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28 Oct 08
28 Oct 08
Originally posted by SeitseI'm not an illiterate Afghan; I wouldn't have to worry about that. As a skilled expatriate, I would have a comfortable place assigned to me. The exploited workers would be kept out of sight, I'd mix mainly with other expatriates, with the occasional glimpse into the rarefied circles of the oilite. Then I'd return home with a pile of cash to leverage my way up at home. That's the expatriate dream; is it a worthy one?
Just read your contract carefully.
28 Oct 08
Originally posted by Bosse de NageMy hippie side tells me no.
I'm not an illiterate Afghan; I wouldn't have to worry about that. As a skilled expatriate, I would have a comfortable place assigned to me. The exploited workers would be kept out of sight, I'd mix mainly with other expatriates, with the occasional glimpse into the rarefied circles of the oilite. Then I'd return home with a pile of cash to leverage my way up at home. That's the expatriate dream; is it a worthy one?
My capitalist pig side tells me go for it because the world won't change, and nobody will look after you but yourself, so take the money and run.
28 Oct 08
Originally posted by Bosse de NagePersonally I´d say go and make your own mind up about what it is like over there. If it turns out to be too much then leave.
I was considering moving to Dubai for bit -- make some extra money, pay off that bond ... but the place seems really nasty under the surface -- slave labour, racism -- as detailed in this article:
http://www.mg.co.za/article/2008-10-28-behind-the-glitz-of-dubai
Should I care?
28 Oct 08
Originally posted by WheelyI pretty much already know what it'd be like. A lot of people I know have been there. Plenty of anecdotal evidence for exploitation of workers. So it's the ethical aspect that concerns me.
Personally I´d say go and make your own mind up about what it is like over there. If it turns out to be too much then leave.
28 Oct 08
Not everywhere is perfect, but the 2 weeks I spent over their make be believe my brother who after 2 years living their proclaims it the greatest city in the world! Pretty much zero crime, zero drugs and when I lost my wallet in a bar I was shocked to have the barman hand it back to me...with the money it it...that would happen nowhere else in the world!
28 Oct 08
Originally posted by JamesqtI believe that would happen in many if not most countries around the world. It´s happened to me and I have also handed in a couple with money in.
[b when I lost my wallet in a bar I was shocked to have the barman hand it back to me...with the money it it...that would happen nowhere else in the world![/b]
Most people are´t thieves.
28 Oct 08
The post that was quoted here has been removedI live in Cape Town -- and I use public transport! --; my stomach's pretty strong.
In Dubai I'd see much less poverty. I might forget that it exists! Would that be good for my survival instincts?
I see Dubai and Sandton as being advanced exponents of insulated modular living for professionals. Tint your car windows and you won't even notice the beggars at your gate! (Thankfully for security-conscious Sandtonites, bullet-proof windscreens are now available).
28 Oct 08
Originally posted by Bosse de NageOnly you can answer if you care or not.
I was considering moving to Dubai for bit -- make some extra money, pay off that bond ... but the place seems really nasty under the surface -- slave labour, racism -- as detailed in this article:
http://www.mg.co.za/article/2008-10-28-behind-the-glitz-of-dubai
Should I care?