country I live. Why rock a boat that is sailing on calm seas...... Read More