Racism is everywhere....

its says 'Preferably Filipina' not 'ONLY filipina'...:)

Rizks: Preferred is the light-hearted way of tellin the (the non-Filipina applicant) to eff off! lol

unless we know the exact reason behind this preference, we cannot assume racism!

check "Community Guidelines" rule No. 5
http://www.qatarlivi...

flor1212:Tagalog-speaking nanny" would be a reasonable request in a Filipino administered business but the ads you're citing sound unlawful.
Well and not to mention the fact that people who specifically wish to find a Filipina housekeeper/ Security/ secretary / Salesperson etc seem deeply suspect to me

look at your attitude.. then we'll see why they prefer to have Filipino as employees :)

to All those who say we should not JUDGE before knowing the whole story then tell me one logical reason why they said FILIPINO Preferred ?

What can be the best answer from a recruitment Point of View to say Filipino Preferred ..?

you're the one who's taking it personal.. that is simply my opinion.. :)

Ahhh... so they are guilty of sexism as well then Rizks.

Well not to be racist... but Filipinos are good in customer service, they always smile and brings with them positive energy. I personally only hire Filipinos for administrative or customer service issues... again its not a racism, its a preference !!!

alien guest /: like the western counterpart!
So basically what you are saying is that everybody who’s not western or Filipino is an illiterate douchebag?

MN AHHH so you do look for comments to bash back i will keep this in mond LOL!!!!!!!!!

lol risks

alien_guest : I just made u shut up didn't I :D

Well then how come you are not answering my question? alien guest /: like the western counterpart!
So basically what you are saying is that everybody who’s not western or Filipino is an illiterate douchebag?

The ad is somewhat discriminating but not racist. It’s not prohibited to express your preference in an ad anyway. Reason for their preference is the management’s business but to give you example you can refer to Strom, Sambsk or Alien_guest’s comments:)

The original advertiser must be loving all the extra publicity. They are probably inundated with enquiries now.

Its turning out to be a funny post to me NOW and I really like that every single person is having a soft corner for Philippines and reason can be find under the EXLegend comments " besides... its clear request for a filipina not hard to imagine why... :P"

OP- will it makes you feel better knowing that we just hired an Indian national? We put an ad "preferably Indian" because that's the only visa available in our company.

So probably, that's the exact same reason with the preference.

And how come it becomes ok to you when they prefer to hire "locals" and not ok with you when they prefer Filipinos? Double standard?

Guess you are right, "Racism is everywhere" and it's reeking from your post. ;)

I saw other job post that prefers Indians, Sri Lankans, Arab National and other nationalities. So I think it depends on the visa availability.

LoL at TB - ;), now get that camera of your's for a mug shot of me with my gold star pinned on my collar ;-P

I am always looking for models damsel, consider it done ;)

and so they cry racism.. i guess the only reason the company wanted a filipina is because they had a good experience with filipina workers or with reference to the ad a filipina secretary... there are so many factors and all you cry out is racism... have a look at urself in the mirror and ask this "Is my nationality that stupid that they prefer other nationalities for that position?" and maybe you will be surprised on your own answer...

if they put your nationality as the preferred candidate, would you be reacting the same?

HR departments run their ads based on the level of their needs. There are many factors considered and does not in any way mean to inflict harm to anybody.

You began your post with a curse, this is ONE THING that is truly not Filipino and that is the reason maybe for the preference.

Shame on you for blaming others and showed your true nature of being a racist.

sound like the racist now... stay cool...

Max1986- none of my comment says that we (Filipinos) are a better race, so stop generalizing.

HHHHHHHHH.

No. I strong disagree with both of you Mo 'n Max. I think the Ape race is the best and most complex one. Too bad none of you could evolve far enough!

There is one more reason which all of you guys forgot. It is the money factor. They can hire two Filipinas who can do that job well at the cost of one from any other Nationalities available.

Brit, it's Venezuela not Vuvuzuela! Lol!

I think you guys are taking it wrong, I posted the picture coz that is what i found in the newspaper but I dont have anything against Philippines. It was just an example.

You are right to question it. This type of overt advert would not be allowed in the UK or USA ..

This is not racism. This is honesty ;)

Chill shahzad_14, you have nothing to worry about ;)

"Next time better not to be personal coz that will really not lead to something good for your too coz on public forum anyone can say anything"

What did I say that was personal? I have just read the thread back through and at no point did I even address you directly.

and I advertised the vacancy here on QL Classifieds.

But I stated that:

1. We don't have Indian visa allowance,
2. if they're applying for a position other than what we are looking for, no need to send as its a waste of time for me and to them...

Guess what, I still receive CV's other than what we're looking for.

Maybe people should start TELLING THE TRUTH in their resumes coz most of what I encounter as of late, are either half-truths or lies. Quite exasperating, actually.

Regarding your questions about why the hiring company prefers Filipinas, think about it:

We work our time and even more...WE GET PAID LOWER...and because we need a job/visa, we grab the job HOPING we'll get a raise along the way.

I dont say that all Filipinos speak fluent English, some of them not but they could communicate well.

Hygiene...no offense meant to anyone, but Filipinos have better hygiene practices.

AND the ads said 'with basic accounting skills"...geez..the company isn't looking for a "secretary", they're looking for an OFFICE ASSISTANT who could do 'secretarial, clerical, basic accounting, front desk, etc".

By the way, it is stated in the Ql guidelines: Think before you post... Obviously, you're not thinking.

I think that your comment "We work our time and even more...WE GET PAID LOWER...and because we need a job/visa, we grab the job HOPING we'll get a raise along the way.
I dont say that all Filipinos speak fluent English, some of them not but they could communicate well.
Hygiene...no offense meant to anyone, but Filipinos have better hygiene practices.

Could be construed in a similar manner. Are you saying that other nationalities are unhygenic and don't work hard ?

WE all get what yall so desperately wish to say about Filipina gals but so frikin scared from the mod's banning you. So if you can't have balls to actually come out with it, you might as well STOP beating round the bush!

Exactly my point in the earlier post thak u Brit

MT u still here I thought u quit QL or something

So it's scots vs filpinos?

Shahzad_14 You are not only a liar but a hypocrite as well. This is what you wanted all along. You posted this because you simply cant tell directly what you have in mind why they prefered this nationality. Then you waited for others to comment and was happy when somebody insinuated something else. Now you are saying that you're sorry. Dont take people here on QL for fools.

LOL....yup I'm still here!!! aww did you miss me :P

Just ignore A & take the positive that Filiapinas must all be beautiful :)

Does anyone know what RACISM is? Filipino is a nationality not a race so there is evidently no racism in this. Race is blacks white etc. I have personally experienced racism at the schools in Doha and it wasn't because of my nationality. My family is black and are being treated differently so if shahzad_14 wants to experience racism come and live in my world.

Don't think anyone finds it funny A ....maybe thing have been taken the wrong way. Perhaps they were only trying to compliment ur nationality. Don't let it stress you.