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Troy_n_Mich wrote:

Its real now

I have too many things to ask....Where to start? I have a job offer for a role in Jeddah moving from Brisbane Australia

Am I able to ask which compounds are homes for the different company employees?  If they are providing housing then most likely yes. Many companies have contracted out with compounds and they rotate employees in and out as the employee contracts end. Keep in mind if your company does not already do this many compounds have waiting lists, especially for the bigger villas (2 or 3 bed or bigger)

What is a highly recommended school for primary school age children? Depends. The 3 big Western international schools are AISJ (American), BISJ also called Conti(British), & JPGS - Jeddah Prep & Grammar (Dutch but British Curriculum) -
Are they close to the compounds? AISJ is next door to Arabian Homes Sierra Compound. Conti is on the Al Basteen compound. Many compounds do offer bus service to the bigger international schools either free or for a fee.

What side of the road will I be driving on? Left

Transferring money back to Australia? When can I start doing this?  If given cash you can use Western Union (not sure you have to have your iquama or not first) or via a bank once you have your iqama and open a bank account here. 2 banks in KSA are SABB and NCB.

Hello Troy_n_Mich and welcome to the forum

I invite you to browse the Jeddah forum by 'Forum Categories' found in a window to the up right of your screen, to gather informations which may help while waiting for members to advise.

Best Regards
Kenjee

Initially you cannot transfer money until you get your IQAMA (Resident ID ).
You need take help from any of your colleague or friends to transfer money to your home country,
they can transfer to your account in Aussi on their IQAMA.

stressedmom wrote:

Troy_n_Mich wrote:

Its real now

I have too many things to ask....Where to start? I have a job offer for a role in Jeddah moving from Brisbane Australia

Am I able to ask which compounds are homes for the different company employees?  If they are providing housing then most likely yes. Many companies have contracted out with compounds and they rotate employees in and out as the employee contracts end. Keep in mind if your company does not already do this many compounds have waiting lists, especially for the bigger villas (2 or 3 bed or bigger)

What is a highly recommended school for primary school age children? Depends. The 3 big Western international schools are AISJ (American), BISJ also called Conti(British), & JPGS - Jeddah Prep & Grammar (Dutch but British Curriculum) -
Are they close to the compounds? AISJ is next door to Arabian Homes Sierra Compound. Conti is on the Al Basteen compound. Many compounds do offer bus service to the bigger international schools either free or for a fee.

What side of the road will I be driving on? Left

Transferring money back to Australia? When can I start doing this?  If given cash you can use Western Union (not sure you have to have your iquama or not first) or via a bank once you have your iqama and open a bank account here. 2 banks in KSA are SABB and NCB.

mom, he'll be driving on the right side of the road

hamudi wrote:

mom, he'll be driving on the right side of the road

That's what happens when you are not allowed to drive you forget which side of the road you are on.  Though I do see many driving on the left

stressedmom wrote:

hamudi wrote:

mom, he'll be driving on the right side of the road

That's what happens when you are not allowed to drive you forget which side of the road you are on.  Though I do see many driving on the left

HAHAHAHAHA fair enough! i'll give you the benefit of the doubt.

Left hand drive (Driver will be on the left side of the car) and " you will be on right side of the rode "

there is many closed compound here live here is very nice for a family for sure  you company gonna find good compound for you for accommodation 
- the roads is very good for driving  but take care of high speed the fine here is too high
-for schools there is many international schools her you will find good education for your children ,
and it,s easy here to transfer money to your country as soon as your company open bank account for you

for anything else you are most welcome

As you are looking at schools you might want to make sure your company is paying for it. Including tuition, assessment fees, registration fees, books, transportation, and uniforms. The 3 schools I listed are expensive, especially when enrolling multiple children

Ahmed_mattar wrote:

there is many closed compound here live here is very nice for a family for sure  you company gonna find good compound for you for accommodation 
- the roads is very good for driving  but take care of high speed the fine here is too high
-for schools there is many international schools her you will find good education for your children ,
and it,s easy here to transfer money to your country as soon as your company open bank account for you

for anything else you are most welcome

Excuse me ? Roads are are very good for driving ? What part of Jeddah do you live ?

You will drive on the right side,  not left.  Also only men are allowed to drive.  Make sure you're company covers the cost of schooling. The high cost of schooling is the main reason I had to leave and come back to Brisbane.
Good luck. It's a very safe place and everything is really cheap.