23 Year Old Possibly Moving to Qatar

Life out here is great! I came out as a singleton and now im very much taken! ...so there is hope lol! There are loads of places to go out and have a good time!! Plenty of ladies nights...yip free drinks!

Accomodation varies to be honest ....I've heard good things about the school you have been offered so im sure the accom will be fine.

Best decision of my life moving here!

so have you made your decision to come over here yet? My opinion of Qatar ...... hymmmm... I have been here less than 1 year. It's not a bad place to be except the dust & heat. I hate the sun... :) . Other than that I believe is a safe place to be even for single woman. People are friendly but of course being a woman, you have to learn to distinguish the good & the bad. Food & lodging are expensive. Cars & petrol are very cheap here. If you are not into alchohol & night clubs & prefer a simple life, then this is a right place for you. To me there's a lot of family time also. I heard Doha is much better now compared to 2-3 years ago and with the coming world cup, it's prob going to be the next so called 'dubai' hopefully in 10 yrs time. So at times, there are a lot of roadworks around.

As for car, you can either drive your own or hire a driver. There are plenty of drivers around & who can take you to your workplace.

hey..i've pretty much grown up here and been in the UK long time as well..having seen both scenes and considering certain points you make; I'll only ask you to ensure everything's set on the job, employer and accommodation front. Once you have that peace of mind, I'll go out on a limb and promise that you'll love everything else here. Hell, I/people will even help you settle in (before the mud flies; no I'm not hitting on anyone) Other than that, take every opinion you get on this forum with a grain of salt (mine included). Your experience in this beautiful and warm country is what you and your perspective make of it. On the whole, I say go for it!:-)

You guys!!! I think you have well and truly frighted her away. charmw if you are still reading this thread, you will have a ball out here. There is loads to keep you busy, and trust me, you will be glad of the break away from the UK. Even if you are only here for a couple of years, you will experience so much and return much the richer for it (knowledge wise that is). It most certainly will not do your carer any harm, and I believe it will make you stand out from the rest when you do go home.

Get on the plane and get out here girl.

well..charmw ...welcome to Qatar whenvr u cum..let me knw wen u land here n let's try to meet someday for a ladies' day out...

that you find someone (even a not so close friend or relative) you know personally before going here. Just to make sure someone will look for you just in case. Now, if there is really none, then you need to be friendly with the first people you will work with (work colleagues), for sure they are the only persons (initially) would make your life a little bit comfortably for your starting days. Good luck! You will need a lot of it but if you are a strong person, then you'll survive, that's for sure!

BTW, don't listen to drunkards, they won't say anything good to you!

that you find someone (even a not so close friend or relative) you know personally before going here. Just to make sure someone will look for you just in case. Now, if there is really none, then you need to be friendly with the first people you will work with (work colleagues), for sure they are the only persons (initially) would make your life a little bit comfortably for your starting days. Good luck! You will need a lot of it but if you are a strong person, then you'll survive, that's for sure!

BTW, don't listen to drunkards, they won't say anything good to you!

Qatar is probably the safest play for a woman there is lot of respect for females but do b4 u join just do some research abt ur employer, salary and accomodation

Qatar is probably the safest play for a woman there is lot of respect for females but do b4 u join just do some research abt ur employer, salary and accomodation

to OP: It is likely easier if you are married but some women here are still hoping for husbands. Ask the advice of your father and brothers if this a good move for you. If they agree maybe one could came and help settle you for the first month.

Hey,

Don't worry about coming here. I'm a 22 year old British Woman, I've been here nearly 2 months, got myself a job which is going well and everyone here seems friendly. Having lived in Dubai before I found that there isn't a huge option of places to go out here or people to meet in comparison but it's still a great place.

Nothing compares to waking up to the sun everyday and I think that alone is worth moving for!

Hi, it is easy to get a car. I would advise you to purchase new though, because the way they abuse cars out here, you never know what you are buying second hand. We have purchased a big 4x4 Ford Expedition, because the majority of cars on the roads are 4x4 and you will feel safer in a big car. We paid 121,000 QAR, which is alot cheaper than it would have been in the UK (this costs us 2800QAR per month). If you are earning a decent wage, Banks are very pleased to lend you the money with just a letter from your employer proving your earnings. Alternatively you can, and alot of people do, hire cars. I would advise you hire a car for the first couple of months anyway until you get the hang of the road rules. If you need any further info, do get in touch. Good Luck!

no worries... u meet us after u reach Doha.

Tax free salary, sun, sand, sangria, free meals, roses and suitors at your doorstep.

You will never regret it.

thanks Smoke. I just need advice. I'm scared that I will make the wrong decision and end up regreting it!

