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<blockquote data-quote="Daredevil" data-source="post: 339366" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>Interesting topic of discussion. Having had the experience of running an F&B outfit in Melbourne and bringing in chefs from abroad, I would be able to provide a first hand encounter into this category of labour. I had a chef who hails from Bangladesh and one from our very own Malaysia Bolehland. The Bangladeshi chef was really a workhorse. In fact, he could go on for hours in the kitchen without uttering a word of complaint. On the other hand, our Malaysia Bolehland 'so-called' chef' was the complete opposite. He would act as though he's working really hard. As soon as the manager turns his back, he'll quickly drop everything and start slacking....going for ciggie breaks every half an hour. Disgusting attitude. Best part was, he always put the poor Bangladeshi chef down displaying superiority based on home country. he would bad mouth the Bangla at every opportunity. Shame on him...</p><p></p><p>Australia just recorded an all time high unemployment rate (since 3 years ago) of 5.2%. In the past 2 months, <strong>80,000</strong> jobs have been lost. Big companies such as Pacific Brands, ANZ and Telstra are laying off thousands of workers while their CEOs get compensated millions for enjoying a luxurious lifestyle while depriving those poor people of their jobs. Exactly like a scene from 'Schindler's List' where the big boys wake up, grab their guns, head to the balcony and shoot a couple of slaves working in the fields....So the rich gets richer and the poor get sent packing to the dumps. As if the natural disasters aren't inflicting enough damage.</p><p></p><p>Zooming back to Malaysia, the reason why a lot of businesses especially F&B outlets (mamaks) prefer to employ foreign workers is mainly work attitude and remuneration packages. Foreign workers are easier to exploit because there's 'no' unions to govern justice. I've seen foreign workers being bullied and made to do extra and dirty jobs by their so-called superior local counterparts.</p><p></p><p>On the subject of ex-pats, I also do agree that we need them to run certain major organisations because their international exposure and methodology in problem solving is simply top notch. I'm sure those who are part of international organisations can attest to this fact. Downside to it is they take away Godzillion of dollars in perks and pay packages. What to do? </p><p></p><p>Corruption will be a never-ending trait amongst political figures and cops simply because they get paid stinking salary. Whereas in countries such as Australia, they are paid well to safeguard the law. When the cops issue you with a fine, you accept it with a smile on your face. Try offering them a bribe and you'll end up with a set of platinum Rolex around your wrist....hahahah.....</p><p></p><p>Whilst 80,000 people are losing jobs, ironically, there are at least 100,000 jobs available online....why doesn't this balance off the negativity???? The answer is obvious....</p><p></p><p>Stay tuned for more worrying news...</p><p></p><p>Reporting live from Channel BS..this is DareDevil.....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Daredevil, post: 339366, member: 8"] Interesting topic of discussion. Having had the experience of running an F&B outfit in Melbourne and bringing in chefs from abroad, I would be able to provide a first hand encounter into this category of labour. I had a chef who hails from Bangladesh and one from our very own Malaysia Bolehland. The Bangladeshi chef was really a workhorse. In fact, he could go on for hours in the kitchen without uttering a word of complaint. On the other hand, our Malaysia Bolehland 'so-called' chef' was the complete opposite. He would act as though he's working really hard. As soon as the manager turns his back, he'll quickly drop everything and start slacking....going for ciggie breaks every half an hour. Disgusting attitude. Best part was, he always put the poor Bangladeshi chef down displaying superiority based on home country. he would bad mouth the Bangla at every opportunity. Shame on him... Australia just recorded an all time high unemployment rate (since 3 years ago) of 5.2%. In the past 2 months, [B]80,000[/B] jobs have been lost. Big companies such as Pacific Brands, ANZ and Telstra are laying off thousands of workers while their CEOs get compensated millions for enjoying a luxurious lifestyle while depriving those poor people of their jobs. Exactly like a scene from 'Schindler's List' where the big boys wake up, grab their guns, head to the balcony and shoot a couple of slaves working in the fields....So the rich gets richer and the poor get sent packing to the dumps. As if the natural disasters aren't inflicting enough damage. Zooming back to Malaysia, the reason why a lot of businesses especially F&B outlets (mamaks) prefer to employ foreign workers is mainly work attitude and remuneration packages. Foreign workers are easier to exploit because there's 'no' unions to govern justice. I've seen foreign workers being bullied and made to do extra and dirty jobs by their so-called superior local counterparts. On the subject of ex-pats, I also do agree that we need them to run certain major organisations because their international exposure and methodology in problem solving is simply top notch. I'm sure those who are part of international organisations can attest to this fact. Downside to it is they take away Godzillion of dollars in perks and pay packages. What to do? Corruption will be a never-ending trait amongst political figures and cops simply because they get paid stinking salary. Whereas in countries such as Australia, they are paid well to safeguard the law. When the cops issue you with a fine, you accept it with a smile on your face. Try offering them a bribe and you'll end up with a set of platinum Rolex around your wrist....hahahah..... Whilst 80,000 people are losing jobs, ironically, there are at least 100,000 jobs available online....why doesn't this balance off the negativity???? The answer is obvious.... Stay tuned for more worrying news... Reporting live from Channel BS..this is DareDevil..... [/QUOTE]
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