You're fired.

ydlov12
By ydlov12

I was wondering how many of the QL users are familiar with Donald Trump (whose name has become synonymous with the expression "you're fired" which he incessantly uses on his famous show "The Apprentice") and what their views are regarding the history of the man in question and his attempts at taking over (and succeeding in) the real estate business. How well would Qatar benefit from such a personality?

By francesy• 10 Sep 2012 00:34
francesy

there's always a better way of looking at things - instead of doubting, just have faith especially if it's doing good to others .... this can be a classic example of what you wrote on your signature " For those who believe, no explanation is necessary;for those who do not believe, no explanation is possible"

like the saying goes "one good act is better than ten good words never put into act"....

bottomline is - yeah ydlov12 - at least he's doing it. It does work two ways, for him and others, that's what it makes it better coz everyone is a winner. No explanation needed - he helps, that's all that matters.

By ydlov12• 9 Sep 2012 16:36
ydlov12

Altruism is non-existent. Any businessman would do it partly for the image. But at least he's doing it.

By Eagley• 9 Sep 2012 16:04
Eagley

All proceeds go to charity ? Real altruism or just marketing his image / perception management? :p

By francesy• 9 Sep 2012 00:26
Rating: 5/5
francesy

I am an avid viewer of both The Apprenctice and The Celebrity Apprentice - yeah, he is a very successful businessman, Ivanka and Donald Jr. are following his footsteps and are just as charismatic. At one point he's mentioned his plans to run for the presidency here in the US - which I think is not a bad idea, after all, I thought the US needed more people like him to run this country to create more jobs which is not really happening in the Obama administration.

Both Alan Sugar and Donald Trump are equally successful in their own rights. We have to admit though that it is Donald who has made the "You're Fired" phrase more heard of globally - not sure, who really said it first between these two!

As to Qatar learning from him - well, to begin with, I cannot imagine a TV show over there being as open as Donald Trump's shows are - for sure there are culutural issues and limitations - Donald Trump is in a more open society, that makes a lot of difference because that allowed him to be more creative in his businesses - he had a wider field to explore, therefore he is where he is now.

Anyways, the greatest part about his show (Celebrity Apprentice) is that all proceeds go to the charities. I think that's an important thing to learn from him - he uses his popularity for a good cause not just for himself.

By ambiguous• 8 Sep 2012 20:02
ambiguous

lol i don't know what the argument is about but it's funny cause obviously the one who posted it wasn't being aggressive or anything.. nyways i think trump guy has inspired people and that's good enough. as for his family they're just lucky to be famous!

By britexpat• 8 Sep 2012 19:46
britexpat

The US version came first .. Jim, you 're fired :0(

By Jim Mc• 8 Sep 2012 19:43
Jim Mc

Oops what happened there...sorry!

By Jim Mc• 8 Sep 2012 19:42
Jim Mc

Which came first .. The uk version of The Apprentice with Alan Sugar or the US version? I thought Lord Alan owned the "Your Fired" slogan.

By Jim Mc• 8 Sep 2012 19:42
Jim Mc

Which came first .. The uk version of The Apprentice with Alan Sugar or the US version? I thought Lord Alan owned the "Your Fired" slogan.

By Jim Mc• 8 Sep 2012 19:42
Jim Mc

Which came first .. The uk version of The Apprentice with Alan Sugar or the US version? I thought Lord Alan owned the "Your Fired" slogan.

By deedee• 8 Sep 2012 19:29
deedee

is his ego. Yes, he is rich, but not on anyone's top 10 list or anything. He does reality television now, that should tell you something right there.

By t_coffee_or_me• 8 Sep 2012 19:12
t_coffee_or_me

Looks like bluepantherback is upset because they did not invest in his/company project.

By anonymous• 8 Sep 2012 19:08
anonymous

All of them were here in Qatar April 2008. My bad. Donald, Donald Junior, Ivanka and Eric

By anonymous• 8 Sep 2012 19:01
Rating: 2/5
anonymous

Yelov you seems starry eyed!!!! So will not argue with you. Most probably you follow every move of his, have his posters around your place and will name your first born Donald. Good on you mate. You are not FIRED!!

I think he is a fruitcake and it doubtful he's worth a billion dollars itself, which in today's times is quite a norm. I do luv his PR guys though - i'd like to hire them in Qatar. Donald and his hairpiece can stay back.

Btw my colleague had given Donald's son and daughter a tour of a upcoming project in Qatar when they were here.

By ydlov12• 8 Sep 2012 17:37
ydlov12

First of all no one competes with Justin Bieber. Second, if bankruptcy has made him this much of a success, I wonder what he would have become had he not encountered such misfortune. As for Obama, "whatever" says it all.

By t_coffee_or_me• 8 Sep 2012 17:30
t_coffee_or_me

Nothing new companies over here do it all the time.

By anonymous• 8 Sep 2012 13:18
anonymous

...he is a fruitcake. As it is the real estate sector in the ME is in doldrums. Yes he markets himself very well but at the end a number of his initiatives have resulted in bankruptcy.

This region needs innovators not more fruitcakes. Its great that Obama gave it to him..and seriously whats with the hair!!!! Competition for Justin Bieber it seems...

By ydlov12• 8 Sep 2012 13:13
ydlov12

Whether he's richer than he actually is or not, the point is he's huge and he has established an identity for himself and I think he'd be good in Qatar because whatever success Qatar has been witnessing is only the beginning and he can set a further impetus.

By britexpat• 8 Sep 2012 13:10
Rating: 4/5
britexpat

Trump is a great salesman and self promoter. He tries to come across as much richer than he actually is.

Like his daughter. Can't see him succeeding in Qatar.. Dubai perhaps

By ydlov12• 8 Sep 2012 13:07
ydlov12

He'd be one lucky employee.

By Molten Metal• 8 Sep 2012 12:58
Molten Metal

My son would work in one of his businesses in Qatar if he brings something here !

By ydlov12• 8 Sep 2012 12:49
ydlov12

Oh no not the "Vigin records" owner. By the way Trump has famous building named after him called "The Trump Tower" which is usually referred to even in movies. The guy is huge.

By Molten Metal• 8 Sep 2012 12:42
Molten Metal

Sorry, I corrected my comment above.

Then other thing is known about him are his girlfriends who are often in news ....

By Molten Metal• 8 Sep 2012 12:40
Molten Metal

sorry , I mistook him for Richard Bronson of Virgin Group..

By ydlov12• 8 Sep 2012 12:39
ydlov12

I didn't know that MM. Wish it worked though. He would've done so much.

By ydlov12• 8 Sep 2012 12:37
ydlov12

Yes, benson. He wrestles through his brain.

By ydlov12• 8 Sep 2012 12:31
ydlov12

True MM and the fact that he didn't announce his bankruptcy when everyone else did and instead decided to revive his business and re-establish himself and build the reputation he has right now is just more than remarkable. A man like him could well benefit us.

By Molten Metal• 8 Sep 2012 12:19
Rating: 5/5
Molten Metal

He one of rare businessman who is still happy [ even after being so rich ] & mingle with street / common people.

I respect him as a jolly down to earth person.

He would definitely make huge money from Qatar as all of us.

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