RowdyRoo
Uzbekistani expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
57
About me
Uzbekistani
Lives in Qassim
Registration: 08 November 2013
Casual football and a sports in riyadh by Clarkus
hi there, I just moved to Riyadh a few days ago, and I'd be delighted if someone could hook me up with a casual sports team (I prefer football but I'm open to anything) Hope someone can help.
What exit do you live off? Also, do you mean USA football or Brit football(soccer)? Read More
Sending back Money to the USA without Iqama?
How can send money home without an Iqama? Read More
Sending back to the USA
How can send money home without an Iqama? Read More
Worried about Edex by sarasaberry
Hello All, I'm hearing rumours that EdEx may not have their contract with KSU anymore. These are just things I have heard from friends currently in KSA, and it's making me a little worried. The reason being, because I really want to be in ...
I would post my question on Dave's ESL and have someone that works for them answer your questions. I answered based on what I read. Read More
Worried about Edex by sarasaberry
Hello All, I'm hearing rumours that EdEx may not have their contract with KSU anymore. These are just things I have heard from friends currently in KSA, and it's making me a little worried. The reason being, because I really want to be in ...
From what I have read on Daves they do. I would post that question on Daves ESL to verify. Read More
Worried about Edex by sarasaberry
Hello All, I'm hearing rumours that EdEx may not have their contract with KSU anymore. These are just things I have heard from friends currently in KSA, and it's making me a little worried. The reason being, because I really want to be in ...
Dave's ESL Café has several pages on EdEx and their contract with KSU. It seems they lost the contract per Dave's ESL but they still have contracts for other cities like Qassim and Taif. I have worked in Qassim and the compound is very ... Read More
Need desperate advice, T...P teaching post by Gidi19
Hello to everyone. I really need some advice on a job prospect I am considering. After reading some horror stories about people working in saudi, I thought this would be the best place to ask. I am from the UK. I am male. I am asian/Muslim. I ...
I left in June. There were numerous villas available then. The gym was good for working out. Not sure if you can live outside of the compound. All Westerners were required to live in the compound from what I was told. The prince could have changed ... Read More
Need desperate advice, T...P teaching post by Gidi19
Hello to everyone. I really need some advice on a job prospect I am considering. After reading some horror stories about people working in saudi, I thought this would be the best place to ask. I am from the UK. I am male. I am asian/Muslim. I ...
The villas are 1 bedroom, and additional bedrooms. I had a four bedroom vila because my company had folks visiting from other locations. The one bedroom flats are nice depending on location. The compound was 1/5 filled while I lived there. Read More
Need desperate advice, T...P teaching post by Gidi19
Hello to everyone. I really need some advice on a job prospect I am considering. After reading some horror stories about people working in saudi, I thought this would be the best place to ask. I am from the UK. I am male. I am asian/Muslim. I ...
The compound receives its pay for the room you have in advance normally one year. Single folks get one room if you are sharing, the rooms have independent ac units in each room. You may have to share a shower but not a bathroom. All doors have two ... Read More
Need desperate advice, T...P teaching post by Gidi19
Hello to everyone. I really need some advice on a job prospect I am considering. After reading some horror stories about people working in saudi, I thought this would be the best place to ask. I am from the UK. I am male. I am asian/Muslim. I ...
Teachers are complainers by nature so I ignored much of these areas of conversation. I am not an ESL teacher but I worked around them. Being paid one day later than I am suppose to isn't an issue with me. But ESL teachers that worked with me ... Read More
Need desperate advice, T...P teaching post by Gidi19
Hello to everyone. I really need some advice on a job prospect I am considering. After reading some horror stories about people working in saudi, I thought this would be the best place to ask. I am from the UK. I am male. I am asian/Muslim. I ...
I believe there are malls but maybe women only. I am not a mall person. The compound is for Western folks only but many Muslims live there. There's always a Thursday evening football game at the compound. Well we had them before I moved. ... Read More
Need desperate advice, T...P teaching post by Gidi19
Hello to everyone. I really need some advice on a job prospect I am considering. After reading some horror stories about people working in saudi, I thought this would be the best place to ask. I am from the UK. I am male. I am asian/Muslim. I ...
