So you have been offered, and have accepted a position at Saudi Aramco via Al-hoty with Colling Consultingand The Candidate. No doubt you have a number of questions with regards to accommodation, activities, cars, etc. Above are some of the pictures our guys in Saudi have sent, and below are a couple of snippets of their mailsto us:

 

Accommodation is fairly reasonable but of course if you want to live a life of luxury it comes at a price.Grocery is also well priced if you consider the salary earned. Smokes cost ZAR 12.00 or SR 6 -all brands.There are some good Malls thatwe haven't even been through completely because of the size.Put a woman in Dharan Mall and she will most likely come out a day later.

Wesley

 

Hi guys,
Hope things are well.I was on the way sending you some pix and news.I can’t complain about anything,in actual fact it’sgoing better than anticipated.Thingsare on the slow side and I had to adapt a bit to the way they are operating over here.I’mstill waiting on security clearance forthe site Iam working on.Received my brand new Ford explorer on Monday,and got stuck in the desert every day on my way to home in Khobar.How exiting for a boertjie hahah.Al-Hoty is great so far and Buddy Villas is a good man.Aramco reviewed my CVand slotted me in pozzy as a Civil superintendent.I’m based in Abqaiq area but commute to Khobar every night say 50ks.I’m renting a furnished apartment,brand new and it’sopposite the Rashid mall.The cost is approx.3600 SAR per month.We are 4 SAguys staying next to each other. Kind Regards and come visit

Chris

 

Hi Laura,
Things are going well here, better than expected and would have even been easier if I knew what I know now. You are very welcome to ask if you want any questions answered or when people are coming here and want info. It is getting cooler now and was only 39 degrees today which moving into winter will be the average temperature. Please keep contact Laura as it is really nice to hear from you and Candidate. Please send my regards to all. Photos in next mail.

Stephen

 

Yes we are braaing again tonight!!

Chris