Compound Life in Saudi Arabia as an ESL teacher

Life on a compound in Jubail, Saudi Arabia

[@biznachos1]

Thanks for the tour!

[@kylejohnharris]

Thanks so much! I am glad you liked it. It was pretty great, wasn't it?

[@bwooodstar]

thank u for this video.

[@obzansky1]

thanks for the video

[@fearnonebutone4977]

What credentials besides a TEFL do you need for it?

[@caseythornton8447]

So how is the dating life? If it even exists :/

[@kylejohnharris]

@aelzubi Sure Ill get on that in the next week or so. Heading to Thailand for a vacation but I will definitely do a neighbourhood walk around asap.

[@tryrugby]

What are the names of the compound you were on or the ones you may know about?

[@melissaaozcan]

can you wear whatever you like in the compounds ?

[@jake009ism]

it was like your walking in a abandoned area, so scary

[@whm7ad3]

you left the door open when you left your apartment

[@utopia067]

Hi, nice video. What kind of teaching did you do and how long was your contract? I'm also thinking of teaching out there.

[@fazrelf1631]

i am near from jubail where are you now ?

[@mafenamenana8287]

i loved your place

[@the6988]

Nice, i like your vid. Goodluck

[@abeer_9555]

I visited this place so it was very nice I loved it and loved the people who live in it . So why u are here pleas i want to know

[@mohammedabdella2628]

I'd really love to work in there because I'm pretty much into that lifestyle and I think I can make it there but the problem is that I'm still a student, I just want to know how to get it done! any kind of help is appreciated.

[@kvc2334]

Which part of saudi is this?

[@renilumora6156]

nice your information :)

[@Hammama]

Can someone with a family (wife and kids) go teach there or is it for singles only?

[@kylejohnharris]

Hey sorry for the delay, be out of town for a week. I didnt have an Iqama no.

[@rubina1868]

But the city has a grid for pizza delivery unlike dammam

[@user-ii4eu1vs8s]

صلاة العشاء

[@shahidahmad8156]

where are you living in saudi ?

[@kylejohnharris]

Well we went to the British Aerospace compound which made its own booze or we took trips to Bahrain. Also, if you decide to buy some apple juice without preservatives, some sugar and yeast... well... you have yourself a recipe for making a crude but effective alcohol. At least so the internet told me.

[@rippingale100]

Kyle Harris not apple juice but grape,makes potent wine in a week.

[@waleedashraf7312]

Where you live in Saudi ?

[@moodyco.4002]

Interesting that you show only the immediate area, and foster a negative impression. Have you made an effort to interact with your neighbors, local people with whom you work? What about treks along the coast? Into the desert? Or simply trips to the souks in town? I was looking for insight into more than a walk in the dark. Hope you get a chance to explore a bit more.

[@cantstandcamilla]

This is how it is. They build buildings etc but they do not landscape the surrounding areas in most cases. They may come back later and build more buildings in these undeveloped areas. I don't think a negative impression was the intention but that is just how it is.

[@malik3mre1]

what???? you are psychopath if he thinks like u why did he come? idiot

[@malik3mre1]

Mr Ben then, keep digging 😂

[@rubina1868]

Plz God send me an ESL teacher as cute as this guy

[@blackmuslim4202]

Thanks for showing that i want to live there one day.

[@faisal9704]

man it depends on which city and place you live in. Its a huge country

[@rx4368]

BLACK MUSLIM This is a great country to live in if you're Muslim

[@zahraweldi8404]

you like it saudi arabia

[@easyamericanaccent]

I enjoyed your video of compound life. I will be traveling to Saudi in the very near future. What is the price of your apartment? Is it shared? I'm trying to get a feel for what-costs-what in apartments in and out of a compound. On another note, is it easy to have girls come over in and out of a compound? I can't imagine not having female friends. Hope to hear from you.

[@mafenamenana8287]

yeah its where are you now ?

[@kylejohnharris]

@Stormy868 I teach at a University over here. Its a program run by McGill. Pretty great job if I do say so my self

[@asasbs1411]

welcome welcome welcome

[@cehaddunebuggy3899]

Thanks for the upload. Interesting video. Are the compounds allowed to have bars?

[@mohammadbakksh5576]

No

[@guapo2381]

Yeah you follow your country rules in a compound it's separated from the citizens they can't get in its only allowed for foreigners so they can practice their stuff without being against the law wich is perfect for foreigners that wanna keep practicing their normal life

[@harryharrison6128]

No but the Saudis don't mind frolicking in the pool together, but only men. They are scared of men and women in the pool at the same time but love it if its just men.

