I have a friend who has a Tunisian contractor. The guy went AWOL for a while and fell into major depression. He's back on track, but for a while, he was in dire financial straits, but couldn't figure out how to motivate himself out of his depression. He got injured in that revolution too. I had a long conversation with this guy. He was offered the money, but rejected it on the grounds that he couldn't accept money for service for his country. So he signed some papers saying that he refused the money, waiving his right to get it later. Later, he needed that money and couldn't even pay ISP or phone bills, which is why it was so hard for him to get in touch.
Basically, I think his story indicates to me that there were people who were given money? Or maybe they were promised, but never received it, don't know.
I didn't say the gov. didn't want to pay. They actually did massive, direct and no conditional pays in many times in the last year. The issue is with 9 person team that are complaining to work until 10 P.M. to get the list done. It's not about the will to pay or something, it's because "screw you", you know what "fuck you", who does even care?
Point is: Be careful making a business in 3rd world country.
Edit: Do you have his phone number or somehow to contact him? Maybe I could help him or something.
I have every way to contact him, but he's still doing contract work for my friend right now. He seems to be back on his feet and fairly happy. So don't think I'll do anything to bring up poor memories unnecessarily. :D
Pretty good. What the field he is contracting in? If it's Web/Mobile development, I'm interested to get in touch just for networking as the tech scene is small.
Basically, I think his story indicates to me that there were people who were given money? Or maybe they were promised, but never received it, don't know.