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inasianow · Joined: 06 Jul 2011 Posts: 6

Well, I again feel compelled to mention my own experience with Majali, which was uneventful and fair. He took care of all basic needs (apartment, utilities, furniture etc) and made sure that a helper was available for the newcomers to help us settle in. When I left a bit earlier than the stated contract term due to difficulties back home in the States, he was gracious and helpful about arranging my transport home and he paid me precisely what I was owed.

Perhaps it is true that one can run into trouble with Majali, but I would think that for that to happen you would have to work at ticking the guy off. No, the pay is not top drawer, and no, Rustaq is not a charming place. But both things are adequate, unless, that is, you have an inflated sense of your own importance and feel that the world owes you megabucks and dancing girls for entertainment. The contract is clear. Read it, and if you accept it, then deal with it and have the maturity and decency to accept responsibility for having signed on the dotted line.

Josef K · Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:13 pm Post subject:

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usa_in_gulf · Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 133 Location: Gulf

Did you apply as a couple? If so, it�s pretty standard to offer just one housing allowance. Otherwise, why would any couple say that they were married?

Bringing people into Oman on a visit visa is pretty common. You don�t have to leave Oman to switch from a tourist visa to a work visa; so the government is very aware of this practice.

Typically, when someone is brought in on a tourist visa, they are switched to a work visa within 30 days.

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Redcar24 · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:51 am Post subject: WOW

Majeli wins again! Can you please stop the fight He ISNT worth IT!

the lowlander · Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 171 Location: The Oort Cloud

I was recruited by (MOD edit) Majali, worked for him on three separate contracts, and got to know him personally over the years.

From my own point of view, I don't have a bad word to say about him.

I got exactly what I was promised, when I was promised it, and additional help on the odd occasion when I needed it.

Having spent some time in Oman, in three locations, the main problem as far as I can see is that a surprising amount of people don't listen to what AMM tells them about the local culture and living conditions before they arrive, and also don't bother to do any research for themselves.

I'm not joking when I say that many a newly arrived teacher first asks where they can meet girls/guys and party!

Er.....Rio....not Rustaq!!

After a couple of months in the desert the would be party goers become disgruntled, and start to direct their frustrations in all directions, including AMM.

And let's not forget the many individuals with genuine mental, or social problems, who end up seeking refuge in our profession, or those who wouldn't be happy in Heaven itself.

I'm not saying that everyone with a grievance against AMM falls into any, or all, of the above 3 categories, but having personally met/worked with a number of individuals who came into conflict with Abdul, many of them definitely had axes to grind/issues that were well outwith the employer's responsibilities, as outlined in their contracts.

In the final analysis, those who wish to can check my posts and see that I have advised against working for other employers in other countries, however, I would actually recommend AMM as an employer to those who actually understand what they're getting into by electing to work in the boonies of Oman.

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