I appreciate the sentiments Progression, but there are other considerations as well. For example, pulling the children out of school in mid-year; finding space in appropriate schools in Doha (from what I hear it can be a challenge); selling or renting our house and automobiles back home and sending our belongings to long-term storage on fairly short notice; etc.
From what I've read on this forum (echoing someone else's thoughts, I think all cities should have such a vibrant, informative site), it'd be easier to find space in schools over the summer and once our name is on waiting lists.
There would be enough challenges to experience together once they join me after a few months. I will be missing one of my children's birthday though. :(
As for proving committment, there are two things I want to say:
1. The fact that one with substantial experience in his/her field leaves the relative safety and security of home (and by that I mean the support system, family, friends, culture, etc.) and agrees to move to a foreign land, should show, or at least be a starting point in conversations regarding committment.
2. Committment is a two-way street like many other things. Respect, loyalty, goodwill, etc. The employee should see a reciprocated level of committment from the employer to his/her needs and well-being.
I appreciate the sentiments Progression, but there are other considerations as well. For example, pulling the children out of school in mid-year; finding space in appropriate schools in Doha (from what I hear it can be a challenge); selling or renting our house and automobiles back home and sending our belongings to long-term storage on fairly short notice; etc.
From what I've read on this forum (echoing someone else's thoughts, I think all cities should have such a vibrant, informative site), it'd be easier to find space in schools over the summer and once our name is on waiting lists.
There would be enough challenges to experience together once they join me after a few months. I will be missing one of my children's birthday though. :(
As for proving committment, there are two things I want to say:
1. The fact that one with substantial experience in his/her field leaves the relative safety and security of home (and by that I mean the support system, family, friends, culture, etc.) and agrees to move to a foreign land, should show, or at least be a starting point in conversations regarding committment.
2. Committment is a two-way street like many other things. Respect, loyalty, goodwill, etc. The employee should see a reciprocated level of committment from the employer to his/her needs and well-being.