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toeknee · Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 14

I have been reading alot of threads here and it seems someone always has something bad to say about one of the employers that are listed on this site. Bell, Kaplan, M Trading, etc. So I ask you all, if you want to work in the KSA what is your best option? Are there any other sites that advertise for esl jobs? I really want to go to the Gulf so I can save a bit of money. I have been to the Middle East before so there would not be any cultural problems. I can't find any listings for jobs in the UAE. Someone help me!

T.

rigel · Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Posts: 308

You could skew the labor market by concocting a story about how the economy is suddenly improving back in the USA and employers there are begging for help. That may stem the tide of people going to the Middle East just long enough for you to snag a job with minimal competition.

I can't help but think of that scene in Blazing Saddles.

"It's a set up!!!!"

eclectic · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 1122

toeknee--UAE .........check out this I found it for you. Hope it helps. Smile

http://www.indexuae.com/Top/Education/English_Language_Teaching

Markemark · Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Posts: 82 Location: ksa

Where would you go? It depends on your qualifications and experience, doesn't it?
If you're ready for serious work then go to Aramco or a Raytheon\Booz Hamilton type contract. There's KFUPM. There's YIC\JIC. These are quite acceptable, overall. Hail University, the IPA also rarely get bad reviews.
There are plenty of opportunities and if you read the threads what you'll find out is that certain places seem to have a better reputation among teachers than others.
What you don't do- ever- is work for a language school.

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

As Markemark says, you don't give enough details for us to advise you, nor state what your priorities are (money, accommodation, location, quality of students, holidays).