Saturday, November 21, 2009

will a blackberry tour that i buy in u.s.a. work in saudi arabia

will a blackberry tour that i buy in u.s.a. work in saudi arabia?
I what to buy a blackberry tour from amazon.com but i don't know if it will work in saudi arabia cus we use sim cards to call and stuff so if you can help thanks
PDAs & Handhelds - 1 Answers
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Yes it will work !

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Suggestion over Salary to work in Saudi Arabia

Suggestion over Salary to work in Saudi Arabia?
I have been given a offer @ SAR 2500, WITH A CAR AND HOUSING, and will also have overtime, by my sponsor. I wud be working as a Secretary to the Vice President. They said this is a starting offer. Need information as to the suitability on this, please suggestion required. As I have not signed at agreements. Well I am coming from Pakistan. My educational qualifications is MBA, MA Economics
Saudi Arabia - 5 Answers
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This kind of thing depends on where you are from. If you couldn't get that amount in your own country then go for it. But where I come from I would say that in my opinion its not enough. Why don't you try asking them for a better offer.
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LOW! it's enough for one week o_O
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You definitely have to compare to what you can make in your own country before deciding if it's a good offer or not. We can't really help you to make that decision. 2500 is not enough for a family, but for a single guy, it's enough.
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Very low, don't leave your country for that salary.
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Can we know what's your highest degree is? Diploma? Bachelor? Masters?

Saturday, November 7, 2009

What is a regular work week in Saudi Arabia

What is a regular work week in Saudi Arabia?
In the US 40 hours is considered full time, although many people work more hours, especially if on salary. People who get paid by the hour get time and a half after 40 hours. Business hours are 9-5. How does this compare to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia - 4 Answers
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big corporations are run exactly the same as the American system.. companies like Aramco, Boeing, Schlumerberger, etc and all the other large corporations.. they get overtime after the 40hours put in.. and only work 5 days a week with 2 day weekend (our work week days are Sat through Wed, with Thurs/Fri off) and hours from 7am till 4pm with an hour off for lunch smaller businesses are run however the owner wants.. usually open around 9:30 to 10am and closed somewhat around noon right before the noon prayer time, then remaining closed during the afternoon just to open around 3:30 or 4pm.. then remaining open (only to close for 20min intervals during the evening prayers) but as a whole open till 10pm. .. and they hire loads of unskilled foreign laborers to do the work and they tend to work long shifts with maybe a few breaks.. .. 24hour shops tend to rotate workers more..
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Many of the shops in malls, etc. are open from 9am-12pm and then 4pm to anywhere between 10:30 pm and midnight (maybe later in Ramadhan). Like Mintee said, the big comapanies usually work from 7am-4pm, but I find that they're relaxed more than the US. My husband used to come from work at 3:30pm on most days. Now, he's usually staying till 4pm. He is also able to take off any time he wants to take me or our baby to the doctor.
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There are two types. Corperate, Colleges, banks: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Retail, Private companies (not all), Hospitals, clinics: 6: A.M.- 12:00 P.M. and the second shift 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
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8 hours a day is the norm 5 days a week. how ever, i worked in a job for one extra day of the weekend. and it really varies from company to another. i'd say an average of 40-60 is normal. used to work from 9-5 yes. some work from 7-3 "like the printing press company i worked in" and i think my future job will be 9-6 5 days a week. as for over time, its 150% by the labor law for each hour minimum. how ever, they can go further but not less. each company also has a maximum number of overtime hours "so geeks like me dont work for 90 hours total and expect to get payed" depends which sector u work in rly. and each company has its own regulations so....

Sunday, November 1, 2009

is is safe for a woman to travel to saudi arabia to work? what immunization is needed is any

is is safe for a woman to travel to saudi arabia to work? what immunization is needed is any?
I am looking at going to Saudi Arabia to work on a contract basis. How safe will I be in a hotel or the compound. Do I need to get vacinations for travel and is there tax on money earned?
Saudi Arabia - 2 Answers
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I think you will do the vacines once you get there and yes it's safe for woman to travel to Saudi, if you are Westrener and will be working for big company you more likely to be placed on coumpund
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yes, it's very safe.