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Mark100 · Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 441

There are better contractors than H.A.K. Algahtani although they are not too bad.

They didn't use to give multi exit re entry visas so that may be an issue.

Jatco is the best of the Saudi contractor for rates and they give you a multi exit re entry visa.

I worked for them and if they always paid on time and more than the other contractors that worked for HAK, AL Falak etc

They have a website and you can apply through them.

15yearsinQ8 · Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 462 Location: kuwait

aramco has the lowest turn over i have seen in all its sectors due to its heavy screening of applicants, great compound living and retirement payment plans
i have known senior teachers who who state teacher of the year in the usa who didn't get past the initial screening call......
if you have worked for them, my hat's off to you

Bebsi · Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Posts: 953

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 14846 Location: USA

I suspect that she has confused the Aramco school for expat children with the completely different situation of recruiter hires to teach Aramco employees.

One is the top job in the Gulf as far as pay and benefits and the other is not...

VS

Mark100 · Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 441

Yes I did the other that was not Crying or Very sad

scot47 · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:09 am Post subject:

EFLing for a contractor at ARAMCO is not an easy way to earn your daily crust. High turnover. High stress.

HCEG1 · Joined: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 36

If one were to befriend a direct hire for ARAMCO who lives on the splendid compound, is it posible to visit that friend/friends for the occasional 'social event' ?

battleshipb_b · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 137

Yes it's possible but you have to have your car licence registered with the compound security. The screening of visitors has tightened up since the Al Khobar attacks but they are pretty good about letting Americans in.

You can lead the life of riley in the compound, there are even some second generations Aramco staff - daddy worked for them and junior comes back.

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

You go to the visitors center, and security calls your contact in Aramco on their Aramco phone number to see if they confirm. Security takes your details and you're away.

TheFellow · Joined: 31 Oct 2012 Posts: 15

Bump:

Got an interview for a position at Aramco (will be interviewed by Aramco representatives) but would be employed by the recruiter.

Working week is five days, 40 hours in total, 25 of which are teaching hours. Salary is very generous. There are also flights being included in the package.

However, no housing.

All of this (besides no housing) sounds great to me. However, this thread is full of negativity about working for Aramco through a recruiter. Can anyone provide new info?

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 1662 Location: Al Mamlaka

Paul in Saudi · Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Posts: 375 Location: Doha, Qatar

Oh lookie, the Cafe is not longer blocked by the Saudi authorities. I have not stopped by here in years.

In any case, I am with HAK and have been for more than three years. If you have any questions, fire away.

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 14846 Location: USA

Long time no see... welcome back. We weren't blocked all that long. Cool

VS

Paul in Saudi · Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Posts: 375 Location: Doha, Qatar

Hello, yourself.

scot47 · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:57 pm Post subject:

Visitors can get into ARAMCO in Dhahran if they are invited in by a bona fide resident. Just beware of saying something stupid like," Mr XYZ invited me to attend church with him today."

Yeas there are religious services on ARAMCO camp ! And booze. And ladies can drive.