Steve Seargent
@sabadgeman
South African expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
17
Contacts
5
About me
South African
Lives in Jeddah
Speaks English Afrikaans
Registration: 23 February 2014
About
Occupation
I am Employed.
My expat journey
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Branch Manager Axis Loss adjusters
I will be moving there on the 14th April living in Sharbatly village
Loss Adjuster
Too soon to tell
Too soon to tell
Glasgow, Scotland
Loss Controller dealing with claims for large companies via a broker
Loss Adjuster
Glasgow is vibrant the people are the second most friendly in the world, there is something for everyone. I have been very very happy here.
The RAIN it NEVER NEVER stops!! The city is also run down in places and there is a huge alcohol problem here with binge drinking
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Short term contract for an adjuster
Loss adjuster both in Dubai and Abu-Dhabi
Very modern and cosmopolitan very relaxed not what I expected of a Muslim country. Very safe very slick easy going in almost all respects
Dubai is a mirage in a lot of ways, show over substance in some ways
Glasgow, Scotland
After returning to Newcastle I went to Inverness where I opened an office for Crawford Loss Adjusters later worked for Merlin Claims Services. I was then made redundant and moved on contract to Dubai
Loss adjuster
Beautiful country the Highlanders are wonderful people excellent diving :) cold water but great
Inverness is very distant and isolated the weather in the highlands can be daunting
Georgetown, Cayman Islands
Worked for Axis Loss Adjusters
Loss Adjuster
Great place except that it was flattened by a hurricane
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Managed Fishers Loss adjusters
Worked for McLaren Dick Loss AdJusters
Worked for Capita Loss Adjusters
Loss Adjuster
Great City to work in lived in small village outside of City probably the most friendly people in the world!
The weather and drunkenness
Gabaronne, Botswana
Managed Scott Whalley Botswana Loss Adjusters
Loss Adjuster
Peaceful Beautiful Country Friendly People
Nothing Botswana is a great country
Germiston , South Africa
My Home town.... left to go to work in Namibia
Student
Activity
Where can I get Marmite in Jeddah? by sabadgeman
Good morning all, I have finally landed in Chaotic and vibrant Jeddah. Thanks to all who have passed tips and have given me assistance before I arrived. Can any one tell me where I can buy Marmite in Jeddah please? Also Pecks Anchovette or Redro ...
Thank you again, I will be Riyadh all tomorrow but I will check on Thursday :) Thanks again for taking the time to answer my question. :top: Read More
Where can I get Marmite in Jeddah? by sabadgeman
Good morning all, I have finally landed in Chaotic and vibrant Jeddah. Thanks to all who have passed tips and have given me assistance before I arrived. Can any one tell me where I can buy Marmite in Jeddah please? Also Pecks Anchovette or Redro ...
Thanks for your help! Read More
Where can I get Marmite in Jeddah? by sabadgeman
Good morning all, I have finally landed in Chaotic and vibrant Jeddah. Thanks to all who have passed tips and have given me assistance before I arrived. Can any one tell me where I can buy Marmite in Jeddah please? Also Pecks Anchovette or Redro ...
Thanks Trapezius, I have checked two Hyper Panda's the one near Sharbatly and the one in Azziz mall and the Carrefour in Flamingo mall but could not see it there nor could the customer services help?? Thanks for the post though. I appreciate you ... Read More
Where can I get Marmite in Jeddah?
Good morning all, I have finally landed in Chaotic and vibrant Jeddah. Thanks to all who have passed tips and have given me assistance before I arrived. Can any one tell me where I can buy Marmite in Jeddah please? Also Pecks Anchovette or Redro ... Read More
Some more questions for the old hands in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Morning all Can those of you who have lived in Jeddah and are wise :thanks: What kind of electric plugs (sockets) are in use in Saudi, is the tap water safe to drink? Is it worthwhile trying to learn Arabic? I was told when in Dubai that it was ...
Thanks Mabella I like the idea of low sodium content Regards Steve Read More
Some more questions for the old hands in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Morning all Can those of you who have lived in Jeddah and are wise :thanks: What kind of electric plugs (sockets) are in use in Saudi, is the tap water safe to drink? Is it worthwhile trying to learn Arabic? I was told when in Dubai that it was ...
Just a quick thanks to all those kind souls who contacted me on and off forum with tips and advice all heeded and all gratefully received!! Read More
Some more questions for the old hands in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Morning all Can those of you who have lived in Jeddah and are wise :thanks: What kind of electric plugs (sockets) are in use in Saudi, is the tap water safe to drink? Is it worthwhile trying to learn Arabic? I was told when in Dubai that it was ...
Thanks again for a very informative set of answers , its good to be able to get an idea of what you need to think about before we get to Saudi!!! :top: Read More
Some more questions for the old hands in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Morning all Can those of you who have lived in Jeddah and are wise :thanks: What kind of electric plugs (sockets) are in use in Saudi, is the tap water safe to drink? Is it worthwhile trying to learn Arabic? I was told when in Dubai that it was ...
Ha ha vehement answer thanks another thing to note in my cost calculations :D I sthe socket the same as American ones? Read More
Some more questions for the old hands in Jeddah
Morning all Can those of you who have lived in Jeddah and are wise :thanks: What kind of electric plugs (sockets) are in use in Saudi, is the tap water safe to drink? Is it worthwhile trying to learn Arabic? I was told when in Dubai that it was ... Read More
arriving in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Hi Everyone, I will be arriving in Jeddah (Sharbatly) in April, living in a unit rented for me by my company, I am married and in my 50's but for the moment my wife will not be joining me but will come out next year in likelihood. I am hoping to ...
Thanks again stressedmom Read More
arriving in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Hi Everyone, I will be arriving in Jeddah (Sharbatly) in April, living in a unit rented for me by my company, I am married and in my 50's but for the moment my wife will not be joining me but will come out next year in likelihood. I am hoping to ...
Morning Adamb123 Thanks for the tips greatly appreciated, good to see that the consensus of opinion is that music and books are not a problem. My other great passion scuba diving seems to be well catered for. The earliest that Helen can get out ... Read More
arriving in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Hi Everyone, I will be arriving in Jeddah (Sharbatly) in April, living in a unit rented for me by my company, I am married and in my 50's but for the moment my wife will not be joining me but will come out next year in likelihood. I am hoping to ...
Hi I do like your nom de plume hahaha I can identify with the 5 & 2 syndrome, we plan on Helen coming out around December time and yes she will go back to Scotland in the high summer so she gets both worlds 9the joys of being a lady of leisure) ... Read More
arriving in Jeddah by sabadgeman
Hi Everyone, I will be arriving in Jeddah (Sharbatly) in April, living in a unit rented for me by my company, I am married and in my 50's but for the moment my wife will not be joining me but will come out next year in likelihood. I am hoping to ...
Hi June88, Hasnaa and Huyam Thanks for replying great to see that I can bring my muzak! :D My iPad has loads of books to keep me happy so that is great as well. I have started to browse the blogs Hasnaa and I am also trying to contact people who ... Read More
arriving in Jeddah
Hi Everyone, I will be arriving in Jeddah (Sharbatly) in April, living in a unit rented for me by my company, I am married and in my 50's but for the moment my wife will not be joining me but will come out next year in likelihood. I am hoping to ... Read More