Charm you need to chillax woman, I suppose by now you have all your questions answered? Frankly we dont care if you are single or married (except for colt45) but yeah Qatar is a safe place for women in General as long as you are smart enough to know your limits. :)

I love how people make assumptions on here. I am most definitely single. I mentioned that in the original post because I am concerned about my safety in Qatar being by myself and also have read that you can't do certain things by yourself. I in no way wanted to imply anything through making that statement. People need to stop inferring stupid things.

The match is on Tuesday, lets not hijack her confusing thread :)

darn im so confused now as a baby in a topless bar,is she single or married?

smoke did you win the Iphone 4 ?

What Charm is trying to say, she's only single when she comes to Qatar...else shes' married with 3 kids and a loving husband and a puppy.

I seem to have given off the wrong impression I think!

I mentioned I was single more for how safe it would be and how accessible things would be by myself!

Please embrace everything and NOT everyone .

Thank you rm2012 you speak some sense!

I suppose it will be what I make it so if I do decide to go I will go with a positive attitude ready to embrace everything.

I was wondering what life in Doha is like for single women? - You will never fall short of propositions and I say that in a good way.

Will I be able to make friends quite easily? - Oh hell YES!!! You just need to be choosy about the friends you make, because anyone and everyone you meet will wanna be your friend.

Will there be things for me to do? - Yes

In a nutshell, it's not as bad a place as some people would make it out to be. It grows onto you ;-)

well said mate :) true !!!

Ask me about this place..and I will tell you one thing..this is a beautiful country. I studied here during my childhood, after few years left the country for my further education. But I kept visitng Qatar on and off. I have only fond memories of this place. This country has changed alot in 2 decades. Yes, it is expensive but rapidly developing too.

Your appreciation of this place depends on where and how you live in this counrty. Where you live- how good your apartment is. How yo live- single or with your partner.

Life is difficult everywhere. Everything depends on us.How we live...what we do...our perspective about life.

WIsh you the best...

Female, 23 and single. You'll think you're in heaven ...

i clearly dont see where i got abusive wen it is star marked lol :D and i don't think im being rude to u either coz if u were from that part of the world where i spent the past 7 years i pretty much know that the f's and b's are a common thing for u guys but i am being quite polite and apologetic aswell ...but u seem to be stuck to one thought which is of no concern to me ...i spoke oly about the country,and living in cardiff i did come across different people aswell ...look nothing personal against u or anybody but there r huge amounts of singles here living a decent life n you should know its an islamic country so the laws will be pretty much islamic !!!and all i said was u have to respect that ...dats it ...m making it much simpler ...and u find it crappy rofl :D thats the reason i say i doubt !!!

yes there will be few jerks no matter what part of the world u live in but you cant blame the whole country for it ,can u ? i might sound like one now coz m honest n not too friendly or the ones that hit on just a girly name thinkin its for real but m just bein blunt n honest ...thank u and sorry again if both of u took it personally ...again nothing personal but speak the truth

You doubt that I am from England? Can I just ask why you feel the need to be rude to me? All I asked was that you simply didn't start an argument on a discussion that I have started. I started this dicussion as an aid to me making a vital decision and could do without the crap.

I understand and take on board everything that you are saying, I am not currently in Qatar and have never lived anywhere else other than the UK so need genuine help not crappy remarks.

your thread ??? well first of all lemme tell u if some1 tells u dat there is no life in qatar that person really has no friends or doesn't know qatar or is far too poor :(

yes its true unluckily only select few people get to enjoy the hi life coz it comes with a price !!!and me swearin ???it wasnt a direct attack !!!and i doubt if ur really from that part of the world where u said u were from ...anyways coming back to expression of thoughts ...please do remember all the countries have their own laws and u gotta respect it ...i am sorry if i did offend anybody out here but wen u speak bad about a country ur living in earning handsome income learn to be thankful ...if not to the country then atleast to ur lucky stars ...cheers

see what I mean? lol

This is an example of the simpletons in here..

I'm a racial freak for expressing my thoughts lmao.. where is the logic? no one knows...

deathrider as much as I appreciate your erm input I'd also appreciate it if you wouldn't swear and be aggressive on my thread. Thanks.

deathrider as much as I appreciate your erm input I'd also appreciate it if you wouldn't swear and be aggressive on my thread. Thanks.

there you go ...another noobie who lives in qatar n talks shit about the same country !!!dude if u got a problem with this country then y d f**k are u here ??? y d f**k dont u go back to a place that gives u freedom to do wat u want ??? qatar is the safest place to live with extremely warm and welcoming people :) otherwise people would not be dying to get into this country you racial freak !!!

hehehe

don't even compare a single guy life to a single girl..

