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gandida · Joined: 29 May 2013 Posts: 4

Having an interview shortly for work in KSU and was wondering if any of you already there or with prior knowledge could give me some pointers-The job is with Aramco yet is sub contracted out to Al Falek-where are they located countrywise besides the major city where the HQ is-what kind of rep do they have and anything else would be helpful....if I get the job then I'll be travelling to ksu with wife and kid...who are fully expectant of an enclosed lifestyle ala gilded prison. Any recommendations on places would be appreciated. Cheers. or rather not.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Most posts through contractors are single-status only. This is connected to the high turnover. Contractors dod not want family members around to complicate rapid departure when that day comes - as it will.

If you want family status go for a direct hire job with one of the better unis.

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

gandida · Joined: 29 May 2013 Posts: 4

OK-KSA and not KSU depending on whose neck you're in..the job was advertised as family viable with school placement etc for children. ANyone know of this work and any advice?

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Ask them how many hires they have who have been there for more than a year.

sicklyman · Joined: 02 Feb 2013 Posts: 930

@Scot... If you (or anyone) have specific illustrations of Al Falak/Al Hoty/Sraco/Haka or any other Aramco contractor screwing teachers over to the extent that before their year is up they do a runner then it would be better to share that with those with genuine queries rather than making unsubtantiated allusions. If you know for a fact that Al Falak currently has a high turnover among Aramco contracted teachers, can you give us the figures? And please make sure that, as per your post, you tie it at least in part to evidence that this has something to do with single contract status. Thanks.

@gandida, to sort the reality from the ranting in scot's postings, your salary is not going to enable you to provide international school education for your kid. It is not designed to. Well ,you might be able to afford it but it would eat a substantial portion of your salary. I have no kids so I don't have specifics. If you need school fees paying, then scot is right that you should consider KFUPM or other university positions. These come with better benefits and a much lower salary but overall if you have dependent children you'll be much better off.

It's irrelevant where Al Falak are based. It's Aramco locations that matter. they are all over the country. If you want a specific location, you must stipulate that at interview before you sign the offer from Al Falak.

PM me for more specifics if you want them.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Gandida, You just go ahead and jump in the water. Don't come back and complain to us here.

This is not a court of law. I am just telling you to be wary of ALL contractors, including those who provide "hands" for Aramco.

I know people on direct hire who have been in post for 10 and even 20 years. I have NEVER come across anyone working for a contractor who is into their third year.

sicklyman · Joined: 02 Feb 2013 Posts: 930

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

I do not think much has changed in the two years since I left !

But sicklyman is just off the boat and has fresh insight into life on the Peninsula ! We all bow to his youth, vigour and superior knowledge of KSA !

jargonscott · Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Posts: 47

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

I would be happy to rid myself of those dust-ridden nicknacks.

Dejvice · Joined: 22 May 2013 Posts: 30