UPDATED ON:
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
14:19 Mecca time, 11:19 GMT
 
FOCUS: OUT OF WORK
Video: Egyptian banker



Haitham Rashwan had worked his way up through the ranks of an Egyptian banking firm, eventually becoming a branch manager.

In depth

When his company went bust, he lost his job and with it his comfortable lifestyle.

He says that nearly all Egyptian banks have put a freeze on hiring and the years of experience he gained in that field are no longer of use.

Now he must start from scratch.

This is Haitham's story.


We want to hear how rising unemployment is affecting you.

If you want to respond to Haitham's story click on 'send us your feedback'.

If you have a story of your own to tell about how unemployment is affecting you and your community click on the Your Media button to submit your videos, comments and pictures. Some of the submissions will be featured on our website.

 
ARTICLE TOOLS
 Email Article  Email article
 Print Article  Print article
 Send Feedback  Send feedback
 Share article  Share article