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elliot_spencer · Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 495

Hey guys.. I have to offers one in KSA and one in Libya.. has anyone taught in both and offer advice?

Where's better for social life? Where is it better (out of the two) for a gay man?

Thanks a lot!

cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

First, you need to do a search, as there is plenty of relevant information that can assist you.

Secondly, the manner in which you have posted your question- you come off sounding like a troll: re spelling, poor grammar, vague information.

Thirdly, your priorities seem to be misguided at best: Re: your dubious interest in working in either of these countries.

Good luck getting any approriate info from your post. Rolling Eyes

I am just saying.... Cool

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

elliot_spencer · Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 495

The job offers are with the BC.. I am not a troll. I want to experience the Arab would but being gay it worries me.. I couldn't find a job in Egypt hence my posting on here and on the Libya forum.

None of the locations were my first choice but hey, that's life.

Just wanted to know where was better for gays as I am gay and without contact with other gays will make it a VERY long 2 years!

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

If you do a search you will come up with threads like this... which is just down the page a bit:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=82054

If this is your real name, you may have just caused yourself a problem.

VS

Mia Xanthi · Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:06 am Post subject:

I have no idea what life is like in Libya for a gay man....one of those places where they'll tell you that gay Libyans don't exist, I guess.

I knew gay men in KSA who seemed very happy with their lives, as long as they were discreet. Most of them had "wives" elsewhere who just never came to visit for some reason, so they had the advantage of married housing as well. In KSA, no one questions men spending long hours together alone, and having a male friend spend the weekend with you is apparently no problem.

However, as others have said, avoid relationships with locals whatever you do. There will be many opportunities, but remember that it takes just one little offense or slight or twinge of jealousy, and he can turn you in to the morals police or even just cast aspersions upon you to your boss. And, of course, you will be the evil infidel trying to subvert the morals of a pure young Saudi man. It's so dangerous that it scares me just to think of it.

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johnslat · Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:58 pm Post subject:

The Arabic "would" (auxiliary): هل لك أن and أراد

Regards,
John