{"id":7507,"date":"2019-01-24T15:54:56","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T13:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobboardfinder.com\/news\/?p=7507"},"modified":"2019-01-24T15:54:56","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T13:54:56","slug":"working-in-jordan-and-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobboardfinder.com\/news\/working-in-jordan-and-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"Working in Jordan and What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jordan-Amman<\/strong> is an Arab country located in Western Asia and Amman is the capital city. Jordan is known to be rich in resources, like phosphates and potash, but unfortunately, this hasn\u2019t helped reduce the unemployment rate<\/a> in Jordan. In fact, the country has been suffering from high unemployment for a long time now and it continues to increase, which makes it hard for both locals and foreigners to find a well-paid job.<\/p>\n

Job placement adjustment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"When looking a job<\/a> in Amman, there are two options. Either, you can accept a low salary and use the experience to build your CV in the hopes of finding something better later; or you can keep searching for a more suitable job and try to earn a salary that actually matches your skills.<\/p>\n

Most of the locals accept a low paying salary job instead of waiting for something better because the prices are soaring, making it near impossible to remain unemployed for long.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, expats working in Jordan are usually paid a higher salary rate because some companies are desperate for employees with specific training in fields that are struggling in Jordan. Expats can usually expect to be quite satisfied by their working conditions in Jordan generally because living in Amman isn\u2019t expensive, the people are straightforward and so are the regulations and laws. If you work full time, that\u2019s an average of 8 hours a day according to the Jordanian Labor Law. For more information on the regulations and laws in a country, employees should always read up about the country first. The Jordanian Labor Law, or Hammouri Law, is explained in more detail here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Locals and the additional income plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As we mentioned before, many locals accept low paying salaries, but they manage to make do thanks to the more ambitious youths, who often\"\" have a second night job. This includes running a kind of taxi service at night or using their cars for deliveries for companies like Careem and Uber and airport transportations. Even if the extra job does bring in an extra income, it is exhausting over a long period.<\/p>\n

The other social group, which often does extra work, is women. They can create handmade merchandise from own, for example, and produce food products, cosmetics and decorative items, like candles, cups and many other amazing products. E-commerce has opened up a world of new opportunities.<\/p>\n

Locals and foreigners<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jordan is a great place for investments. Amman is now considered a diverse city, and many new investment businesses are growing fast and in a stable way. \u00a0Many thought that it would be risky to launch foreign projects in Amman, but after setting up a primitive project, they quickly realized how successful the venture could be. This lead to new franchises and new business growth.<\/p>\n

The soaring unemployment rate in Jordan has made the job market extremely competitive, so some locals resent foreigners getting great job opportunities, while they continue to struggle. That said, Jordanians are known for being both friendly and open minded in the workplace and outside the office.<\/p>\n

How to find a Job in Jordan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you want to find work in Jordan, the best place to start is online. Job boards are one of the most popular places to advertise new job opportunities. However, some people still prefer the old-fashioned way: handing out resumes directly to the recruiters in the targeted companies. Both locals and expats should search for jobs on renowned job sites like LinkedIn<\/a>, and Joblang<\/a> is also a great place to find work. If you are a foreigner, you must make sure it\u2019s a suitable job for you before accepting it. Remember to check the advantages, the accommodation prices, the insurance, the airplane tickets, and even transportation information.<\/p>\n

Help Jordan Prosper<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"Jordan is a pleasant country, where you can live the simple life. The work regulations are relatively flexible and there are many investment opportunities. It\u2019s a lively place but Jordan does need more experienced labour. Now is the perfect time to check it out and see if you would like to be a part of Jordan\u2019s growth. Let\u2019s help the country prosper!<\/p>\n

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About the author:<\/em><\/p>\n

We would like to thank Aya Silawi, for this contribution! As one of the content writers for Joblang<\/a>, she offers essay assistance to a wide range of clients both locally and internationally. Visit the blog<\/a> to learn more.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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