| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Deicide
Joined: 29 Jul 2006
Posts: 1005
Location: Caput Imperii Americani
|
 Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:21 pm Post subject: How desperate are they getting? |
 |
|
So here I am sitting in a cafe in the capital of the (former) West Germnay and this dude from Riyad rings me out of the blue, trying to recruit me. It was kind of freaky to be honest and I didn't know how to react. Has this ever happened to someone here before, out of the blue?  |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
littleoldlady
Joined: 06 Apr 2009
Posts: 286
Location: knitting heaven
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:28 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Yup. 3 times  See Deicide, someone loves you. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Deicide
Joined: 29 Jul 2006
Posts: 1005
Location: Caput Imperii Americani
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:38 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| littleoldlady wrote: |
| Yup. 3 times See Deicide, someone loves you. |
Sadly, THAT sort of love does precious little for me...
The dude just sent me an e-mail begging me to sign on...I am iffy...as in NO....what say ye?
Dear Daniel,
We are happy to offer you a teaching position at the IC for Edu and E-learning. The offer is as follows:
- You will teach univeristy freshmen English in Riyadh (a preparatory year for univeristy students).
- Your monthly salary will be USD 3000 (tax free).
- You have the option to either get USD 11000 every year as housing allownace and you arrange your housing or we can provide free housing (The average aparmtent in Riaydh costs USD 7000 a year).
- Free annual two way tickets.
- Paid summer vacation.
- Free health insurance
- Ramadan, Hajj and mid-year breaks during the teaching year
Could you please let me know wheter you accept this offer.
If you agree to this offer I will send you the contract to sign.
Best,
SA.
Sigh...it's too soon and I am not going to jump into something like this juste comme ca... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
skullytefldude
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
Posts: 17
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I heard from a friend that this is a good company to work for. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Deicide
Joined: 29 Jul 2006
Posts: 1005
Location: Caput Imperii Americani
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:43 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| skullytefldude wrote: |
| I heard from a friend that this is a good company to work for. |
Salary is too low; we are talking about dollars here.... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
johnslat
Joined: 21 Jan 2003
Posts: 13859
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:45 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Well, 11,250 SR a month, while not a great salary, isn't TOO terrible. I wonder if the provided housing is shared. I wonder how many classroom hours you work a week? I wonder how many students in a class.
But especially, I wonder if anyone really believes you can get any sort of even half-way decent apartment in Riyadh for $1,867 a year.
Regards,
John |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Deicide
Joined: 29 Jul 2006
Posts: 1005
Location: Caput Imperii Americani
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:53 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| johnslat wrote: |
Well, 11,250 SR a month, while not a great salary, isn't TOO terrible. I wonder if the provided housing is shared. I wonder how many classroom hours you work a week? I wonder how many students in a class.
But especially, I wonder if anyone believes you can get any sort of decent apartment in Riyadh for $1,867 a year.
Regards,
John |
I simply don't trust anyone who out of desperation calls me out of the blue. Before I make my move I will (after years) talk to my progenitors and see where I am then...and then I will make my move for life, or death. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
trapezius
Joined: 13 Aug 2006
Posts: 1670
Location: Land of Culture of Death & Destruction
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:57 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Deat johnslat:
Regards,
trap |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
johnslat
Joined: 21 Jan 2003
Posts: 13859
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:58 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Dear Deicide,
Ooops my mistake. That was $7000 U.S. dollars a year for an average apartment in Riyadh (26,250 SR), which is much more realistic.
But I think you're right to be VERY cautious.
Regards,
John |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Deicide
Joined: 29 Jul 2006
Posts: 1005
Location: Caput Imperii Americani
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:09 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| johnslat wrote: |
Dear Deicide,
Ooops my mistake. That was $7000 U.S. dollars a year for an average apartment in Riyadh (26,250 SR), which is much more realistic.
But I think you're right to be VERY cautious.
Regards,
John |
I serve you Lord, in this and all other things. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
sr
Joined: 05 Oct 2009
Posts: 62
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:22 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| It should be at least US 4000 a month, and as stated housing is too low. Will they pay you for Ramadan, Hajj mid-year breaks? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Citizenkane
Joined: 14 Jun 2009
Posts: 234
Location: Xanadu
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:21 am Post subject: |
|
|
As others have said, the salary isn't great but tolerable for a new teacher with no MA.
However, you'd need to ask a LOT of questions before deciding on this one. How long will the holidays be? You should not accept any less than 45 days in summer and at least 5 days (preferably 10 days) for each Eid break. Also, the housing - is it shared? If it is, don't accept it. Even if you think you wouldn't mind, the potential for unbearable situations is just too high. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Deicide
Joined: 29 Jul 2006
Posts: 1005
Location: Caput Imperii Americani
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:04 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Citizenkane wrote: |
As others have said, the salary isn't great but tolerable for a new teacher with no MA.
However, you'd need to ask a LOT of questions before deciding on this one. How long will the holidays be? You should not accept any less than 45 days in summer and at least 5 days (preferably 10 days) for each Eid break. Also, the housing - is it shared? If it is, don't accept it. Even if you think you wouldn't mind, the potential for unbearable situations is just too high. |
BUT I do have an MA AND a CELTA....not going to take this one! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
evolving81
Joined: 04 May 2009
Posts: 135
Location: Tampa
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:48 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I'll take it!!!!  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Deicide
Joined: 29 Jul 2006
Posts: 1005
Location: Caput Imperii Americani
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| evolving81 wrote: |
| I'll take it!!!! |
Give them a call... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
