Few inquiries

meadow1
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Few inquiries Oct 14, 2011 13:24:06 GMT

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Post by meadow1 on Oct 14, 2011 13:24:06 GMT

Hi,

This is a very good and informative forum regarding life while working for the aramco
i have few inquiries i hope you guys will be able to shed some light on it

I have an interview for family physician post .I have contact the aramce consultant based here in london but they are bit vague about it .The only thing that they told they are looking for somebody to work at albaiq which i think is a small place.My son has Autistic spectrum disorder but he goes to main stream school and thanks to he i think is high functional.
My question is are there any school who can cater his needs and how are the facilities in albaiq.

They said they give compepive salary but does any body know or has friends who are working as family physician in aramco. I do hold royal college membership and has done few diplomas.I and my family is looking for change so i can spend sometime with family.

Thanks

meadow

Twofeets
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Few inquiries Oct 16, 2011 10:00:13 GMT

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Post by Twofeets on Oct 16, 2011 10:00:13 GMT

Good news and bad...

Abq is a small place, and Aramco generally does not provide accommodations for special needs kids. Im not sure if its available nearby, but generally not available through Aramco.

As to working as a doctor here, most of the ones I know in RT are very happy. They pay isnt always more, but the lack of taxes helps a ton, and they only work a fraction of the time they had to back home.

My main reason for coming here was family time. I took a side step in pay and my wife no longer works. With the lack of taxes and drop in cost of living we actually keep a lot more of our money. The only problem is Im home so much now sometimes I think my wife looks forward to me going to work lol.

Good luck to you

vpainter
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Few inquiries Oct 16, 2011 19:29:18 GMT

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Post by vpainter on Oct 16, 2011 19:29:18 GMT

I had a friend who was in Dhahran about 8 years ago and their daughter had autistic tendencies (there was a name for what she had, but I don't remember it) but able to function in a regular classroom and was allowed to come. They are no longer here, so cannot ask them.

You will need to submit documentation from the school showing your son is functioning in a regular classroom. The school administration will determine if they can meet his needs.

bless!

Mr Barlow
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Few inquiries Oct 18, 2011 17:09:16 GMT

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Post by Mr Barlow on Oct 18, 2011 17:09:16 GMT

Looked into this myself. Basically if your child can function in a normal classroom with nothing more than minor adjustments then the school can accommodate. If not the only school that could cater for their needs (assuming you want western level of special needs schooling) is in Bahrain.

meadow1 Newbie Posts: 2	Few inquiries Oct 19, 2011 17:48:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by meadow1 on Oct 19, 2011 17:48:58 GMT Dear All, Thank you for the replies.He is getting 8 hours per week of extra support .This will be a tough for me .Is there anyway i can speak to school before accepting the job. Thanks waqar

vpainter ExPats Administrators Moderator Posts: 3,701 Job Status: None of the Above	Few inquiries Oct 20, 2011 11:38:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by vpainter on Oct 20, 2011 11:38:20 GMT I've sent you a PM with some contact information.

Post by meadow1 on Oct 14, 2011 13:24:06 GMT

Post by Twofeets on Oct 16, 2011 10:00:13 GMT

Post by vpainter on Oct 16, 2011 19:29:18 GMT

Post by Mr Barlow on Oct 18, 2011 17:09:16 GMT

Post by meadow1 on Oct 19, 2011 17:48:58 GMT

Post by vpainter on Oct 20, 2011 11:38:20 GMT