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[nzbradly78]

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[matthew156]

Dear nzbradly78,

By debt back home do you mean THE USA?

If so is there a statute of limitations for this debt?

If there is I suggest you consider your options.

Regards,

Matt

[freesoul]

[quote="nzbradly78
Now for the meat of the post. What is Hofuf like? There's not a lot of information about it on the internet. quote}

Hofof, is mid way between Dammam and Riyadh; it's part of Al-Ehsa.
It's got very beautiful scenery. Try not to miss Qara Mountain there, amazing from outside and inside. You will know exactly what I mean by the word 'Inside' only when get there. And then, get on its peak, look around and enjoy the sight of the vast ocean of green palm trees all around you.

It's relatively cheaper than other major cities in the kingdom and I am sure you will find some international schools there; they are over the place now.

Good luck

[freesoul]

[quote="nzbradly78
Now for the meat of the post. What is Hofuf like? There's not a lot of information about it on the internet. quote}

Hofof, is mid way between Dammam and Riyadh; it's part of Al-Ehsa.
It's got very beautiful scenery. Try not to miss Qara Mountain there, amazing from outside and inside. You will know exactly what I mean by the word 'Inside' only when get there. And then, get on its peak, look around and enjoy the sight of the vast ocean of green palm trees all around you.

It's relatively cheaper than other major cities in the kingdom and I am sure you will find some international schools there; they are over the place now.

Good luck

[nzbradly78]

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[veiledsentiments]

Have you had any university level experience? Not many similarities between primary school teaching and university EFL. Also, the good university level jobs require an MA or at least a BA+CELTA+ a few years of related experience, so your credentials are not a good fit.

I also fear that Hofuf might be dreadfully boring for your wife and much more conservative than most any area of Morocco. You may be used to it, but I doubt that she is.

Since you are a certified teacher, I suggest that you do some research on the international schools in the Gulf... all the Gulf, not just Saudi Arabia. You will need to check out any school carefully because many of them are international in name only and can be difficult to nightmarish (like the King Feisal School).

VS
(PS: if and when you do apply to any Gulf employers, be sure to use as a 'home address' (US or NZ) the one that you want your summer tickets and contract ending tickets to use as a destination. I would use US if you plan to go each summer to visit your parents... use one of their homes.)

[Never Ceased To Be Amazed]

Ya know, I'm getting to hate the analogy between working in Saudi and making "riches" (my quotes).

There was a time...many years ago where that kinda logic worked for me and as I networked myself into good conditions/benes, it was true. Not so much anymore.

Before you sentence your wife to the al-Hasa oasis, I'd recommend an upgrading creds and "getting a life" somewhere outside of KSA. Many will disagree with me and it's their prerogative. However, mine is mine.

But, I will admit, freesoul is absolutely correct on his/her description on that mountain. It's kinda clay-based, so can be navigated from within as well as without. Imagine walking down a channel in a mountain and looking straight up to see the stars!

NCTBA

[nzbradly78]

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[redeyes]

nzbradly78 -- I don't mean to be unkind, but how carefully have you researched the politics of the ME, and in particular,how the attitudes of most of the people who live there have changed, since, let's say, hmmm....let's see now ....May 14, 1948 ?

[nzbradly78]

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