05-23-2007, 05:16 AM
aloha all,
in my mind, it's no different than in the states, when established businesses won't hire foreigners, illegals, etc.
not saying that it is right, but all newcomers have to "pay their dues," in one form or another. each new wave of immigrants in america have encountered such resistance. it's a lack of understanding, acceptance and so on. nothing new in my mind.
hawai'i is not the mainland, and unfortunately, that's how it goes. if one moves to hawai'i and expects the long-standing "locals," to embrace every newcomer with open arms, they're in for a big suprise. oftentimes, folks are hesitant to connect with newcomers in hawai'i, as they seem to move on, and break those strong ties and friendships, which are at the heart of life in hawai'i.
the old saying "it's not what you know, but who you know," is very true in hawai'i. unfortunately, this gal may have to take the job she can get, pay her dues, make the friendships, and build from there.
just my thoughts,
malama pono,
:?)
in my mind, it's no different than in the states, when established businesses won't hire foreigners, illegals, etc.
not saying that it is right, but all newcomers have to "pay their dues," in one form or another. each new wave of immigrants in america have encountered such resistance. it's a lack of understanding, acceptance and so on. nothing new in my mind.
hawai'i is not the mainland, and unfortunately, that's how it goes. if one moves to hawai'i and expects the long-standing "locals," to embrace every newcomer with open arms, they're in for a big suprise. oftentimes, folks are hesitant to connect with newcomers in hawai'i, as they seem to move on, and break those strong ties and friendships, which are at the heart of life in hawai'i.
the old saying "it's not what you know, but who you know," is very true in hawai'i. unfortunately, this gal may have to take the job she can get, pay her dues, make the friendships, and build from there.
just my thoughts,
malama pono,
:?)