Yes, Frenchieman, you got it- he does, and yes, he is Arab but not Qatari. He does, however, work under a Canadian passport. The expense thing was just the tip of the iceberg for me. or maybe the last straw. I may be wrong, but I am under the impression that everyone pays at least 50% of their income towards rent, and he gets a small allowance for housing, but it is very small, and from reading here, it seems like his salary is small as well. It is almost half of what he was getting here.
not to continue with just about the money, but I have had my own business for 8 years which generates enough income to support us, although not substantial, but it has survived all the economic upsets so far. we dont live a lavish lifestyle, we are by all means middle class here, probably on the low end, but I am not the type of person motivated purely by money. At the same time I dont want to be forced into a position living in the slums or having to buy used shoes for the children. By leaving here I would have to also leave my personal income and freedoms that it provides.
on a side note, I feel I have no reason to move other than to be by his side, and I feel whats the point if it seems like we are all going to suffer. suffer, this is a sinking feeling I have...
I am sorry if I come off as a jerk or coldhearted, but I am just trying to be realistic.
thank you so much for all the replies, I really appreciate it, and I am glad to find the forum even still. Maybe I can find a forum to convince him to come back here lol.
Yes, Frenchieman, you got it- he does, and yes, he is Arab but not Qatari. He does, however, work under a Canadian passport. The expense thing was just the tip of the iceberg for me. or maybe the last straw. I may be wrong, but I am under the impression that everyone pays at least 50% of their income towards rent, and he gets a small allowance for housing, but it is very small, and from reading here, it seems like his salary is small as well. It is almost half of what he was getting here.
not to continue with just about the money, but I have had my own business for 8 years which generates enough income to support us, although not substantial, but it has survived all the economic upsets so far. we dont live a lavish lifestyle, we are by all means middle class here, probably on the low end, but I am not the type of person motivated purely by money. At the same time I dont want to be forced into a position living in the slums or having to buy used shoes for the children. By leaving here I would have to also leave my personal income and freedoms that it provides.
on a side note, I feel I have no reason to move other than to be by his side, and I feel whats the point if it seems like we are all going to suffer. suffer, this is a sinking feeling I have...
I am sorry if I come off as a jerk or coldhearted, but I am just trying to be realistic.
thank you so much for all the replies, I really appreciate it, and I am glad to find the forum even still. Maybe I can find a forum to convince him to come back here lol.