1) read it in the papers not too long ago..based on actual physical security of life and limb..behind only Iceland and Finland.
2) driving is an inherently risky activity; more so in qatar..my suggestion only addresses 'what you can do about it'
4) again, i say 'muslim women' and 'west'; but am addressing the restrictions relative to local customs. Some societies are uncomfortable with hijab and some with show of skin. i say respect the local customs and accordingly get out of France if you won't let go of your hijab and leave Qatar if you think hijab is wrong. Separately, see this link for an idea of how prevalent anti-hijab sentiment GENERALLY is. Although yes I do agree most of those instances don't specifically target hijab. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/5414098.stm
I've been in the US/UK a long time, had a great time and feel that there's extremists both in Qatar and other places.
5) You missed the apparent 'tongue in cheek' nature of my comment. I do realise there's more than one horror story of expats going through hell at work and harbor no illusions to the contrary. However, it's no reason to deter from trying to make a living here. You and me are here despite it all aren't we?
7) Again, embrace the culture WHILE you're here. Just like with a loved one; you do it despite the possibility of them dumping you tomorrow.
I'm not out to change anyone's mind. Been unjustly abused and put into cop cars myself but I refuse to take it out of context. It all depends on perspective. The lady asked for input and we all gave her our individual subjective opinions. Take care and may we all a great time here and everywhere we go.
1) read it in the papers not too long ago..based on actual physical security of life and limb..behind only Iceland and Finland.
2) driving is an inherently risky activity; more so in qatar..my suggestion only addresses 'what you can do about it'
4) again, i say 'muslim women' and 'west'; but am addressing the restrictions relative to local customs. Some societies are uncomfortable with hijab and some with show of skin. i say respect the local customs and accordingly get out of France if you won't let go of your hijab and leave Qatar if you think hijab is wrong. Separately, see this link for an idea of how prevalent anti-hijab sentiment GENERALLY is. Although yes I do agree most of those instances don't specifically target hijab.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/5414098.stm
I've been in the US/UK a long time, had a great time and feel that there's extremists both in Qatar and other places.
5) You missed the apparent 'tongue in cheek' nature of my comment. I do realise there's more than one horror story of expats going through hell at work and harbor no illusions to the contrary. However, it's no reason to deter from trying to make a living here. You and me are here despite it all aren't we?
7) Again, embrace the culture WHILE you're here. Just like with a loved one; you do it despite the possibility of them dumping you tomorrow.
I'm not out to change anyone's mind. Been unjustly abused and put into cop cars myself but I refuse to take it out of context. It all depends on perspective. The lady asked for input and we all gave her our individual subjective opinions. Take care and may we all a great time here and everywhere we go.