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I'm in Bahrain... AMA

42 replies

Sagespiration · 28/02/2026 19:40

As the title suggests..

Looking for something to keep me busy during these scary times. Ask away!

OP posts:
Sagespiration · 28/02/2026 20:11

InOverMyHead84 · 28/02/2026 20:00

Seen footage of the drone attacks on a residential tower block in Bahrain. Stay safe OP. Best wishes to everyone out there.

Staying on topic. How much does it pay to be a teacher out there?

Edited

Tbh not that much but we do get a housing allowance each month and a flight allowance once a year. We also pay near zero tax. We appreciate the amount of PPA we get! It's one of the best things about teaching here.

OP posts:
Sostewedover · 28/02/2026 20:11

Are women's rights and mysogyny as bad as I worry about in the ME? If not in Bahrain? Should we all be protesting for sanctions to end a gender apartheid?

AutumnChild99 · 28/02/2026 20:12

Do you think you'll stay after this or is this making you reconsider? What do you think will happen in the longer term in the ME?

shellyleppard · 28/02/2026 20:13

Stay safe OP. Sending hugs to you all x are you in a secure housing compound or do you live in a ex pat village

InOverMyHead84 · 28/02/2026 20:15

Sagespiration · 28/02/2026 20:11

Tbh not that much but we do get a housing allowance each month and a flight allowance once a year. We also pay near zero tax. We appreciate the amount of PPA we get! It's one of the best things about teaching here.

What subject and age do you teach?

Is it ex pat or local children?

ManukaMoneyMaker · 28/02/2026 20:16

What is the media like where you are at the moment?

Wishing you and yours peace and safety ❤️

rainbowruthie · 28/02/2026 20:17

I don't have a question just wanted to say that I hope you and your family stay safe

thatduck · 01/03/2026 08:46

Hoping you are safe and well.
How long have you lived there?

Carla786 · 01/03/2026 10:39

Sagespiration · 28/02/2026 20:03

Bahrain is probably the most "western" of the ME counties. The Bahraini women I work with live happy lives. They work, drive, socialise etc.

That's good to hear 👍

birdling · 01/03/2026 19:54

How much PPA do you get?

Mollypolly2610 · 01/03/2026 22:29

What Is PPA I lived there for 20+ years and never heard of this.

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 01/03/2026 23:04

Sagespiration · 28/02/2026 20:03

Bahrain is probably the most "western" of the ME counties. The Bahraini women I work with live happy lives. They work, drive, socialise etc.

What are they not allowed to do?

Sostewedover · 05/03/2026 07:47

Are you ok op. Hoping so 🤞

Carla786 · 05/03/2026 08:36

Sostewedover · 05/03/2026 07:47

Are you ok op. Hoping so 🤞

So do I!

ClickBeat · 05/03/2026 12:09

I was thinking of you today op, I hope you are ok

Mumofyellows · 05/03/2026 12:21

Mollypolly2610 · 01/03/2026 22:29

What Is PPA I lived there for 20+ years and never heard of this.

Planning time for teachers to prepare their lessons.

Mollypolly2610 · 05/03/2026 12:23

Thank you I'm not a teacher so didn't understand.

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