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KevinLJ

KevinLJ

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American expat in Saudi Arabia

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18

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4

About me

American

Lives in Ha'il

Registration: 25 August 2013

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KevinLJ replied to a thread
9 years ago
KevinLJ

My experience of Working as teacher in Saudi Arabia by KevinLJ

I work in a catch 22 environment. I have to follow a set of rules. If I don’t I am punished. If I follow the rules and the students complain, I’m told that I am too strict, and I’m punished. It’s a perfect Catch 22. I was ...

KevinLJ

Yea, thanks I didn't know that. Umm, yea Read More

KevinLJ replied to a thread
9 years ago
KevinLJ

My experience of Working as teacher in Saudi Arabia by KevinLJ

I work in a catch 22 environment. I have to follow a set of rules. If I don’t I am punished. If I follow the rules and the students complain, I’m told that I am too strict, and I’m punished. It’s a perfect Catch 22. I was ...

KevinLJ

I teach prep year at a university. Are you in Saudi? Read More

KevinLJ replied to a thread
9 years ago
AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Does anyone work for Al Khaleej Training and Education??? by AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Hey all!!! I am hoping to find more information about Al Khaleej Training and Education. I am due to arrive in Riyadh tomorrow to teach English (employed through AKTE), but I don't know as much about this company as I would like to. Does anyone ...

KevinLJ

I have been here now for almost a year and a half. I work in a catch 22 environment. I have to follow a set of rules. If I don’t I am punished. If I follow the rules and the students complain, I’m told that I am too strict, and ... Read More

KevinLJ created a thread
9 years ago

My experience of Working as teacher in Saudi Arabia

I work in a catch 22 environment. I have to follow a set of rules. If I don’t I am punished. If I follow the rules and the students complain, I’m told that I am too strict, and I’m punished. It’s a perfect Catch 22. I was ... Read More

KevinLJ replied to a thread
9 years ago
Homoud.only

is there any intellectual club in KSA? by Homoud.only

Hi everyone, I would like to join a club whose members discuss freely about intellectual topics in KSA.

KevinLJ

Why is it? Read More

KevinLJ replied to a thread
9 years ago
AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Does anyone work for Al Khaleej Training and Education??? by AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Hey all!!! I am hoping to find more information about Al Khaleej Training and Education. I am due to arrive in Riyadh tomorrow to teach English (employed through AKTE), but I don't know as much about this company as I would like to. Does anyone ...

KevinLJ

I like it. I had to adjust to the Saudi way of doing things. That is I had to understand that it is in not America, and things move much slower. Tips... Down load books, TV shows, movies, and music. Open a checking account in your country with a ... Read More

KevinLJ replied to a thread
9 years ago
AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Does anyone work for Al Khaleej Training and Education??? by AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Hey all!!! I am hoping to find more information about Al Khaleej Training and Education. I am due to arrive in Riyadh tomorrow to teach English (employed through AKTE), but I don't know as much about this company as I would like to. Does anyone ...

KevinLJ

Mmmm, They should get back to you. They always need teachers. Hang in there. Read More

KevinLJ replied to a thread
9 years ago
AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Does anyone work for Al Khaleej Training and Education??? by AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Hey all!!! I am hoping to find more information about Al Khaleej Training and Education. I am due to arrive in Riyadh tomorrow to teach English (employed through AKTE), but I don't know as much about this company as I would like to. Does anyone ...

KevinLJ

You should call or write them. I don't remember it taking that long. Read More

KevinLJ replied to a thread
9 years ago
AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Does anyone work for Al Khaleej Training and Education??? by AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Hey all!!! I am hoping to find more information about Al Khaleej Training and Education. I am due to arrive in Riyadh tomorrow to teach English (employed through AKTE), but I don't know as much about this company as I would like to. Does anyone ...

KevinLJ

I'm sure about your contract. Talk to your contact person, Did you go through Skyline? As for being moved around... I have not seen that. Some people are going to other locations at the end of school but they asked to be moved. Read More

KevinLJ replied to a thread
9 years ago
AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Does anyone work for Al Khaleej Training and Education??? by AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Hey all!!! I am hoping to find more information about Al Khaleej Training and Education. I am due to arrive in Riyadh tomorrow to teach English (employed through AKTE), but I don't know as much about this company as I would like to. Does anyone ...

KevinLJ

So I work for them... I'm in a small city called Ha'il. I teach at the University of Ha'il. The local people are friendly.They really like Westerners. I live on a small compound with other teachers. It's not that great. but it's ... Read More

KevinLJ replied to a thread
9 years ago
AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Does anyone work for Al Khaleej Training and Education??? by AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Hey all!!! I am hoping to find more information about Al Khaleej Training and Education. I am due to arrive in Riyadh tomorrow to teach English (employed through AKTE), but I don't know as much about this company as I would like to. Does anyone ...

KevinLJ

I work for them, in a place called Ha'il. I haven't had any problems. I could tell you more but it's just a little late here. I will write again tomorrow. Kevin Read More

KevinLJ replied to a thread
10 years ago
AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Does anyone work for Al Khaleej Training and Education??? by AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Hey all!!! I am hoping to find more information about Al Khaleej Training and Education. I am due to arrive in Riyadh tomorrow to teach English (employed through AKTE), but I don't know as much about this company as I would like to. Does anyone ...

KevinLJ

I am asking around to see if anyone has taught in that city you are being sent to. As far as being picked up... There is a guy who will pick you up at the airport. He will be standing there with a sign with your name on it. BTW, Whatever money you ... Read More

KevinLJ replied to a thread
10 years ago
AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Does anyone work for Al Khaleej Training and Education??? by AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Hey all!!! I am hoping to find more information about Al Khaleej Training and Education. I am due to arrive in Riyadh tomorrow to teach English (employed through AKTE), but I don't know as much about this company as I would like to. Does anyone ...

KevinLJ

Hi, I just got up and I'm on my way to the uni in a few. When I get home I will answer your questions. I can tell you this much. Your pass port, they take it so that they can get a card, it's like a passport, and then they give you back your ... Read More

KevinLJ replied to a thread
10 years ago
AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Does anyone work for Al Khaleej Training and Education??? by AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Hey all!!! I am hoping to find more information about Al Khaleej Training and Education. I am due to arrive in Riyadh tomorrow to teach English (employed through AKTE), but I don't know as much about this company as I would like to. Does anyone ...

KevinLJ

Hi 101, I live in Ha'il. I have worked here for about 2 months. So far so good. the locals are friendly. My co workers are very nice. They pay on time. The time is going smoothly. There are other things like, I'm Saudi Arabia, and things are ... Read More

KevinLJ replied to a thread
10 years ago
AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Does anyone work for Al Khaleej Training and Education??? by AGirlWithKaleidoscopeEyes

Hey all!!! I am hoping to find more information about Al Khaleej Training and Education. I am due to arrive in Riyadh tomorrow to teach English (employed through AKTE), but I don't know as much about this company as I would like to. Does anyone ...

KevinLJ

Hi, are you there?... Kevin Read More