sabadgeman, South African expat in Saudi Arabia

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I was born in South Africa presently living in Scotland about to take up a position in Jeddah. I have worked as an expat in Botswana the Caribbean UK and UAE (short contract). I work in Insurance am married and have two grown up children. I enjoy cycling and scuba diving.

I joined expat.com on 23 February 2014.

I can speak English Afrikaans

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posted on the thread Where can I get Marmite in Jeddah?
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posted on the thread Where can I get Marmite in Jeddah?
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posted on the thread Where can I get Marmite in Jeddah?
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posted on the thread Some more questions for the old hands in Jeddah

Expat experience

Since April 2014

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Branch Manager Axis Loss adjusters I will be moving there on the 14th April living in Sharbatly village

Too soon to tell

Nov 2010 - Apr 2014

Glasgow, Scotland

Loss Controller dealing with claims for large companies via a broker

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

Jun 2010 - Oct 2010

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Short term contract for an adjuster

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

Jun 2005 - Jun 2010

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

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

May 2004 - Dec 2004

Georgetown, Cayman Islands

Worked for Axis Loss Adjusters

Great place except that it was flattened by a hurricane

Jun 1991 - Aug 2004

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

Managed Fishers Loss adjusters Worked for McLaren Dick Loss AdJusters Worked for Capita Loss Adjusters

Great City to work in lived in small village outside of City probably the most friendly people in the world!

The weather and drunkenness

Feb 1979 - Mar 1981

Gabaronne, Botswana

Managed Scott Whalley Botswana Loss Adjusters

Peaceful Beautiful Country Friendly People

Nothing Botswana is a great country

Jan 1957 - Jul 1976

Germiston , South Africa

My Home town.... left to go to work in Namibia

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