Marriage & Work

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Natalie,

You shouldn't. I guess you'll just have to keep looking for a company that will agree to sponsor you. Or stay in Scotland. Whatever you choose, I wish you all the best.

:^)

i am not intending on living with my bf as i know this is illegal thus being why i am trying so hard to get my OWN job. i understand we will probably have to bring our wedding plans forward but why should i make a COUNTRY and WORK dictate my wonderful day???

Thanks for that but how can my bf sponsor me??? as he is just my bf??? i would love to pack up and move over tomorrow but sadly u have to be realistic we have a house in Glasgow and have to get that all rented all. Our relationship is strong enough to last the distance but yeah ur right what is six months but i have to live in real world and the reality is we need him to be given his apartment in Doha as he is still getting put up in hotels, me to get a job and also get our house sorted in Glasgow.

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Natalie,

Qatar is a very different country to Scotland, and the way they do business here is different. It is much easier for a girl to find a job if she is sponsored by a family member (father or husband), and it would be much easier for the company to hire you as well without going through all the paperwork. In addition, if you intend to live in Qatar with your boyfriend, you should be aware that this is illegal according to local laws. You have to be married to share residence.

I am not saying you should get married before you come here. What I am saying is that things would be much easier for you if you were married. And it's not only the "money" issue for the company that wants to hire you, it's the hassle of immigration paperwork, time involved and the fact that they will be employing someone who is breaking Qatar's laws. It is also better for you: if you are not happy with your job or your company, or you lose your job your only two options will be: stick with a bad job for the sake of your relationship and being together, or leave the country without the right of coming back for some time. If you are sponsored by your husband you can change jobs as you please without leaving the country.

Honestly, the best way to make money in Qatar is to get your own project. Its difficult working here, no matter how proficient or talented you are. But then again, thats just my 2 cents.

Natalie I am a British Expat and a recent arrival to Doha. My view is that there is nothing wrong with using your bf as your sponsor. Plus the more time you spend away from each other, the further you will grow apart (and perhaps part). If you are serious about your relationship (of even semi-serious)..what's 6 months of your life in Doha with somebody you love. If you hate it, you go...trust me, I made the same mistake before and lost my ex (but fortunately found an amazing lady since!. My fiancee is with me for the summer and we have become closer by her being out here.

Therefore, think the wider picture....

i cant find ANY work at all i am getting so down by it all.

Natalie

Your prospective employer obviously wants to cut costs down by not sponsoring you. That way they save on annual air tickets, housing allowance, transportation, etc.

Can you find a job with anyone else?

Try the Qatar Foundation [email protected]