Re: [Goanet] Waking up in non-Goa
-- | Wishing all Goanetters | | a Prosperous | | and | | Happy New Year - 2006 | |Goanet - http://www.goanet.org | -- --- Jerry Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since 1980's it has become a common trend for Goans to look for jobs out of Goa and many a times many have left good jobs to go to gulf and beyond. Mario observes: Goans have been leaving Goa for economic reasons for several decades, not just the 80's, and can be found to have migrated all over India and around the world. Indians have been leaving India for economic reasons for several decades, and can be found to have migrated all over the world. The USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand would not exist in their present forms without people from all over the world migrating to these countries. I know people who have migrated and have later moved back to Goa. Some have not moved back but have bought property there. With the way the world has evolved, I encourage people who can afford to, to at least put one foot back in Goa, economically speaking, not just for sentimental reasons, but from a hard headed investment perspective, simply because I believe that this will benefit them economically in the long run. I have done so myself based on this belief. In my opinion, India is a far better country today from a quality-of-life perspective, in spite of all the problems people carp about, than where it was headed when I left 35 years ago. I give credit to visionaries like Manmohan Singh, and the fact that the best Indian brains do not need to drain any more because of the computer age. Bill Gates and Lakshmi Mittal are investing BILLIONS - US$, not Rupees - in India. Need I say more? This means more Indians will be looking for values in seafront resorts than ever before. We cannot stop this any more than King Canute could stop the incoming tide. The only thing we can do is get ahead of the curve, and benefit from it. Goa is one tropical paradise in the world where property values are still reasonable - and it's where we have our unique east-meets-west roots. American and Canadian Goans often buy property in the American sunbelt, but, unless they are very rich, they buy smaller properties away from the coast that they can afford. For the same money they would get far superior properties anywhere in Goa, where friends and family and incomparable hospitality still exist, and it costs less to fly to Goa today than it was 35 years ago. If we are seeing people from all over India finding Goa attractive, then what are Goans missing? Local Goans are often stuck in price expectations that are obsolete, and are passing up opportunities that non-Goans are snapping up. This proves what I have said above about the values still available. People will always pursue their best available option in order to benefit themselves and their families. It's called free enterprise. -- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --
[Goanet] Waking up in non-Goa
-- | Wishing all Goanetters | | a Prosperous | | and | | Happy New Year - 2006 | |Goanet - http://www.goanet.org | -- George has answered his own questions. Goans have moved up (and out) due to their skills and that's very good. Others, perhaps the school dropouts, are still waiting for the pie-in-the-sky job while wasting their time arguing endlessly about Goa. The character of a Goan (Who is a Goan?) is well exemplified in the posts when we argue about I believe instead of stating / researching the facts. Kind Regards, GL Lawrence Rodrigues Not sure I understand. ...land that once was Goa? BTW, Who is a Goan? What is the definition? I believe Pratapsingh Rane's family hailed from Gujarat. Is he Goan? G Pinto: ...Alas, that is probably not the case as we slumber in the land that once was Goa. Jobs and economic opportunity should be open to all (Goans and non-Goans) but there is something terribly wrong when the ratio is absolutely lop-sided against Goans. -- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --
[Goanet] Waking up in non-Goa
-- | Wishing all Goanetters | | a Prosperous | | and | | Happy New Year - 2006 | |Goanet - http://www.goanet.org | -- Hello all, Presently am working in Saudi Arabia, and the attitude of the Locals here is almost the same as mentioned by Joe about the three brothers. Either they want cozy jobs with big salaries, or no jobs. If employed for low profession jobs, their attendances are poor, and sometimes just vanish. But there are some, who do their jobs unlike the three brothers, and I have some colleagues who do come on time. Since 1980's it has become a common trend for Goans to look for jobs out of Goa and many a times many have left good jobs to go to gulf and beyond. Many may have prospered, but many have suffered the consequences. The main reason I feel for this has been the spending power of those who returned from Gulf on their holidays. Their lavish spending for their friends, beer parties etc, which most employed in Goa had rarely done or never done. Hence this is what made many a Goans look for jobs in such places and later found that it's not a gold mine. It may have been a months salary spending for the gulf people and others on holidays, but temptations for foreign shore jobs in Goans has been vast. I hope the three brothers Joe mentioned realize their mistake for going to UK and look for jobs in Goa, well who knows maybe they might succeed but at least for the present time, they will be employed. Cheers Jerry Fernandes -- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --
Re: [Goanet] Waking up in non-Goa
-- | Wishing all Goanetters | | a Prosperous | | and | | Happy New Year - 2006 | |Goanet - http://www.goanet.org | -- ...Alas, that is probably not the case as we slumber in the land that once was Goa. Jobs and economic opportunity should be open to all (Goans and non-Goans) but there is something terribly wrong when the ratio is absolutely lop-sided against Goans. G Pinto Not sure I understand. ...land that once was Goa ??? BTW, Who is a Goan? What is the definition? I believe Pratapsingh Rane's family hailed from Gujarat. Is he Goan? Lawrence -- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --
Re: [Goanet] Waking up in non-Goa
-- | Wishing all Goanetters | | a Prosperous | | and | | Happy New Year - 2006 | |Goanet - http://www.goanet.org | -- On 11/01/06, George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It might be that most Goans (locals and NRGs) are asleep to the changes happening in Goa. Last week I was finally served by a Goan waiter in Goa after several days of eating out. Where have all the Goan waiters gone? I asked one restaurant owner (a non-Goan) why there were no Goan waiters. He said they took too much time off and were unreliable. I did not see any Goan waitresses which is another story too. RESPONSE: George please visit Lounginhos in Margao; all the waiters are Goans! -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England -- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --
[Goanet] Waking up in non-Goa
-- | Wishing all Goanetters | | a Prosperous | | and | | Happy New Year - 2006 | |Goanet - http://www.goanet.org | -- It might be that most Goans (locals and NRGs) are asleep to the changes happening in Goa. Last week I was finally served by a Goan waiter in Goa after several days of eating out. Where have all the Goan waiters gone? I asked one restaurant owner (a non-Goan) why there were no Goan waiters. He said they took too much time off and were unreliable. I did not see any Goan waitresses which is another story too. I would like to think that Goan waiters have moved up the labour ladder, perhaps to more skillful and better paying professions and jobs. Alas, that is probably not the case as we slumber in the land that once was Goa. Jobs and economic opportunity should be open to all (Goans and non-Goans) but there is something terribly wrong when the ratio is absolutely lop-sided against Goans. Regards, George -- |Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | || | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --
