If you are giving up a job with little financial benefit in coming over... stay where you are. But if you are looking to change job anyway, give Qatar a go. Even if you only stay for a year, it will look good on your CV getting some ME experience. You are right... it is an adventure out here. And I have no regrets in making the change. When I leave Qatar I am going to have all of my experiences here to reflect upon, good, bad and indifferent. Life here is as good as you make it. When you get here look me up and I will buy you a beer.