Edits 8may: -Strange that Goans do not learn from their mistakes. Strange that Goans do not wake up to the fact that they are being cheated with their eyes open. Strange that despite all the warnings issued by the authorities and the police, Goans still get attracted to such weird finance and employment schemes only to get their fingers burnt at the last moment. What is driving Goans towards such schemes and when will Goans ever learn? That is the question one must ask as Goa contemplates the ruins of yet another quick rich scheme â Salient Online Private Ltd. Why are Goans so gullible?
The reason is not far to see. No doubt it is everyoneâs desire to make money and get rich as fast as possible but at what cost? Today, in Goa, that desperation has reached epidemic stages. Goans just do not care and they will do anything to make as much money as possible. Two reasons can be attributed to this â the lack of opportunities in the State especially employment and the other, Goans susegad lifestyle. Take it easy and make quick money. So it is not surprising that many Goans do not want to rise to any challenge or put their minds to a task. They grab opportunities that are least taxing but financially sustainable. So it is not surprising Goans will rush to the Gulf to become slaves to another master. Accept beatings, abuse and sometimes torture, all for that extra buck so that they can come back home and pretend they are lords of the manor. And on the other hand back home, most Goans are content to sit on their balcao and take it easy. When such schemes come up where easy money can be made, it is not surprising to find hordes of Goans rushing to take advantage of it. Has anyone checked into the antecedents of the company? Has anyone checked into the financial viability of the company, its past history, its balance sheet? How can Goans be so gullible to be fooled by sweet dreams and tall promises?
Sad but Goa is getting a history where cheats and fraudsters make merry. What are the authorities doing and why are these companies being allowed to enter the State? Where are the authorities to caution the people and why do we have to wait for the last moment and then wring our hands in dismay when everything has failed and everyone gets cheated? It is high time the government starts looking into this matter and question any scheme that starts operating in Goa. After all it is the Stateâs reputation, which is at stake and the peoples hard earned money. And if we are not too careful there may be a time when someone may just sell the State away. Who knows it is all ready happening with these schemes?
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Regards,
Carlos
