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scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Arab News of 23 August reports that government employees in KSA are to receive a 15 percent pay rise.

Saudis only ? Or foreigners too ?

31 · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 1797

Of course Saudis only.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Latest theory is that it is for foreigners and Saudis.
Watch this space but do not hold your breath.

boundforsaudi · Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 243

Expats should get a 30% pay raise: 15% cost of living + 15% hazardous duty.

True Dreamer · Joined: 13 May 2005 Posts: 41 Location: Land of the Sand

I think our best bet here is Stephen Jones.... I'm sure he has an idea on this raise and whether we (expats) are entitled to it or not Wink

grahamb · Joined: 30 Apr 2003 Posts: 1945

And an extra 15% for the veteran Scot47, whose balance of payments must be the envy of finance ministers everywhere!

True Dreamer · Joined: 13 May 2005 Posts: 41 Location: Land of the Sand

aye aye.... I wounder what's the secret Scot47?

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Secret ? What secret ? I see no secret !

True Dreamer · Joined: 13 May 2005 Posts: 41 Location: Land of the Sand

Secret to the big balance! How could inexperienced ESLs save a lot of money over the years? What is the secret to that ingredient scot47?

grahamb · Joined: 30 Apr 2003 Posts: 1945

No secret there. Scot47 is qualified and experienced.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

I spent it all. Drink and women were my downfall.

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

So... all those long vacations are not the big advantage that they at first appear to be... Cool

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

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

...your uprise? uprising?

Bebsi · Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Posts: 958

I spent a fortune on women and drink over the years...but sadly, I squandered a lot of it too!! Sad