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Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
My understanding is that it is HMG housing (compound, but not " Western quality"). Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
I have just been exchanging emails with a friend and fellow physician. I am in the US and he has been at HMG for 1+ months. He said that there are no Western- style compounds associated with HMG and that, when his wife arrives from the UK, she will ... Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Niko, Email me in English parakalo at mchaknis@gmail.com Manoli Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Best of luck at HMG! Keep us posted and do lots of eye surgeries! Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Sorry but I never took the position , so I do not know Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
The alleged comment that a physician would be given an offer of employment (so having to uproot his life and family and move to a very different foreign country) and then told by the potential employer that the offer could be rescinded if the ... Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
What do you mean? What are the details in their statement? Sounds disturbing Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Hello again, Did you take post at HMG? If so, have you visited or possibly started working there? How is it going? Hope you are well...I lost your e-mail address.. Manuel Chaknis mchaknis@gmail.com Read More
Expat compounds?
Are there expat compounds provided by employers in Dubai similar to those in KSA? If so, where can I find more info about them? If not, any recommendations about safe, clean, nice housing near the Dubai Medical Center? Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Are you going to HMG? Maybe you'll be at several hospitals? Read More
Eye Lasik / Lasek Sugery by mhuten
Hello, I would like to have my eyes operated so that I don't require glasses or lenses anymore. My eyes are very important to me as you can imagine. Therefore I'm seeking some recommendations from the Expats living here. Would you be able to share ...
I am a US LASIK surgeon who has previously considered a position at HMG. I have done about 25,000 LASIK over 16+ years. There are a couple of experienced LASIK surgeons at HMG in Riyadh and I think that in a few months another experienced LASIK ... Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Sorry to interject but have heard what sound like ugly rumors that some KSA hospitals having trouble paying staff on time and/or in full. Can anyone actually there comment? Read More
A tale of the stubborn US doctor and the stubborn KSA hospital by themoe
Here's some comic relief for all you bored expats in KSA. I applied for a job in a hospital in Riyadh several months ago. As usual, both parties negotiated on salary but, unfortunately, could not agree, so I declined the job offer. Two weeks later ...
Really? I didn't know that. PM me if needed?! Read More
A tale of the stubborn US doctor and the stubborn KSA hospital by themoe
Here's some comic relief for all you bored expats in KSA. I applied for a job in a hospital in Riyadh several months ago. As usual, both parties negotiated on salary but, unfortunately, could not agree, so I declined the job offer. Two weeks later ...
Sorry, no, I meant MancDoc. I must have sent the msg to the wrong person Read More
A tale of the stubborn US doctor and the stubborn KSA hospital by themoe
Here's some comic relief for all you bored expats in KSA. I applied for a job in a hospital in Riyadh several months ago. As usual, both parties negotiated on salary but, unfortunately, could not agree, so I declined the job offer. Two weeks later ...
I hope your job and time in KSA go well. Feel free to PM me Read More
A tale of the stubborn US doctor and the stubborn KSA hospital by themoe
Here's some comic relief for all you bored expats in KSA. I applied for a job in a hospital in Riyadh several months ago. As usual, both parties negotiated on salary but, unfortunately, could not agree, so I declined the job offer. Two weeks later ...
You make some good points. I may be OK to go there by myself instead of the threat of divorce. Cost of living in KSA is definitely lower than other places but a much more restrictive/difficult/boring place to live. I just thought it was strange for ... Read More
A tale of the stubborn US doctor and the stubborn KSA hospital
Here's some comic relief for all you bored expats in KSA. I applied for a job in a hospital in Riyadh several months ago. As usual, both parties negotiated on salary but, unfortunately, could not agree, so I declined the job offer. Two weeks later ... Read More
Expat doctors in Singapore?! by themoe
I am a US doc looking at positions in Singapore. Appreciate hearing experiences/advice from those docs and health workers about working there and also living there, since I don't know what it's like for expats and women to live in Singapore. Also, ...
Ok. Thanks for the good info Read More
Expat doctors in Singapore?!
I am a US doc looking at positions in Singapore. Appreciate hearing experiences/advice from those docs and health workers about working there and also living there, since I don't know what it's like for expats and women to live in Singapore. Also, ... Read More
Different question: Western doctors and thobes
Anyone seen Western doctors working in Saudi hospital wearing a thobe instead of shirt, tie, and slacks? Read More
How to be a Surgeon/Anesthesiologists?
Contact medical schools and they can tell you what are the required courses. That information and the school's contact information may also be on their website. Lots of biology, chemistry, and physics.. Read More
Spouse threatening divorce if I take job in Saudi Arabia by themoe
Who has/is in this situation? Will you share your experiences?
I agree with your first paragraph...you understand my perspective. Your other statement appears true, too Read More
Spouse threatening divorce if I take job in Saudi Arabia by themoe
Who has/is in this situation? Will you share your experiences?
Those are 2 of the problems. She works here in US and can't work in KSA. Also, she says she will be very bored not working and always on the compound. She doesn't want to be "lady of leisure" for a year or 2. Read More
Spouse threatening divorce if I take job in Saudi Arabia by themoe
Who has/is in this situation? Will you share your experiences?
So I've heard... What do you think are the good and the bad? Read More
Expat wives working in Kuwait? by themoe
US male looking at jobs in Kuwait. Wife won't go unless she can work. Appreciate accurate info and hearing your experiences.
ok. So do many expat wives work in Kuwait? If you work, or if your wife does, please comment and give your experiences. Read More
Expat wives working in Kuwait?
