About keirsey66

Status:

Expatriate  

Currently Lives:

Citizen Of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Saudi Arabia: iqama:

You cannot get your iqama until you are here in Saudi. If I remember correctly it took about two weeks to get mine, although I have other people tell me it has taken them over a month to get theirs. I understand that it should only take four days to process it. Hope this helps.

Saudi Arabia: Freedom of movement for single women:

I am a single woman from the US and I live in the Eastern Provence, Khobar area, so I can only speak about my experience about my experiences in this area. Once I adjusted to the culture shock and got my bearings, I am having the time of my life. As another person posted, Saudi Arabia is what you make it. It is your choice on how you spend your time here. Yes women cannot drive and have to rely on drivers but once you find a trusted driver you can get around with no problem. I have no issues going into stores by myself and feel comfortable. Make sure you have back-up drivers though, for those times when your driver is not able to take you or goes on vacation. Once you find a driver that you are comfortable with it becomes easier to go where you want to go. I have made friends over here and try to get involved with many different activities that are offered on other compounds, and have even decided to start organizing things on my own compound. Someone mentioned something about Hash Harrier in another post and I had to laugh because someone on my compound just mentioned it within the past week. Now I can’t do the running part but I can walk, so I am going on the next one. I may or may not like it but I won’t know unless I try it. It’s another way to meet people and experience something new. It’s all about keeping an open mind on everything over here and it can be an amazing experience. I love learning, and living, in another culture. Good luck with your decision!

Saudi Arabia: American Woman Moving To Dammam???:

As a single American women living in Khobar, I have to say that I have not had any problems. I have taken a taxi by myself and I am not afraid to travel around by myself. I would recommend that you find a reliable driver. I found mine by asking the people I work with. Please feel free to email if you have any questions.

Saudi Arabia: Employers holding passport:

Is it a common practice for employers to hold your passport? I have read different things about this and wanted to get some feedback. Many thanks. Sandra

Saudi Arabia: Banking:

I am going to be moving to Al Khobar in a month and I trying to find out about banking, specifically about international banking. I will need to transfer funds back to the US every month. What experience has anyone had with international banking and the fees? Any banks to stay away from? Any bank that someone would recommend? Many thanks. Sandra

Saudi Arabia: Others working Prince Mohammad University (PMU)?:

I just joined this forum to find others who work at PMU. I am an American woman and I am trying to do as much reading as I can before I give the university my decision. I am looking to find out any information on the compound that PMU uses. Trying to make sure there are groups that I can join so I won’t feel alone, if there are others who took lessons to learn Arabic, and I suppose that I am reaching out so that if I move over 7,000 miles from my family, friends, and cats that I will be able to meet new people and get involved. Any insight, thoughts, suggestions, and questions that I should ask would be greatly appreciated! Sandy

Date Joined:

1/21/2012

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