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@kathiri

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American

Lives in Jeddah

Speaks English . (I've studied languages since I was a child and profess varying degrees of proficiency in: French, Spanish, Latin, German, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi)

Registration: 17 May 2013

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kathiri replied to a thread
9 years ago
kathiri

Where can I buy a new Toshiba battery for my laptop? by kathiri

Hello, Can anyone tell me where to get a new battery for my Toshiba laptop? I live in Riyadh. Thank you!

kathiri

Wonderful. Thank you both! :) Read More

kathiri created a thread
9 years ago

Where can I buy a new Toshiba battery for my laptop?

Hello, Can anyone tell me where to get a new battery for my Toshiba laptop? I live in Riyadh. Thank you! Read More

kathiri replied to a thread
11 years ago
Fozia

Teaching at PNU by Fozia

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kathiri

Sounds something like my interview from JUC Jubail University College. They were absolutely awful. The only bad interview I've ever had, to date. The offer letter was almost as much fun. :) (I wrote about my experience here. ) I must say, though, ... Read More

kathiri replied to a thread
11 years ago
Marys1609

Mosquitos in jeddah by Marys1609

We will be moving to jeddah shortly and I wondered whether anyone can tell me whether they are bothered by Mosquitos there? I am one of those people that attract them and suffer really badly.

kathiri

By the way, brought back citronella essential oil with me from the States, to repel mosquitoes. Forgot to bring a diffuser, but I'm thinking it'll work fine in a cup of hot water, or maybe even a drop or two in a burning votive candle. Read More

kathiri replied to a thread
11 years ago
kathiri

JUC female branch and it was AWFUL! by kathiri

Hi All, I just had an interview with JUC female branch (Jubail University College) and it was AWFUL! I wanted to ask if anyone else had such an experience with them - or maybe I'm just imagining it? The problems I had were as follows: 1. They did ...

kathiri

Dn't worry. Have faith! May be you will get another good opportunity.To be fair, when I examined the offer more closely, I realized that the salary and benefits were fine, not the best, but quite okay. However, the way it was presented really wasn't ... Read More

kathiri replied to a thread
11 years ago
kathiri

JUC female branch and it was AWFUL! by kathiri

Hi All, I just had an interview with JUC female branch (Jubail University College) and it was AWFUL! I wanted to ask if anyone else had such an experience with them - or maybe I'm just imagining it? The problems I had were as follows: 1. They did ...

kathiri

Just got my offer letter from JUC - Jubail University College. It was awful. Awful, awful, awful. Most condescending and callous - if a contract could be that, this one was. Anyone who's gotten an offer letter from them would know what I'm talking ... Read More

kathiri replied to a thread
11 years ago
redgems

Princess Noura University Jobs - Contacts/Suggestions Please! by redgems

Hello All - I've been trying to find information on jobs at Princess Noura University - but not much luck. Does anyone know of leads/contacts/have any suggestions on how I can go about finding out about leads there? Teaching, admin jobs, ...

kathiri

Thanks for clearing that up. I was curious as to why it was listed. Read More

kathiri replied to a thread
11 years ago
redgems

Princess Noura University Jobs - Contacts/Suggestions Please! by redgems

Hello All - I've been trying to find information on jobs at Princess Noura University - but not much luck. Does anyone know of leads/contacts/have any suggestions on how I can go about finding out about leads there? Teaching, admin jobs, ...

kathiri

All of this info about Bell Obeikan's mismanagement is moot, however, since they were given the boot several years ago. I have British colleagues who bemoan the fact that an otherwise revered British educatioal group, Bell, was dragged through the ... Read More

kathiri replied to a thread
11 years ago
Marys1609

Mosquitos in jeddah by Marys1609

We will be moving to jeddah shortly and I wondered whether anyone can tell me whether they are bothered by Mosquitos there? I am one of those people that attract them and suffer really badly.

kathiri

We will be moving to jeddah shortly and I wondered whether anyone can tell me whether they are bothered by Mosquitos there? I am one of those people that attract them and suffer really badly.Yes, mosquitoes are a problem! Try putting cut limes with ... Read More

kathiri replied to a thread
11 years ago
musaafira

Living in Madinah as a single woman?? by musaafira

Hello everyone! I am considering work in Madinah as an ESL teacher, but I would have to live there alone without family. I was wondering if anyone can advise me on that? Are there any people here on the forum from Madinah? Thanks!

kathiri

Most modernized Muslims even from the Middle East love to visit Madinah and Makkah but refuse to live and work there. .Actually, it's more that they are not able to. There are countless Muslims who want to live in these two cities, but it's almost ... Read More

kathiri replied to a thread
11 years ago
redgems

Princess Noura University Jobs - Contacts/Suggestions Please! by redgems

Hello All - I've been trying to find information on jobs at Princess Noura University - but not much luck. Does anyone know of leads/contacts/have any suggestions on how I can go about finding out about leads there? Teaching, admin jobs, ...

kathiri

And here's that link again: Job openings at PNU.Your patience amazes me! :) Read More

kathiri replied to a thread
11 years ago
redgems

Princess Noura University Jobs - Contacts/Suggestions Please! by redgems

Hello All - I've been trying to find information on jobs at Princess Noura University - but not much luck. Does anyone know of leads/contacts/have any suggestions on how I can go about finding out about leads there? Teaching, admin jobs, ...

kathiri

All of this info about Bell Obeikan's mismanagement is moot, however, since they were given the boot several years ago. I have British colleagues who bemoan the fact that an otherwise revered British educatioal group, Bell, was dragged through the ... Read More

kathiri replied to a thread
11 years ago
redgems

Princess Noura University Jobs - Contacts/Suggestions Please! by redgems

Hello All - I've been trying to find information on jobs at Princess Noura University - but not much luck. Does anyone know of leads/contacts/have any suggestions on how I can go about finding out about leads there? Teaching, admin jobs, ...

kathiri

Very typical structure here, with the cosmetically suitable "face" in it for the money more than anything ]So true. KAUST is even doing this and it's not confined to academia (eg. King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and their Johns Hopkins ... Read More

kathiri replied to a thread
11 years ago
redgems

Princess Noura University Jobs - Contacts/Suggestions Please! by redgems

Hello All - I've been trying to find information on jobs at Princess Noura University - but not much luck. Does anyone know of leads/contacts/have any suggestions on how I can go about finding out about leads there? Teaching, admin jobs, ...

kathiri

Here is another posting about Bell Obeikan, "plagiarized" from Dave's ESL Cafe :D And in case Dave is reading this, I do enjoy his forum. (Original link http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?p=827069) It does sadden me when teachers make ... Read More

kathiri replied to a thread
11 years ago
redgems

Princess Noura University Jobs - Contacts/Suggestions Please! by redgems

Hello All - I've been trying to find information on jobs at Princess Noura University - but not much luck. Does anyone know of leads/contacts/have any suggestions on how I can go about finding out about leads there? Teaching, admin jobs, ...

kathiri

Mis-managed nightmare BECAUSE Bell-Obeikan is running the show. Google them--read the teacher forums.Thought I'd share this article about a deplorable incident RE Bell-Obeikan (It's hot and I don't really have much energy to do anything else right ... Read More