nothing more than disgusting it is a display of poor leadership in the HR area in Houston, not difficult with characters like Slymon Pollitt elevated to a role above his capapability in Houston lah lah land
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Had a long hitch. Rigged down. And got laid off via text msg. Couldn't get any worst than that.
I'll remember, but please remind me should I pack my pork sausages and bacon rashers, or leave this in Saudi?
Pls remember to return your iqama, bupa, etc. pack your bag, and take that next flight home.
Just slapped a white robe..he was not a saudi..lol
If the world had an asshole it would be Saudi Arabia. Disgusting country full of Egyptian migrant workers.
Ask your hr for severence pay, if you're entitled to it. Read your contract for "such" clauses, on termination. Good luck!
Ask for severence pay if you're entitled. Better read your contract for "such" clauses, on termination. Good luck guys
Yes, if you are an expat in Saudi, anything is OK.
Text mail termination in Saudi is the new wave. Proves to them that you are trash.
Now you know Saudi. Next time you get an offer, ask for a lot more money during negotiation.
RE @FD1WujX-rke.
Yes they have been laying off field engineers this week. I know of 5, but could be more.
This is an unfortunate consequence of being an expat with a service company. With some European exceptions, as an expat you have no rights.
I can order a stinky curry by text, but don't tell work visa holders at Rankin Rd :)
This is new. Lay off thru text msg. Should clarify with hr. You should receive a letter or email at least to notify that you've been "letgo"
Is Saudi laying off now?
Yes me also by text last week, from Al Khobar office in Saudi Arabia. In Saudi this is legal. I had contract with IPRS from Dubai. When I ring HR Dubai they just dismiss me saying this is legal. What can I do?
not legal.
I am (was) a rotator MWD working in Saudi Arabia. Laid off by text message yesterday. Did this happen anybody else, and is it legal?