Single 26 yr old girl with questions - help!
Hi Guys
I am in talks with my company to move to the new Qatar office and I am really excited about it but I have a few questions....
( thanks for all your help so far I have read loads)
1) I dont drive is this an issue?
2) Do you guys celebrate St Patricks Day in any shape or form ( you may laugh but this is a consideration!)
3) whats the singles scene like - I am not Bridget Jones or anything but I dont want to socialise with couples all the time either? Are bars mixed or are there familys bars and then non family bars?
4) anybody work in recruitment and could give an insight?
Thanks so much I have been to doha loads and never made it out of the airport so any info would be great = )
at the Sheraton in Mid December.
It's called the Irish Harp.
So...you will be at home!
Not being able to drive is really inconvenient. I've been relying on drivers & taxis, but I don't like it. It's not the cost, it's the hassle of having to call in advance & waiting every time I want to go anywhere. Depending on where you live, you may not be able to just walk out every time you want to buy a carton of milk or a newspaper - especially if you're a single woman.
It didn't really strike me what you wanted to express...now I'm on the DUH flight I know...so please tell me what did that first line mean....
So you haven't given your number...o come on...we can't wait till you get here...we wan't to make sure you GET HERE...*see how nice we are*...LOL...kidding girl, have a good time...and jokes apart...I'm sure you would have a pleasant time here...hmmm...at a cost or goodies...we will try to let you have a good time here...
Welcome on board...
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ha ha OK less or the DUH thank you!
No I havent given my number out to anyone - jeeze will at least wait till I get there lol!
We were just thinking whether you really are coming to Doha, and regarding the scaring away girl, just get here, and then you will see...LOL...hey and by the way, that did sound like a invitation to freak you out...j/k//
And regarding the Cabbie thing, no they don't sit out waiting for you...DUH...you hire them on a monthly basis and tell them your work timings and stuff like that, and they do a pickup and drop service, and you could also call on them to take you and throw you at the malls when you need some grocceries shopping...it works out to maybe about QR 1500/- - QR 2,000/- a month (this I ain't sure)...
That's how the deal is...and so coming back to things, have you still given your number out to the guys in here...LOL
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Gal i can help u arnd the city ...Also call m any time..... I will come in a cab too....
Hi Everyone
Guys - you didnt scare me off - Its just the time difference - i left the office! ha ha I think it takes a bit more than that to freak me out ( that is not an invitation btw ha ha)
Guiness you have made my day ! Gypsey thank you do!
Garveys? thats quite funny.
In regard to the hiring a car with a driver - wow but realistically how much would you be looking at for a week / day they dont sit outside do they - sorry if i sound like a ditz but I just cant picture that?
Also anyone with recruitment earning potential input would be very welcome = )
Thanks guys
Orlah, There's the St Patricks day ball and all of the bars here celebrate it as well. I hear Garveys and Rugby Club even have green beer.
Not everyone is couples, but it might take you awhile to meet people, as the bars really aren't the best place to make friends.
"You don't have to like me for who I am but we'll see what you're made of by what you make of me." Ani Difranco
Greeker...
Doha Driving Rules:
Red = Stop.......Yellow = Go........Green = HONK.
and u can imagine u got a birthday gift from me wooohooo party time :)
Where there is Fire...There is Coke. Where there is Rum..There is Smoke - Sir Smoke-a-Lot
birthday's comin up real soon.........yahooooo
life's too short so make the most of it, you only live but once.......
hey smokes just imagine u got a post card fr moi.......:O)
life's too short so make the most of it, you only live but once.......
Orlah,
St Patrick's Day Ball 2008 is on Thursday March 13th at the Ramada hotel in Doha. There's also an Irish society and a Gaelic football team here!
ur lucky my birthday's over coz i really love those hush puppy doggy dolls :)
Where there is Fire...There is Coke. Where there is Rum..There is Smoke - Sir Smoke-a-Lot
ah wat a cute lil devil with droopy eyes too.......geez they must be related see how both tails are in action.......>chuckles
life's too short so make the most of it, you only live but once.......
dont forget to send me a postcard :) how do u like my new puppy???
