I have a friend currently doing interviews with Jumeirah Int’l for secretarial and activity planning positions for the hotel industry. Owing to the fact that these interviews are here in Prague, CZ, I am wondering why the company is trying to fill positions with Central Europeans. I assume it is because they can get higher quality individuals for a cheaper price (basic economics). However, I am originally from Colorado, so I know how the resort industry can sometimes not be the best situation for the employee’s. I had friends living five to an apartment, making minimum wage, and sometimes working un-paid overtime just to have the ‘privilege’ of working in Aspen, CO. Could my friend run into a similar situation in Dubai? She has six years experience working in HR (training, planning) for Phillip Morris (HUGE Int’l co.). I know she would bring a lot of talent to the job, but would it be worth her while? I hope so, but I am sceptical because of past experience.
Anyone done something like this or know anything about it?