khawaja - i think wht swine flu means is the freedom to work for you want. in any country apart from Qatar , you can leave a company after giving appropriate notice if you feel that you are not happy there, whether it is because of pay, work environment etc, lack of career progress. in fact i quit my first job in australia bec of that very reason. in Qatar on the other hand, companies WONT allow you to leave for another company who is will to pay you what you think is appropriate.