Employment contacts for lady in Al-Khobar

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alsgal New member

Member since 15 February 2011

alsgalNew member15 February 2011 17:09:35

Good evening everyone,

I am a South African / Australian lady currently living in Al-Khobar and would love to be able to obtain some
admin / secretarial type work.

Would appreciate any information / possible leads from any member on this group.

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Paula

ps - I can be contacted by email at alsgal1(@)gmail(.)com

Vicks Active member

Member since 19 January 2011

VicksActive member16 February 2011 04:01:13

I think its a tough asking. AFAIK, companies have to hire saudi women for any female hires. Also, i heard that as per saudisation laws the company gets 5 male credit if they hire 1 saudi female, so more often they prefer to hire saudi women over expats regardless of how much more talented most of the expat women are. Arabic speaking is also one of the reasons for this.

Haf Serial expat

Member since 14 February 2011

HafSerial expat16 February 2011 05:39:47

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Hi Paula and welcome to 禁漫天堂!

I would suggest you post an ad in the Khobar Classifieds >Jobs>Secretary/Administrative and hopefully you'll get a response.

Best of luck to you,
Regards,
Haf

RedGoblin ViP

Member since 07 October 2010

RedGoblinViP16 February 2011 07:09:06

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Paula, unless you want spam, I would suggest remove your email id.. lots of that going around.. use the IM in the forum to mail within the forum..

and Admin jobs... I have no idea..

RedGoblin ViP

Member since 07 October 2010

RedGoblinViP16 February 2011 07:10:35

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ANd vicks is right.. As far as I have seen comapanies prefer to hire Saudi women rather.

Best of luck still.. Hope you find what you are looking for!

beirut961 Active member

Member since 09 January 2011

beirut961Active member17 February 2011 10:45:22

without special skills, it is though to find jobs here, you could apply for teaching positions best of luck

uvnpsaradhi Serial expat

Member since 22 October 2010

uvnpsaradhiSerial expat17 February 2011 18:01:02

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Saudization policy says expatriates can not take administrative, financial and receptionist jobs and its strictly implemented.

Companies got black listed and not getting visas when they dont follow , so its a tough ask to for an expatriate to get into these fields.

alsgal New member

Member since 15 February 2011

alsgalNew member17 February 2011 18:20:58

Thanks for the input ev1.聽 I know it was a big ask but thought there was nothing to lose by asking.

I have been in the kingdom for a good couple of years and did work when I was in Riyadh but have just found it impossible to find anything here in Khobar
I just find it extremely boring sitting home all day every day and still can't understand how woman manage to do it with a smile.

Anyways thanks again

Taniap Member

Member since 31 January 2011

TaniapMember22 February 2011 09:47:50

Where are you staying now alsgal ? I am from Durban SA and will be Al Khobar soon . Which part of South Africa were you from ? Do you have any kids ?

Look forward to hearing from you .

Regards

Tania

alsgal New member

Member since 15 February 2011

alsgalNew member22 February 2011 09:56:01

#10

Hi Tania
Was from JHB and I have 3 kids but only the youngest is still at home (she will be 14 this year).
We stay on Oasis Gardens in Khobar.
When do u expect to be over?聽

Ps - feel free to message me if u need any info that u think I could help with

Taniap Member

Member since 31 January 2011

TaniapMember23 February 2011 06:16:55

#11

Hi Paula !

I have sent you an e-mail !

Take care

Tania

INSPECTA Member

Member since 15 June 2011

INSPECTAMember15 June 2011 17:19:48

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