Where there is Fire...There is Coke. Where there is Rum..There is Smoke - Sir Smoke-a-Lot
halleluyah good for ya smokey, >winks.
in 24 hrs time i will be on me way to bali for a nice quiet retreat for a couple of days.........woohoooo. bali here i come.......
life's too short so make the most of it, you only live but once.......
i'm good never better found another girl on QL life is good Amen
Where there is Fire...There is Coke. Where there is Rum..There is Smoke - Sir Smoke-a-Lot
hey smokey, been a good hectic day as always, gonna go hit the sack soon(before the clock strikes midnight and i turn to a pumpkin......muahahhahahahha)how is you ?
life's too short so make the most of it, you only live but once.......
good evening spicemommy and how was ur day?
Where there is Fire...There is Coke. Where there is Rum..There is Smoke - Sir Smoke-a-Lot
TCOM u know how friendly and excited i get when i see 26yr old single females asking for help...i just cant resist...i'm a sucker for a damsel in distress.
Where there is Fire...There is Coke. Where there is Rum..There is Smoke - Sir Smoke-a-Lot
greeker ........green is go n red is stop, ya?
life's too short so make the most of it, you only live but once.......
fc dear i am spicemom not spice gramma.......(rolls eyes).........just kidding.......hehehhehhehehhe how i miss them golden gals
life's too short so make the most of it, you only live but once.......
teach your spice kids that green is good, red is bad!
spicemom, don't worry I am sending you something here
she could protect you on having nightmare
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oh my word, i am gonna have nightmares tonight with this green head staring down on me...............shrieks
life's too short so make the most of it, you only live but once.......
And i think you got your questions answered many times over.
Welcome to Qatar, if you have finally made up your mind. Good day to you, if you havent!
You know you just can't do without us guys can you girl...lol...you know you love as your buddies...don't deny that Doc...LOL...
FC: I'm doing not bad just about ready to doze offff.....and I just joined to see the fun that smokey baby was having with the new girl in TOWN....LOL...
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corneeeeeeeee its a fake ID like the many we have been visited so far lately
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I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here
Than a whole truck load when I'm gone
U guys are unbelievable! She's not here yet and u scared her away! I have no clue how I put up with u boys :P
I'm not always right, but I'm never wrong- Garfield
Orlah vanished and friendcuddler appeared right on cue.... lately we have been visited by lots of young ladies something really very fishy going on here
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I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here
Than a whole truck load when I'm gone
Am doing very well thank you , and yourself? Are you having an splendid evening with the new girl in town? ^(0)(0)^
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People are very inclined to set moral standards for others.
~Elizabeth Drew, The New Yorker, 16 February 1987
new chick going to be in town nu despos have already started making her scared
when will u improve
lol
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I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here
Than a whole truck load when I'm gone
look what u did now...u hurt FC's feelings. *FC honey i was trying to get her number for ksarat he's been bugging me for some 26 yr old female numbers lately*
Where there is Fire...There is Coke. Where there is Rum..There is Smoke - Sir Smoke-a-Lot
Hey girl, I'm sure you will always be our numero uno...don't you worry, don't you think Smokey boy...?
How are you doing my dear...?
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O come on smokey boy, give me a break dude...you not planning to get me to kneel in front of you are you...infact what did I do, I let you guys work it out for me...simple dude...LOL...
So what are you upto at this hour...?
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Oh my buddies are really cheating on me ^(0)(0)^ I lost all their affection for all the newcomers... ***sigh****
Orlah, you're going to be fine with these not-so-good boys, don't worry! lol
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People are very inclined to set moral standards for others.
~Elizabeth Drew, The New Yorker, 16 February 1987
ksarat even if we got her number we worked hard for it..what did u do? :p
Where there is Fire...There is Coke. Where there is Rum..There is Smoke - Sir Smoke-a-Lot
Teasing a Girl, how Rude...and that too in my absence...How did you guys have the fun without me...
