Bromleyboy

Hi everyone....

With the benefit of hindsight and Knowing what you know now, would you still make the decision to move to Qatar?

And, if the answer to that question is YES, what would you do differently about your move?


I'm looking to make the move shortly and keen to see what the general feeling is from those of you that have already done it.... And see if I can learn the lessons of any mishaps/ mistakes/ dire problems you've experienced!

OleJanx

I spent two months short of ten years in Qatar. First time round with an international company on a featherbed package, second time around for a local company.
It depends on who you are going to work for. I would never ever have anything to do with a 100% Qatari owned company - They lie, are dishonourable and generally piss you about and are bad news indeed!

scot47

I lasted 2 weeks before chucking it in and heading back to KSA.

Millhouse

If you are from Bromley, Kent - then my advice to you (as someone who has drunk in O'Neills) is that you should move to Qatar.

Alexa

Well, I'm still here. would I do it again...depends on the situation.
What would I do different?
Have minuscule expectations.

OleJanx

Qatar: Expect little, get less...

kittycat1

never lived there and even if I was offered an obscene amount of money Im not sure I would

Miss Anne Thrope

Could any other obscene things possibly lure you?

britexpat76

At least you are open minded.

dohadesertdog

Yes definitely. Sooooo many posts on the good and the bad but everywhere is what you make it. I think coming from the UK to here meant I didnt have to give up any of the things people who come from UAE have to so I only enjoyed all the new experiences.

everyone has an expiry date here, some are longer than others. mine is 5years apparently, im off to Abu Dhabi!

britexpat76

AD is no different, A little less beige and Dubai driveable. Other than that, same same.

dohadesertdog

Doha - Abu Dhabi = Same Same?! Ive been there enough times to know that couldnt be further from the truth!

Life, full of opinions!!!!

britexpat76

I lived in both. Whats the difference, I just see there are more options in AD regarding eating and drinking?

DOHDUBMAN

Im in Abu Dhabi at the moment. Away to put in around 8 weeks here. Did a few months a couple of years ago as well

Agree with you as well. Pretty similar except the expat community are a lot more friendly in Doha

Ill get my coat

kittycat1

miss anne thrope- such as?