I will be on assignment in Jubail, but I prefer to live in Khobar. My coworkers think this is crazy. Am I?
History: Lived in Jubail for 8 mos in 2013 so I have a good idea of travel, traffic and the craziness that goes with it. I will have a driver and car.
Logic: My family will be with me this time for about 3 yrs. I chose a school in Khobar because I think it is a bit better than in Jubail. I am also closer to the causway to Bahrain. More things to do in Khobar for the wife. Very nice compound compared to the ones available in Jubail.
I am just asking for opinions..Is it worth the drive of 1 hr 15min to and from work everyday?
Anyone commute from Khobar to Jubail on a daily basis for work?
JST4FUN
25 July 2015 19:58:43
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madphotographer
26 July 2015 06:39:34
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I have friends who did the same thing you did, for the same reason. Travelling from Khobar-Jubail-Khobar was okay for them on he first few months. After a 4-5 months, they started to complain of the long travel everyday specially during a bad weather like, sandstorm, fog and strong wind.
JST4FUN
28 July 2015 10:48:26
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Thanks Mad..Long time no see, heh?
madphotographer
28 July 2015 16:01:58
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JST4FUN wrote:Thanks Mad..Long time no see, heh?
Yep, Im just around Jubail... 
When are you planning to move to Khobar?
JST4FUN
28 July 2015 19:00:16
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Next week. I am still in US right now.
madphotographer
29 July 2015 06:05:24
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JST4FUN wrote:Next week. I am still in US right now.
If you need any help, just let me know...
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