Originally Posted by Tansy

ps 'All the guys had been brought in and told to expect termination of contracts at the end of January. That weren't a rumour, that were fact. That is bollox. Needs to be edited to say 'all the guys were brought in and told that the first stage of the consultation process would start at the end of Jan' That is such a BB2 post!!!
Again be careful what you write.....

Originally Posted by Tansy

ps 'All the guys had been brought in and told to expect termination of contracts at the end of January. That weren't a rumour, that were fact. That is bollox. Needs to be edited to say 'all the guys were brought in and told that the first stage of the consultation process would start at the end of Jan' That is such a BB2 post!!!
Again be careful what you write.....

Originally Posted by commander

well pointed out. The use of the word ALL indicates that all the management were called in and informed of the situation. It could also of course infer that all the guys were informed of the situation and are getting pumped.

either that or you are highlighting BC's shocking use of the word 'weren't'

Originally Posted by soukie

Yes - this is true - it was the first stage of the consultation and a list is being drawn up of essentials and non essentials so unfortunately there will be some termination of contracts but as you point out it's not the whole of LOR as the work is still going ahead. I just feel sorry for the guys and their families if they are in the area of work which is being slowed down. The whole thing seems to have been exagerated by some so called Professor of UAE Construction (who can that be?) and it's suddenly become thousands.

Originally Posted by Blue Cat

I think in total there will be thousands of people losing their positions in AD. Just remember that those of Asian persuasion are actually 'people'.

Originally Posted by soukie

Wasn't aware that I excluded "those of Asian persuasion" - I don't feel the need to differentiate.

Originally Posted by soukie

I was just referring to the LOR issue which has been raised! You now seem to be implying that people of "Asian persuasion" cannot be in Management positions????!!!

Originally Posted by soukie

I was just referring to the LOR issue which has been raised! You now seem to be implying that people of "Asian persuasion" cannot be in Management positions????!!!

Originally Posted by commander

to be fair in general they cant..

(tin hat on)

Originally Posted by Blue Cat

I know nothing about AD and the Construction Industry at all. But when Atilla lost his job one of the first people I rang was a pal who I have had here for the last 15 years. He is a real rock in my life and the only man I really talk to about from Atilla when I need proper advice. He is with LOR and he told me that there are pay offs. All the guys had been brought in and told to expect termination of contracts at the end of January. That weren't a rumour, that were fact. I hope and pray none of you are affected in this recession, it is not a nice feeling at all.

Originally Posted by busybee2

see bc knows the same as me and we dont gossip fact: a family at LOR was brought in to work back in feb, its very urgent we need you now, he comes over staight away, the wife comes over after summer, set up with cars/accommodation/etc etc and then a couple of months ago, given notice. FACT

but i can tell you more, but cant be bothered