Kasoo
New memberEnglish expat in Libya
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Lives in Tripoli
Registration: 20 June 2010
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Airport clocks....
As I was sitting at the airport this morning at 5am, waiting for the guy that was sleeping on the couch in his room to wake up and notice the 20+ people waiting to have their passports checked, I noticed something again that had been bugging me for ... Read More
What, precisely, is a "real" ex-pat? by SeymourSunshine
I need some clarification of the meaning of "real" ex-pat. Has it got something to do with length of time as an ex-pat? Or is it the number of countries you've been in? Or has it got something to do with the level of distain that you feel for ...
Ah Jeez! So glad I escaped for Ramadan! I was expecting this kind of 'waspy' (WTF does that mean?) reaction. At least the mods had the foresight to shut down the last topic that was becoming another venting ground for locals. "Ex-Patriate". An ... Read More
A Rant by MoEl
I've been staying in staff housing since I came in April. It's alright but I often dont get to have the place to myself. My employer promised to get me a clean apt close to work in or near Zawyet Addehmani. But every time they find me a decent ...
The guy in charge of finding me a place just called and said that the land lord of the last apt I expressed interest in (has got to be the 7th or 8th place we consider) is "concerned about a young and single Libyan male" occupying their property and ... Read More
Is Libya Getting the Worst End by MoEl
I think alcohol is unhealthy, and it tastes like fermented yeast in one way or another. But the way I see some people around here emphasize the significance of alcohol as a necessary element of amusement in their daily lives, and how popular it is ...
On a positive note, if you bring your families here you'll have more quality family time that you could have dreamed of. I get through the working day sometimes just thinking about 3.30 when I can get home and jump in the pool with the kids. See? ... Read More
Is Libya Getting the Worst End by MoEl
I think alcohol is unhealthy, and it tastes like fermented yeast in one way or another. But the way I see some people around here emphasize the significance of alcohol as a necessary element of amusement in their daily lives, and how popular it is ...
Know what? I wish I hadn't given this post the dignity of a reply. But I naively believed this forum is here for ex-pats, and not locals that could be offended by our frankness at times. People need to know what they are letting themselves in for by ... Read More
Is Libya Getting the Worst End by MoEl
I think alcohol is unhealthy, and it tastes like fermented yeast in one way or another. But the way I see some people around here emphasize the significance of alcohol as a necessary element of amusement in their daily lives, and how popular it is ...
Hmmm.... Not sure I understand the post, but, for my part I am here to do a job that noone else wants to do, and get out as quickly as possible. Simple as that really. I've been loyal to my company for 20 years. Have worked in Asia, US, Lebanon, ... Read More