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veiledsentiments
Joined: 20 Feb 2003
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Sara
You obviously had one of those AWFUL employers who can make life miserable no matter what country you are in. As to bank accounts, 'normal' employers usually manage this with few glitches - even in Kuwait. It is always best to keep to their bank if you can.
I had little or no problem with the men actually. Even when I walked the Salmiya beach every early evening. But, I suspect that my years in Cairo immunized me to male silliness. 
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Sara Avalon
Joined: 25 Feb 2004
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Location: On the Prowl
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 2:17 am Post subject: |
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Sara
You obviously had one of those AWFUL employers who can make life miserable no matter what country you are in.
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I think you might be right. None of the employers I've worked for so far seem to understand the concept that you're a human being with a life outside of work. My current employer was outraged that I'd taken 2 days in a year off of work when I got sick. He said that unlike other teachers, I didn't have children or even a husband to take care of so how could I possibly wind up sick?  Or how about the principal's statement that we're expected to work no matter what (even during the weekend or holidays) 'cause our contract states: "you will also take on extra responsibilities".
Another reason for my aggrevation has been the lack of privacy. All of the Arab employers have given out my personal home and cell number(S) (I've had to change it twice thanks to the harassment) to parents and consumers without my consent. I literally have the names and numbers of 15 different *bleep*heads on my cell phone(S) who got my number through the employers.
(Guy I used to teach at HS who calls me up out of the blue while I'm driving) - "Where are you right now?! Who are you with?! What are you doing?! I want to SEEEEEEE you!"  |
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younggeorge
Joined: 15 Apr 2005
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Location: UAE
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 5:04 am Post subject: |
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Hi,
I know sites like this do not like comments made about individual establishments but you can contact me on recmideast @ .
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Not true Souk!! We LOVE comments about individual schools!! It is one of our main reasons for existing. We want your comments on the board here so that people who search next year or the year after will find out everything they can.
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And more to the immediate purpose, if you tell us where you're going to work, we might be better able to advise on what to expect. |
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tundrateacher
Joined: 29 Jan 2007
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Location: bethel, ak
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| Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:29 am Post subject: confused.... |
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| I spent 5 years in kuwait (1998-2003) and am single. I had no fear of going places! Of course, I didn't go out in the middle of the night or to Jahra...but that was just common sense. Why do you scare new people with telling them to get a can of mace? Dang use common sense....know the local norms!! |
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Rommel
Joined: 01 Apr 2006
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I've used NBK since I arrived in Kuwait hand had no problems what so ever.
Have any of you tried to get a bank loan in Kuwait? Details, please. |
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tundrateacher
Joined: 29 Jan 2007
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Location: bethel, ak
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| Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:15 am Post subject: what kind of loan? |
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| never had the need for a loan while in Kuwait! Used NBK also. Had a credit card and that helped with any extra money needs. If it's for a car, that could be arranged through the bank and where you buy the car, I believe. Sorry...not too much help here! |
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canadashirleyblue
Joined: 06 May 2007
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I would advise against using a bank that the employer uses.
Our school opened accounts for us and put our pay in (eventually). The owner of the school was friends with the bank manager. So when he thought one of the teachers might do a runner he had his bank account frozen. |
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veiledsentiments
Joined: 20 Feb 2003
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I would disagree and say that better advice would be to make sure you take your job with a reputable employer.
There are major advantages to using the bank that your employer suggests.
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miski
Joined: 04 Jul 2007
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Location: Kuwait
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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Avoid BKME ( they lost a transfer of mine for 4 weeks one time and I had to storm the manager's office and demand a refund!).
Watani not bad- some good deals.
Kuwait Finance House has a men's and women's section ( + Arabic coffee and dates inside!)
I have banked with the Gulf BanK for 17 years- they even had my 20KD left from the invasion when I returned in '92! |
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miski
Joined: 04 Jul 2007
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Location: Kuwait
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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| OOOps forgot to mention- it's often a good idea to use the same bank as your employer as then your salary is usually available from the day they lodge their cash. If you are with another bank sometimes you have to wait a day or two before it is transferred. |
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sheikh radlinrol
Joined: 30 Jan 2007
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Location: Spain
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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Avoid BKME ( they lost a transfer of mine for 4 weeks one time and I had to storm the manager's office and demand a refund!).
Watani not bad- some good deals.
Kuwait Finance House has a men's and women's section ( + Arabic coffee and dates inside!)
I have banked with the Gulf BanK for 17 years- they even had my 20KD left from the invasion when I returned in '92! |
I was also working in Kuwait at the time of the invasion, although I was in Madrid on 2 Aug 90. I had left KD150 in my account at NBK and when I contacted them after liberation they immediately transferred it to my UK account. I think banking is one the things we can't criticise the Gulf states for! |
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Sallys
Joined: 05 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:29 am Post subject: Stay way from KFH |
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They are the complete opposite of what they seem!
1- No privacy, my employer who owns a school has his son in KFH and I swar by Allah they I saw and heard him several times calling his som and inquiring about some teachers balance! I was very disappointed.
2- KFH deal with interest regardless of what they pretend but to make it in a competitive market they distinguished them them that they are "Islamic"
If you want a loan for example they say go to Steal and Cement company and get a quote?!?!!?! Then they buy your quote?!?! No materials exchanges hands and this is not islamic....
NBK is good. |
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pat blake
Joined: 21 Nov 2006
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Location: Kuwait
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What makes Kuwait second to the bottom with Saudi being the bottom?
Is it the ghastly heat, boredom, daily frustrations, alienation, staff conflict, lack of respect, broken promises, restrictions??
I want to be prepared and I am asking the recruiter questions as they arise . However I apprecite all your candid insigt..Thanks. Rbaxter[/color]
In reply: just take the plunge and keep your attitude light. I find that most places are okay if you make friends and your job isn't ghastly. The bureacracy can be a byzantine nightmare, but you really don't have to deal with it all of the time as I believe veiled sentiments put it. Just remember, when you ask "Why?" the only answer is another question--"Why ask why?" The little bit of charm that Kuwait had is fading--no heritage, no culture, no place to escape to. But it is manageable if you have good vacations.
By the way, Kuwait University doesn't require exit visas anymore. |
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