@desert blue
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 27 September 2014
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Any teachers just started with Education Experts? by Buffiness
Hi all, Looking to get in touch with any new teachers who have been employed by EdEx and working at PNU? Love to hear from you. Buffiness.
I second solidsaudifacts, EdEx has a lot of issues but they have actually paid on time these past couple of months and sometimes earlier than that. readyfreddy you shouldn't talk about something that you have no clear knowledge about. ... Read More
Do EdEx provide compound accommodation? by ToniTR
Greetings, Would anyone know if "Education Experts" generally provide compound accommodation for their workers? Regards Toni
Thanks Dizzylizzy for that information. Yeah the 2 hours commute sounds terrible. I guess you have to weight it against the benefits you receive. Personally I couldn't deal with that extra stress.I'm confused about why the teachers are not ... Read More
Do EdEx provide compound accommodation? by ToniTR
Greetings, Would anyone know if "Education Experts" generally provide compound accommodation for their workers? Regards Toni
Dizzylizzy, Did you meant SBC compound? That is what Mudrisa was referring to when she said the housing was very very far. Read More
Teaching at Princess Nora University by avakab
I was just sent a work permit and visa application to teach English at Princess Nora University. If you know anything about working conditions there and/or accommodations, please let me know. Do teachers live on the campus? What about security? ...
Hi Ava Did you ask them, what company you will be working for? PNU usually gives the job of hiring teachers to contractors. They will be the ones that you will be dealing with during your employment. Recruiters work for contractors. The two big ... Read More
Need help with salary problem-Edex by desert blue
Hello everyone I am new to this forum, so I apologise if this topic has already been discussed. I signed a contract with Edex- London and paid a deposit for ...
Freshlikesushi- thank you for your advice. I like you, that sounds like something I would have done loool it's so sad that companies do this. It makes me a little bit scared before I even arrived in Saudi. Read More
Need help with salary problem-Edex by desert blue
Hello everyone I am new to this forum, so I apologise if this topic has already been discussed. I signed a contract with Edex- London and paid a deposit for ...
Freshlikesushi- my experience was in England in a small language school. I want to work in Saudi specifically PNU because I have got friends there. Read More
Need help with salary problem-Edex by desert blue
Hello everyone I am new to this forum, so I apologise if this topic has already been discussed. I signed a contract with Edex- London and paid a deposit for ...
Rareshine- by low ball offer I meant an offer that is too ridiculous to consider even moving to Saudi. I don't want to arrive there and find out that I settled for a stupid offer. Read More
Need help with salary problem-Edex by desert blue
Hello everyone I am new to this forum, so I apologise if this topic has already been discussed. I signed a contract with Edex- London and paid a deposit for ...
You are right. I want to try to negotiate with Edex in Saudi, to at least say something instead of meekly accepting it. I'm worried that it might make them withdraw offer but they gave me no choice. I was ready and then this new contract just ... Read More
Need help with salary problem-Edex by desert blue
Hello everyone I am new to this forum, so I apologise if this topic has already been discussed. I signed a contract with Edex- London and paid a deposit for ...
I applied for another company SBC. The salary is the same. I just want to know if it's a low ball offer. I talked to Edex in London but they said head office makes final decision. Read More
Need help with salary problem-Edex by desert blue
Hello everyone I am new to this forum, so I apologise if this topic has already been discussed. I signed a contract with Edex- London and paid a deposit for ...
I want to ask for my deposit back (probably won't get it) but at the same time.... They say my visa is ready and If I go with another company I have to start all over again:( Read More
Need help with salary problem-Edex by desert blue
Hello everyone I am new to this forum, so I apologise if this topic has already been discussed. I signed a contract with Edex- London and paid a deposit for ...
I know now about Edex's reputation. I think I misunderstood you freshlikeshushi. Did you mean that their hiring budget is smaller? Read More
Need help with salary problem-Edex by desert blue
Hello everyone I am new to this forum, so I apologise if this topic has already been discussed. I signed a contract with Edex- London and paid a deposit for ...
No,I'm a British female. I have a BA and postgraduate degree unrelated and 2 years experience pre CELTA. Read More
Need help with salary problem-Edex
Hello everyone I am new to this forum, so I apologise if this topic has already been discussed. I signed a contract with Edex- London and paid a deposit for ... Read More