An Expat Talks about Living in Doha, Qatar

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If a friend of yours was thinking of moving to this city or town from far away, what other advice would you give them.

If you move to the Middle East learn to chill out. Nothing happens quickly. If you ask for something to be done find out when. Their sense of time is really very different from what we are use to in North America. Yah, Yah, Yah does not mean anytime soon.

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regy186

Nov 23, 2012 18:14

hi im thinking of moving to Qatar to work. I work in construction as a resident engineer/contracts manager. im trying to find out the going rate for someone in that kind of post. so I can consider any potential jobs that may come my way. thanks

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Dec 28, 2012 07:19

hi im thinking of moving to Qatar to work. I own a bachelor degree in information Technology. You can reach me thru my email address

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May 24, 2013 09:24

Hello, I am a 50 something single woman thinking about moving to Doha, would this be a wise move? Would love some advice before making a ghastly mistake

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