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Post by BelTex on Apr 18, 2013 16:33:19 GMT
Need some opinion from the group please.
I had my phone interview with a department manager, it went well, but he offered me a position in the West cost some desert town, 4 hours south of Jeddah. He said family will be in Dhahran and I will be going there for 5 days a week??? was trying to politely advise him that it is not what I am looking for, but I did not want to loose the lead or the interest for possible being considered for my choice in Dhahran.
SO what is the advise continue with discussions or tell them now not interested in that location?
WHat do you season veteran advise
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Post by UmmRiyam on Apr 19, 2013 5:48:31 GMT
There are quite a few employees in that situation where the husband has to work in a location far away from the compound where his family lives. The housing at the plants are not set up for families, and some of the places are really isolated. Aramco has airplanes that would take you to that work location on Saay and return you back on Wednesday. I know it's far from ideal for most families though.
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Post by alter_alberta on Apr 20, 2013 5:56:51 GMT
I was been told the same location, which is 4-5 hrs travel (air+car) to reach the work location and stay away from family for 5 days and return on the weekend in Dhahran compound.
I am not sure if the travel will be part of the 5 days or it will be taken away from 2 day weekend.
Is there any incentive for going to the western corner of the country from eastern side where compound is located?
Any inputs to this will be greatly appreciated.
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Post by UmmRiyam on Apr 20, 2013 17:25:08 GMT
I asked my husband about this, and he said that usually you would fly Sat morning and Wed afternoon. For Haradh gas plant, the schedule is 12p-6p on Sat and 6a-12p on Wed, and the other days are 6a to 6p. Those workers get extra pay and overtime.
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Post by alter_calgary on Apr 20, 2013 18:36:22 GMT
Thanks UmmRyaam. I will share more info when it is available. This forum is very useful.
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Post by Buster on Apr 21, 2013 19:55:47 GMT
I assume you're talking about Jizan. It's a big new refinery project down there.
As others have said, you'll usually start a bit later on a Saay and finish early on a Wednesday to catch your flights.
If Dhahran is too far away, maybe you could ask for a Jeddah compound? There's not an Aramco one there but plenty of other ones to choose from
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