Your chances of making the full benefit retirement period are very low, everyone knows that, and a large percentage exit at 5 years when they pension vest. I have been seeing a pattern where they keep their American expats 8-9 years then shed them just before they are retirement eligible. The benefits are back-ended with the pension awarded at 5 years and continuing medical at 10/55. A few make 5, and a very small percentage make 10 or more. Most expats in my estimation and experience last 2-3 years. Whoever requested you will likely be long gone before you arrive anyway. I recall 7 different supervisors over a 2-3 year period. You will most likely be put in a group that requested you to fill a short-term gap or need and once you solve the immediate short term problems that brought you there you are essentially on notice to be replaced and to get out. The reward system for Saudi managers favors elimination, not development and retention. Business lines have to classify the two groups separately and justify the existence of their expats annually. them' tug of war between Saudis and expats which creates a very unhealthy and unproductive workplace. The company has deteriorated badly in the last few years.
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