[kIttE_mEoW]

hi there
i just wanna know how safe to work there coz im bit scared about the news i had heard recently. and also how long would it take to get my pasport. thnz in advance

[rod_reta]

no male nurses are allowed in saudi?! is this true? my friend and i went to poea yesterday to pass the requirements. the lady there told me that they are not accepting male applicants for saudi.and according to her if a male has an experience, it'll be an advantage but not an assurance. she told me to try to go thru agencies. grrrr!... we're so disappointed!

[fil_murse07]

hello to all who are planning to work in Saudi
Just be sure if you go thru an agency research that agency and try to look for someone who went thru that same agency that you are applying and ask them if everything that the agency said is really true. Also, expect that when that agency say that they already have the visas and that you'll be leaving in just a weeks, most of the time, it will probably take you 3 months before you can leave. I even had one medical exam that got expired last Jan. 08 because the agency told me to have my medical since I would be leaving soon. And yes for us male nurses, it would be a little frustrating to get a nursing job thru POEA. Our only chance in POEA is if you have 2 years experience in OR, ICU, ER. I could be wrong but I've been trying to apply to for saudi for sometime now and I'm still here.
Good luck to all of us and I do wish things would turn out for the better for all of us nurses.

[erimkaki]

Hi everyone,
I am in infection control(MOH) since two month and my contract period is one year, But due to some reason i want to resign.I have discuss this issue with my colleage but they are saying MOH will not accept ur resignation and U will be in problem, so if any body know how i can resign and come back to my country please reply.....

[suzanne4]

Originally Posted by erimkaki

Hi everyone,
I am in infection control(MOH) since two month and my contract period is one year, But due to some reason i want to resign.I have discuss this issue with my colleage but they are saying MOH will not accept ur resignation and U will be in problem, so if any body know how i can resign and come back to my country please reply.....

Never rely on a co-worker in this case; you always need to hear it directly from the source. Please be aware that more than likely you will have to pay for your fare home since you will be cancelling a contract and they are not responsible for returning you to your home country.

You signed a legally binding contract and will need to speak with the people that you are contracted to as well.

We also ask that you do not use text messaging here but proper grammar and punctuation to make it easier for other foreign nurses to be able to read what one has posted.

[mahal_1979]

hello,can pls give me an idea what happen to sro office why until now we dont have flight sched?i finished my last evaluation last feb,but until now i didnt heared anything from them.im so confused right now...i am afraid tha my medical might be xpired already.coz what i know i will last for only 3months.plssss anyone can give me an answer?i try to call sro office several times but im not lucky coz only the guard pick up the phone and he cant answer my question. almost freak out.

[granger]

Originally Posted by mahal_1979

hello,can pls give me an idea what happen to sro office why until now we dont have flight sched?i finished my last evaluation last feb,but until now i didnt heared anything from them.im so confused right now...i am afraid tha my medical might be xpired already.coz what i know i will last for only 3months.plssss anyone can give me an answer?i try to call sro office several times but im not lucky coz only the guard pick up the phone and he cant answer my question. almost freak out.

Best thing that you could do is go directly to POEA M window 'cause the phones are not always answered there.

[ana_jamila]

Originally Posted by erimkaki

Hi everyone,
I am in infection control(MOH) since two month and my contract period is one year, But due to some reason i want to resign.I have discuss this issue with my colleage but they are saying MOH will not accept ur resignation and U will be in problem, so if any body know how i can resign and come back to my country please reply.....

I understand your current contract is 1 year and u've been there for 2 months now,10 months to go then u're done! hold on!
Suzanne was right,speak to reliable persons,a liaison or HR dept.regarding your current situation.
My understanding of work contracts is that you can be subject to financial penalties if you chose to leave early.it could also be difficult to get a reference for a future job,sometimes moving elsewhere does not resolve a problem as you have to start again,getting used to a new position and dealing with the people aroud you.
I have worked with people who had worked in KSA.most said it was a positive experience but very different to what they were used to.most said they would go back.
I would suggest you think carefully about your current situation and try to look at any positive aspects of your job and location.Do not take any hasty decisions think things carefully before you decide what you are going to do.I am aware that KSA is quiet restrictive as to what you can do and where you can go.It can be seen as an opportunity to learn about the culture and language and to enhance your nursing experience that will be an edge for you when you go back to your country.
I'll be working in KSA also,I'm just waiting for my flight schedule.and this will be my first time.I admit I'm quiet nervous.but there's no turning back.I try to be optimistic as to what is waiting for me.I know life there would not be easy.but I have to face and conquer it.Trust God,He will always be at your side.
Anyway,you are the captain of your life.the decision will still be yours.I wish you all the best.

[ana_jamila]

Originally Posted by mahal_1979

hello,can pls give me an idea what happen to sro office why until now we dont have flight sched?i finished my last evaluation last feb,but until now i didnt heared anything from them.im so confused right now...i am afraid tha my medical might be xpired already.coz what i know i will last for only 3months.plssss anyone can give me an answer?i try to call sro office several times but im not lucky coz only the guard pick up the phone and he cant answer my question. almost freak out.

Hi,I would suggest you better visit their office(SRO) and ask them personally.I think they are having a hard time on visa encoding that is what I heard.when I went there for my last evaluation there were some who just got their departure slip and like you they've been waiting for two months now.follow-up your paper personally,they might overlook your documents.
I think they are not entertaining query on phone.

[cyssan]

I WANT TO GO TO SAUDI.
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!
I'll be turning 22 on JULY 22.
BUT
They did not accept my application in the POEA.
What should I do?
Can't I just BEG in the SRO to accept my application?
Can't they give me any consideration?
Huhuhuhuhuhuhu


I REALLY x 7 WANT TO GO TO SAUDI.