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Teachaway/ADEC Interview Updates
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huriyyahsmum



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PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2009 11:03 pm    Post subject: Teachaway/ADEC Interview Updates Reply with quote
I interviewed today with ADEC reps in NYC. I was offered a position (and accepted). However, I have a few questions:

1. The "recommended" salary wasn't put on this initial contract. I was told that it might be higher but not lower. Can I trust that they won't switch up with me?
2. Can I trust that this contract means that I'm really hired?
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Zoot



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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 3:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Make certain you know what the salary will be before you leave your current employer.
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sciencegirl



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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 3:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
thanks for the heads up-my interview is Sat. in chicago
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Never Ceased To Be Amazed



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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 2:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Teachaway/ADEC Interview Updates Reply with quote
huriyyahsmum wrote:
I interviewed today with ADEC reps in NYC. I was offered a position (and accepted).

Did ya say "Hey" to Kev?



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huriyyahsmum



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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 5:50 pm    Post subject: Can I trust ADEC? Reply with quote
Again, I need to give notice to my current employer. Can I feel confident that they won't back out of this contract at the last minute? Should I email and ask for the salary recommendation to be put in writing (wasn't listed on the provisional contract)? Please anyone with history/knowledge about ADEC practices respond.
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Zoot



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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 5:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You cannot feel confident about anything that may or may not be done about anything in the ME. Until you have your contract from the MoL, you cannot be certain you have a job and even then, you can be let go on a whim as has been said on these forums many times in the past.
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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:10 pm    Post subject: Re: Can I trust ADEC? Reply with quote
huriyyahsmum wrote:
Again, I need to give notice to my current employer. Can I feel confident that they won't back out of this contract at the last minute? Should I email and ask for the salary recommendation to be put in writing (wasn't listed on the provisional contract)? Please anyone with history/knowledge about ADEC practices respond.

Well, in the Middle East, anything is possible. Do not give notice to your current employer until you get the written, signed, and stamped official contract stating the title of the position offered, your final salary plus other benefits. I think it your rights to send them an email asking for the detailed salary before you commit yourself.
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GlobalDawg



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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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You cannot feel confident about anything that may or may not be done about anything in the ME.


I agree. I would say that everything is up in the air until you receive your travel documents (ticket, itinerary and possibly a temporary visa). At that time, you'll know for sure that you are expected to report for work. More than likely, the contract will be honored. But, you will sign an official contract, which confirms your salary and benefits, once you arrive and you are processing your residence visa.

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Should I email and ask for the salary recommendation to be put in writing (wasn't listed on the provisional contract)?


I don't think you have to worry about getting the salary recommendation in writing. It sounds like the interviewers are providing prospective employees with the provisional contract as an assurrance that they are interested in hiring. More than likely, once the interviewers return to the UAE and begin the next stage of the hiring process, you will receive a formal offer via email that will include an attached copy of the contract with all the details of the contract you will sign once you arrive. You will also receive information with regard to scheduling your flight.

Ten years ago, my anxieties were high as I prepared to depart. I had a lot of questions and no answers. But, once I arrived everything fell into place. The way things were done was still frustrating but interacting in real time (face to face) made for better clarity and less anxiety. Right now, I suggest that you just take it easy and prepare to leave. Take care of personal matters and grab a few books on the Middle East and travel destinations of interest in this part of the world.
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