Shall I do it?
Jan 21st 2013, 6:44 am
#16
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Re: Shall I do it?
"I went to Doha once........... it was closed!!!" 
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Jan 21st 2013, 7:01 am
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Re: Shall I do it?
Do it. QA is not a great airline but they are adding so many more flights this year that there's plenty of work. The ID90s are a good bonus for you and Doha isn't that boring anyway. Be aware though at busy times you will get bumped off the flight you booked.
Jan 21st 2013, 7:05 am
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Re: Shall I do it?
Thanks guys, the ID90's do sound great, they also chuck in a full return ticket for me and 2 family members so I get a guaranteed ride home each year.
Same school! Apparently Qatar Airways ran out of line trainers so they couldn't accommodate the new guys. I've heard that it's no longer an issue, but I will scrutinise the offer before I accept it. Do you know if they're getting paid?
Beware though i have a friend whose joined QA direct from a UK/NZ based school, has been here in Doha for 6-8 months and is still yet to fly, seems theyve been over-recruiting...............if theyve made u an offer id snap there hand off before its gone. imho!
Jan 21st 2013, 7:34 am
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Re: Shall I do it?
he hasnt said he's not being paid and he's living it large in some hotel in west bay, provided by QA, so...........
Jan 21st 2013, 7:42 am
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Re: Shall I do it?
I've been here for 2 weeks, from what I've seen in a (admittedly short) time there seems to be plenty to do here as long as you are prepared to look for it, and the expat community seem to look after their own - I certainly don't feel as if I am stuck in the desert!
Jan 21st 2013, 11:55 am
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Re: Shall I do it?
Doha isn't Dubai, but there again it isn't Riyadh, either, and seems to be improving , albeit slowly, every time I've been back.
Jan 21st 2013, 3:40 pm
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Re: Shall I do it?
My husband who've. I've just read this out to said what a dick for brain don't look a gifthorse in the mouth fly the poxy a320 for a few years and if you're really lucky you might get to fly 777
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Jan 21st 2013, 3:45 pm
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Tell your husband thanks for the encouraging words! 
Aircraft type is not an issue for me!
Aircraft type is not an issue for me!
Jan 21st 2013, 3:58 pm
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Enouraging words or not my husband is 777?tre so he knows the industry! You need to take the jet job as offered - most people aren't that lucky and have to work their way up through turboprops!
Jan 21st 2013, 4:01 pm
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It would be that easy if it were the only job available, but as I've previously said if I don't take the job at Qatar then I will get a job at Easyjet in the UK.
This is why it's a hard choice for me, if I stay in the Uk then yes I will be paid a lot less, but the UK has all of my friends and family. If I work for Qatar then I will earn a lot more but I am worried about being bored and lonely.
I have to say that I'm definitely swinging towards Qatar after doing a lot of reading on this forum and others.
This is why it's a hard choice for me, if I stay in the Uk then yes I will be paid a lot less, but the UK has all of my friends and family. If I work for Qatar then I will earn a lot more but I am worried about being bored and lonely.
I have to say that I'm definitely swinging towards Qatar after doing a lot of reading on this forum and others.
Jan 21st 2013, 4:06 pm
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So pitched side by side easy jet and Qatar what do you think? No brainier to us?
Jan 22nd 2013, 9:45 am
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Jan 22nd 2013, 10:43 am
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Re: Shall I do it?
One of my faves is
A comfort zone is a beautiful place..But nothing ever grows there
