still.unsure

congratulations MrsH, all the best!

Blue Cat

I see you point but this meeting isn't to find people jobs. It is try and offer some support to them, let them know that they are not alone in how they are feeling etc. If nothing comes of it so be it. Meow is coming along to offer financial advise and I think there maybe a lawyer there too who can give legal advice. It's all about support.

commander

i dont understand the concept of support. The only help and support you all need is a new contract.

group hugs, cuddles and hard luck stories will not help...

Especially when there is a tick/tock towards visa cancellation date.

Sorry, you know its not personal but i just dont get it..

and before i get called arrogant etc, if i was (and may well be, who knows) in the same position my opinion is that sitting with a room full of similar unfortunates wouldnt 'support' me, it would bloody depress me, plus id be too busy trying to get a job.

Blue Cat

you can't spend 12 hours a day in front a PC trying to get a job, it is soul destroying. When Atilla found out he had lost his job the one person who made me feel better about was a good friend who had been through it herself in the past. The feeling of devastation passes but trust me it aint easy. Especially the night before your rent is due!! thankfully we have sorted that out.

Grace O Malley

would you go to AA if you were an alcoholic, would imagine its along the same idea?

Would I personally go, prob not, but each to their own and its being organized with good intentions

scarletfanagain

Easy Tiger, stroll on!

There are a lot of people who have lost their jobs in the UAE, and the promise of a wonderful future has suddenly disappeared.
The point is that when people get made redundant at home, there is always family and friends about to support you, but in an overseas location, wherever that may be, people are to all intents and purposes, on their own. Personally, I think what BC has arranged is a good idea for some, and if, by meeting with others who have lots of contacts primarily due to their time in a specific location, good comes out of a bad situation, then how can you knock it?

commander

i know it is good with intentions and im not meaning to berate it, its my views and i am entitled to air them surely.

If it benefits people then great but im the same, id go into a 'support' meeting without a job and come out without the will to live..

still each to their own indeed

commander

im saying its not for me, is that ok with you?

Blue Cat

not if you happened to meet a guy there who knew of a fantastic oil and gas job that was available and he just happened to know the HR Director we went for dinner the other night at a girlfriend's house. Turns out that her husband had heard of a very suitable job that was available for Atilla. Did we go to get a job out of them? course not !! - there was free chilli on offer

each to their own Commander and you know I am not offended in anyway.

commander

fair enough, like i said if it produces a result i.e a job then great...and good luck, you know i wish all of you well.

Blue Cat

if no one turns up tomorrow well that is great, no one needs any help, support or advice. That will be a good thing. It is a couple of hours out of my day, no big deal.

commander

but who is giving out advice on being made redundant..are you in a position to advise people?

Surely this is a pretty new situation for you also?

commander

i guess i am trying to say, you have your own problems, for once think of yourself and not about helping others..

Blue Cat

I must be judging by the amount of e mail I am receiving, I am managing to answer the majority of the questions that are being asked.

Blue Cat

I can't sit on my arse and do nothing, it just isn't me