disagreement whatsoever. I believe 'counterparts' means equal designation, equally qualified to the position, but sad to say, not equal in remuneration. However, it is an individual prerogative to accept the offer or not, if he did so, then no reason for whining or complaining. The survey only said of GCC respondents, I'm sure you can read different results if done in the western countries.

"I do live by the motto that pessimists are usually right, but all the great change in history was done by optimists" -Thomas Friedman