et23
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Post by et23 on Dec 3, 2022 13:16:13 GMT
Does Armazon deliver into the Dharan camp rather easily and smoothly like in the US? I assume to the post office and not at the door step?
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tamsin
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Post by tamsin on Dec 3, 2022 13:36:35 GMT
Does Armazon deliver into the Dharan camp rather easily and smoothly like in the US? I assume to the post office and not at the door step? Amazon come with Aramex, to the door. Other companies may need to be approved via a gate pass. Also check out Noon which is a GCC Amazon style site. |
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Post by amgwilliams on Dec 29, 2022 9:20:30 GMT
Hi my housing has been allocated. The accommodation is on MNGO, I think it maybe in the Hills area has anyone got any info on this?
Many thanks
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Post by tamsin on Dec 29, 2022 12:37:21 GMT
Hi my housing has been allocated. The accommodation is on MNGO, I think it maybe in the Hills area has anyone got any info on this? Many thanks Mango is in the Hills, near the mini mart. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2022 18:46:25 GMT
Hi my housing has been allocated. The accommodation is on MNGO, I think it maybe in the Hills area has anyone got any info on this? Many thanks Commiserations. It’s the worst housing on camp in my view. They should have been knocked down years ago, lower your expectations now or you’re in for a rough ride. Hope you negotiated hard on the offer before joining!! |
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Post by loopy on Dec 29, 2022 19:33:47 GMT
Hi my housing has been allocated. The accommodation is on MNGO, I think it maybe in the Hills area has anyone got any info on this? Many thanks Commiserations. It’s the worst housing on camp in my view. They should have been knocked down years ago, lower your expectations now or you’re in for a rough ride. Hope you negotiated hard on the offer before joining!! Is this for families or single status too? Why bad? |
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Post by jrs on Dec 31, 2022 11:40:23 GMT
Most of the housing (including Fam & Bach) in the Hills is very dated. Houses were built in the 80s and nothing has been done to modernize the housing. Mint & Mango area is Bach housing. I arrived in 08 and thought the houses were dated then. I was rehired recently and housing looks exactly the same as 15 years (LOL) ago; however, most of houses are clean inside, maintained for the most part, and functional with good floor plans. A lot homes need work on the exterior with rotting wood and siding issues. But hey the rent is dirt cheap!
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Post by tamsin on Dec 31, 2022 13:27:58 GMT
They are outdated, but as JRs says, good floor plan, good stoe and decent soundproofing.
I know that on arrival, company furniture, the echoing can really make a poor impression but getting your own stuff in/up, decorating etc makes a huge difference.
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asra
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Post by asra on Mar 13, 2023 23:27:54 GMT
I have heard that there are some renovations going on at the camp is that true is there a chance you get a renovated house or all are old.
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Post by tamsin on Mar 14, 2023 4:03:34 GMT
I have heard that there are some renovations going on at the camp is that true is there a chance you get a renovated house or all are old. Some are but most are just the change to 220, and it is possible a person could be assigned it, if it was the size of house they were eligible for. This is something you are better off not focussing on because you’ve no control at all. |
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Post by sajman on Mar 16, 2023 19:22:57 GMT
We were also just assigned a 2 floor house in Hills at Tanajib circle. Is it also one of those which are "one of the worst ones"?  I noticed that the rooms there are pretty small. its 3 bedroom + 1 study room. |
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Post by tamsin on Mar 18, 2023 6:26:44 GMT
We were also just assigned a 2 floor house in Hills at Tanajib circle. Is it also one of those which are "one of the worst ones"?  I noticed that the rooms there are pretty small. it’s 3 bedroom + 1 study room. I believe that is one of the adobes, which are nice houses, very private. A circle is good for young families, no through traffic. And, I think it’s very close to the mosque, you’ll be able to hear, I can hear and you’d be a lot closer than me. The rooms are not massive, but not shipping and buying to suit on arrival does make that easier. |
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Post by Curiously on Apr 8, 2023 14:59:24 GMT
HI All!
I received an offer recently. We expect to move by late June with one kid but my wife is due to deliver another kid by first week of August. Do you think we can make a case for a house based on 2 kids or we would have to wait even if the time difference is 30-60 days?
*Moving to Dhahran camp.
Thanks!
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Post by tamsin on Apr 8, 2023 16:18:51 GMT
HI All! I received an offer recently. We expect to move by late June with one kid but my wife is due to deliver another kid by first week of August. Do you think we can make a case for a house based on 2 kids or we would have to wait even if the time difference is 30-60 days? *Moving to Dhahran camp. Thanks! If I recall correctly, babies do not count for the first year and if they are same then the policy is two to a room. But you can always ask. |
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Post by asra on Apr 11, 2023 13:12:35 GMT
Are bigger houses, in general, newer or in a relatively better condition than smaller houses in Dhahran, or it's all the same ( 3 bed vs 2 bed houses )
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