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Van Norden · Joined: 23 Oct 2004 Posts: 409

To accept a job in Saudi you'd expect a significant salary/savings premium above what's on offer elsewhere. The premium that YOU demand depends on your qualifications/experience etc and how much you dislike living here. If you've got little bargaining power and you don't mind the repressed lifestyle then maybe IH is a feasible option.

What about NOCs? For those considering IH as a stepping stone to a better job in KSA you'd better make sure about this.

gstieglit · Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 25 Location: Mexico

Yes, I am qualified -- MA Tesol and professional teaching Cert. And, of course, I would only go to Saudi for the money. I have worked in Asia and Mexico (present job) and I know very little about Saudi, so reading these posts have helped a lot. Thanks again.

robertinarabia · Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 54

An MA means nothing in IH terms, they even advise MA holders not to apply unless they have significant practical experience, I guess they're afraid of the 'lazy old man syndrome'. IH wants poorly qualified teachers who will do what they are told for as long as they are told- their goal is high turnover with zero training, a bit like McDonald's if you like. Excellent IH teachers are frequently allowed just to leave with no effort made to keep them.

Van Norden · Joined: 23 Oct 2004 Posts: 409

gstieglit, good news. I knew you'd be back!

With your specs there's no way you should be even glancing in the direction of an IH advert. You can do much better. Take your time and have a good look around. The streets aren't paved with gold here but if you play your cards right you could hit the jackpot.

I'm all out of cliches. Except maybe "the house always wins." IH, that is. How could they lose?

What is a 'professional teaching Cert?' Are you a qualified school teacher? Primary or Secondary?

robertinarabia · Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 54

That's right Van, the house always wins, not that their teachers benefit, their teachers are idealistic and don't rate money very highly apparently. They're fanatics only interested in building the Greater IH Reich in the Middle East. Idealistic fools led by greedy madmen ( who have their hands in the till).

BillCowher · Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 131 Location: Up in the air!!!

You are in Japan so if you come to Saudi Arabia you better soak up looking at all those pretty girls because you won't see ANY girls or women here, pretty or otherwise, that are not dressed in a black potato sack from head to toe.

You can make $2500 in Korea & look at pretty girls, drink beer, get a DL, rent a car, go to the beach, go fishing, did I mention see girls & drink beer? If you want to be a bit illegal in Korea you can pick up planty of cash doing privates. In Saudi you would probably be illegal anyway since most people are here illegally on business visas.

rigel · Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Posts: 308

rigel · Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Posts: 308

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

BillCowher · Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 131 Location: Up in the air!!!

kevmar

Joined: 16 Aug 2004
Posts: 8
Location: Osaka, Japan

PostPosted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:31 am Post subject: Reply with quote Report Post
I received an offer from IH. Split shifts, some Thursday mornings, so a six day week. Much like I have in Japan, though it is informal in Japan - I work a six day week from choice (private lessons).

The offer came to US $2200 plus housing, medical, what seems like generous vacation (in Korea, most generous vacation allowances never come to pass) and a year end bonus of 1/2 month's salary.

You would have to dig pretty deep into the muck in order to get as low or as bad off as working for IH, Saudi. mr S. al (S) atani is the lowest sort of pond scum you are ever likely to encounter in this lifetime.

Personal experience speaks loud & clear.

rigel · Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Posts: 308