Trust me, Girls think it is heaven for them in here. You got way more privileges when you are a girl and if you look good, forget about it, u'd live like a baller ;p

It sounds like the biggest negative that you can tell me is that it's rubbish being single there!!!! Well considering the amount of idiots in the UK I doubt I'd be missing out on anything!

See when I was in my mid twenties.. I lived like a prick back home.. So I wanted to detach myself off that lifestyle and cure myself and I moved here...Little I knew that depriving to that extent could make you worse lmao

I have my own business here and this is what keeps me sane ;)

haha funny positives! What is it that you are doing in Qatar?

:)

positive.. hmm..well u know, you make the best of it when you have no other choice. I am not here against my will. But whoever tells you it is fun in here, they have no clue what fun is about.

It really is not the place for singles.

I like the food though lol and even when I wear my 3 years old jeans it makes me look more stylish than many hehehe

Petergrifin you really don't seem to have a positive outlook on the place! Are there any positive points that you'd like to share? Do you live there now?

I am from the UK The Pagets. How easy is it to get a car? And what are the prices of the cars like?

it's just a third world country with most locals having the mentality as if it is still the 1700s.

Once they leave their country tho, they get so modern just while on the departing plane.

Racism at its peak yet, not even announced.

hypocrites everywhere :)

Any day you decide to go drive your car could be the last day in your life.

You can't do this, you can't do that, all the time

Rules keep changing and there is no where to read about rules anyway.

Most people don't like to work and are very lazy..

The only sources of fun are going to a mall or going to a club.

A drink is like 20 $ when a decent meal could be 10 $... What??

I can give you more details upon request :)

Driving isn't as bad as it seems. It is pretty scary when you first get here, but you will soon get the hang of it. Not sure where you are coming from but if from the UK you will not need to take a test, they will give you a licence with proof of your UK licence. I was quite scared at the thought of driving when I got here, but you get into the flow and soon learn. Honest, its nothing to worry about.

PeterGrifin what is so bad about it?

you better be getting some nasty salary to leave everything you have and come here.

I think of it here as a jail time. For a guy, it really is a jail. I think for a girl it is way better because there is some shortage of females in here. Everyone would wanna be nice to you.. maybe too nice to the point of being pushy/annoying/stalking etc..

Not discouraging you, every day here is a challenge :)

O god I never thought about my driving license! I'll have to check that. I've heard bad things about the roads in Qatar so may stay away from driving! Thank you for all of your replies.

going out with casual friends, and having fun during weekends are not a problem, its just the difficulty in getting public transportation that makes it worrying. But nevertheless, if you have an international driving license, shouldn't be a problem!

Research the school thoroughly. Speak to people who work there.

I had a friend, also a single female, who worked as a teacher at a school here. She was lied to from the outset, had horrible accomodation and was basically treated not much better than a third-world labourer.

But Doha on the whole is an okay place to live. Plenty to do if you do want to go out but it's bloody expensive for a decent night out here. It's a good base for exploring other countries in the region as well.

Moving to Qatar is not a problem at all but still there are some do's & dont's like in other places of the world...!

Dont wear such clothes through which ppl stare at u like u r an allien..

Never take or ask for a lift.. ( always use public transport)

Try to respect culture and laws of this country. (keep in mind its a muslim country)

Always trust those whom u know very well.

Beside these points Qaar is one of te safest place and hope u will enjoy here.. But always be ready for summer here coz sometime temperature reaches to 50.

Wish u all the best have a nice & safest life jere in qatar...

Thank you for your replies.

The school I have an interview with is DBS. I have heard and read that it is quite good.

I'm not the type of person who socialises a lot in Britain, I rarely drink but would still like the option of going out and having a good time- is this an option?

The heat does worry but not as much as getting their and regreting my decision!

Moving to Doha and living in Doha is not a problem at all! It is just the issue that its really hot during summer, and adjusting to the hot climate might take you time. Life in Doha can be fun, if you are always high spirited, and making friends...not a problem at all! Ask for one,and soon you will see yourself with 100s!

Accomodation type depends on you and your choices, oh, and your budget too, and which school are you thinking of working? depends completely on your budget management...thats all!

guess this eases your tention a little :)

Accommodation provided by schools can vary greatly. It can be quite luxurious or a tiny apartment so check this out if it's important to you.

Making friends amongst colleagues will be quite easy - expats tend to look after each other. But life for a young single woman can be quite difficult because of the cultural restrictions. eg. Relationships with the opposite sex are illegal. (Comment deleted by Mod)

But a lot depends on your school. Remember that once here you can't change jobs if you're unhappy. You can leave your job, but you can't come back for 2 years unless your sponsor gives you a no objection certificate.