Single Offer or Family Offer?

specimen
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Single Offer or Family Offer? Jan 1, 2014 8:27:33 GMT

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Post by specimen on Jan 1, 2014 8:27:33 GMT

Hi all,

With my interview upcoming I'm so glad to have found this board. Have already had many questions answered due to the thoughtful contributions... Thanks to all!

My question regards single status or family? I am married with two children and have an interview soon. Therefore, I'm a little concerned about what we will do.

Do new hires with families ever get presented with single offers? In that case, the choice being take the job and leave your family for an extended period, or don't take it...

As someone who grew up in the kingdom in the 80's and 90's, it's long been a dream to return; but not at the cost of not seeing my family.

Thanks again

vpainter ExPats Administrators Moderator Posts: 3,701 Job Status: None of the Above	Single Offer or Family Offer? Jan 1, 2014 18:08:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by vpainter on Jan 1, 2014 18:08:19 GMT Family status is based on GC. Each position in Aramco is assigned a Grade Code, depending on the position you are applying for will determine your GC. GC 11+ is eligible for family status.

specimen Newbie Posts: 4	Single Offer or Family Offer? Jan 2, 2014 9:28:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by specimen on Jan 2, 2014 9:28:08 GMT Thanks Vpainter for the prompt reply, Are there set GC codes for certain positions? Or is it a range depending on a variety of factors?

vpainter ExPats Administrators Moderator Posts: 3,701 Job Status: None of the Above	Single Offer or Family Offer? Jan 3, 2014 21:02:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by vpainter on Jan 3, 2014 21:02:51 GMT Each position le has it's assigned GC.

calpet
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Single Offer or Family Offer? Jan 21, 2014 19:42:48 GMT

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Post by calpet on Jan 21, 2014 19:42:48 GMT

I was offered a family status but I am now thinking of changing it to single status for the time being until my wife completes her certifications here in Calgary. Would that be OK to ask my Relocation Advisor? My visa le has been cleared but we are waiting on degree attestations.

azraeil
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Single Offer or Family Offer? Jan 22, 2014 4:50:51 GMT

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Post by azraeil on Jan 22, 2014 4:50:51 GMT

This is the latest policy changes wrt to Family Status

Family Status
All SC 11+ expatriate male employees (all payrolls) are eligible for family status (to the extent possible: No Objection Certificate provisions may still be applicable to some nationalities). Current SC 3-10 family status employees (e.g., U.S./C and multi-lingual SAMSO employees) will be grandfathered.

Naz007 Newbie Posts: 1	Single Offer or Family Offer? Jan 22, 2014 5:28:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Naz007 on Jan 22, 2014 5:28:21 GMT Go Delayed Family Status, and when you get here, switch to interim Bachelor. You get much more benefits that way, i.e. 50 vacation days (calendar) and two extra trips back home, funded by Aramco.

vpainter ExPats Administrators Moderator Posts: 3,701 Job Status: None of the Above	Single Offer or Family Offer? Jan 22, 2014 19:56:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by vpainter on Jan 22, 2014 19:56:29 GMT Ditto, Naz007.

Single Offer or Family Offer?

Post by specimen on Jan 1, 2014 8:27:33 GMT

Post by vpainter on Jan 1, 2014 18:08:19 GMT

Post by specimen on Jan 2, 2014 9:28:08 GMT

Post by vpainter on Jan 3, 2014 21:02:51 GMT

Post by calpet on Jan 21, 2014 19:42:48 GMT

Post by azraeil on Jan 22, 2014 4:50:51 GMT

Post by Naz007 on Jan 22, 2014 5:28:21 GMT

Post by vpainter on Jan 22, 2014 19:56:29 GMT