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b_b  ·  2777 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What's something you've been trying to do more of recently?

Succeed in business.

Just talked to my boss for 15 minutes about how to negotiate with Saudis, which he has some experience with.

Wish me luck, ya'll. In Saudi Arabia for the next 5 days. Have no idea what to expect.





user-inactivated  ·  2777 days ago  ·  link  ·  

It's the fucking worst. So expect that. And only go where you need to. Unless you're in Riyadh, in which case seriously only go where you need to. There's a reason peeps drive all the way to Kuwait for a fucking vacation. Or Bahrain. Really take your pick.

Source: went to private school there for a semester. It waaaas shit.

b_b  ·  2776 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Boarding the plane now. If you have any last minute advice, now's the time :)

user-inactivated  ·  2773 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Let us know how it goes

OftenBen  ·  2776 days ago  ·  link  ·  
b_b  ·  2777 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Riyadh, yes. Staying at what is apparently a five star hotel, so hopefully that takes the edge off. Really not looking forward to a 12 hour flight on Saudi airlines tomorrow.