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Post by llfarms on Sept 16, 2012 2:30:27 GMT
I was told now that the computer worm was a bit setback and to have patience .
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Post by llfarms on Jun 21, 2013 1:37:59 GMT
Offer received by email 6/17/2013. My process took over a year. Now to contemplate whether to counter. It look like they have us in family housing in Daharan. I also think that is where I will be working.
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Post by TrainingProf on Jun 21, 2013 22:45:54 GMT
Congrats, your timeline is not unlike others. You can expect more waiting especially with Ramadan and Eid coming up. Your offer should outline both where you will be living and where you will be working. As you review other posts regarding counter-offers, you should be ready to state facts and figures of why their offer is not enough. Also consider the ENTIRE compensation package, not just salary.
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Post by vpainter on Jun 22, 2013 18:57:33 GMT
You can do a search on the forum for "timeline" and you can read many new hires' posted timelines for the hiring process. Let's you know your timeline is normal.
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Post by llfarms on Jun 28, 2013 2:39:40 GMT
Offer accepted. Aramco said that next week we will be given a relocation adviser. I didnt see any pension paperwork in my offer packet and they said that the pension is still offered and that they are in the process of up......... the paperwork.
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Post by llfarms on Jul 6, 2013 21:22:28 GMT
7/1 - Relocation officer contacted us and we just sent out a huge packet of all required paperwork.
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Post by llfarms on Jul 14, 2013 2:20:13 GMT
Orientation:
We just came back from the orientation. It seems that accepting the offer was the right choice for us. It also seems like the DHA compound is full and they are sending some families to the Jadawel compound. At the orientation you will meet your recruiter and have a continental breakfast and they treat you to lunch at the Aramco cafeteria (which is very nice). They had an ex aramco employee give a talk on their experience. Around the lunch they split off the Americans and Canadians and spoke to the differences between the benefits.
Medical:
Beware, that you will be asked for various samples (including stool, ugh) to submit to Aramco. They also give a TB test.
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Post by llfarms on Aug 20, 2013 4:24:36 GMT
Just cleared medical. We got the letter to go ahead and resign from current job in preparation to move to Dhahran.
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Post by EBMoore on Aug 20, 2013 8:37:07 GMT
Very excited for you llfarms! And thank you for up......... your experiences. It is helpful to those of us farther back in the process to see that patience can really pay off.  |
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Post by llfarms on Aug 20, 2013 14:40:44 GMT
I had SAMSO ask me to go back to a Dr. for a knee surgery that was caused from playing soccer. The Dr gave a 100% bill of health, so that took a few weeks to clear the final SAMSO schedule.
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Post by llfarms on Aug 31, 2013 4:47:19 GMT
Tickets just purchased. I will be living in DLC aka Rakkah. Arrival in KSA is end of Sept.
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Post by llfarms on Oct 4, 2013 10:22:57 GMT
Just had a chance to say that I made it. Arrived on 9/29/2013. It has been a long journey and the jet lag is still killing me! Been here 4 days. VPN setup, vonage phone has been a send!
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Post by Pauanero on Oct 4, 2013 14:59:57 GMT
Congrats Mate!
It was a very long process, but it all became worthwhile!
I am just starting the process, but hopefully.
Enjoy your new life, your new career.
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Post by llfarms on Oct 23, 2013 4:56:34 GMT
Iqama just came in including Eid holiday.
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