Originally Posted by Hugh Gorgen
Thanks guys,
Some great advice. I'm just looking for options post RAAF.
Just two questions if I may. How would young children cope in Saudi ? Is it "safe" outside the residential compound ?
Hi,
I spent 5 years in KSA with BAE Systems and still work for them, in UK. KSA is agreat place as long as you are not looking for culture! My wife left kicking and screaming at the end of our tour and the kids loved it and didn't want to leave. The problems start when the kids reach 14 as they are not allowed to remain as dependants after this age. We didn't believe in boarding school so we left and came home. The money is great but it is a great cultural change for everyone. I wouldn't have missed the experience but you have to watch you don't get into the "wealth trap" where you go on for years as you have got used to having the cash coming in in bucket loads. I reckon five years is ideal. Anything less than 2 and you don't gain from the experience and any more than 5 and get to be a professional expat who can't return home!!
My advice......go for it and enjoy the experience but don't make it your life.
Best of luck.
Gingerbeery