[@alecabroad8320]

Hey Kyle, I am currently a teacher in China. I am looking to move to Saudi Arabia. I am wondering what company you worked for when teaching in Saudi? I am applying to jobs now and am trying my hardest to get a job where I am living on a compound. I was wondering if you had any advice? Thanks so much!

[@mitchelsmith5621]

How did it go? I'm looking to do the same thing next year.

[@Sarah-7780]

Hey guys.. Just a little advice if you want to come to Saudi it’s better to go to Riyadh it’s more open and has so much amazing compounds and amazing places to live( from my experience)

[@aboha6]

I like the way u express ur happiness! but why didn't u do some videos in Jubail Industrial city?? and haven't u experienced living there?? there r many awesome compound! there is no comparison between the two cities! and im guessing u were teaching in either Jubail Industrial collage or Jubail Uni college?

[@abeer_9555]

How much are you living here? I am from Syria but I leaving here for 20 yeas After 10 days it will be 20 years 😂

[@HAzRm]

"here we got some nice garbage " LOL

[@thepreacher2558]

I think I've had just about enough of Western sarcasm lol

[@suzanneofthesouthernisles1224]

Net time turn the camera facing outward - you don't need to be in every shot. It's supposed to be a tour, right? Looks like one extended selfie.

[@kylejohnharris]

Yep, it was made for my family so yes... it was supposed to be a tour staring me :)

[@saanikaddafi846]

Come on man..yhuve missed alot..trust me compound life in Saudi Is the best life anyone can imagine..you get the best facilities luxury houses parks pools, etc. And Yes all the freedom these westerners talk about..and the best thing about it is you live with people almosy around from every part of the world..and no offese seems like like you have no friends here in saudi..

[@galdossari3012]

Hi there! welcome in the ksa! Jubail is just a very small industrial town. I'm from Khobar city which is much much bigger and better! khobar is close to you! have you heard about khobar city?!

[@gernie4977]

hi! quick question is living in khobar better than jeddah? thanks

[@rejanrtan7852]

You said its Friday night??? So what can you do on the weekends? Can you meet any local chicks? Are there any bars or nightclubs?

[@rippingale100]

Rejan Rtan w.t.t get an education,it's a strict Muslim country.

[@romyecool1990]

Hey I saw ur video n I'm living in jubail maybe we can go outside together

[@bbm29a05ea9]

Where is the girls

[@arabclass5220]

How do I contact you ? Or in another word do u have face book lol I've been looking for u 😩💖💖

[@kylejohnharris]

+Arab Class drop me an email at [e-mail] if you wanna get in touch!

[@rubina1868]

Plz post a vid of Jubail rush hour... i almost died laughing... maybe thirty cars at the signal... yawn

[@kylejohnharris]

Hi Randall, It is a very good job to be honest. I will assume you are working for Firas? He is a very good boss and respects honesty. The living conditions are good and as long as you can find a productive way to fill your time, you will have a great time there in Jubail. I know some people still working for McGill and going back for another round. Its a great time, I wish I could have done it a little more justice with this video.

[@hanan9264]

5:44 *nice garbage* xD thats why we have lot of oil tho lmao #jk

[@LaurenMeikle]

:)

[@nuaso7143]

No clubs or bar huh ! Looks like living with very strict family ! No dogs ....wow....

[@ookam9685]

there are bars but u know no alcohols

[@daweyhai2491]

Hi I like your Saudi compound tour , you are very handsome , any Saudi man hit on you , usually Sandi men like young white boys or Asian boy's , please don't be offensive , they must really like you 😁

[@Ryan..820]

Dawey Hai wtf r you saying man we r not gay I am a Saudi

[@clarabowactrees5520]

Scared music.

[@xxabodixx55]

It's not music It's praying

[@DriftAddicted]

singing is not haram , music is

[@zaidal-ansari1704]

DriftAddicted both are

[@haya5723]

Nah singing without music is not Haram lol

[@johnwaynepresley]

Singing is permissible....instruments are not. That's not to say that the Quran is singing. It's not, just recitation.

[@user-mn5ci2oj3t]

It sucks

[@user-mw4by6kc6l]

u r so handsome 😍

[@user-tv6pj5dg4b]

شروق المطيري هههه الله يهديك بس

[@taghreedahmedal_faqeeh4035]

Nour ليش تسبينها طيب لا هي اللي اذتك ولا هي اللي كلمتك

[@faisalalarfaj5617]

LoL And some more,,, garbage.

[@farisalosaimi3894]

اكل زق

[@TheMichiboo]

So.....mostly its just garbage