IT Job Offer / Single Male / Riyadh

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ckn2 Member

Member since 11 February 2014

ckn2Member11 February 2014 11:03:47

Hi community,

I have just received a job offer from an international company based in Riyadh as a Solution Architect.

They offered a monthly salary of 16877 SAR - including 1BHK in a community with other colleagues.

I am 25 - working in IT for 6 years. It this some solid option?

What should I take care of especially? (Health insurance?)

I'm currently at 4000 USD / month in Germany.

Trapezius ViP

Member since 20 July 2013

TrapeziusViP11 February 2014 11:09:18

1309

That's great. With no taxes, provided furnished housing, and a much cheaper cost of living than Germany, you will be able to save at least double of what you are saving in Germany.

Make sure they also give you medical insurance and annual tickets, those are mandatorily provided.

Born2Network Guest

Born2NetworkGuest13 February 2014 10:52:41

214245

works out to about 4500 USD / month money wise...

tansari VIP Member

Member since 04 July 2012

tansariVIP Member19 February 2014 11:26:09

255

If it is a real "solution architect" position salary is little bit on the low end but isn't bad compared to your current package since with no taxes, company housing, you will be saving more than what you can save right now in Germany. Solution architects with over 6 years of experience can earn over USD 6K. Usually if you join a multinational or a reputed Saudi organization, with good performance you can get raise within first 6-12 months of your employment.

randyksa Member

Member since 19 January 2014

randyksaMember24 February 2014 18:54:16

Stay in Germany! Saudi Arabia is no place for a young western single male!
Money or thought of saving money means nothing to the time you will loose.
Enjoy your freedom in Germany and enjoy life!

mrthoth Active member

Member since 13 April 2013

mrthothActive member25 February 2014 06:29:24

I don't think the person asking the question is a westerner, I've never met a gymnasium German who would use the term. I mean they generally sound like vulcans but.....

"I am 25 - working in IT for 6 years. It this some solid option?"

tansari VIP Member

Member since 04 July 2012

tansariVIP Member26 February 2014 11:55:33

255

His profile says he's from USA

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