Jubail is where my brother in law and sister in law work now. If Jubail was boring Buridah is Death Valley. My brother in law came to visit me during Eid last year and said the boredom could make a cockroach commit suicide. The people in Jubail, ... Read More
Need desperate advice, T...P teaching post by Gidi19
Hello to everyone. I really need some advice on a job prospect I am considering. After reading some horror stories about people working in saudi, I thought this would be the best place to ask. I am from the UK. I am male. I am asian/Muslim. I ...
What do you mean by shopping? The compound has a store that has food and other basics. You can travel to Buridah and shop at Panda and other large retail stores. Local shops are fun to visit and you can purchase most items you can in America there ... Read More
Need desperate advice, T...P teaching post by Gidi19
Hello to everyone. I really need some advice on a job prospect I am considering. After reading some horror stories about people working in saudi, I thought this would be the best place to ask. I am from the UK. I am male. I am asian/Muslim. I ...
La Palma compound is a good place to live. The people that lived there were friendly and fun. You will make friends if you try. TQ Pearson was starting up last year and was openingly recruiting from ESL teachers at La Palma. The Brit that was ... Read More
JKI Newbie August '14- Sharbatly Compound by gkjem986
JKA Newbie August '14- Sharbatly Compound Hi! Shakira here. I am so excited as I have just been offered a teaching position at Jeddah Knowledge International to move out in August 2014. I was wondering if there is anyone out there at the moment or ...
Flexibility , patience, and Skype will help you the most. Nothing is the same from day to day, but then it is if you are flexible. The culture puts a lot of value on "body language". With that said, be confident in all things you do. Saudi's expect ... Read More
JKI Newbie August '14- Sharbatly Compound by gkjem986
JKA Newbie August '14- Sharbatly Compound Hi! Shakira here. I am so excited as I have just been offered a teaching position at Jeddah Knowledge International to move out in August 2014. I was wondering if there is anyone out there at the moment or ...
Sounds like the Atlanta Public Schools. Many of the high school grads were unable to read above the 8th grade level. Some were unable to read at all. The teachers were changing the grades of the students so they would graduate. During the ... Read More
Ishbelia compound by Shathabarbarawi
Hi all Any one here living in ishbelia compound ?!
This is a strange thread. How do you know the dude doesn't living at Ishbelia? :) Read More
Where are all the famous users by Djzubaid
Where are all the old users,or what happened did they leave this site???except trapezius or Legend or even Suribhai ,i am kidda missing all the old posts from the regulars :/
We need Alliecat and some of the others to check in now... Read More
Where are all the famous users by Djzubaid
Where are all the old users,or what happened did they leave this site???except trapezius or Legend or even Suribhai ,i am kidda missing all the old posts from the regulars :/
I love Brazil and the people. Read More
Where are all the famous users by Djzubaid
Where are all the old users,or what happened did they leave this site???except trapezius or Legend or even Suribhai ,i am kidda missing all the old posts from the regulars :/
Alliecat is a hoot to read. Read More
Intelligent business talk with brainy expats by Centurypark
i'm in Jeddah and would like to exchange business talks and experiences with people having the same passion.
I am an American Capitalist- What's in it for me? Read More
Possibly Moving to Gothenburg
I was offered a position in Sweden starting in April. I am a 50 year old American male that has previously worked in the Middle East. What can you guys tell me about working in Sweden and working for Swedish employers? Read More
Bakirkoy- Need help finding a place to rent
Hello, A fellow ESL teacher has landed in Turkey and is in need of a place to rent in Bakirkov. I am trying to help him. Any suggestions? Read More
Arabic and/or Quranic classes in Buraydah by fredc15
Salem Alikoum, Moving to Buraydah soon and will be looking to take Arabic and Quranic classes if possible. If anyone has any references or advice it is appreciated in advance. Thanks. Salem
Hello, If you live on the La Palma compound, you will have numerous people to assist you in this matter. Read More
Hiking season for Georgians
This is the time to hike in the North Georgia Mountains. You need to watch the Weather forecast, but most weekends are good to hike. A few suggestions to start with- 1. Blood Mountain near Blairsville. 2. Raven Cliff Falls north of Helen. Read More
I have got a Offer Letter by farookengg
I have got a offer Letter from a company which is in Riyadh, & they say they have applied for my block Visa, how much day does it take to get the block visa.
Our compound store and snack bar closed due to this crackdown. Still closed from what I hear. La Palma in Qassim is the name of the compound. Also, many of the workers were sent home or we think they were sent home due their visas being Business ... Read More
Living in Georgia by travellers
Hello all! My husband and I are considering relocating to Georgia from Germany. Any other Germans living there? Many other Europeans? Any tips and advice on good neighbourhoods to live would be great... Also tips and ideas on how to intergrate with ...
