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Asda · Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 231

Might that be because they need to pay more money to keep staff there...?! Rolling Eyes

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

10 percent extra always comes in handy !

trapezius · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject:

10% extra is not enough to compensate for the 100% extra boredom Wink

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

evolving81 · Joined: 04 May 2009 Posts: 135 Location: Tampa

I have an odd feeling that I might enjoy the boredom. Although I've not been to KSA so it's hard to say at this point. I am curious about the qualifications/requirements for KFUPM positions. I will only have an MA in Linguistics and a semester of experience teaching at a US language institute.

Thanks,
Mitch

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

I think we normally prefer a couple of years of experience. The amount of experience also affects your salary.

If you want PM me, and I'll ask the Director if it's worth your while applying.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Trapezius calls it Boredom. I call it Peace and Quiet. And remember "Peace" (="Salaam") is one of the attributes of the Lord.

trapezius · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:19 am Post subject:

saharastars · Joined: 30 Sep 2009 Posts: 107 Location: Wonderland

Hey Stephen can women apply ? if yes what sort of salaries are offered? Thanks

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

Only male students and faculty.

paddy32 · Joined: 19 May 2009 Posts: 5

Hi Stephen,

I have an MA in TESOL

1 year experience at a university (community college program) in Australia.

5 years working at language schools, high schools ect in Japan.

Do you think I would have a chance?

Thanks

Kipling · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:04 pm Post subject: Good reports for KFUPM

The visa process is protracted and seriously affected my decision not to work there. Having said that it is a methodical process and I was informed at every stage. Of all the jobs I considered in the KSA KFUPM was the only one I thought worth going for. The people I dealt with were honest and direct and the staff I contacted were informative and positive. I know that perhaps there are better deals advertised and certainly there are vets on this board who will suggest alternatives in the KSA and those who will suggest alternative countries in the ME but with the qualifications you have you should have no problems anywhere in the ME. KFUPM, in my honest opinion is one of the best options to be had in the KSA but then I am no expert in these matters so over to the vets for their sage advice

A subdued, almost serious
but ever positive Mr K
Il Duce Agusto
We live to fight another day
Yours, as ever.
The irrepressible Mr K

PS. The emoticons don't work
and thats why I am sad
but when they do
I'm Jack the Lad

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:07 pm Post subject:

Mr. K! Welcome back! I mistcha! KFUPM is the ONLY worthwile place to work outside of places like Raytheon, et. al.

NCTBA

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

You see there are so few negative posts about KFUPM. This is clear evidence of a conspiracy to hide the truth. See the thread about KSU/Bell/Obeikan.

I rest my case.