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Post by Overland on May 7, 2012 21:39:20 GMT
We are in the middle of the offer process. Looks like we will end up in Dhahran provided we pass the medical, BI and visa components.
In the meantime, my wife is trying to meet a couple of gals that are living in the DHA camp and who do not have children. She wants to ask a few questions about satisfaction of the life style for childless couples. The folks we know there right now all have kids and a lot of their life revolves around their children's activities. Is there really life outside soccer and homework?
Anyone willing to become her pen-pal will get a lot of graude from me! Looking forward to meeting a few of you.
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Post by Hadia on May 8, 2012 3:15:44 GMT
There are a lot of wives here without kids to look after. I'm not just talking about childless couples, but those whose children are in boarding school and beyond. I'm sure many will comment here or PM you.
If you're a wife in DH without kids, you'd have lots of free time to join the myriad self-directed groups and to use the recreation/exercise facilities whenever you want. With the kids' schedules, time to do so is more limited. Also, there would be more time to go on shopping excursions and get involved with the Women's Group activities. Lots of volunteers and leaders needed in self-directed groups. Certainly, though, to be at Saudi Aramco without kids to occupy your time, you need to be a sociable person and like to get to know strangers and jump into things. It would be harder for an introvert to get connected. It depends on personality and interest. You can either make your days busy with others, or more low-key and solitary.
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Post by Overland on May 8, 2012 15:19:06 GMT
Hadia:
Thanks for the insightful reply. I know that my wife will avail herself to a number of the groups. I think that she will meet a lot of new friends that way. It is always tough when you arrive, not knowing anyone. I have the advantage of spending a bit of time teaching there and have met a number of soon-to-be (hopefully) fellow employees and DHA residents.
My wife is really looking to find someone to ask some directed questions. If anyone is willing to PM my an email, she would appreciate it. She is now set up with a user-name on this forum...so you may be hearing from her here, soon.
Thanks again!
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Post by vpainter on May 9, 2012 2:45:03 GMT
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Post by mamaille on Jul 27, 2012 1:40:38 GMT
Hi all,
My husband and I are in the same situation. He just got an offer and we're both very excited about the move! However, we are concerned about me and how I will spend my time with no kids to focus on. I'm hoping to find work there, but until then I'd like to be have a life outside of the house. I'm interested in connecting with some other women without kids and learning about how they spend their time too.
Also, have anyone been successful finding work once they got there?
Thanks!
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Post by vpainter on Jul 31, 2012 22:58:58 GMT
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Post by mamaille on Aug 7, 2012 23:33:57 GMT
Hi Vpainter! Thanks for responding and I will definitely send you an email. I have lots questions and I'm getting nervous now that the reality of moving there is settling in. I will be in Dharhan.
Thanks,
Mamaille
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Post by vpainter on Aug 8, 2012 19:27:59 GMT
I look forward to your email.
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Post by chitown on Sept 15, 2012 20:08:18 GMT
How often, if ever, does ARAMCO hire a female with a "trailing" husband (and school-age children)? In all the posts I've read as I've begun exploring ARAMCO and SA as a possibility, I haven't seen any reference to the female spouse or both spouses working for the company. Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Post by vpainter on Sept 17, 2012 3:23:30 GMT
Women, even married women, are only hired on Single status if she is the employee. Women cannot get family status.
If both spouses work for Aramco, the husband gets family status and all benefits come through him. The wife can work if hired after arrival and gets a casual employee salary. Some of those salaries are good and others are minimal. It is getting harder for wives to get jobs, but some do.
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Post by ohcanada on Sept 17, 2012 20:01:11 GMT
Hi all: I am a married woman who has accepted a wonderful position in Daharan. I am in the final visa stage now and will be entering on single status. Because of this, my husband and son are not able to live in SA with me, and my son therefore cannot attend the school in Daharan. It is very sad and hard for us to understand, but it's also sad for Aramco, who must lose a lot of excellent candidates because of a policy which is not under their control. Aramco has been very kind and wonderful to me while I worked through this decision and I really appreciate it.
The single status issue made for some very difficult decisions, but I think I have come up with a solution where my family will be able to live and work and attend school in Bahrain, and I can easily see them every weekend, at least. I will know better once I get there and can try out our theory...
I am SO glad I didn't turn down the interview or the job because of this single status issue. At first it seemed impossible, but I am glad I persevered - I feel much better about the move, knowing that if all goes well, my family will at least be nearby. If anyone is in the same boat, feel free to PM me for advice.
"Women, even married women, are only hired on Single status if she is the employee. Women cannot get family status.
If both spouses work for Aramco, the husband gets family status and all benefits come through him. The wife can work if hired after arrival and gets a casual employee salary. Some of those salaries are good and others are minimal. It is getting harder for wives to get jobs, but some do."
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Post by vpainter on Sept 19, 2012 3:31:00 GMT
There are Aramco employees living in Bahrain with their families and commuting each day. I hope this works for you, too. Your son and husband can come visit and stay with you at times.
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Post by ohcanada on Sept 19, 2012 20:06:50 GMT
THANKS vpainter. I am so glad to hear this.
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Post by Texan on Nov 20, 2012 3:19:00 GMT
Ohcanada,
Im trying to pm message you for a few questions, however, I do not know how that work. Could anyone kindly help me on this please? Thanks!
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Post by vpainter on Nov 24, 2012 19:25:58 GMT
Texan, your PM privileges will become active after you have gone through the approval period required on the forum. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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