FINGERPRINTING

A very important reminder!

Many foreign workers who were repatriated earlier and are coming back on forged documents are being sent home by return flights on arrival in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Even if they come with different passports, their identities are revealed after fingerprinting and iris scan at the airport immigration, and immediately they are sent back home.

Airlines are losing a lot of money because they have to bear the return passage of workers who are deported from the airport on arrival with forged documents. These workers do not realize that their identities are now registered in the database at the airport of the host country, and resorting to unscrupulous means would not work now.

WHO SAYS, I AM HOMESICK???

Had the visit of my friend last night. He just got back from repat leave, and was so happy to break the news that he’s going to be a father soon. Almost instantly, sadness and silence ensued. He felt a deep longing to be back home, he missed his loved ones, so homesick!!! It’s going to be a very, very long two years away from home again ….. he sighed and started crying.

An actual long separation from dear ones, not to mention from specific environment or object you have attachment to causes an irrational feeling of discomfort and distress. No comforting words can help ease the pain of being away from home no matter how you try it.

Homesickness is very common among overseas contract workers. It frequently occurs when you tread into an unknown territory or culture. Most people describe it as a want or longing to be back home, continuously missing those you love, the environment you have grown accustomed to. Deep sadness, depression, frustration, anger, or hopelessness are some of the described feelings among expatriates. It sometimes leads to suicidal thoughts.

Are there ways to overcome homesickness? Some psychologists say, that the best way to prevent homesickness is to spend practice time away from home, keep a positive attitude, maintain communication with loved ones, whether it be traditional or electronic, engage in worthwhile activities, enjoy the new surroundings, and bring with you transitional object, something that will help you feel like home.

Who says, I am homesick, ha??? ….. aaaahhhhhhh!!!