Why not hire our own people?<\/p>\n
For me, it is something new to read a point of view such as
\nthat so publicly stated by Nirwan Idrus (The Jakarta Post, April
\n17, 2001: Not all expats are experts).<\/p>\n
What is important and what we need to do at this stage is to
\nimprove our work force. Good work ethics and values must be
\nreimplanted and improved. Why should we hire someone from abroad
\nif we can provide the expertise?<\/p>\n
The question is whether we can provide the personnel with the
\nsame work ethics and values so that everything can be
\naccomplished as planned beforehand.<\/p>\n
Just consider the cost (around US$2.4 billion per annum) we
\nhave to bear as the result of hiring expats and what about the
\nend result?<\/p>\n
Wouldn't it be better to hire our own people with equivalent
\nqualifications so that the expense can be minimized. Meanwhile,
\nhowever, we should also concentrate harder on finding the right
\nexpats for the jobs available. Given this, should we impose a
\nkind of fit and proper test?<\/p>\n
If the working conditions and facilities are significantly
\nimproved, it is probable that work ethics and values will improve
\nsignificantly, also. Don't be too quick to blame the prevailing
\npoor work ethics of our people. Why do they perform
\nunsatisfactorily? What is it that really causes them to be like
\nthis?<\/p>\n
Could it be the low salaries and poor fringe benefits, or
\nmistreatment that they have received at the hands of their \"big
\nbrothers\" and \"sisters\"? If they were to receive the same
\n\"facilities\" as the expats receive, would they still perform
\nbadly?<\/p>\n
Definitely not. If they were \"highly\" paid and they perceive
\ncrystal-clearly where they are heading in their careers
\nwith all of the lavish facilities that will be received over the
\nnext few years, of course there is a great possibility that they
\nwill be afraid of losing their jobs. Accordingly, they will
\ndefinitely do anything in order to realize their objectives.<\/p>\n
At the other end of the scale, the expats really enjoy
\nluxurious facilities and have all their basic needs fulfilled.
\nOnce they have reached this stage, no wonder, they can focus on
\ntheir performance, resulting in high quality work.<\/p>\n
But if they go back to their countries, will they still have
\naccess to the \"high-class\" facilities offered here? I doubt it.
\nIn their home countries, I am sure the competition will be much
\nstiffer.<\/p>\n
To conclude, it would be better for us not to discuss whether
\nexpats are experts or otherwise. Rather, it would better for us
\nto consolidate and improve our image so that we are also in
\ndemand in our own country.<\/p>\n
This isn't easy. Many of our so-called most able personnel are
\neither studying or living abroad, and they refuse to return. They
\nshould actually come back and do something for this nation in
\norder to apply what they have learned and achieved abroad.<\/p>\n
AGUS SANTOSO<\/p>\n
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