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Post by ladylondoner on Oct 10, 2016 10:16:40 GMT
I am a secretary. I won't know where I will be working until I get there.
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Post by protea2016 on Oct 25, 2016 0:36:17 GMT
Hi both,
How's the progress going on your end?
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Post by ladylondoner on Oct 25, 2016 9:22:54 GMT
Hi all,
I leave London on 3 December. I'm a Secretary. They haven't told me what department yet. Think I will only know when I get there.
Protea2016 - how are you getting on with the medical etc?
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Post by protea2016 on Oct 25, 2016 14:48:07 GMT
Wife and I flew to Houston for orientation and medicals two weeks ago and got word yesterday that my medical had cleared.
I believe the medicals now need to be signed off by Saudi embassy in Houston and then my visa application will be sent to Saudi embassy in Ottawa.
Been a long road but looks like it's moving along...
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Post by ladylondoner on Oct 25, 2016 15:36:05 GMT
Sounds like your close!
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Post by protea2016 on Oct 26, 2016 0:23:27 GMT
Hope so!
Bit of a chicken and egg scenario as don't want to sell anything and get moving on preparation until it's a done deal, but at the same time intimated by how much needs to get done.
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Post by protea2016 on Oct 28, 2016 1:19:23 GMT
How's the preparation going LadyLondoner?
Would be great to connect via email if you are up for it - I can likely learn a few things as you will have experienced things just ahead of me.
If you're open to connecting, perhaps request that Vpainter pass on your email.
Exciting times ahead.
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Post by emmalouwalsh1989 on Oct 28, 2016 16:26:17 GMT
Can someone tell me what the medical includes? I have never had one before!
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Post by vpainter on Oct 31, 2016 19:54:11 GMT
emmalouwalsh, if you will do a search for "medical" you will find a list of what tests are done on page 3 of the search results.
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Post by emmalouwalsh1989 on Nov 7, 2016 14:41:02 GMT
emmalouwalsh, if you will do a search for "medical" you will find a list of what tests are done on page 3 of the search results. I have had a look it looks like quite an extensive list for a secretarial role. |
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Post by protea2016 on Nov 8, 2016 2:33:42 GMT
I would imagine it would be same for everyone.
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Post by vpainter on Nov 8, 2016 5:14:00 GMT
It is the same for all employees, because of the free medical care here. Aramco does not take anyone who will be a drain on the system up front. If you are here and have health issues, you are taken care of.
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Post by yamaaan on Apr 27, 2017 9:37:44 GMT
This is very useful - I should be going for my medical soon in the next two weeks or so according to my RA. Just getting my degree verified as BI should be coming to an end from my understanding. So fingers crossed.
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Post by careerfolk on Sept 12, 2017 21:13:01 GMT
Hi Vpainter, I am a newbie moving from Canada and will not be living on an Aramco compound and will have access to Rental Assistance. I realize that compounds will differ in price, but wondering if there is a "ballpark" figure on what to expect to pay on a 3 bedroom villa in a decent compound (near the Dammam or AlKhobar area). I am not looking for luxury, but somewhere with nice facilities, decent community feel, as I am moving with my kids. I sent you an email. People have been coming for a good while, employee first, then the family. The process can take anywhere from 2 to 3 months up to 6 to 9 months as the worst case. Most are within 3 months. |
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