Just curious
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Just curious
Do expats in the Middle East use the internet to research for services, as is normal in the UK, i.e. Financial Advisers. Or do they prefer to be called by companies offering their services?
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Everyone hates those sales companies that bother them by cold calling all the time. Reputable advisers get referrals and don't need to hassle people. Frankly, it's unprofessional.
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Re: Just curious
Not bi-curious, then?
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Don't worry I'm not going to start phoning everyone!!!
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I do agree with you, there are many better ways to do business.
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You mean by flogging unsuitable 25 year savings plans that only benefit the salesperson...
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I was discussing this with somebody last week, they were very critical of the products. I told them that basically the products are ok, it's the way they are sold that isn't.
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They don't have any success with me, nor with any of my friends (as far as I'm aware), and when the topic's being raised here the pretty-much unanimous view has been "Don't call me, I'll call you."
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A 25 year offshore savings plan is NOT okay for 99% of people. Perhaps you don't understand the tax implications for people returning to the UK? Few sales people do sadly, hence all the mis-selling.
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Yes that's my preferred method, each to their own I suppose. In the UK everybody complained about double glazing companies, but still plenty of folk would buy from them.
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I do understand the implications, and I was agreeing with you regarding 25 year terms.
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In the UK everybody complained about double glazing companies, but still plenty of folk would buy from them.
Nice analogy.
Nice analogy.