They're coming for You ...

I guess it’s finally here …

Yesterday, my friend Nadir & I went to Goaish – an adventure park in Karachi, which has assortments of activities and games you could find on Fear Factor sans eating bugs.
Now the last time I went there, it was a Sunday, but not much of a turnout.
Yesterday however was a completely different story all together. I got talking with the uncles on the jungle circuit with me and it turns out a lot of people have been laid of – office based employees, not manual labor.
First of all, Bravo for not tearing up the city, wreaking destruction on public and private property. Bravo for being so proactive to see the silver lining in the situation – going out and doing something meant for teens … I think we can learn something from this …There’s loads of fun things to do in the city to make up for time not spent working and I’d be more than happy to guide you, O, jobless wonder.

Understand this, You’re not alone. 2009 was the year of layoffs for loads of people ( I don’t have the exact figures on me ).An article I read a while back on Forbes did say that the unemployment rate could reach 10 percent or more by the end of the year—the highest since the 1980s. As al recessions, this will pass.

You need to come to terms with the fact that while its fan FRICKIN tastic that you’re out there looking for work, We both know, you’re not doing it 9-5 SO, you get a load of time to spare, and that means….

Give Back
Sometimes your heart tells you: All that Zakat isn’t enough, helping others by contributing your time IS true charity. Edhi Foundation, TCF, Zindagi Trust, AKU & many others welcome volunteers. If you just want to play, then be a big brother or sister to the children at Dar-ul-Sukoon

Acquire new Skills
Take all the certificate courses at Indus Valley – they have yoga, acting, painting, sculpting …you name it, they’re very artsy.ActOne, BodyBeats and Off-street Workshop offer dance classes of various styles. Studio X has high intensity yoga and Pilates. NAPA teaches music, choreography and film making. ARENA multimedia has classes in graphic design ( if you’re in an interview, you can bring up the courses you’ve done and appear productive and cost saving).

Amuse yourself
Eat out, Listen to every artist, and attend every concert. Log on to www.karachisnob.com to get details on fun activities in our city.