Job offer in Jeddah - JKS

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gregs87Guest22 July 2012 15:38:09

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Hi Guys

Just been offered a position as a Drama teacher at JKS start date 25th August. It's been a bit of a rush and just wanted information on the complex, general living and any other info which will help me come to a decision....

Cheers

Greg

nikkisizer Active member

Member since 02 July 2012

nikkisizerActive member24 July 2012 05:54:01

Hi Greg,

Congratulations on your job offer

You will be arriving at the hottest time of the year so do not pack any autumn/winter clothes

Good luck!

gregs87 Guest

gregs87Guest24 July 2012 07:56:55

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Hi Nikki

Thanks! Yeah been looking at the weather! Jeeeez! Pretty sweltering, I'm preparing myself for sleepless nights!

Greg

RachaelN Member

Member since 13 July 2012

RachaelNMember24 July 2012 08:47:30

Wow that's soon! My application has taken me a while but coming out in September to work as a nurse. Mega excited and also terrified!

Hitch Serial expat

Member since 10 April 2011

HitchSerial expat24 July 2012 09:22:10

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RachaelN wrote:
Wow that's soon! My application has taken me a while but coming out in September to work as a nurse. Mega excited and also terrified!

exciting is good , but terrified !!? dont worry we dont bite ^ ^ . any question in your mind ask and im pretty sure we will answer it . we have really great ppl in the from from abdo - Alliecate and more . so i guess u will be more than alright .

RachaelN Member

Member since 13 July 2012

RachaelNMember24 July 2012 09:56:20

Hahaha I'm just terrified of coming to a new country alll by myself but looking forward to meeting a whole load of new friends and exploring Jeddah

Hitch Serial expat

Member since 10 April 2011

HitchSerial expat24 July 2012 10:14:44

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i understand . im your first friend in jiddah is that count !!? im sure u will feel happy and comfy here .

gregs87 Guest

gregs87Guest24 July 2012 13:48:33

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Hi Guys

Rachael, Tell me about it, I'm very nervous but really excited too! It's helped speaking to people on here going out. Where will you be staying?

Hi Hitch, you seem to enjoy it out there, how long you been in Jeddah?

Hitch Serial expat

Member since 10 April 2011

HitchSerial expat24 July 2012 13:51:47

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hi your self , i'm here for like 5 years bro . yeah its not bad when u used to it . also i have awesome friends .

cotoneaster Member

Member since 19 February 2014

cotoneasterMember27 February 2014 14:33:26

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really nervous about segregation of women coming with my husband he is my best friend used to staying together believe airport separates you!!

june88 Active member

Member since 04 February 2014

june88Active member28 February 2014 15:36:16

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Hey its not as harsh as it sounds. Jeddah is preety laid back. If your white and british than don't worry about it they will not even stop you

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