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EastWest

Jul 14th 2014 1:34 pm

6 & 6

6 reasons why working in Qatar is better than home
-More saving
-More annual leaves
-No tax
-Free accommodation and health insurance
-End of service gratuity
-short working hours in Ramadan
6 reasons why working at home is better than Qatar
-Much better climate.
-More job security.
-Better food, better water and better air.
-Better education for kids.
-Safer roads.
-More outdoor activities (mostly free).

mikewot

Jul 14th 2014 2:18 pm

Re: 6 & 6

You missed out no pension (normally) in ME, hence the end of service gratuity.

weasel decentral

Jul 14th 2014 3:02 pm

Re: 6 & 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastWest (Post 11335951)

So if you had to do it again knowing what you know now, would you choose to come to the ME?

EastWest

Jul 14th 2014 4:15 pm

Re: 6 & 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by weasel decentral (Post 11336028)

So if you had to do it again knowing what you know now, would you choose to come to the ME?

Yep, given the fact everyone comes here for a definite period (<=4 yrs)

Millhouse

Jul 14th 2014 4:50 pm

Re: 6 & 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastWest (Post 11335951)

this is in the wrong section.

I also wondered why you stopped at 6 points... where there not more than 6 redeeming features to Doha?

OleJanx

Jul 14th 2014 4:52 pm

Re: 6 & 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 11336125)

I also wondered why you stopped at 6 points... where there not more than 6 redeeming features to Doha?

Doubtful.

Millhouse

Jul 14th 2014 6:46 pm

Re: 6 & 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by OleJanx (Post 11336127)

Doubtful.

Indeed - and four of the six are actually the same point (and the other two are the same point). In a nut shell, it's two points: more money and more time off.

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