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runninggirl
Joined: 26 Jul 2009
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Location: Latin America
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 Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:08 am Post subject: Should I apply to Aramco? Can you answer my question |
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I'm trying to decide where to apply to and wondering if as a woman in Saudi I would spend my years only seeing 1/2 the population. I don't think I would enjoy only being with women or being stuck on a woman's compound.
I have a Master's in Communication from the USA, TEFL and lots of experience in the world from Kuwait to Latin America.
If some of you can answer any of the following I'd appreciate it. Please add anything additional I should have asked and didn't.
1.Are there any parts of the country that are going to be better for me, a blond mature fun-loving American woman to work in than others?
2.Is there any part of the country which is so policed that it makes living just too difficult for a foreign woman?
3. SALARIES? I am seeking a well-paid job any suggestions?
4. I want to bring my small 6-year-old educated bi-lingual dog with me. Is there going to be resistance to this or will anyone be trying to dispose of him?
5. I hear a lot about ARAMCO how do I apply directly with them?
6. Is working for Aramco the best deal around?
Does Aramco hire female teachers?
Does anyone recommend other companies as well?
7. Any chance to teach other subjects besides English?
P.S.
It's 2 AM and I need to sleep. I am not going to sweat over any grammar errors here so please just take it easy on me and be kind. |
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Stephen Jones
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The transit lounge at the airport. |
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veiledsentiments
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Location: USA
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runninggirl... I answered your post on the other board. My first suggestion is that you spend a few hours reading threads here... try a few topic searches. There has been lots of discussion of the pros and cons of being a female teacher in Saudi.
We have just had the first ever woman who is in Europe who has been offered a job with Aramco - direct hire. A number of women that I know have been in touch with Aramco in Texas - one in the last year - and they tell them that they don't direct hire and they don't hire women - which is exactly what they told me when I applied in the 80s. So... I'd say that the chances with Aramco are likely slim and none.
Your employment opportunities are limited to the fact that you are female, and thus can only teach females - which excludes the employers that are related to oil and the military. The better women's universities require MAs. (right Cleopatra?)
You also mentioned in the other thread that you don't any current confirm-able education references.
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TT-Kira
Joined: 04 Mar 2008
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Weird how 'rare' I am ... as you said VS, I checked all the e-mails etc matched & they all do.
Think like someone else mentioned, the Europe side of things is different to the US & because I'm female ... From what I've read, Aramco has a new office in Europe solely for recruitment to their compounds.
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Cleopatra
Joined: 28 Jun 2003
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Location: Tuamago Archipelago
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| being stuck on a woman's compound. |
There are no 'woman's compounds' (sic).
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| 1.Are there any parts of the country that are going to be better for me, a blond mature fun-loving American woman to work in than others? |
Not sure what your hair colour has to do with anything, but other than taking Stephen's advice, you would obviously be better off sticking to the main cities (Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar/Dahran). Despite what you may have heard, it is quite possible to build an active social life for oneself in KSA - so long as you're prepared to make the effort. With the possible exceptions of the provincial Najdi towns such as Buraidah (which you're highly unlikely to go to) you will not be 'policed'.
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| The better women's universities require MAs. (right Cleopatra?) |
In theory, yes. But they will sometimes waive the requirement if an applicant has solid ESL experience, esp. in the Middle East. It might be worth sending off your CV to some of the women's colleges. Even if you don't meet their requirements, they are often desperate for teachers at the last minute. So you never know you might get, um, 'lucky'..... |
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