10 Sep 2013 4:27 PM:

Good practical advice AUAN. Mony a mickle maks a muckle!

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09 Sep 2013 5:29 PM:

And if nobody complains, nothings happens as the system must be working! 

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09 Sep 2013 4:22 PM:

How many of the 'posters' here have actually complained to the authorities, even if just by letter or sumitted a formal denuncia? Many of them will be binned, but some will get to people who matter and add to the statistics of complaints. These Forums are all very well for exchanging information, but when its just a list of how bad things are without proposals for action, its a 'Moan'! And now I'm doing it!

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09 Sep 2013 11:28 AM:

I agree with most of what you say Manx. It's the individual who matters and unfortunately the con man practices 'faking sincerity' much more than the truly sincere adviser. As for recommending 'also employ' that's us being responsible and realising that there are specialist who know more about a certain matter than ourselves (and often are the ones getting paid to do that work and we are just pointing out to the client the questions that they didn't know to ask!)

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08 Sep 2013 7:06 PM:

Moan, moan, moan!! Get some positives. There are good lawyers out there, there are bargains to be had, there is a need for multiple layers for checking and balances. If there is a problem, be positive and find a solution. e.g. For employers, check 'Zero Cost'. 1 year contract linked to training, no Social insuranceto to pay by either the employer or employee and at the end of the year, or sooner if it doesnt work out, no redundancy payment. The contract can be renewed annually for 3 years and then if it becomes permanent, the social security payments are still reduced.

Get off your butt and do something about it instead of just moaning. If you've been ripped off or negligently advised, get a good awyer and go after the offender. Go to the equivalent of the Consumer advice people, (can't remember the name just now) and get proper, informed advice and support. Its because people won't stand up for themselves, firstly by checking everything before they buy, and secondly after they've been taken advantage of if that happens, that the bullies get away with it. The legal system is horrifically slow, but it does work and there is action by the profession to change it, but they need support from the general public, of which all expats are part, to add weight to their proposals.

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