Serendipity I think you are keeping the right attitude. Collect information, be prepared to deal with things but don't be put off, everyone's experience/circumstances are different. Also keep in mind there are other things here, aside from the money situation, that may drive people away from Qatar … but I'm sure you are aware of that since you are reading through the various posts.

At the end of the day, although I have made up my mind that it's time for me to leave, I don't regret having decided to move here, all in all I think it has been a good experience.