So a question to the guys ...has she given her number yet...
LOL...Joking girl,
Alright, you want to get a cab, it isn't that easy...waiting times can get really mad on busy evenings...you might want to check on the possibility of renting out a car with a driver to drive you around...
i guess the other questions have been answered...
so cheers ...
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No I think have a ball or something. Some lady was looking for a cocktail dress last year.
thanks dweller but is it celebrated or Celebrated ?( capital C all the difference lol) Irish Band ? or just danny boy on a cd with a warm bottle of baileys?
Of course St Pat's day is celebrated.
Availablity, reliability, and even know-where-you're-going ability are a problem for taxis here.
Orlah, I know u don't want to hit on guys, I'm saying that plenty of guys will be hitting on u!! lol. It's ok here, it's just that the men to women ratio is pretty high, and that's not always a good thing.
I'm not always right, but I'm never wrong :P - Garfield
life is beautiful - I am cab kinda girl - I always budget a taxi n - just as long as they are available!
Just wanted to know about earning potential and if it is as easy there as people make out ( companies crying out for staff and all that rubbish!)
Thanks
Smoke - erm no im lying im 75 and been divorced 4 times ha ha
Cornellian - thanks for the advice , its not that I want to hit on guys or anything I just dont want to be a lemon surrounded by couples you know?
Creaky - 5:1 christ! I would love to know - just basics liek how saturated is it - is it hard sell , are businesses very direct hire focused or do they use agencys, commision potential ??
cheers ; )
haha creaky ur not the first i beat u to it woohooo
Where there is Fire...There is Coke. Where there is Rum..There is Smoke - Sir Smoke-a-Lot
Yummmmmyyyy...Your OP is so catchy...specially to despos like me...Now what did you say was your number? :))lol:)
Just kidding ma'm...Now here are your answers:
1.Your not driving is not an issue at all.You might have to bear the extra cost of hiring a cab on and off.That's not a big worry I would say.
2.No,I haven't heard of any such 'celebration' as such as is the case with most of the festivals except Christmas.There are some closed groups who arrange lunch/dinner/get together etc.
3.The singles scene is pretty much ok.There are bars where you can hang out.I would recommend the Sports Bar at Ramada (That's where I go most of my free days).Other than that,we have the desert safari and other such events.I have been here for a very short time(2.5 Months) but have managed to have a lot of action.
4.I'am an HR guy and I have lot of friends in recruitment.If you can be a little more specific in what help or information you need with that,I might be able to help.
Life is Beautiful...Indeed!
Last time I checked people did'nt even know what "St Patricks Day" is in Doha.
You dont drive, well, it's never too late. Get ur but in a driving school and u'll be a driver in no time. It's very hard to find taxis in Doha, besides cab drivers were on strike like last week or something.
Bars are not plenty but they're mixed. On an average day, there are like 5 guys to one chick (5:1) in a bar. So, I'll be the first one to hit on you just like I'm the first one to post a reply on your forum, lol.
On recruitment, what do u wanna know.
Cheers
Yes, I have heard of St. Patrick's Day parties here.
Not driving can be a hassle especially that transportation services are crap here. Would be preferable if u have a driver who u trust and is reliable, but then again having ur own car is always better and safer.
Hmmm I haven't heard of anyone celebrating St.Patricks Day yet. So don't know about that.
As for the single's scene...hmmm...not too good. There are bars, and they're mixed(couples and singles, but there are couple's night only sometimes) but bars are not really the place to be meeting new people, alot of the guys there get wasted and start hitting on u like crazy asking u to go back home with them. So be careful and make sure u go with ur friends.
I'm not always right, but I'm never wrong :P - Garfield
you people really know how to grab my attention...u being single and 26 has nothing to do with anything now hand over ur phone number so that i may harass u :)
Where there is Fire...There is Coke. Where there is Rum..There is Smoke - Sir Smoke-a-Lot