Expats versus local workers

Here is my view on the recent series of concerns raised regarding expat employment and foreign business dominance.
As citizens of this country, we have the right to speak and express our thoughts, but first, we must understand that our country is still developing.
We will still go through all these issues till we see the true meaning of independence.
We own fewer businesses coupled with an economy that does not have the capacity to stimulate employment and revenue.
Even though we have gained independence, this does not mean that we are fully independent.
We are still young and immature.
We still need assistance to fully stand on our own two feet.
Bear in mind that many developed countries still depend on others in terms of doing business. Our government permits outsiders, through bilateral and trilateral means, to come here and invest. Foreign companies provide employment and help contribute to our economy.
So we should accept the fact that they are here by the request of our government to help us.
They invest not only for making profit but to contribute to building and shaping this nation.
My simple advice is if you an employed and dreaming of owning a business, grasp and hold fast to that employment opportunity.
Work hard and learn from your current employer.
Absorb more knowledge given during company in-house training, save some portion of your salary and you will become your own boss.
Your own attitude will transformed you so we don’t have to waste time complaining.
Regarding the top job positions.
Someone employed as a shop assistant or a general worker has to work hard to make his or her way up to a certain level.
This is normally through an appraisal system.
Your time, commitment and overall performance will propel you to achieve that position.
Going through staff appraisals usually take us years, but we have no choice.
That was the only way to realise our dream of becoming a manager, director or CEO.
We have to go through that process because these are not our businesses or companies that you should walk in after completing your studies and become a manager, director or CEO.
To conclude, our government creates policies like a dual salary system, which means expat are paid differently from us indigenous workers.
Our government creates policies that protect expatriates, but fails to establish policies that will protect and give fair rights to indigenous workers.

Hanam Bill Sandu, Lae