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Old 26th April 2008, 07:52 AM
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Hi i have been in talks with a couple of different companies in Saudi, i have an interview next weekend in England with a view to move out to Saudi to work in Automotive.

Does anyone have any advice on living and working conditions?
An expected OTE?


Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

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Welcome to the forum! No information on Saudi, except that the employer holds your passport so you can't leave.
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Hi Newboy,
I hasve been offered a similar circumstance.
Did you move and if so how is it?
What are the pros & cons?
Any advice?





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Hi i have been in talks with a couple of different companies in Saudi, i have an interview next weekend in England with a view to move out to Saudi to work in Automotive.

Does anyone have any advice on living and working conditions?
An expected OTE?


Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance
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Hi i have been in talks with a couple of different companies in Saudi, i have an interview next weekend in England with a view to move out to Saudi to work in Automotive.

Does anyone have any advice on living and working conditions?
An expected OTE?


Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance
I worked over there a long time ago. There was general agreement among expatriates that working in Hell was a better deal. The Saudis do not honor their contracts, and will even try to get you to sign another contract after arrival. This will not work in your favor. The hard core religious groups control all aspects of life and they do not like western expats. I strongly advise you to talk to someone working there now prior to jumping on a plane. Saudi is one miserable place to be.... Due diligence in researching what the conditions are will pay off. The money over there is not so good anymore either.
I have been back for visits (Based out of Dubai..) in the last couple years and while it has lightened up, it still is the antechamber of hell...
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