Hello, all!
First post on the forum for me. I'm Hashim, and am going to be moving out from Scotland to Saudi very soon to teach English. I'm just out of uni and primarily want to work in Saudi because of the higher pay, and ability to practice my Arabic (which I graduated in).
I've been offered a job which will either be in Dammam or Jeddah, and they're taking my preference into account supposedly. I won't be living on a compound.
Dammam's proximity to Bahrain is attractive for potential weekend trips, if I feel the need for some more familiar fun than what's on offer locally. I imagine this is a fairly common trip for expats?
Jeddah sounds cool because, well, it seems like things are happening there unlike in other places. The 'least conservative' city, somewhat of an art scene, etc etc.
Apart from this, I have little idea about the potential benefits and drawbacks of each place. Anyone here lived in either/both and able to enlighten me?