tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post6668554668808547171..comments2023-10-10T01:51:57.938-07:00Comments on Emarati Nickel & Dime: The good, the bad and the misguidedEmarati Nickel & Dimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133417500858448064noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-80309548496602704152007-06-03T12:17:00.000-07:002007-06-03T12:17:00.000-07:00hmmm interesting post. Oh and welcome to blogosphe...hmmm interesting post. Oh and welcome to blogosphere :-)LocalExpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15850197930133290593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-6980089301818761652007-02-25T18:57:00.000-08:002007-02-25T18:57:00.000-08:00"Studies show that if an HR Manager is from Kerala..."Studies show that if an HR Manager is from Kerala, the majority of the workforce in that company will come from Kerala"<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, for the most part this is true - and this kind of nepotism must be highly regulated perhaps even controlled via more in-depth yet transparent processes at the time of hiring an individual.<BR/><BR/>Here in the US, there is a detailed due process whilst hiring a foreigner. One of the steps to put forth, perhaps in the UAE could be - the nationality factor. Hire only certain number of nationals from a certain country? Anything over and above that, would require a more diligent and depth review/approval from the ministry of labour.<BR/><BR/>I am just thinking loud and throwing out ideas.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, whilst I completely agree citizens of any country must be given first – I beg to differ, automatic Emiritization is the solution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-85938084444529890172007-02-25T09:27:00.000-08:002007-02-25T09:27:00.000-08:00Emirati (Emarati comes from the word Emarat, Emira...Emirati (Emarati comes from the word Emarat, Emirati is English - you chose the Arabic version for your nickname;) ) - whilst I must say that your blog bresence has incited me to look up dictionary.com much more than previously, I think what you're touching upon are quite basic issues, and thank God with your gift of *intellect*, you dig into the deeper underlying issues that hide behind one simple issue, in this case/post, Emiratisation. <BR/><BR/>The Labour Minister Al Kaabi (forgive me if my research is not detailled, but I only recall the essentials, and the wording and names are not exact) said, about 3 months ago, as printed in a full-page Gulf News article regarding the Emiratisation of HR professionals: "Studies show that if an HR Manager is from Kerala, the majority of the workforce in that company will come from Kerala"<BR/><BR/>OK. So you are Emirati. You want the workforce of your country, the decision-makers, to be from Kerala? That is my comment to the ideology in your post. I don't think there's any other argument that I could make as strong as this.i*maginatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11768590735811322295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-52839433429115771142007-02-20T17:54:00.000-08:002007-02-20T17:54:00.000-08:00Oh this is an interesting post? Curious - all ear...Oh this is an interesting post? Curious - all ears & eyes to read more thoughts from you : )<BR/><BR/>But more importantly, thank you for being honest - to this wonderful place and all those who care about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-39173309446728329182007-02-20T00:10:00.000-08:002007-02-20T00:10:00.000-08:00HL&H; It was a simple remark suggesting that he sh...HL&H; It was a simple remark suggesting that he should remain what he is.<BR/><BR/>Which part of it did you not understand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-64954029575604298182007-02-19T10:20:00.000-08:002007-02-19T10:20:00.000-08:00Zafar what kind of a remark is this? Emarati...cur...Zafar what kind of a remark is this? <BR/>Emarati...curious to know the content of those emails.Hot Lemon& Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494447540259378936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-24574577919447488952007-02-18T21:24:00.000-08:002007-02-18T21:24:00.000-08:00Hope those emails are not forcing you to become an...Hope those emails are not forcing you to become an emirati who is different than appeared in this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-29385243601821219642007-02-18T11:25:00.000-08:002007-02-18T11:25:00.000-08:00I've been bombarded with tons of e-mails from fell...I've been bombarded with tons of e-mails from fellow bloggers and non-bloggers alike in response to this post. So I'm in the process of coming up with an essentially true Emarati comeback ;) Wait for it!Emarati Nickel & Dimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133417500858448064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-54402212895062286752007-02-17T19:18:00.000-08:002007-02-17T19:18:00.000-08:00no update??//no update??//Hot Lemon& Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494447540259378936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-6614808531137307952007-02-13T04:23:00.000-08:002007-02-13T04:23:00.000-08:00Dear Emarati, I am an expat from Asia and I do bel...Dear Emarati, I am an expat from Asia and I do believe that one day the people of this country will take over all the jobs and they should why not but the only problem is with the approach with which nationalization is being done.<BR/><BR/>You have the courage and serenity to accept what you are and you want to grow with the growth in your experience & knowledge, that is what the government should realize.<BR/><BR/>Please nationalize by all means but let the nationals work and earn the positions. Let them start work from entry level, gain knowledge and grow up the corporate ladder with that knowledge and experience.<BR/><BR/>I hope where ever you are or will be you will make sure that you will nationalize with this approach. This is not only beneficial for those indviduals but also for the organizations and the country as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-7537898483323241512007-02-12T12:53:00.000-08:002007-02-12T12:53:00.000-08:00Respect, bro! We could do with more people like yo...Respect, bro! We could do with more people like you over at my work place, where sadly all patient care is lost somewhere between the stroking of egos and the blowing of horns.