saudimedic

The only problem I have with the article is no one wears a BURKA.. It is called an Abayha and is nothing like a burka. It is a black robe that covers a women. It is good manners for western women to also cover your hair. I have never seen a non-muslim cover her face. I felt the article was fact filled and very true. The best I have read on any blog. Mostly they are one sided. After 9/11 there was celebration by Saudi's. The only way I can describe it was JOY. They were happy. I was there during 9/11 and many bombings of western compounds and the killing and beheading of Paul Johnson an American. Don't go to Saudi with rose colored glasses as many do. By and large it is safe if you look at percentages%.. Many nurses go there for years and have a great time and experience. It is not for everyone. You have to be flexible in your views. learn to adapt. It is not like America. Read the book "Paramedic to the Prince" it was written by an American Paramedic that worked in sevral hospitals there and spent 2 years working for the Saudi King. It is a fair and complete look into Saudi Arabia. Anyone thinking of going there should make this book a required read.

Saudi is better money ofcourse. Choose your hospital very carefully. Jeddah is the best and most relaxed place, much less restrictive. There is a very lively expat social scene. Lots of parties. you can go to private beach clubs in Jeddah, charter dive boats are a popular passtime. Dubai has a great nitelife.. Ofcourse drinking is offically illegal in Saudi. It does go on alot. you must be carefull not to EVER go in public while drinking. Women can find it restrictive in Saudi not to drive. Dubai ofcourse you can drive there. dubai has a much better lifestyle. But both can be enjoyed. Saudi's are more rude and less tolerant of western women. They can get sexullay aggressive if you put yourself in the wrong situation. Most will treat you with respect. But it only takes the one to spoil your impression. There is a good book out there. Recommended for anyone thinking of taking a job in the middle east. The book is called "Paramedic to the Prince" by Tom Notestine an American Paramedic that spent ten years in Saudi. Gives you a good idea what to expect over there. Also a very good read as well. Good luck and take care

First off. Allmost everythng that women said about her friend working in Saudi is not true. You will be suprised to find a very rich western social scene. Private compounds where people live are left alone by Saudi authorities. Jeddah is the most relaxed city in the kingdom. There are western only beach resorts where you can wear your bikini and go scuba diving, which is the best in the world. Boats offer chartered dive trips to many spots in the red sea. You can shop by yourself. you cannot drive. We have a starbucks in the lobby of the King Faisal in Jeddah. Every compound has a gym and a swimming pool. You can look a man in the eye. No one wears a BURKAS in Saudi. Western women are asked to wear an Abayha, Which is a black robe type thing that you wear over your cloths. That is only in public. Next read the book "paramedic to the Prince" It was written by an American Paramedic that spent ten years working there. If you want the good and bad about Saudi. Please read this book. Saudi is what you make it. Many western women love it. have spent decades there. Read the book and decide for yourself