This is a typical case how it can go wrong. Once you end up in that situation you have no rights as an employee. The labour law in Qatar needs to be reviewed. If the country wants to be part of the global economy that it will need to do so.
If not, few Westerners will like to come and work here. Changing a job requires a no objection letter, even leaving the country requires an exit permit, etc... Once you run into a problem with your employer you become effectively a prisoner.
It might be a good idea to prepare to leave Qatar and move to f.e. UAE if you want to stay in the area. UAE is a few years ahead in this respect.
You can also seek some advice from the Western recruitment companies active since they know the practicalities in detail
This is a typical case how it can go wrong. Once you end up in that situation you have no rights as an employee. The labour law in Qatar needs to be reviewed. If the country wants to be part of the global economy that it will need to do so.
If not, few Westerners will like to come and work here. Changing a job requires a no objection letter, even leaving the country requires an exit permit, etc... Once you run into a problem with your employer you become effectively a prisoner.
It might be a good idea to prepare to leave Qatar and move to f.e. UAE if you want to stay in the area. UAE is a few years ahead in this respect.
You can also seek some advice from the Western recruitment companies active since they know the practicalities in detail
this is most likely not what you want to hear....