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mikeyb513
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Living Accommodations Nov 21, 2014 19:17:07 GMT

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Post by mikeyb513 on Nov 21, 2014 19:17:07 GMT

o all,
This is my first time posting. I have read through many of the topics and it seems pretty clear that contractors working for Aramco are not permitted to live in the Aramco compounds.
I just wanted to confirm as this is most likely a deal breaker for me. I just received my job offer through HAKA and I have a limited time to make my decision.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks
Mike

james_unlimited
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Living Accommodations Nov 29, 2014 14:34:43 GMT

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Post by james_unlimited on Nov 29, 2014 14:34:43 GMT

mikeyb513,

You get a 65% uplift to pay for your own accommodation? How is that a deal breaker....

You are a contractor and work AT Aramco not FOR them.

I'd decide quickly as my compound is now full due to all the new guys for the Stadium projects being mobilised. So a lot of the others will also fill up!

mikeyb513
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Living Accommodations Dec 2, 2014 14:38:06 GMT

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Post by mikeyb513 on Dec 2, 2014 14:38:06 GMT

The 65% uplift is great and I am very happy about it. I am concerned with being on my own vs. living in an Aramco compound as I understand they are some of the best.
I do not have much info on private compounds however.
Are the private compounds comparable to Aramco compounds in terms of living conditions and safety?

vpainter ExPats Administrators Moderator Posts: 3,701 Job Status: None of the Above	Living Accommodations Dec 3, 2014 3:14:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by vpainter on Dec 3, 2014 3:14:33 GMT Mickeyb513, I sent you a couple of emails.

james_unlimited
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Living Accommodations Dec 3, 2014 16:17:44 GMT

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Post by james_unlimited on Dec 3, 2014 16:17:44 GMT

mikeyb513,
Remember to only use your base salary in your calculations for and against...

The 65% can be easily spent on accommodation and food and living etc... just depends on where you are. As a SMP you will be fending for yourself. Armcons have everything handed to them on a silver plate in comparison.

Post by mikeyb513 on Nov 21, 2014 19:17:07 GMT

Post by james_unlimited on Nov 29, 2014 14:34:43 GMT

Post by mikeyb513 on Dec 2, 2014 14:38:06 GMT

Post by vpainter on Dec 3, 2014 3:14:33 GMT

Post by james_unlimited on Dec 3, 2014 16:17:44 GMT