Yes. As a coach in your area, I had to be a good role model for my players. I coached at LSA-Lanier Soccer Association. Read More
working in Buraydah by RubyQ
I have been offered a 40 hour a week job teaching English in Buraydah, and I am wondering if it is a good offer. Here are the specifics, I would earn 1,000 U.S. dollars a month. My apartment would be fully furnished and paid for by employer. Also my ...
Family and friends both make good business partners IMHO. I wish I could say this has never happened to me. Live and learn. ;) Read More
Living in Georgia by travellers
Hello all! My husband and I are considering relocating to Georgia from Germany. Any other Germans living there? Many other Europeans? Any tips and advice on good neighbourhoods to live would be great... Also tips and ideas on how to intergrate with ...
Nothing better than watching futbol being played by a group of kids in Honduras or Mexico and Scotland. Soccer is a great sport to watch- baseball is only good if I am drinking. Read More
I've been waiting... by Rigger64
... To be able to write this! The job offer finally came through. It looks like I'll be inbound to Jeddah very soon. Just have to tie up a few loose ends with the old job first. If the company has their way I should be in the Kingdom sometime in ...
The people and the food compared to Qassim. Read More
Living in Georgia by travellers
Hello all! My husband and I are considering relocating to Georgia from Germany. Any other Germans living there? Many other Europeans? Any tips and advice on good neighbourhoods to live would be great... Also tips and ideas on how to intergrate with ...
That depends on you and your worldview. I have lived in Saudi, Kuwait, South Korea, Japan, China, England, Scotland, Ireland, and several other forgotten places. I speak several languages with a Southern draw( Russian, and Chinese( Mandarin). I ... Read More
working in Buraydah by RubyQ
I have been offered a 40 hour a week job teaching English in Buraydah, and I am wondering if it is a good offer. Here are the specifics, I would earn 1,000 U.S. dollars a month. My apartment would be fully furnished and paid for by employer. Also my ...
What website did you find this great job? :cool: Read More
I've been waiting... by Rigger64
... To be able to write this! The job offer finally came through. It looks like I'll be inbound to Jeddah very soon. Just have to tie up a few loose ends with the old job first. If the company has their way I should be in the Kingdom sometime in ...
Jeddah is one of the better locations in KSA. I like Jubail best. The Red Sea is one of my favorite places to visit in KSA. Read More
working in Buraydah by RubyQ
I have been offered a 40 hour a week job teaching English in Buraydah, and I am wondering if it is a good offer. Here are the specifics, I would earn 1,000 U.S. dollars a month. My apartment would be fully furnished and paid for by employer. Also my ...
Accent is only an issue if you allow it. I had a Scottish fellow teach English to my students in KSA. I couldn't understand him but I am sure he spoke English. He had been with this military company for years training cadets to speak English. His ... Read More
working in Buraydah by RubyQ
I have been offered a 40 hour a week job teaching English in Buraydah, and I am wondering if it is a good offer. Here are the specifics, I would earn 1,000 U.S. dollars a month. My apartment would be fully furnished and paid for by employer. Also my ...
Please tell me it wasn't a school that starts with and HI and rhymes with Hindi. There was a guy from Australia that work for them and he had a nervous breakdown. China is much better. Try seriousteachers.com for a good job site. Read More
working in Buraydah by RubyQ
I have been offered a 40 hour a week job teaching English in Buraydah, and I am wondering if it is a good offer. Here are the specifics, I would earn 1,000 U.S. dollars a month. My apartment would be fully furnished and paid for by employer. Also my ...
40 hours? Most teachers teach between 12 and 20 hours Ruby for 3 times what you are being offered. Is this a Private Language school? Most teachers I knew while in Qassim taught 18 hours with some additional office hours each week. Food is cheap in ... Read More
working in Buraydah by RubyQ
I have been offered a 40 hour a week job teaching English in Buraydah, and I am wondering if it is a good offer. Here are the specifics, I would earn 1,000 U.S. dollars a month. My apartment would be fully furnished and paid for by employer. Also my ...
