... how many CVs I have been getting lately from people wanting to work in Dubai. Most through the G-town alumni website, some through friends, but regardless - well over a dozen since the beginning of the year.
The funny thing is that most of them are from people with MBAs and/or investment banking experience and/or great Arabic skills and/or any number of things that make them infinitely more qualified than me... I kind of want to write back and be like "Um, it's ME who should be trying to get a job from YOU, but thanks for the self-esteem boost!"
A reflection of the global economic downturn and the fact that the GCC is one of few markets predicted to emerge (relatively) unscathed? Or just the fact that DXB is becoming the next London/Singapore/Hong Kong in-vogue expat haven du jour?
I recently learned about how certain British residents in Hong Kong are known as FILTH - "Failed In London, Try Hong Kong." So in that spirit, might I propose a new term to be added to the expat lexicon: RUINED - "Rampant Unemployment In New York, Emigrated to Dubai."
Has a certain ring to it...
