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[MaidenScotland]

I have been going to the same hairdresser in Dokki since the 90s.
I shop in the Metro that is about 300 yards from the salon.
The driver I used to day has been taking me here since the 90s.


He dropped me off at the hairdressers, I phoned him to say I am finished but have gone into the metro supermarket so pick me up there....

So in the name of the wee man... why did he to Zamalek to pick me up????????????


It really beggars belief doesn't it.. and they wonder why I am doing this job and not local.

[Qsw]

Originally Posted by MaidenScotland

I have been going to the same hairdresser in Dokki since the 90s.
I shop in the Metro that is about 300 yards from the salon.
The driver I used to day has been taking me here since the 90s.


He dropped me off at the hairdressers, I phoned him to say I am finished but have gone into the metro supermarket so pick me up there....

So in the name of the wee man... why did he to Zamalek to pick me up????????????


It really beggars belief doesn't it.. and they wonder why I am doing this job and not local.

There are a lot of skilled, well educated workers here. But there's also a lot that aren't well educated. In this case, I don't like to jump to assumptions, but maybe he needed an excuse to be late.

I definitely understand this frustration, but there's not much that can be done about it. I've seen much worse actually, and I don't mean them going to the wrong place...

[MaidenScotland]

Originally Posted by Qsw

There are a lot of skilled, well educated workers here. But there's also a lot that aren't well educated. In this case, I don't like to jump to assumptions, but maybe he needed an excuse to be late.

I definitely understand this frustration, but there's not much that can be done about it. I've seen much worse actually, and I don't mean them going to the wrong place...

sorry but your answer is part of the Egyptian problem...
..

[expatagogo]

Originally Posted by Qsw

There are a lot of skilled, well educated workers here. But there's also a lot that aren't well educated.

There are even more without much for a work ethic. When poor performance is rewarded with a job and salary again next month, there isn't much of a reason to do any better.

[MaidenScotland]

Actually I made a mistake in not pointing out that he went to a different supermarket to pick me up!!!

[maria14]

[QUGet OTE=Qsw;826668]There are a lot of skilled, well educated workers here. But there's also a lot that aren't well educated. In this case, I don't like to jump to assumptions, but maybe he needed an excuse to be late.

I definitely understand this frustration, but there's not much that can be done about it. I've seen much worse actually, and I don't mean them going to the wrong place...[/QUOTE]

I think maybe you could drive yourself?? Then save yourself the frustration of relying on others who let you down - but maybe you are too precious to take to the streets of Cairo as i did for many years and should be grateful to have a driver for so long who i am guessing has not let you down before as i dont think you have complained about him in 22 years or you would of got rid of him.......... maybe be thankful for years of service - he might have problems now you need to consider. Get another driver if you are worried - or a car.............or have a drink - seeing as you dont have to drive......................!!

[MaidenScotland]

Originally Posted by maria14

[QUGet OTE=Qsw;826668]There are a lot of skilled, well educated workers here. But there's also a lot that aren't well educated. In this case, I don't like to jump to assumptions, but maybe he needed an excuse to be late.

I definitely understand this frustration, but there's not much that can be done about it. I've seen much worse actually, and I don't mean them going to the wrong place...

I think maybe you could drive yourself?? Then save yourself the frustration of relying on others who let you down - but maybe you are too precious to take to the streets of Cairo as i did for many years and should be grateful to have a driver for so long who i am guessing has not let you down before as i dont think you have complained about him in 22 years or you would of got rid of him.......... maybe be thankful for years of service - he might have problems now you need to consider. Get another driver if you are worried - or a car.............or have a drink - seeing as you dont have to drive......................!![/QUOTE]

Ahhh so the driver was not in the wrong???


Yes I am too precious to drive around the streets of Cairo hence I have a driver.

No I should not be grateful to have a driver.. he should be grateful he is still in employment.. I have four drivers who all collect a monthly salary regardless that they in reality work 6 days a month. I am happy to let this go as I for one do not want to see people unemployed, however on the few days they do work I expect them to be at my beck and call not off doing something for themselves.

I have just watched two children who are non swimmers go round and round the edge of the Sofitel pool....all 1.7 m of it....when the inevitable happened and one lost his grip. He was in real difficulty but did the parents move off their chairs....NO! It was left to one of the bar staff to run over and pull him to safety!
So I hear you Maiden Scotland!
PS the other Westerners were also quickly off their sun beds to help!

[Qsw]

Originally Posted by MaidenScotland

sorry but your answer is part of the Egyptian problem...
..

What "Egyptian problem"? Egyptians are a diverse group of people just like any other nation.

I was wrong, the "solution" is the same as you do in any other country when someone you hire isn't performing up to your expectations. Sounds to me like he either made an honest mistake, or he had to do something while you were out and used that as an excuse.

If you're looking for cheap labor, you'll often get the results that come with that. As long as they are honest and hardworking, that is what matters to me. And you can definitely find a lot of people like that here.

[Qsw]

Originally Posted by maria14

I think maybe you could drive yourself?? Then save yourself the frustration of relying on others who let you down - but maybe you are too precious to take to the streets of Cairo as i did for many years and should be grateful to have a driver for so long who i am guessing has not let you down before as i dont think you have complained about him in 22 years or you would of got rid of him.......... maybe be thankful for years of service - he might have problems now you need to consider. Get another driver if you are worried - or a car.............or have a drink - seeing as you dont have to drive......................!!

Sounds like you're not addressing this to me, but in any case, I don't have a driver, I have used public transportation since I arrived here at the end of last year. I often do many things myself since I like being independent.

When I was saying "much worse" I mean there is a minority of workers here who will not only make excuses and be lazy, but will steal etc. So as long as you have someone who is honest and hardworking, that should be enough, they can make mistakes and I won't care.