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[jaytron]

Any success with this outfit? I initially thought it was a gig with Saudi Aramco but after reading other posts I am now confused. I applied with them long ago was recently short listed and asked to fly to Hoston, TX for an interview. Here is the info/title of the company and individual who has been in contact with me:

Mr. XXX XXXX

HR Specialist - Recruitment Department

Saeed Raddad Al-Zahrani Corp. (SRACO)

Consulting Services Division (CSD)

P. O. Box 6669, Dammam 31452, K.S.A.

I feel good about it but recognize the need to be careful with SA gigs so I would appreciate the comments of anyone who has direct experience with this company. Thanks in advance.

[egyptfan]

This is a legit contractor for Aramco. Before you start singing and dancing with excitement, read the threads on Aramco - contractors, etc. and it will bring you back down to earth!

[It's Scary!]

[billings]

The problem is - you can not believe anything they say at the interview! They will tell you classes of 9 or 10 motivated students. You arrive and there are 20+ in the class - unmotivated, want to sleep or play on mobile phones and KNOW THEY WILL PASS ALL EXAMS - even if the don't speak English!!
Beware a SRACO contract - deliberately very vague!! They will find any excuse NOT to pay you what you are entitled to!!
They NEVER answer emails (even before you arrive - when theoretically they still want you) and don't waste your time or money trying to call them!!
If you are UNLUCKY enough to get a job with them, it will be approximately six plus months between interview and arrival in Kingdom, whatever they say!

[billings]

Be VERY careful with SRACO - AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
today was payday and nobody in the company was paid!!!
No warnings, no information, they don't answer the phones - JUST NO PAY!!!!!!