When settling in a new country the first thing I always do is to immerse myself in the "norms" of personal and business life. It's a new country so things are going to be different.
However Saudi Arabia really is different!!
To get a deal signed typically takes forever. There is no reason - it is just the way it is.
Even before the signature getting a decision is like going to the dentist - painfull and unpleasant. Who's the real decision maker? Why won't the recommenders recommend? If everyone agrees on the proposition on the table then why are we still talking (or not) months later?
Why are appointments cancelled at the last minute? Why is the guy not there when you show up to the appointment (not even the courtesy of a cancellation).
OK, it's signature time - oh, just one thing, we forgot to budget for the project. Aaaarrrhhh!!!!
After 18 months of talking suddenly no-one is available to talk anymore (emails, phone calls, sms's) - they have just dropped off the face of the map. No reason, just happens.
It will happen tomorrow (which actually means anytime bewteen now and...).
I wrote in an earlier post that patience is essential. That and stress medication!!
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