I think if you want to you with the right SM

Posted By: my answer on 2006-03-08
In Reply to: Anyone worked in Saudi Arabia at.. - Interested

frame of mind for an experience like that, you should go. The right frame of mind would be to go as an observer of the culture only, not to get involved in changing it or making a stand against it. It is true that women essentially have no rights there (cannot drive, cannot speak against a man, must be covered) but I would think the experience itself would outweigh the restrictions. If you consider the choice carefully, make an effort to get involved in the activities set up for the workers there and go with the intent on making it a positive experience and learning another culture, it could be wonderful.

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Anyone worked in Saudi Arabia at.. - Interested
- Been there, done that. Faisal is one of the nicer hospitals in the kingdom, - jd
- I think if you want to you with the right SM - my answer
- If you're a female then it's ....sm - Cindy
- Can't take a Bible into the country and women can't drink - alcohol there...just in case you needed either! NM
  - No bible? No wine? Wait...... - sm
    - wrong....I've been there, believe me the stockpile of liquor is just as great as in the US - jd
- 23K a year - not taxed. Women must walk behind the men, be quiet, and cover their face and head. - USA - Me
  - I know somebody that did it and - she could not go out alone, had to

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