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Government Employment - Trustworthy?

Last activity 30 August 2012 by TheLegendLeads

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geoffcarroll

I worked as a consultant in a Saudi government department during the summer and have subsequently been offered a 12 month employment contract with them.  I trust the people I was working with and take their offer seriously.  However, my wife came across a blog on another website which suggested the government are not reliable in paying salary or e.g. housing allowances. Has anyone else had this experience?

TheLegendLeads

Govt agencies are much more trust-worthy than the private sector. Also job security is better. The 2 common problems:

1- They pay less.
2- They don't allow you to transfer sponsorship to a private sector company later.

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