[Brasucasulu]

My friend and his family are from Kenia, Africa. He moved to France years ago to study and work. He's been doing ok so far, but the company he works had to reduce staff working hours, as they were about to close down due the crisis. My friend is now making less money and his bills are higher. He can't almost save nothing from his salary.
On the other hand, his brother is very well in the U.K. He has his won business and makes a lot of money. He spends a lot in expensive cars, trips, etc. my friend had asked his brother to help, but the brother refused to help.
My friend's brother flies their parents to visit him once every 3 months, and because he is too busy to spend time with them, my friend has to ask for unpaid vacation in order to be there and assist them. He usually goes for like 2-3 weeks. Because his brother pays the tickets for their parents, my friend has to pay for their cost of food, gas, etc. they stay at his brother's house. Every time he spends all his little savings on them.
He's also been having relationship problems. His partner lost her job, and although she's been trying hard, she can't find a new one. Their started arguing because she has no more money and he's putting a lot of pressure on her. Now finally she found a very good offer but it is in Mexico. It seems like her ex husband opened a business and have asked her to work for him.
My friend asked for advise, but I don't know what to say.

[MickeyCheeky]

I don't know what to say neither.. but I'm really sorry for your friend

[Brasucasulu]

Originally Posted by MickeyCheeky

I don't know what to say neither.. but I'm really sorry for your friend

It hard to give advice. He's making a mistake if he lets his gf go.

[gayleggg]

Yes, unless he wants to lose her, he shouldn't let his gf go work for her ex.

[Brasucasulu]

Originally Posted by gayleggg

Yes, unless he wants to lose her, he shouldn't let his gf go work for her ex.

I think he will lose her for sure. It is clear that the other guy wants to win her back. She's a lovely person.

[Brasucasulu]

She's gone

[s4ndm4n2006]

I'm not sure what advice your friend wants.

Regarding their job, no one can make the brother help. He has the freedom of choice and can say no. Almost every son and daughter if they can will help parents tht they have a good relationship with but not always will they help their siblings, that is far more complicated and it doesn't sound like the probably have a good relationship as siblings. Not much you can say or do about this.

As for finances all they can do is try to find another job or get unemployment if it's available til they do so. I'm not sure what to say about that

I'm sorry I don't have better or some advice but sometimes all you can do is be a good listener for friends.

[Brasucasulu]

Originally Posted by s4ndm4n2006

I'm not sure what advice your friend wants.

Regarding their job, no one can make the brother help. He has the freedom of choice and can say no. Almost every son and daughter if they can will help parents tht they have a good relationship with but not always will they help their siblings, that is far more complicated and it doesn't sound like the probably have a good relationship as siblings. Not much you can say or do about this.

As for finances all they can do is try to find another job or get unemployment if it's available til they do so. I'm not sure what to say about that

I'm sorry I don't have better or some advice but sometimes all you can do is be a good listener for friends.

That's all I can do for the moment. Be a good listener.