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25 June 2013

Successions and Transitions

I’m amused and grateful at what happened today.  It’s in the news that the Qatari leadership just handed over power to his son to replace him as Emir of the rich state. It is amusingly out of this world especially in this region where power seems to be so scarce everyone wanted it til death do they part. Meanwhile, I know a lot of folks, especially expats, are grateful for the unexpected non-working holiday today. It’s just awesome!

I’m sure many of those politically inclined folks are excited to see a little change in the way power transition is done in countries still run by monarchs.  In many ways, it is a paradigm shifting experience for everyone around.

So, who’s going to be next? I’m still in doubt if everyone’s favorite Sheikh Mo of Dubai would do the same.  It is not impossible though in spite of him being notoriously workaholic and his inspiringly ambitious tendencies LoL.  The guy knows nothing about retirement for sure.

In my opinion, monarchy where significant economic development is consciously pursued and seen to be apparently beneficial to its people will continue to be accepted.  Many of those other governments where economic activity and expansion are weak, and people around see more of the negativity such as corruption have for some reason been threatened by last year’s so called Arab Spring, and more. It’s quite ugly and horrible.

I am extremely grateful for the opportunities Qatar has somehow provided for myself within the Emir’s term.  These are opportunities some might think is just luck.  Of course, not everyone is happy here.  There are a few whom would rather complain for petty reasons.  But for those whom have gone overseas with a plan, it is a real blessing.

Like the Emir, it requires a transition person to do such selfless deed.  As mentioned, this rarely happens in the Middle East.  And as for expats, especially Filipino expats, in this day and age, it takes a transition person to be an OFW with a plan, an exit, a vision of a meaningful transition into the next phase. 

We may no longer follow those whom have gone without a plan and cannot come home for apparent reasons.  Some might just stand up and act like grown ups to look at reintegration into Philippine society a “must”. 

It just takes a transition person to do so: a person not ruled by tradition and default thinking, someone far bigger than his own fear of criticism of others. No one told it's easy. Of course it's doable using leverage. It takes leverage from those with the discipline, skill, and results left for those determined to accomplish the same.



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