So many leaving Doha
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So many leaving Doha
Is it me or is everyone leaving?
I've been here 18 months now and in the past couple of months so many are leaving. I know it's the life we chose but is it normal that so many up sticks and run for the hills?
Feeling a bit lost to be honest.
I've been here 18 months now and in the past couple of months so many are leaving. I know it's the life we chose but is it normal that so many up sticks and run for the hills?
Feeling a bit lost to be honest.
#2
Re: So many leaving Doha
Its normal here, a lot of people struggle to adapt or get sent home. 2 year contracts are the norm so when you start to get to that period of time the friends and faces change. From when I got here I think there is 1 person left who I knocked about with.
#3
Re: So many leaving Doha
A few friends are moving back to The Emirates and a few are going back to Europe and the UK . There's an awful lot of work here in Doha but people only see this place as the cash convertor and when something better comes up they usually pull the rip cord.
We all leave eventually which is good , i'd hate to think i had to see my days out on this barren Land Cruiser infested rock
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Re: So many leaving Doha
Thanks guys, makes me feel better knowing there's at least three of us still here
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Re: So many leaving Doha
more on the way too!
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Re: So many leaving Doha
Perhaps we should have a big Doha night out. What do you reckon Brit expat?....I promise not to get too drunk again � ����
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Re: So many leaving Doha
nope its the time of year for mass exodus, people doing the sch year etc etc not new.
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Re: So many leaving Doha
Is this a problem unique to Doha expats or just one for expat life in general? Living in Denmark for 4 years now, as an American, my circle of friends has quite heavily evolved over time due to expats moving back / moving on.
#10
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The thing that surprised me though, now as a retired layabout, is that you still get a change round every few years with expat retirees maybe we get used to moving around so much....who knows.
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Re: So many leaving Doha
And yes, I'm still driving the Sunny rental car...
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Re: So many leaving Doha
Before the holy month then.
Well I had been sat in that bar for 1,2,3,4,5 hours since I ordered the cake haha
Well I had been sat in that bar for 1,2,3,4,5 hours since I ordered the cake haha
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Re: So many leaving Doha
Fair comment.
However, back on topic, I have a vision ... a rampage around the C and D ringroads, broadsiding every Landcruiser and Patrol that cuts me up, causing carnage in the process, then heading to Doha Airport, tossing the Sunny's keys in the litter bin and heading off to the sunset.
However, back to reality in 21st Century Doha, I'd have no exit permit, be found at fault for each and every incident, and have to rake through said litter bin for my Sunnys' keys.
Only 6 weeks to Ramadan
However, back on topic, I have a vision ... a rampage around the C and D ringroads, broadsiding every Landcruiser and Patrol that cuts me up, causing carnage in the process, then heading to Doha Airport, tossing the Sunny's keys in the litter bin and heading off to the sunset.
However, back to reality in 21st Century Doha, I'd have no exit permit, be found at fault for each and every incident, and have to rake through said litter bin for my Sunnys' keys.
Only 6 weeks to Ramadan