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revilo
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Location: Mos Eisley
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 Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:53 pm Post subject: Beirut and job security |
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I got a full time job at a nice uni in Beirut. My apt. is paid for and salary is 2/3 of what a Saudi salary is.
I've been traveling around so long, I'm tempted to stay here as long as I can. Which begs the question: "How long can I stay here?"
Thanks to ISIS, I don't have to compete against brilliant foreign teachers with doctorates. In fact, several teachers are leaving. I do have a large workload given the fact that this is Beirut and academic rigor is expected.
There are a lot of "what ifs?" especially in next year. Should I uproot again and go to Saudi for more money? If I do that, I'll miss the freedom I have here. On the other hand, the age window of 58 years is coming up real soon. I have less than a year to decide.   |
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nomad soul
Joined: 31 Jan 2010
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Location: The real world
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: Beirut and job security |
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| revilo wrote: |
I've been traveling around so long, I'm tempted to stay here as long as I can. Which begs the question: "How long can I stay here?"
Should I uproot again and go to Saudi for more money? If I do that, I'll miss the freedom I have here. On the other hand, the age window of 58 years is coming up real soon. |
No one can answer that question unless they're psychic. If you decide to stay, you have to be realistic about living/working in an unstable and potentially volatile environment. When/if it's time to go, there's no room for negotiation or time for indecisiveness---you go. So always be prepared to quickly depart, if necessary. I've been there, done that... twice.
As for KSA, your age will be a factor as many employers won't hire past 58 unless you have some major skill or knowledge to offer. However, if you're open to other countries in the Gulf, I suggest hitting TESOL Arabia's job fair in Dubai this coming March. |
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revilo
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| Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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I came here on a tourist visa. Is that a bad thing? This place is waiting for other teachers to show up and I'm stuck here waiting to get paid and waiting for my 30 day tourist visa to get renewed. THEN I have to apply for a resident permit.
On the other hand, it's not so bad being "stuck" in Beirut. |
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The Fifth Column
Joined: 11 Jun 2014
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Location: His habitude with lexical items protrudes not unlike a damaged pollex!!!
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| On the other hand, it's not so bad being "stuck" in Beirut. |
I prefer the war-torn west side near Pigeon Rocks or are you "stuck" in the trendy faux-Paris east side? |
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Mushkilla
Joined: 17 Apr 2014
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Location: United Kingdom
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| revilo wrote: |
| On the other hand, it's not so bad being "stuck" in Beirut. |
As far as you are outside the following areas, you are safe:
1. Southern suburbs of Beirut east and west of the airport road
2. 10km of the Syrian Border
3. Bekaa Valley east of the Baalbek El Hermel High Way to the Syrian border and down to En Nabi Chit |
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revilo
Joined: 05 Oct 2013
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Location: Mos Eisley
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Thank you for the info. I went to Baalbeck for a concert. It was unnerving to see Hezbollah and Leb Army checking for bombs & weapons,  |
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johnslat
Joined: 21 Jan 2003
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Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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Dear revilo,
Might have been more unnerving if they hadn't been. 
Regards,
John |
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