Another thing- I lived in Qassim and La Palma compound. I would advise you to think twice or three times before I accepted the position for that salary. My driver made more than you. Being an American you should receive a higher salary. That's a ... Read More
working in Buraydah by RubyQ
I have been offered a 40 hour a week job teaching English in Buraydah, and I am wondering if it is a good offer. Here are the specifics, I would earn 1,000 U.S. dollars a month. My apartment would be fully furnished and paid for by employer. Also my ...
My first response is salary is too low to live with the restriction placed on you. The school and it's management would be a factor too. Private language schools are often dodgy. The compound all Westerns were forced to live in was called La Palma ... Read More
resignation by richie alejandro
good day everyone... iwant to resign in my company here in al khobar its because my company did not follow what is according to my contract,giving me another job.. i work here for 9mos and really disappointed here... now i found another company ...
Good question. I have known folks to resign and come back in a few months and I have known folks that were blacklisted. Do you teach or are you in another line of work. FYI...Good luck and I am interested in seeing the responses from others on this ... Read More
I've been waiting... by Rigger64
... To be able to write this! The job offer finally came through. It looks like I'll be inbound to Jeddah very soon. Just have to tie up a few loose ends with the old job first. If the company has their way I should be in the Kingdom sometime in ...
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom. Acworth Ga? I am from Gainesville Ga. Enjoy. Read More
Teaching english in Saudi by airship
Hi, are there any South African women out there who are teaching english in Saudi? I am considering doing this for a year. Please share your experiences and any advise would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!
I enjoyed it. I caught up on my sleep and reading. There's always something to do if you are flexible and willing to try new things. Read More
Teaching english in Saudi by airship
Hi, are there any South African women out there who are teaching english in Saudi? I am considering doing this for a year. Please share your experiences and any advise would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!
Hello, While in Qassim , I met numerous South African women who taught English(ESOL), Most were happy enough but some hated the location. Dave's ESL has a list of articles on the subject. Read More
TVTC program in riyadh
Any updates or how did it all workout for you? I am interviewing now with them. Read More
Information on Ha'il and Qassim.... and I am new here! by Husley
Hello, I might be working in Ha'il and/or Qassim in the near future. I have never been to Saudi Arabia and not really sure what to expect. Is there anyone on this Forum that I can chat with possibly via E-mail and get some info? Just looking for ...
How did or is it working out for you? Read More
Al Qassim
What do you want to know? As a rule I would say, if you are a female run. If you are a Western white male- life can be good. If you are a Western Black male life isn't so good. If you think being a Muslim and being Black will mean you are treated ... Read More
Life in Jubail ?
I have a contract to teach in Jubail and am interested in knowing about life there? Read More
English Gate Academy by RowdyRoo
Any information on this company as an employer? Any current or past employees on this site with information?
How did the interview go? Read More
English Gate Academy by RowdyRoo
Any information on this company as an employer? Any current or past employees on this site with information?
Issue 1...They will not tell you where you will teach until you get to Bahrain. The Western providence is very conservative and that is hard on first time visitors to the Magic Kingdom.(KSA). You stand out more in this region. The Eastern ... Read More
English Gate Academy by RowdyRoo
Any information on this company as an employer? Any current or past employees on this site with information?
I was due to leave the States on January 3rd but no ticket came my way. Based on this and the fact no one has contacted me since Early December, I am finish with them. They seems very professional but the last month things got dodgy. Read More
English Gate Academy by RowdyRoo
Any information on this company as an employer? Any current or past employees on this site with information?
Alliecat, First- I love the picture. Second, I forgot my password on Dave's and it's been two months so far and they have not replied to my request for a new one. I must admit I have only asked three times a day for two months. Read More
English Gate Academy
Any information on this company as an employer? Any current or past employees on this site with information? Read More
Stuck in female only compound! by Kat2404
Hi everyone, Living in a female only compound makes it very hard to socialise out of work as everyone at the compound works in the same place. so just wondered if anyone was having any gatherings whether they could let me know so me and my friends ...
Qassim- the armpit of KSA. It's hard meeting people outside of the compound I live in; however, we have formed various athletic teams. We play most Thursdays after 9:00pm. Since all Westerns in Al Qassim must live in my compound per the local ... Read More
Buraydah living by Mrs DH
can any one please tell me about living condition in buraydah and also a good international school for kindergarten up
I too live in a compound, La Palma, and most of the locals are very rude to Western people. Other parts of the Magic Kingdom are much nicer than this region. If this is your first time inside KSA, please don't judge Saudis by the locals you will ... Read More