So, we are really going to Qatar!
By shellyjean •
How crazy is that?
I kept thinking that this would fall through. . .I knew it could-and today we finally passed all the tests-security, physical and mental health-whatever they are doing when they are peeking into our entire lives. . .
So, today they packed our house up and sent our HH goods by air shipment. We are in a lovely hotel near the airport in Seattle waiting for all the hoops to be jumped through (training in States, personal business, etc. etc.) My son is withdrawn from his school. If they cancel it now-eek.
Wish us luck!
Ha, we'll go to Starbucks the first day!
mandi
LOL, I am optimistic, but pragmatic. I have lived in diverse areas of the states (and make no mistake, they are very diverse in many ways) and know that there are always some (lots) of the unexpected-good and not so much.
Walking in NY near Rockefeller Center, I came across a huge cat that turned out to be a rat. Took the shine off of THAT romance:) But I still love NYC, just the real one, not the one of "Breakfast at Tiffany's". The real one is infinitely more interesting than what I ever expected.
We will be transported with our luggage to whatever hotel they choose. Once I know, I will tell you, Paula:) I need dishes. Today, the Starbucks guy was so sweet, handed me a handful of coffee packets when he heard I was going there-he had been there before for R&R while in the military, and said I needed some Starbucks to tide me over til I figured out how to get to the malls:) He knows me so well!
I guess she needs some fresh air, now!!
---If you can't CONVINCE 'em, CONFUSE 'em!!!
Just tell me which day I should pick you up! (I'll PM you my number.)
Mandi
If you lower your expectations, you should do just fine.
At least you're arriving when the temps are tolerable and will get increasingly pleasant.
In the summer though, if not sooner, you'll wonder why you came.
And keep in mind, "It is what it is." Smile and keep on going.
good luck and have a safe journey...
trick or treat-haloween is on the 31st?
Safe flight Shelley, I hope Qatar lives up to you and your family's expectations.
Welcome to Qatar.
After the first few months, Doha will slowly "grow" on you. Eventually, you'll get used to the "pace" of life here.
Hope you have a good stay with your family.
how old is your son?
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
welcome
I hope you will be happy here
welcome shelly..
"Always smile in the morning, it makes people wonder what you did last night"
Welcome, if you need anything just send a message to me!
you menationed that your son is withdrawn from his school.. have you checked the school placement in Doha?? The situation with the schools is very bad in Doha.. some students are waiting to be placed in school for half a year and more...
good luck with your adventure! :)
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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small compared to what lies within us."
Oliver Wendell Holmes
and when are expected back in the Sandpit for your VIP trip?..:)
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"HE WHO DARES WINS"
Derek Edward Trotter
"We are arriving on Halloween. Our flight was changed, and we are arriving earlier than we thought. They've known about this for a few weeks, why wait till the last min. to make plans???"
-----> There will be plenty more of that ... you better start getting used to it. Have a safe flight Shelly :)
:-) you are getting closer to the real Qatar
---If you can't CONVINCE 'em, CONFUSE 'em!!!
the best of luck.
We are arriving on Halloween. Our flight was changed, and we are arriving earlier than we thought. They've known about this for a few weeks, why wait till the last min. to make plans???
Goodluck then :)
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We were given: Two hands to hold. To legs to walk. Two eyes to see. Two ears to listen. But why only one heart? Because the other was given to someone else. For us to find.
Hi everyone. Our psychological exam(?) was more to see if we had reasonable expectations and were amenable to living in and dealing with a different culture. We know it will be really different. And sometimes it will put us out. And other customs may bother us a bit at first (or forever, who knows!). We are lucky-we have each other. I was married to a person from another culture entirely and my husband has worked out of the US before-so we aren't totally unprepared for culture shock. Our kids are kind of in for it-but they have us and we have been doing our best to prepare them.
We had to do a thorough physical for the company-we were called V.E.P.'s by the doctor. We are "Very Expensive Persons" so they want to make sure we are physically able to handle it and don't need any medical care that will be unavailable in Qatar. My son recently had some specialized pediatric surgery that would not be available in most of the world, so I appreciate why they do this.
I know this will all still be a shock and we are kidding ourselves thinking we are really prepared for it:) But as much as virgin expats can be prepared, we are. (Hubby did his 2 years abroad as military-not an expat.)
She had a blood test ?
Did they check the alcohol levels ?
I hope you would be mentally fit enough to clarify your doubts once you arrive here...
How's the blood test?
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Welcome!
Welcome to the Sandpit..:)
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"HE WHO DARES WINS"
Derek Edward Totter
"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
seatle for god sake!
u will feel the difference. that's for sure!
Oh, people can come up with statistics to prove anything, Kent. 14% of people know that.
and wish you good luck....i hope you will like qatar
Proud To Be A PAKISTANI
.~*AnteecA*~.
See you soon! What's the "estimated time of arrival?"
Mandi
shelly,
once you settle down and get yourself about and meet people. You will be fine...
Ya Ahlein:)
Yalla!
in for a pound.
The best of luck in Qatar, and once you are used to it, it will be fine.
You are also arriving when the weather is best....
M
Here we go again...
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MD, I think they rather looking for and chose mentally unstable people on purpose.. who in the sane mind will come here on a good will??
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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small compared to what lies within us."
Oliver Wendell Holmes
welcome to Qatar
hmmmmm...mental tests?thats HAWT!!!lol
I remember that feeling quite well, Shelly. I still can't believe it and we're in our third year here. You and your family will be just fine here. Bring the dog...we need a few more to put all these Doha cats in their place! GOOD LUCK!
Sybil
are really scaring her.
MANY questions? Wait til she starts pulling her hair out and question her sanity...!!!
Iam expecting many questions from you here on QL once you arrive Qatar.
~noms~
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"Before God we are all equally wise ' and equally foolish" - Albert Einstein
Even if you came her mentally sane, you'll change after a while.
and don't forget to pack some sense of humour with you... it helps :)
Mental heath check?
It must be a new thing coz there are a lot of crazies here lol
Welcome and have a safe flight dear :)
"I disagree with everything you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it" Voltaire
On loan from Dracula as I do not plagerize
NUCLEAR WEAPONS: IF AMERICA AND ISRAEL CAN HAVE THEM - THEN SO SHOULD IRAN.
Be sure that your anti-swine flu medicine with you! Welcome to Qatar!
Mental health... welcoma to Rumaillah!.... i mean Qatar! lolz..
hope u'll enjoy here!
We were given: Two hands to hold. To legs to walk. Two eyes to see. Two ears to listen. But why only one heart? Because the other was given to someone else. For us to find.
Send me a message if there is anything I can help you with re settling in. Have a good trip!!!
welcome in advance and hope you'll find your stay here, pleasant and err tolerable.. :)
make sure to do a re-checkup of your mental health test.
Welcome to Qatar
You passed the Mental Health Test and they're STILL sending you to Qatar ?
Oh well.... Welcome and hope you have a great time :O)