to doha or not to doha?
I currently work in an airline and my gf is looking to move to India for a year / 18 months. Only problem is that my chances of getting a good job there is very slim so im going to work in the middle east and simply fly and see her every now and then!
Now….the killer question!! I’ve been looking and applying for jobs and the most interesting jobs I can get seem to be in Qatar airways based in Doha. Now I’ve heard that Doha is one of the most uneventful places in the world with very little to do! My question …..as a 27 year old will I be able to bear the place for 18 months? I mean is it easy enough to make expat and non expat friends and find anything to actually do at weekends? Not sure if I fancy moving somewhere where ill find myself watching tv on my own all weekend!! Anyway thanks in advance for any help |
Re: to doha or not to doha?
Doha is a good place to live and work so long as your accommodation is paid for. Qatar Airways are a modern and progressive organisation. Go for it...
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Re: to doha or not to doha?
Originally Posted by lionheart
(Post 5281216)
....Qatar Airways are a modern and progressive organisation. Go for it...
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Re: to doha or not to doha?
Originally Posted by mrdwood
(Post 5281123)
I currently work in an airline and my gf is looking to move to India for a year / 18 months. Only problem is that my chances of getting a good job there is very slim so im going to work in the middle east and simply fly and see her every now and then!
Now….the killer question!! I’ve been looking and applying for jobs and the most interesting jobs I can get seem to be in Qatar airways based in Doha. Now I’ve heard that Doha is one of the most uneventful places in the world with very little to do! My question …..as a 27 year old will I be able to bear the place for 18 months? I mean is it easy enough to make expat and non expat friends and find anything to actually do at weekends? Not sure if I fancy moving somewhere where ill find myself watching tv on my own all weekend!! Anyway thanks in advance for any help |
Re: to doha or not to doha?
im looking at something in business development or international relations etc, im hoping that ill travel alot with work! done a bit of reading up on Doha, sounds like it doesnt have a huge amount of things to do but seems to be alot of expats out there so it should be fun for a year or so :)
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Re: to doha or not to doha?
try Emirates Airlines, then you would be based in Dubai - lots going on here :thumbsup:
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Re: to doha or not to doha?
Yes would look at Emirates or Etihad rather than Qatar
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Re: to doha or not to doha?
Originally Posted by lionheart
(Post 5281216)
Doha is a good place to live and work so long as your accommodation is paid for. Qatar Airways are a modern and progressive organisation. Go for it...
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Re: to doha or not to doha?
Originally Posted by Fairydust
(Post 5283747)
Yes would look at Emirates or Etihad rather than Qatar
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Re: to doha or not to doha?
Agree.
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Re: to doha or not to doha?
a 27 year old in Doha!?
Dude... dont do it...!!!! |
Re: to doha or not to doha?
Originally Posted by mrdwood
(Post 5281123)
I currently work in an airline and my gf is looking to move to India for a year / 18 months. Only problem is that my chances of getting a good job there is very slim so im going to work in the middle east and simply fly and see her every now and then!
Now….the killer question!! I’ve been looking and applying for jobs and the most interesting jobs I can get seem to be in Qatar airways based in Doha. Now I’ve heard that Doha is one of the most uneventful places in the world with very little to do! My question …..as a 27 year old will I be able to bear the place for 18 months? I mean is it easy enough to make expat and non expat friends and find anything to actually do at weekends? Not sure if I fancy moving somewhere where ill find myself watching tv on my own all weekend!! Anyway thanks in advance for any help |
Re: to doha or not to doha?
Go where you can get a job. The strategy relates to seeing your gf not to where you work. All places have good and bad.
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Re: to doha or not to doha?
After living here for just over a year my advice would be don't do it. Doha has to be the most boring place ever. I know a guy the same age as you and he has been here 5 months and is desperate to leave. There's not a community feel and no one is really keen to make friends unless you are the right grade in the office or drive a particular car or live in a particular compound !!!!
Thankfully we are outta here soon and hopefully will not be back. Oh and it's very expensive. |
Re: to doha or not to doha?
Originally Posted by bigmamma
(Post 5324144)
After living here for just over a year my advice would be don't do it. Doha has to be the most boring place ever. I know a guy the same age as you and he has been here 5 months and is desperate to leave. There's not a community feel and no one is really keen to make friends unless you are the right grade in the office or drive a particular car or live in a particular compound !!!!
Thankfully we are outta here soon and hopefully will not be back. Oh and it's very expensive. |
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