Can anyone in HR give some insights into whether there is a plan to relax the 185 day rule for spouses (as they did during the pandemic)?

How long before this starts to hit home. I’ve got that “go bag” ready.

Hi, I was offered around 70 to 80K base salary and the grade code was 12. Could you advise if this amount is normal or good package? My experience is about 10 years by the way.

I have been offered GC13 with 125k base and 250K overall package as Engineer in R&DC. Is it worth the move? I have 15 years of experience.

So, what does June bring us?

An excuse for locals to go on shopping and suspect trips to western capitals or a master class in doing what is right. You decide.

Desperate times indeed, the company is being driven into the wall… https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/saudi-aramco-considers-asset-sales-free-up-funds-sources-say-2025-05-23/

Some VERY bad news around the corner, hold on to your hats (or should that be towels).

As someone else has mentioned here there are currently a lot of communication-type roles being advertised at Aramco via LinkedIn. I've not seen much about that department on here, except it being called a waste of space, huge, and some bits about... — read more 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-producer-apa-cuts-15-140928798.html Usually, the US and European IOCs (XOM, CVX, BHP) start laying off employees before NOCs (including Aramco) do. With tariffs/counter tariffs and sanctions on the rise, the... — read more 

This is by FAAAAR the most unprofessional place I have ever worked in. At least a circus is fine, this here is just painful and regretful. When the manager finally becomes director (sic) after 30yrs, you get an insane, lazy egomaniac who, in other... — read more 

I think it’s getting progressively worse for expats at aramco. I really do feel the sense of insecurity and the “them and us” approach from management has hit new heights. I’ve noticed almost everything I suggest is completely ignored. Personally my... — read more 

Offer for Senior IT Analyst Base $85,380 Overbase: 40.0% $34,152 Benefits Supplement: 20.0% $17,076 Regular Earnings: $136,608 Target Bonus 15.0% $11,807 Annual Travel Allowances: $3,732 TOTAL: $152,147 This is about 25% less than my current... — read more 

So, what does March bring us…

When healing from a death in the family, a person is dealing with many emotions. We are learning that many expats have experienced difficulties when working with Personnel to approve leave that is outlined in the company HR manual. Primarily... — read more 

Some bosses, Saudi and Expat, are much worse than others. I learned how much top management values a team by seeing what kind of leader they assign to lead it. There are truly toxic bosses at Aramco that have been around for a long time. Everybody... — read more 

U.S. citizen considering an opportunity with Saudi Aramco. Have never lived overseas and looking for perspective on what it's like working expat? How is compensation? What it like living and working on a compound ? For those who have done it would... — read more 

Trump has okayed building the Keystone Pipeline. Trump has okayed drilling on Federal US lands & waters. Trump will end the Russia v Ukraine war and Russia will turn their production back on. And Trump will tell MBS to lower Aramco's prices. ... — read more 

Just wanted to leave a post for people who feel that they have to take a job at Aramco because it is their only opportunity. That happened to me. Let me explain. I was living in an area that was not doing well economically when I got downsized. I... — read more 

This is a true story of an Expat who, for all I know, may still be at Aramco. I worked around him the entire time I was at the company. His story is far from unique. You could probably copy -> paste it onto dozens of "successful" Expats at Aramco... — read more 

TheLayoff need to start banning Aramco IPs from this site. The sad local goons can’t accept the truth so have resorted to filling it with nonsensical, adolescent insults and slurs. These people have no ability to present a reasoned counter... — read more 

There is a long list of Aramco's failed investments over the years. Let's start with Chemicals: Sadara, Petro Rabigh, Rapid and there are more coming. Wall Street research suggests that Aramco will be lucky to get their money back from these over 20... — read more 

I’m considering applying to Aramco job postings but now second-guessing myself. Aramco consistently advertises an array of job opportunities, painting an attractive picture of growth and career advancement. Yet, why should anyone apply when its... — read more 

I would appreciate hearing from agency workers who are contracted by Aramco. Our agency started supporting the company late August and it has been an unpleasant experience. Our director who has no experience in our field beyond Aramco is extremely... — read more 

Many of those who have been laid off are clearly unhappy. The way HR does the exit process is not appropriate and actually violate KSA labor law, resulting in some ongoing lawsuits. Those who remain are anxious and rapidly losing their trust on... — read more 

It is a reasonable assumption that it will happen next year. But do we know anything for a fact? I hate this job, but I also still badly need it.

I’ve had enough. The problem is that the job market back home is really bad.

With oil prices on a massive downward path, the company continues to cull expats, the future looks bleak. A taste of things to come: Repat payments…gone EAP…gone SAIP…record low E or M rating and July increment 0-1% if you’re lucky. Utility bills... — read more 

With Aramco for almost two years. More than enough. Nothing here is as advertised. I’m not naive, but I didn’t expect it to be this bad. My experience has been more like being in a forced labor camp than anything else. No pay is worth this level of... — read more 

According to management there are large structural plans in motion to spilt up the upstream business. A separate gas business will be created, those in the wrong place will be let go. Expats 55+ and those remaining on US payrolls are top of list... — read more 

I know why those of us who've been here for a while are staying here, but I don't get the newcomers. What's attracting people when this place has lost every advantage or incentive it might have offered once upon a time? How desperate are people these... — read more 

Yes it's happening. Expats to have their allowances cut by 50%. Just heard from HR. Happy Christmas

Any top tips on dealing with colleagues and managers who constantly lie to your face. And then when questioned ignore those facts as if they never happened. How do you reconcile this kind of behaviour with a workplace that doesn’t lead to toxicity... — read more 

I’m posting this to share my experience working at Saudi Aramco and to warn anyone considering a job there. If you're looking for a healthy work environment, respect, and growth opportunities, this is not the place for you. Unrealistic... — read more 

Hello, Seems NEOM is trying to poach some of us but from the reviews and other staff opinions, it’s worse than Aramco? What say you all? Do we have souls left to sell or do we sink with this ship?

Hearing again that the expensive westerners and sometimes truly and only experienced personnel left are still being let go. Seeing the classified ads list for furniture and automobiles grow longer. However, I haven’t heard any names (western names). ... — read more 

Some say Aramco Digital is being hived off to the PIF, the love in at LEAP worked. Congrats to the CEO, a great salesman. One wonders who else will jump ship from DT?

Management actively have told me to ensure a project I am delivering fails. This is so a certain team lose face, which then makes another other director look like the messiah. Nobody seems to care about the $15m this will blow into the ether... — read more