...start working on your exit? Better to be one day early than one day late.

Another expat I know arrived and left within 2 months. Seems to be more and more common these days if stories here and to be believed and from I hear on the ground.

Apparently Downstream is going its own way for some dubious tax dodge. Consultants are rubbing their hands.

Not a region to be in when it ignites.

Anyone had this bombshell dropped on them? Now need to tell the kids that Christmas is canceled.

I'm guessing Tech Services or Finance, but I hear other areas are pretty bad as well.

Why do you people continue to be shocked, amazed and upset over the treatment of expats at Aramco? They have been wholly owned by the Saudi government (i.e. the royal family) since 1980. I would be more surprised if they operated the company more to... — read more 

Ten years ago, I received a job offer from Aramco. This site existed back then. In fact, I remember coming here and not finding much at all. Ten years later, WOW! Aramco has almost as many complaints as Exxon with far fewer Western employees. And I... — read more 

Does anyone get used to this? Clearly cultural and they have zero shame or ethics, but what kind of coping mechanisms should I adopt when working in this kind of environment? How does anyone stay beyond a few months? Any top tips to retain sanity?... — read more 

$7k base offered, same as my current gig. Was expecting a lot more, worth negotiating or not?

Any ideas how we can expand the sharing beyond this forum? Of course want to remain anon due to our continuing professional lives in and out of ARAMCO. But this black company deserves more negative press to prevent more western expats making the... — read more 

Dozens have been negatively impacted by changes to job titles imposed by Aramco. Owing to local bent management, locals have gotten promotions instead. Aramco: Where there is graft there is opportunity.

Current process is as follows: Lofty promises made on hiring (aka lies)>hopes high>that’s not my job surely!>it can’t be this bad>maybe it’ll get better>how does anyone work with these people!>biased pmp rating>realization moment>insulting... — read more 

The current CEO will not have that job by 2025. His replacement will NOT come from upstream.

To cut a long story short, I am apparently under investigation for apparently saying something that I didn’t actually say. There has been no evidence presented to me, nor do I know what I’m actually being accused of beyond saying “something to... — read more 

We all know how bad the air is in Dhahran. Today Jebel Heights was at 281 according to IQAir. Looks like it’s getting worse too. Dammam called out in this article... — read more 

Such as its failure to list on any major stock exchange, and more. https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Saudi-Aramcos-Disappointing-Earnings-Are-The-Least-Of-Its-Problems.amp.html

My management keeps changing every few months without explanation. I get zero to no notice, sometimes I’m not even told until some unknown taps me on the shoulder. I have to keep explaining what I am doing, over-and-over again to the new boss. I... — read more 

Saudi Aramco profits hit by falling oil prices Saudi Aramco's second-quarter profits fell by almost 40% as a result of weaker oil prices. Yahoo Finance Markets Reporter Jared Blikre notes that the company remains highly profitable despite the... — read more 

Does anyone have any examples of how they moved on/ coped with the move home/how plans went? I’m approaching “D Day” soon and want to leave with a plan, free from hiccups and stresses that I’m sure Aramco management will bring to bear. What are the... — read more 

From the current HR Manual. Aramco terminates injured, disabled or sick employees employees for both industrial and non-industrial reasons. Beware. “An employee may be separated for industrial or non-industrial injury/ illness. The Head - Medical... — read more 

Has anyone had experience with the hospital in Dhahran, specifically in regards to childbirth?

...then given fake counter offer that never materialized...disappeared and went po-p. Anybody get a counter offer and then have it rejected later? Fake promises

I’m a single Asian female who recently received a GC14 offer to work at Dhahran. I currently hold a good comfortable job in Singapore. If all goes well here, I will be on a trajectory to retire within 10 to 11 years. If I were to take up the Aramco... — read more 

Me: here’s a summary of X. I’ll talk you through it. Him: okay (while checking his phone) Me: progress on the project is (I proceed to explain) Him: asks a question Me: I answer This can repeat maybe 2 or 3 more times. Then he will typically say... — read more 

An ESG Loophole Helps Drive Billions into Gulf Fossil Fuel Giants Title: ""An ESG Loophole Helps Drive Billions into Gulf Fossil Fuel Giants"" Source:... — read more 

Seems burglaries, robberies and petty thefts on camp are now an issue. Aramco PR in overdrive, “keep your item safe” type nonsense. What’s the deal?

So I get a pay freeze despite being told it would be a CoL raise… Inflation is high, record profits last year, rest of team (saudi) managed 15%. So I ask why and get short shrift - basically it’s tough $hit, apparently I’m already well paid, so go... — read more 

I’ve been offered a position in an internal consulting department in Aramco based in Dhahran at grade 14, basic salary of 7.5K before the add ons. This is much less than I was expecting for a expat role. Should I even brother negotiating or just tell... — read more 

I have literally jumped through hoops for months and provided all documents, attended medicals etc. Offer was withdrawn today. No Explanation. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

There are a lot of communications jobs being advertised recently. Is there a restructuring happening and can anyone give some insight into that department?

Hi I have seen a lot of postings from jobs in GMSD department in Dhahran. Has anyone worked there before? What do they do there and how it is like in there? Is it a new department?

Not been told anything, who already knows?

There’s a lot of F15s and Tornados doing mock sorties of the camp recently, they have a practice loop that goes right over my house. Some even with their damn afterburners on at full-tilt around 200 feet, wakes my kids up. I know they are bored... — read more 

1/26 (yes that’s a score of 1 out of 26 for Aramco). It was 2020 but nothing changes. https://www.worldbenchmarkingalliance.org/publication/chrb/companies/saudi-aramco/

What's it like working as US Expat for Aramco at KSA these days? Is housing covered or subsidized? Is the pay premium worth it over getting a similar position at a place like ExxonMobil? Is it worth considering going without family, if you have... — read more 

I’m gutted I didn’t see this coming. I always had an instinct not to trust this fellow expat but years of working alongside this narc really clouded my judgment. I have resigned as I cannot see a future here anymore. Living here has made me lose... — read more 

Looking for some advice if any can be given. Previously posted on aramcoexpats.com but it was removed and I have been banned! I resigned as per instructions from Aramco, I had passed all contingencies etc. I was then told to do the medical and it... — read more 

Considering a job there but worried about conditions, and family leisure facilities. Wife likes tennis and bridge and kids have gotten into ice hockey. Is it possible to continue these activities. Also, I have previously been to some compounds in... — read more 

Joined at beginning of the year, been giving Aramco the benefit of the doubt and have a financial plan to stay for a couple of years. I am still perplexed why I was hired. I don’t do anything related to my actual job, the week consists of drafting... — read more