Egypt no longer considered US ally

[Ihavequestions 419]

I would guess many Americans (college educated), too, can't do basic high school math. Just saying.

Do they have Chemical Engineering degrees?

Just curious.

[Ihavequestions 419]

I agree that there are problems in the educational systems. I'm still pretty sure that there are lots of Egyptians who can handle high school math - in fact I know some of them. You can PM me the job description, salary & contact info and I will put the word out.

I don't have it with me; it's the weekend and I'm at home. I'll get the scoop and send it to you in a PM tomorrow, when I get home.

Also, as an aside, here's an new news story about the educational system in Egypt:

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/09/15/egypt-as-protests-rage-school-begins.html

What the article fails to mention is the part that really grinds me, that being in order to get into a good engineering or medical program, students have to pay for and score well on SAT exams - in English!

It's not all doom and gloom, though. There is one specialty where Egypt does it right: (are you ready?) dentistry.

Yes, dentistry. World class, top of the line, and super inexpensive compared to the US. One would think the entrepreneurial type would take advantage of a niche market and find a way to make dental tourism happen.

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

Isn't that what President Morsi's degree is?

Anyways the follow up to Obama saying this on the Spanish speaking channel Telemundo.

The State Dept. said they couldn't speak to it because they hadn't seen the content of the interview. The White House Press Secretary Jay Carney defended Obama and clarified that Egypt is a critical strategic partner in that region. Basically we look forward with dealing with them in that region often.

Morsi's reaction, though delayed, was doing the right thing in US interests. I think because he is a new President and unseasoned leader he had to seek council. I am aware he does seek council with the leaders aka elders of the Muslim Brotherhood. The Muslim Brotherhood sheikhs also called for peaceful demonstrations away from the US Embassy in Tahrir Square. Though that's only 350 feet away from the Embassy it is the traditional place for Friday protests after Friday prayers since the revolution. Tahrir Square is named Liberation Square so it fits. However, I think as a good PR gesture and evolution of the political process the people of Egypt and their leaders need to rededicate Tahrir Square to Horrya Square meaning "Freedom" Square, since they already have that, and because they want peace and renounce violence and in honor of the death of the peacemakers, Ambassador Stevens, in this latest uprising. They want peace and continued funding such as "food for peace" they have to show peaceful intentions. Also by order of President Morsi I believe the army constructed the protective concrete barrier to protect the Embassy but the idea probably came from the Army Generals who are now retired.

Edited September 15, 2012 by Dr. A ♥ O

[Ihavequestions 419]

I have to give President Morsi credit.

I'm sure no Egyptian child grows up wishing to be President, simply before the revolution it simply wasn't an option. However, Morsi is willing to do the job and walked into a red hot, smoldering mess with very little support. He didn't even have time to warm his office chair and people were protesting because he wasn't fixing their problems fast enough.

And now this.

He will have to mend and maintain the relationship with the west. There isn't much of a choice. Egypt needs cash:

http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/public-debt-swelled-imf-loan-pivotal-says-finance-minister

Finance Minister Momtaz al-Saeed told the Shura Council on Wednesday that Egypt is in desperate need of the International Monetary Fund loan, and that the public debt has swelled.

ETA: I have no idea what his degree is in. I've never been interested enough to care.

Edited September 15, 2012 by Ihavequestions

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

It's a mutual partnership because we need Egypt and we should give the Muslim Brotherhood credit too for calling for peaceful protests denouncing the film and not to attack Americans. Morsi and the MB both gave speeches backing it up by citing the Prophet which I think helped. The Salafist though have some leaders speaking hate speech, not all of them because some called for calm and peace, but they need to work it out.

Did you read AQ's message taking responsibility for the attack on Benghazi saying it was revenge for the death of OBL?

[Ihavequestions 419]

I agree that there are problems in the educational systems. I'm still pretty sure that there are lots of Egyptians who can handle high school math - in fact I know some of them. You can PM me the job description, salary & contact info and I will put the word out.

Update: My boss hired two today, and he's going to give each of them "a try" and see if one works out. If that changes, I will certainly let you know. Thanks for the offer.

[Beauty for Ashes 257]

Update: My boss hired two today, and he's going to give each of them "a try" and see if one works out. If that changes, I will certainly let you know. Thanks for the offer.

What kind of work do you do there I HAVE QUESTIONS and what is the job market like there for EXPATS?

[Ihavequestions 419]

What kind of work do you do there I HAVE QUESTIONS and what is the job market like there for EXPATS?

Me? Well, I do lots of work here, primarily consulting.

The job market for EXPATS is, actually, quite good. The problem is to find an employer willing to jump through the hoops necessary to obtain a work visa.

[Beauty for Ashes 257]

Me? Well, I do lots of work here, primarily consulting.

The job market for EXPATS is, actually, quite good. The problem is to find an employer willing to jump through the hoops necessary to obtain a work visa.

What kind of work is available there? Is it teaching or what kind of consulting exactly?

I don't have it with me; it's the weekend and I'm at home. I'll get the scoop and send it to you in a PM tomorrow, when I get home.

Also, as an aside, here's an new news story about the educational system in Egypt:

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/09/15/egypt-as-protests-rage-school-begins.html

What the article fails to mention is the part that really grinds me, that being in order to get into a good engineering or medical program, students have to pay for and score well on SAT exams - in English!

It's not all doom and gloom, though. There is one specialty where Egypt does it right: (are you ready?) dentistry.

Yes, dentistry. World class, top of the line, and super inexpensive compared to the US. One would think the entrepreneurial type would take advantage of a niche market and find a way to make dental tourism happen.

Thats really amazing.. thank you for telling us about it. I still have a young child at home but someday it would be fun to work and live overseas again.. sounds so wonderful

[Ihavequestions 419]

What kind of work is available there? Is it teaching or what kind of consulting exactly?

Most legitimate work falls into one of two categories: 1.) working for a multi-national company (did you know AT&T has a call center here?) and 2.) teaching.

The problem is, again, work permits. It used to be that anyone who spoke the language (whatever the language may have been) could easily get a job in either area, and the authorities would not notice the lack of work permits. However, with the revolution, that has changed. Now, a foreigner can only be employed if there is no Egyptian qualified to do the work (and lots of Egyptians are multi-lingual), and if a foreigner is hired, they have to train an Egyptian to do their job.

The work I do is education-related. I am working on a distance education program to dual enroll high school students who are enrolled in American schools, so they can graduate from high school with an Associate's degree, fast track into American universities, and skip the dreaded SATs altogether.

Thats really amazing.. thank you for telling us about it. I still have a young child at home but someday it would be fun to work and live overseas again.. sounds so wonderful

I have a blessed life.

Edited September 22, 2012 by Ihavequestions