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eslteacher2014
Joined: 08 May 2014 Posts: 66
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 6:18 am Post subject: Life in kuwait or saudi |
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Hello
I'm an american working in KSA, I got an offer in Kuwait.
Has anyone lived in both countries. Do you think life is similar or different?
Which one do you think is better? |
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scot47
Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 9:42 am Post subject: |
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LAL (Local Arrogance Level) is much higher in Kuwait. |
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MuscatGary
Joined: 03 Jun 2013 Posts: 1364 Location: Flying around the ME...
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 10:21 am Post subject: |
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If it's with Marefah Exemplary stay where you are! |
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eslteacher2014
Joined: 08 May 2014 Posts: 66
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 10:35 am Post subject: |
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actually i got a job at a billingual school.
i'm currently working at a vocational school in ksa.
To be honest life is OK and DECENT in ksa, its just that i am always so bored. I thought kuwait might be a nice change of scenery.
however i dont want to leave ksa and get banned for a few years.( as i am currently under a 2year contract, and if you dont come back from exit -rentry you get banned for a few years)
so that why i am trying to decide if kuwait is really worth it. |
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nomad soul
Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 10:40 am Post subject: |
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It will come down to your priorities---your must-haves versus what's least important to you, and making your decision from there. |
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nickelgoat
Joined: 26 Jan 2006 Posts: 207 Location: Where in the world is nickelgoat?
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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middleastman
Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Posts: 73
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 4:02 pm Post subject: nickelgoat |
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What a small-minded ignorant comment. |
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johnslat
Joined: 21 Jan 2003 Posts: 13859 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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Dear middleastman,
Would you care to list all the (other) positives?
Regards,
John |
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Gulezar
Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 483
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:45 pm Post subject: Re: Life in kuwait or saudi |
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eslteacher2014 wrote: |
Hello
I'm an american working in KSA, I got an offer in Kuwait.
Has anyone lived in both countries. Do you think life is similar or different?
Which one do you think is better? |
If you are a woman, Kuwait is much more liveable. You can easily live in your own apartment, drive a car, ride a bike, get a gym membership and walk around. The home brew scene is much more vibrant in Kuwait, if that is important to you. |
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middleastman
Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Posts: 73
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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No, John unfortunately I don't really feel the need to elaborate just yet. Surely someone with the number of posts that you have made must have some valuable information to add to the discussion. You obviously enjoy posting on forums. The Internet doesn't count as a cultural experience. |
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johnslat
Joined: 21 Jan 2003 Posts: 13859 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 12:01 am Post subject: |
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Dear middleastman.
Alas, I can add no other positives. But I felt sure, from the tone of your posting, that you were simply bursting at the seams with them.
It's unfortunate that you don't feel the need to elaborate.
Regards,
John |
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2buckets
Joined: 14 Dec 2010 Posts: 515 Location: Middle East
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 1:43 am Post subject: |
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middleastman:
Yes, please do elaborate. I too would like to hear some more positives. |
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MuscatGary
Joined: 03 Jun 2013 Posts: 1364 Location: Flying around the ME...
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 4:42 am Post subject: |
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I have a positive! There's an airport that you can use to escape. |
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plumpy nut
Joined: 12 Mar 2011 Posts: 1652
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:36 am Post subject: |
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MuscatGary wrote: |
I have a positive! There's an airport that you can use to escape. |
Would that also mean no exit visas? |
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MuscatGary
Joined: 03 Jun 2013 Posts: 1364 Location: Flying around the ME...
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:24 am Post subject: |
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plumpy nut wrote: |
MuscatGary wrote: |
I have a positive! There's an airport that you can use to escape. |
Would that also mean no exit visas? |
There wasn't 4 years ago when I was there. Anybody more up-to-date? |
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