格里昂校友分享：在中东工作的注意事项
Alphonse L. Johnson 2013年11月1日
在中东找工作、换工作或开始一份新工作的注意事项。
作为一名酒店行业专业人士，在中东工作报酬丰厚，但工作内容也和其他地区有很大差别。成功的关键可以总结为三个词语：尊重、理解和耐心。我即将在中东开始我第三个任期，我愿意分享如下经验总结：
在你来中东之前：
1.研究你工作所在国家的文化、政治、宗教和历史，理解并尊重该文化。
2.调查你将要去工作的公司其运营状况和公司老板的情况，确保这两方面都声誉良好。
3.完全理解你与公司签的合同中的每一项内容：试用期期限和条款、基本工资的货币形式、工资发放周期（通常是一月一次）、住宿条件、饮食情况、医药保险、福利计划、雇佣终止时的报酬、探亲假、节假日、你向哪个职位的领导汇报工作以及哪些职位的工作人员向你汇报工作。如果你是和家人一起搬到中东居住，你需要了解清楚这里的教育情况和补助、搬家费用、探亲假和家庭医疗保险。
4.工作签证和居留许可证的办理需要做大量的文书工作并耗费大量时间。这也是考验你耐心的地方。一些文件需要你家乡的政府和当地政府都审核通过。这样繁琐的手续是过去一些移民虚报资格条件造成的。
到达中东之后：
1.积极的态度是你取得成功以及获得长期工作任期的关键。
2.你的文化之旅将经历三个阶段：学习、受挫和接纳。用一年的时间经历完这三个阶段最佳。
3.不管在什么地方，是人为生活带来不同。和当地人交朋友会让你在个人生活和工作上都最大程度受益。
4.联系你祖国的领事馆，确保他们能在任何紧急情况下联系到你。
5.尊重并遵从当地法律、宗教习俗和文化习俗，其中许多东西可能与你之前所经历到的不同。
6.大多数酒店集团招聘和雇佣来自许多不同国家的员工。因此理解并尊重其他工作人员的背景文化也很重要。
两年及两年之后：
1.享受这些经历并不断从中学习。学习一些阿拉伯语。在旧的露天集市购物。
2.避免只和外籍同事交往的趋势，因为这将使你的经历受限。外籍员工在其工作期满之后的流动性很大。通常在每学年结束之际以及夏季最热的时令到来之前都会有大量的外籍员工离开。
3.欣赏当地的美食、文化、运动和特色事物。在城市之外探险。
4.在遵守当地法律和文化规范方面避免自满。
5.对当地的政治和安全状况保持清醒认知。
6.我们的职业或许会占据我们所有的时间，但是要保证和家人相处的时间，这点很重要。
7.探索这一片地区，因为邻国有不同的文化、景观和美食。
8.保持提高你的技能。在中东工作你会有时间来继续学习和充电。
结论：
在中东工作对你的个人生活和工作经历都将是非常有价值的经历，前提是你把理解、尊重和耐心这三点付诸实践。
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Working in the Middle East
by Alphonse L. Johnson 1 November 2013
Considerations when seeking, transferring, or starting a new position in the Middle East.
Working in the Middle East as a hospitality professional, will be highly rewarding and different from working in other regions. The key to success can be summed up in three words: Respect, Understanding and Patience. I am about to start my third assignment in the Middle East and would like to share the following observations:
Before you arrive:
1.Research the culture, politics, religion and history of the country where you will be working to gain an understanding of, and respect for, the culture.
2.Research the operating and owning company that you will be working for, and ensure that they both have a good reputation.
3.Fully understand all the terms of your contract including: probationary period and terms, currency of your base pay, frequency of pay (usually monthly), type of housing provided, meals provided, medical insurance provided, bonus plan, end of service payment, home leave, vacation days, which position you will report to and which positions will report to you. If you are moving with your family, you will need to understand the schooling situation and allowances, moving expenses, home leave and family medical insurance.
4.Work and Residency permits take lots of paperwork and time. This is where your patience will be tested. Several documents will need to be attested by both your home government and the host government. Unfortunately this is a result of some expats inflating their qualifications.
When you arrive:
1.A positive attitude will be essential to your success and the longevity of your assignment.
2.There will be three phases to your cultural journey; learning, frustration and acceptance. Optimally it will take one year to pass through these phases.
3.As with any location, it’s the people who make the difference. Developing friendships with your host nationals will yield the greatest personal and professional benefits.
4.Contact your home country’s Consulate to ensure that they can communicate with you in case of any emergency.
5.Respect and adhere to the laws, religious practices and cultural practices, many of which will be different from what you might have experienced.
6.Most hospitality companies recruit and hire staff from many different countries. It is also important to understand and respect the cultures of your staff.
Year two, and beyond:
1.Enjoy and keep learning from the experience. Learn some Arabic. Shop in the old Souks.
2.Avoid the tendency of only socializing with fellow expats as this will limit your experiences. Expats also move on frequently as their assignments end. There are usually a large number of expat departures at the end of the school year, and before the searing Summer heat.
3.Appreciate the local food, culture, sports and attractions. Venture beyond the cities.
4.Avoid becoming complacent about adhering to local laws and cultural norms.
5.Stay aware of the local political and security situation.
6.Our profession can consume all our time, but it is important to maintain Family time.
7.Explore the region since the neighboring countries offer different cultures, landscapes and food.
8. Keep improving your skills. Working in the Middle East can provide you with the time to continue your studies.
Conclusion:
Working in the Middle East will be a highly rewarding personal and professional experience provided that you practice: understanding, respect and patience.
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