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Abby

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American looking for information about Saudi Arabia

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Registration: 20 September 2013

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Acuteabby replied to a thread
9 years ago
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Finally decided to NOT Listen :-) by Acuteabby

2years ago, I was offered a job in Jeddah. I signed a contract & while waiting for my Visa, I found this blog. I then asked about the life in KSA and lets just say I was told NOT TO COME.. I didn't.. Took a job in New York and it was the ...

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I will definitely try my best to immerse in Local Culture. I'm looking at taking Arabic lessons as well. I want to apply myself to this experience & not complain about how this is not like "home"... I want to be happy and to create ... Read More

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Acuteabby replied to a thread
9 years ago
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any south african peeps wana make friends by rohangolf6gti

hi iam in khobar, from south africa. any people around here from SA aswel, maybe some female conversation :)

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Hello South Africans. 🙌🏾 Hybrid here. South African born, American Resident & Employed by Riyadh! Read More

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Acuteabby created a thread
9 years ago

Finally decided to NOT Listen :-)

2years ago, I was offered a job in Jeddah. I signed a contract & while waiting for my Visa, I found this blog. I then asked about the life in KSA and lets just say I was told NOT TO COME.. I didn't.. Took a job in New York and it was the ... Read More

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Acuteabby replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Moving to Jeddah soon. by Acuteabby

Hello everyone. I'd like to say thanks to everyone who responds to these posts because they have been a huge help to me. I've been reading this blog for a couple of hours. I was contacted by an employer from Jeddah about 5 days ago and I got hired ...

Abby

Tale care to have an open air ticket and EXIT VISA!I've asked for both :-) I've also requested that the Prince, himself, gives me a call. He's supposedly modern & westernized, so let's see what happens next."The prince." You've just made me laugh! ... Read More

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Acuteabby replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Moving to Jeddah soon. by Acuteabby

Hello everyone. I'd like to say thanks to everyone who responds to these posts because they have been a huge help to me. I've been reading this blog for a couple of hours. I was contacted by an employer from Jeddah about 5 days ago and I got hired ...

Abby

Tale care to have an open air ticket and EXIT VISA!I've asked for both :-) I've also requested that the Prince, himself, gives me a call. He's supposedly modern & westernized, so let's see what happens next. Read More

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Acuteabby replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Moving to Jeddah soon. by Acuteabby

Hello everyone. I'd like to say thanks to everyone who responds to these posts because they have been a huge help to me. I've been reading this blog for a couple of hours. I was contacted by an employer from Jeddah about 5 days ago and I got hired ...

Abby

And you'll be expected to hand over your Passport. That is the worst feeling. Most American Companies that operate here do the same but you will get it back when you need it. And that's because an e-mail, call or trip to the US Consulate gets ... Read More

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Acuteabby replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Moving to Jeddah soon. by Acuteabby

Hello everyone. I'd like to say thanks to everyone who responds to these posts because they have been a huge help to me. I've been reading this blog for a couple of hours. I was contacted by an employer from Jeddah about 5 days ago and I got hired ...

Abby

I didn't say anything negative yet."Yet" being the operative word. Lol!! I like happy places and I'm not sensing HAPPY Here. :-)Okay, my 2 cents: the thing that makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up is that you will be totally dependent on ... Read More

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Acuteabby replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Moving to Jeddah soon. by Acuteabby

Hello everyone. I'd like to say thanks to everyone who responds to these posts because they have been a huge help to me. I've been reading this blog for a couple of hours. I was contacted by an employer from Jeddah about 5 days ago and I got hired ...

Abby

and please note that this is not a dating website. Thanks ArmandWait? Who's dating who? Read More

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Acuteabby replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Moving to Jeddah soon. by Acuteabby

Hello everyone. I'd like to say thanks to everyone who responds to these posts because they have been a huge help to me. I've been reading this blog for a couple of hours. I was contacted by an employer from Jeddah about 5 days ago and I got hired ...

Abby

This is probably the most negative I've heard anyone speak of a Country.I didn't say anything negative yet."Yet" being the operative word. Lol!! I like happy places and I'm not sensing HAPPY Here. :-) Read More

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Acuteabby replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Moving to Jeddah soon. by Acuteabby

Hello everyone. I'd like to say thanks to everyone who responds to these posts because they have been a huge help to me. I've been reading this blog for a couple of hours. I was contacted by an employer from Jeddah about 5 days ago and I got hired ...

Abby

Highly considering changing my mind. I prefer happy places and by the sound of things, this country is all about sanctioning women. Read More

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Acuteabby replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Moving to Jeddah soon. by Acuteabby

Hello everyone. I'd like to say thanks to everyone who responds to these posts because they have been a huge help to me. I've been reading this blog for a couple of hours. I was contacted by an employer from Jeddah about 5 days ago and I got hired ...

Abby

Great. How do you like it there? Ngizwa kuthiwa bayahlanya abantu balapho! Read More

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Acuteabby replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Moving to Jeddah soon. by Acuteabby

Hello everyone. I'd like to say thanks to everyone who responds to these posts because they have been a huge help to me. I've been reading this blog for a couple of hours. I was contacted by an employer from Jeddah about 5 days ago and I got hired ...

Abby

it would not make sense for someone to fly me all the way from AmericaForget the American sense and logic - this is the Magic Kingdom.Funny part is that I have an interview with an Israelite family in about an hour. Still keeping my options open. If ... Read More

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Acuteabby replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Moving to Jeddah soon. by Acuteabby

Hello everyone. I'd like to say thanks to everyone who responds to these posts because they have been a huge help to me. I've been reading this blog for a couple of hours. I was contacted by an employer from Jeddah about 5 days ago and I got hired ...

Abby

I'm not from Jeddah. I live in New York. Born in Durban, South Africa. I'm waiting to get a contract from the Employer in Jeddah, which, thanks to the responses on this post, I will HAVE to look over and add "unlimited exit permits". Lol!! They ... Read More

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Acuteabby replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Moving to Jeddah soon. by Acuteabby

Hello everyone. I'd like to say thanks to everyone who responds to these posts because they have been a huge help to me. I've been reading this blog for a couple of hours. I was contacted by an employer from Jeddah about 5 days ago and I got hired ...

Abby

Thanks Rex Read More

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Acuteabby replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Moving to Jeddah soon. by Acuteabby

Hello everyone. I'd like to say thanks to everyone who responds to these posts because they have been a huge help to me. I've been reading this blog for a couple of hours. I was contacted by an employer from Jeddah about 5 days ago and I got hired ...

Abby

Who's a witch? Read More