KD 150 increment for Kuwaitis, while we face inflation!
Hmmmm,,, i dont think this is a fair deal. While the locals get a raise, we expats face the music from local traders and price increase.
Im a Trader too. Well PEOPLE & COMPANIES.. now pls dont cry, when i increase my prices for my IT services!. im facing inflation, i need to survive here!.
For those, who didnt know about this.. check arabtimes
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LOL!
I know it is not supposed to be funny, but love the way you put it up mate.
Now.. facing the MUSIC from local traders and price increase, well the thing is, the price increase is NOT going to be for the non-kuwaitis alone. It will be for anyone who wants to buy that stuff.
Sure, with the raise, the Kuwaitis should be able to cope with the price increase in a better way. I don’t see anything wrong with it.
Of course there is an opinion that the prices will increase even more, after the increment. I am not saying that IS the case or ISN’T the case. Lets just assume it is.
Now, what is a non-kuwaiti going to do about it? that is what is the important question. Demand for a pay rise? It would be cool if you demanded for one from your management, I don’t think we get to make demands on the government which we don’t and most likely never will get to choose.
Look for a better job that pays better. Well what is wrong with that. Everyone wants to make more money. Would be nice if the govt. would just hand it over to us, but it isn’t and cribbing about is is not really going to work.
I am sure when one is presented with a better opportunity, s/he considers it and thinks about making a switch.
It is simple economics.
I don’t want to blame the government of the employers or the traders.
It is simple economics. Whoever sees an opportunity tries to exploit it.
a few typos in the above comment. sorry, it is six in the morning..
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Would be nice if the govt. would just hand it over to us, but it isn’t and cribbing about IT is not really going to work.
I don’t want to blame the government OR the employers or the traders.
Take care mate..
Yeah, well,…….., maybe they should just get their ducks in a row…… :S
Lord Raj : Will reply you shortly.
Nicole : Lets See!
Well, it seems the post is a bit out dated now. Increase is 120 KD for Kuwaities, 50 KD for non-Kuwaities in Government sector. I have to tell you, it’s not good for both, but at least non-Kuwaiti got a share in Government sector. As for private sector, there is no link between them and Government so they can’t get them the raise, and I can only think how many companies would be generous enough to raise their employee salaries.
What do we do now that our salaries remain the same but hit with inflation?
I really hope the govt understands that with such great policies the working people (i.e. the expats who make Kuwait run), will definitely abandon Kuwait soon.