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International Institute for Languages by charisma1
Has anyone here been hired by the International Institute for Languages in Saudi Arabia? They offered me a job teaching English in a medical school in Riyadh. Is that common?
Well, it sounds like your experience there was/is similar to mine. It's a total mess of a place, and I've never come across such dishonest, corrupt and incompetent people. The Western management - Shaf Asif, Fergus Rea, Phillip Harttrup - ... Read More
Customer care in Greece by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Greece and ...
I've not had much experience, TBH. I guess it depends a lot on where you're shopping: if it's a small, family-owned local shop, say, as opposed to a large multinational chain. What's your own experience in this regard? Read More
International Institute for Languages by charisma1
Has anyone here been hired by the International Institute for Languages in Saudi Arabia? They offered me a job teaching English in a medical school in Riyadh. Is that common?
You're better off trying for a job with a university. You'll get better (longer) holidays and a more established management structure. Many of the newer projects in Saudi, such as NITI (only 2-3 years old) are chaotic and disorganized and ... Read More
International Institute for Languages by charisma1
Has anyone here been hired by the International Institute for Languages in Saudi Arabia? They offered me a job teaching English in a medical school in Riyadh. Is that common?
When you say ''the Has post'' do you mean: ''Al-Ahsa''? It's not a good place to work and the Western management at NITI are lapdogs for the Saudis: totally corrupt and useless. Read More
International Institute for Languages by charisma1
Has anyone here been hired by the International Institute for Languages in Saudi Arabia? They offered me a job teaching English in a medical school in Riyadh. Is that common?
Yes, I'm pretty sure there's a scam going on with them. But I've not got proof and I have no way to get any proof. They are completely incompetent, one way or another. Working for them, and for NITI and for Kaplan, was a big big mistake ... Read More
International Institute for Languages by charisma1
Has anyone here been hired by the International Institute for Languages in Saudi Arabia? They offered me a job teaching English in a medical school in Riyadh. Is that common?
Ah yes, you're questions. I don't know the Has operation and can't inform you about working hours, etc. You can indeed get a plane out of there, mind: most staff are on visas, not iqamas, and it's a relatively straightforward task to ... Read More
International Institute for Languages by charisma1
Has anyone here been hired by the International Institute for Languages in Saudi Arabia? They offered me a job teaching English in a medical school in Riyadh. Is that common?
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