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scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

If you want to know more about the 'terrible price', I recommend a study of Doctor Faustus.

Mark100 · Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 441

Friend of mine is currently considering a job with KFUPM as an ESL instructor.

Ironically he used to work for BAE but left and he can't get back there.

I think he mentioned 13K riyals a month as a salary which is more than what teachers were getting there a few years back when most were on 9 or 10k a year.

I still think this is a pretty good gig and if you are single you probably can save 10k riyals a month which is good by anyones standards and you have to consider the working environment is a lot easier than many other places.

For ESL teaching this is a good gig.

Where else are you going to save 2.5USK a month and not be too stretched in the ESL world?

Of course if you are really concerned about money get out of teaching and do something else!

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

The 'solitaries' at KFUPM may even save more than this. Those with families to support in or out of Kingdom probably save a lot less. Remember that holidays at KFUPM are long and that can be the time when your savings disappear !

With the falling dollar, salaries in KSA are worth less. The cost of living has increased dramatically in the last 12 months.

saral · Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Posts: 32 Location: New Zealand

"some of the US military are still lucrative. But with those jobs there is a terrible price to pay. "

I would really like one of those jobs which are still lucrative even if there is a terrible price. Can someone point me towards one of those? Please?

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Booz Allen
Raytheon
Vinnell

Men only, so forget that Sara ! US citizens or residents only is usually the rule. Don't forget to read "Dr Faustus" and consider the implications of signing up with You Know Who.

Neil McBeath · Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 277 Location: Saudi Arabia

Dear Saral,

Scott forgot to mention his bete noire, BAE Systems.

The so-called "merchants of death" will offer you something in the region of 42,000 pounds sterling a year, plus three leaves, free accommodation, free food, free transport to and from work, a share incentive scheme and a pension. If you are male and qualified. A Kiwi would have no trouble getting in.

The "terrible price" you have to pay for this is to teach seven 45 minute classes a DAY, to cadets who are basically sleep-deprived. For one of those lessons the cadets would be in a language lab, or computer lab, and you would get a break, but the cadets would not.

If you want to get solvent, or add to your bank balance, or need a bolt hole for a couple of years, you could do a lot worse.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

I think it unlikley that BAE Systems will employ Saral, She is a she.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

At KFUPM people who have left often come back. Must mean something !

johnslat · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject: Bright Lights, Big City

Dear scot47,

"At KFUPM people who have left often come back. Must mean something !"

My guess would be that very often it means DESPERATION, caused by LACK OF CASH.

But, of course, I suppose they could also be coming back for the night life.
Regards,
John

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

After leaving, some find find that it really was better back at old alma mater KFUPM ! The salary may not be top dollar but the holidays are nice.

The accommodation may not be up to ARAMCO standards but the students are easy to get on with.

MixtecaMike · Joined: 19 Nov 2003 Posts: 643 Location: Guatebad

Imdramayu · Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 394 Location: South Korea

I'm thinking of taking a KFUPM job at the ELC. Don't scare me with all this talk. I trust that things have improved for 2008.