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newyork · Joined: 08 Sep 2007 Posts: 15

I have been offered a job in Saudi Arabia (decently paid Uni job, acceptable benifits), but have realised it would be better to go in 2009 (due to very complicated reasons). I am a little worried that I may be letting a good opportunity slip by, so my questions is: Is there always a decent quantity of acceptable jobs in Saudi Arabia to choose from?

I have an MA in TESOL, 12 years teaching experience and a K-12 licence in ESL from New York.

Thanks for any information you can give.

Cleopatra · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:31 pm Post subject:

Right now, there seems to be no shortage of teaching jobs in KSA, at least for male teachers. Whether or not they are 'acceptable' is, however, a matter of opinion.

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

You really need to be more specific. Have you searched this branch about the institution? Is it one with a good or bad reputation here?

If it has had good reviews, write to them and tell them that you are unable to go this year, and could you re-apply next year? (keeps the door open)

Most places are hiring every year... both the good and the bad. Laughing

With your qualifications, you should be able to get a job at any university in the Gulf, not just Saudi. So, I see no problem...

VS

Griff-James · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject:

Does teaching English for special purposes, e.g. science, pay better than ordinary English teaching?

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

Not that I have ever heard of...

The highest paid jobs tend to be working for the military.

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wanderer_hius · Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 3

Ha ha, not if your working directly for the military!