US male looking at jobs in Kuwait. Wife won't go unless she can work. Appreciate accurate info and hearing your experiences. Read More
Urgent---Need to hear from husbands (esp US) living alone in Riyadh by themoe
Very nice job offer in Riyadh. I would like to take job. Job offer acceptance deadline in 3 days. Wife will not go, so would have to leave family back here. I would have to fly back to US every 3 months to visit. Please tell your good and bad ...
I think she will either say no to any GCC ( or yes to maybe UAE or Kuwait). Basically a yes or no attitude. Only way to know is to ask. Or, if it's a couple of years from now, with no financial relief, then attitudes may change ;)!!! Read More
Urgent---Need to hear from husbands (esp US) living alone in Riyadh by themoe
Very nice job offer in Riyadh. I would like to take job. Job offer acceptance deadline in 3 days. Wife will not go, so would have to leave family back here. I would have to fly back to US every 3 months to visit. Please tell your good and bad ...
Beridge, thx for the reply and helpful offet. I am a physician (ophthalmologist). Specialist physician jobs are available in the ME, but not a big supply and few (like the offer I had) that pay enough to make it worthwhile to go there for 1,2, more ... Read More
Urgent---Need to hear from husbands (esp US) living alone in Riyadh by themoe
Very nice job offer in Riyadh. I would like to take job. Job offer acceptance deadline in 3 days. Wife will not go, so would have to leave family back here. I would have to fly back to US every 3 months to visit. Please tell your good and bad ...
Thx Alliecat, and keep up your informative anf helpful posts! Read More
Urgent---Need to hear from husbands (esp US) living alone in Riyadh by themoe
Very nice job offer in Riyadh. I would like to take job. Job offer acceptance deadline in 3 days. Wife will not go, so would have to leave family back here. I would have to fly back to US every 3 months to visit. Please tell your good and bad ...
Smurfette, Thanks for your reply and for your admission that you are speculating, since you cannot know the facts and circumstances involved in my situation. I was going to reply last night when I received your reply, but I thought it better to ... Read More
Urgent---Need to hear from husbands (esp US) living alone in Riyadh by themoe
Very nice job offer in Riyadh. I would like to take job. Job offer acceptance deadline in 3 days. Wife will not go, so would have to leave family back here. I would have to fly back to US every 3 months to visit. Please tell your good and bad ...
Thx for your informed reply. I understand and agree, as I have spent some time in "culture shock" in India, so I know it is temporary until you get accustomed and into a routine. My wife doesn't want to leave her job, she'll be bored in KSA, won't ... Read More
Urgent---Need to hear from husbands (esp US) living alone in Riyadh by themoe
Very nice job offer in Riyadh. I would like to take job. Job offer acceptance deadline in 3 days. Wife will not go, so would have to leave family back here. I would have to fly back to US every 3 months to visit. Please tell your good and bad ...
Ok. Thanks for your insight. I do care, but I am frustrated because she will not see the $ reality, even after we have reviewed it on paper. My working there, even for a year, will let me make and save significant $ which would really help our $ ... Read More
Urgent---Need to hear from husbands (esp US) living alone in Riyadh by themoe
Very nice job offer in Riyadh. I would like to take job. Job offer acceptance deadline in 3 days. Wife will not go, so would have to leave family back here. I would have to fly back to US every 3 months to visit. Please tell your good and bad ...
I forgot Bahrain is so close for you. I would have to take "weekend" trips flying there or to UAE from Riyadh. What is Tango? Guess I'm more concerned with how your wife is doing, since I think mine would have a hard time with me gone. She's ... Read More
Urgent---Need to hear from husbands (esp US) living alone in Riyadh by themoe
Very nice job offer in Riyadh. I would like to take job. Job offer acceptance deadline in 3 days. Wife will not go, so would have to leave family back here. I would have to fly back to US every 3 months to visit. Please tell your good and bad ...
Thanks for the info. How long have you been gone? Have you been back to US to visit? I'm not worried so much about myself since I will find things to pass the time, but how is your wife (and kids?). Do you Skype regularly for contact? Read More
Urgent---Need to hear from husbands (esp US) living alone in Riyadh
Very nice job offer in Riyadh. I would like to take job. Job offer acceptance deadline in 3 days. Wife will not go, so would have to leave family back here. I would have to fly back to US every 3 months to visit. Please tell your good and bad ... Read More
Spouse threatening divorce if I take job in Saudi Arabia
Who has/is in this situation? Will you share your experiences? Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Hopefully you will have furnished housing provided. Where is your job position? I have looked at HMG. Feel free to email me at mchaknis@gmail.com Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Fellow doctors in Riyadh at HMG, I just received written job offer from HMG and need your input. What are the details about things like housing and the various "HMG policies". I have phone call tomorrow with recruiter to discuss the contract ... Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
How did your negotiations with HMG end? Were they reasonable? Would they negotiate? Were you pleased with the offer? I am a US ophthalmologist and they are sending offer very soon. I don't know what to expect and would appreciate hearing about your ... Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Dear Taso Nicolaides, I received an email that you replied to this post, but I cannot pull it up to read it. What did you ask? What were your comments? Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
did you send to gmail address? skype sounds good. I am on US eastern time, 7 hours behind KSA time. look forward to hearing from you Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Dear cdocksa, forgot to give you my offline email... mchaknis@gmail.com Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Dear cdocksa, I am an older (almost 50) US doc as well and saw your post. I am an ophthalmologist who applied for a consultant position at HMG. You are the only US doc working there I have been able to find on the Internet. I would REALLY appreciate ... Read More