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for linking me on your blog.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02432140632734119718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-37594692125824282382007-02-11T13:25:00.000-08:002007-02-11T13:25:00.000-08:00Emarati, I have total admiration for your stance!I...Emarati, I have total admiration for your stance!<BR/>I wish that other person and my friends felt the same with regards to that position that guy got for his name and his families status.<BR/>I do believe in Emiratization. It should happen but with the right people at the right job. In many sectors I find some locals who make decisions that are about protecting their seats, because they are constantly feeling insecure about the new comers who are way more qualified. And it bothers me. Cause thier action usually in their own interest, not the organization, not the country.<BR/>Anyways. I am sure God will open more doors. <BR/>I will add you to my blogroll.<BR/>Looking forward to more posts ;)Hot Lemon& Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494447540259378936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-11331764873042765892007-02-11T12:35:00.000-08:002007-02-11T12:35:00.000-08:00Hey man. I see where you're coming from with this...Hey man. I see where you're coming from with this post. Hell, I see it all the time at my workplace. Non-qualified Emiratis taking up high positions. Mad props to you for not taking the position.<BR/><BR/>And before I forget, thanks for the words of support on the Single-In-Dubai blog. It wasn't me that called the authenticity of the bag, but hey, thanks for the compliment bro ;)<BR/><BR/>I just think it's wrong, like you say, for someone to take a position of importance when there is someone far more qualified for the job, and that the only reason they can't have it is because of their nationality. In your case, it even looks like a black-and-white situation. Your administration doesn't seem to know what they're doing man. *shakes head* All too common in this part of the world, sorry to say.Platinum Naxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09440931641616985346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-28314931581294400542007-02-11T12:34:00.000-08:002007-02-11T12:34:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Platinum Naxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09440931641616985346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-83297996758009818012007-02-11T10:40:00.000-08:002007-02-11T10:40:00.000-08:00I forgot to mention how sensitive my job is, hot l...I forgot to mention how sensitive my job is, hot lemon & honey. If I take over now (considering my non-existant experience in the field) things could go horribly wrong; not just for me but for some other people too.<BR/><BR/>So to the administration that has no brains: thank you very much but you may find another who's gullible enough to eat up your "interesting offer" while you justify lie after lie in the name of "emiratization". I don't wish to take that huge a responsibility on my shoulders.Emarati Nickel & Dimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133417500858448064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-56896961300924937052007-02-11T10:20:00.000-08:002007-02-11T10:20:00.000-08:00Like I already mentioned, I KNOW my boss deserves ...Like I already mentioned, I KNOW my boss deserves the job and is far more qualified than I could be in the next, say 7 years. And knowing that, I wouldn't take up a spot that rightfully belongs to another regardless of the fact it's my country and not his. I couldn't do that to another human being, it just ain't me.<BR/><BR/>That money I'd make if I did take it up would come to me by one way or another. I'll get whatever God's written for me and I don't have to step on another's toes to get it.<BR/><BR/>Now if this man was totally unfit for the job and didn't do it properly even if he was fit, well, then that's another story.<BR/><BR/><I>I would be interested to find out if you accepted</I><BR/><BR/>Well, I'm not going to take you up (as in my administration) on any of that. :)<BR/><BR/>PS<BR/>I do plan to update regularly. In any case, if I don't; you can take me off, totally guilt-free. Know that. :)Emarati Nickel & Dimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133417500858448064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051169349952670773.post-53426429165590107512007-02-11T06:18:00.000-08:002007-02-11T06:18:00.000-08:00First, I am happy to see me in your blogroll. Aft...First, I am happy to see me in your blogroll. After reading your second post you maybe in mine too (if you plan to update regularly) :)<BR/><BR/>What an interesting post. I have always wondered about how people felt when they are given that kind of choice.<BR/><BR/>I know a guy who graduated from our university, who didn't even finish his intern and got offered a really irresistable job somewhere. What clearly qualified him is his families name and his new wifes daddy's name. He took the offer, often claiming that it was forced up him. <BR/>Ofcourse us ladies talked about this issue forever. "He did not persue such a big title, but he didn't decline it either."<BR/>He knows well that his experience would not take him anywhere in that job. Still, he took it. My friends and i debated if we would have turned such an offer down, under the moral stance of "not right". I was unsure. But the majority said they would have. Why? "if we didn't, they would give it to someone else" "its time nationals take positions where they are decision makers rather than live under the threat of a non nationals self indulging agenda's"<BR/>"An Emarati would want the good for his country" "Its time"<BR/>Etc etc.<BR/>I can see the points they are making. They are valid. If that job was already offered to someone with no experience and almost no qualification, then people know that once you refuse it, the fate of that ex box will remain the same. They will find another you another less qualified person who is "local".<BR/><BR/>Now your case might be different. You only know.<BR/>I would be interested to find out if you accepted :)<BR/>It is tough to be the boss of the very person who taught you (that soon) but this is life.Hot Lemon& Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494447540259378936noreply@blogger.com