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1chunk



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 9:15 pm    Post subject: Funniest job ad ever? Reply with quote
"If you have a family member or a friend who is currently unemployed, please share this message with him / her; as you will bring happiness into the hearts of those who are in need of a job or those who are looking for better job opportunities."
http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=41932
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nomad soul



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I find that line from their ad quite telling rather than funny. It indicates their desperation to fill positions with desperate job seekers. No doubt they'll attract plenty of applicants. Razz
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Lord T



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I believe they offer as low as 8,500 riyal per month; and I believe that an unemployed man with a wife and 2 kids, living in rented accommodation in London gets a similar amount (correct me if I'm wrong).

I know the oil price is low and the good days are over, but don't you get the feeling that these people are just a bunch of chancers trying to cash in?
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Balzac



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 8:44 am    Post subject: Re: Funniest job ad ever? Reply with quote
1chunk wrote:
"If you have a family member or a friend who is currently unemployed, please share this message with him / her; as you will bring happiness into the hearts of those who are in need of a job or those who are looking for better job opportunities."
http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=41932


Yeah I had the same from a company who advertises here so no name. When I told them to stop sending me unsolicited job ads, which they sent frequently, I got this reply:

"This email was sent to you for referral purpose only.

If you have a family member or a friend who is currently unemployed, please share this message with him / her; as you will bring hapiness into the hearts of those who are in need of a job or those who are looking for better job oppurtunities."

In other words, we don't care that you are not in the market for a job, we just want to hire you as an unpaid recruiter.

And I got this one recently from a recruiter hiring for ARAMCO:

"Note: - If you are not interested or already share your profile then please share this email in your network for the references, after all helping people in getting a job is a noble cause."

I guess some people think we were born yesterday. And I guess too that I must lack nobility as I didn't forward the ad on 😆

Nuff said.

B
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ginger123



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 4:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi all,
I think they think because of the money crisis everywhere, everyone is desperate!
Or: they are desperate and they are in denial!
Msg to contractors: Pump up your salary and watch.
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siologen



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 8:26 am    Post subject: re: on the serious note... Reply with quote
Are there any employers actually hiring and offering the business visa or work visit visa, where one can pop over to Bahrain for a pint o' guiness every noo' and again, or is it all only IQAMA visas from now on? Twisted Evil Rolling Eyes Laughing Surprised Shocked
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Lord T



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 8:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Siologen- Yes, there are, but the miserable salary that they offer means that it really will be 'a pint', every now and then.

Lord T
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danshengou



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 8:51 am    Post subject: Re: re: on the serious note... Reply with quote
siologen wrote:
Are there any employers actually hiring and offering the business visa or work visit visa, where one can pop over to Bahrain for a pint o' guiness every noo' and again, or is it all only IQAMA visas from now on? Twisted Evil Rolling Eyes Laughing Surprised Shocked



There is probably only a small handful of employers in Saudi worth getting an Iqama with.
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bigdurian



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