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mjmrjp · Joined: 09 Jun 2009 Posts: 9

I have two job offers - one at KFUPM and one at the University of Hail. I've read some horror stories about Hail on these forums but most seem a little old, so would appreciate any up-to-date advice about which to take.

trapezius · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:27 am Post subject:

A complete no-brainer.

Harvard or Kentucky State?

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Family ? Dependants ? Wife ? Husband. Cats ? We know nothing about you. Tell us and we might be in a better position to advise.

What is the differential in salary ?

mjmrjp · Joined: 09 Jun 2009 Posts: 9

Not being American, I don't really get the reference from Trapezius.

Saudi Riyals 165,960 at Hail. SR134,016 (+15%) at KFUPM. No family, or dependants, pets or anyone/thing but myself. Have worked in Riyadh before on two short-term contracts. Just looking for somewhere that pays a decent salary (I consider both the above decent salaries) without too much stress.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

If you have worked in Riyadh then you might have some idea of what Hail can be like. Quiet. Very quiet. And even more boring than Riyadh. Quite xenophobic.

Salary seems a bit low.

johnslat · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:05 pm Post subject:

Dear mjmrjp.

Harvard: a large, respected institution located in a bustling, interesting big city (Boston)

Kentucky State: a much smaller, little-known institution located in a relatively small backwater community(Frankfort, Kentucky)

Regards,
John

boundforsaudi · Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 243

The 15% COLA is due to expire at the end of the year, right?

mjmrjp · Joined: 09 Jun 2009 Posts: 9

Thanks, johnslat. I'm guessing KFUPM is the top dog in these terms.
You're right, boundforsaudi - it is only Spetember-December

johnslat · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:14 pm Post subject:

Dear mjmrjp;

"I'm guessing KFUPM is the top dog in these terms."

I'd say it is. But remember: the top dog is still a dog.

Regards,
John

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

I think the Cost of Living Allowance (Cola) is here to stay.

trapezius · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 4:15 pm Post subject:

boundforsaudi · Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 243

You mean Harvard's reputation for carefully grooming the hubris of incompetent lefties?

trapezius · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 4:44 pm Post subject:

That's why we can't have nice things.

NYCESOL11211 · Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 75

U of Ha'il should be your salary + 15% inflation allowance + transportation allowance. Are you factoring all of that in?

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