The Big Brothers

For the past few days, a couple of black, dark windows Mercedes mini buses and a Mercedes limousine have been on and off parked in the compound where I work. Upon entering the lobby of the main office building, one will not miss an ex-arm army / secret service looking man standing next to the lift for the whole day for the past few days. It tells me only one thing - the big brothers are finally here.

Many have been talking our the clash of two cultures - European vs American or a large multinational vs a huge, gigantic conglomerate. The black Mercedeses and a bodyguard manning lifts gives you a glimpse of the differences in two cultures. It looks a bit of an overkill to most here. But, hey, that's how it is - better start embracing it. At least there is a super, tiny, slim chance you might be one of the futures guys travelling in those chauffeured driven limousines with a bodyguard.

To add a bit more to the story: I was driving to the office from home last night. On the way, a black Mercedes limousine drove fast into a roundabout completely ignoring the fact that it was MY WAY. Damn! I thought that was a bit selfish - and it looked so much like the black car from the office compound. Behind it, a black Mercedes minibus followed. Surprise surprise when I got to the office, the same mini bus arrived.

This is just the beginning of it. For many years it's been fun being the key guys in the HQ, despite all the good and bad. Things will certainly start to change ... hopefully for the better, and I can only see them changing very fast.