After living for 13 months in Saudi Arabia and comparing the life in India there are some interesting points to note.
The life of an average middle class man in India involves putting all his efforts in making the day. That includes travelling from Home to the office and vice versa. The day naturally is for some accomplishment. The one who respects his work does his best and by the end of the day he feels pride in it. The hard work he puts into his work surely worth waiting for the 7th day of the week. And what I observed is he prefers to laze around than indulging in a picnic or some sort of outing. Evenings are for going out with the family.
A similar culture exists in Saudi as far as family is concerned even though there are some work culture differences exist. Arabs, as I found take pride in joining their immediate and close family on weekends. The non existing public entertainment places does not seem to be a problem with them. A typical working day starts at 8 and ends at 4.30. However, by the end he is not likely to get tired unlike his counterpart in India. The overall work loads are much lesser than in India. And there are no extra hours. Neither commuting back to home is a problem.
For an Indian who lives alone it does pose a problem. He is having ample free time to do anything he wants. May be pursuing a new diploma course etc., But rarely anybody seems to be working in that direction.
There are a number of shops catering to daily needs. However, I have hardly seen any shops selling magazines and books. In the name of books (English) i could only see some dictionaries.
Ultimately what is the difference? you may ask.
Life in Saudi is more laid back and less hardworking. Not only that it is better paying and better saving. But what is your need?
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