To be fair, you haven't given much of your 'background' so any comments are bound to be fairly general.
Expats live all over the world, and every place has its pros and cons. To be fair, I think most would agree that Qatar doesn't have many pros. BUT - if the job/money is good then this might compensate for a lack of symphony orchestras, ballet, acid parties whatever your interest is. To be fair, there's nothing 'bad' about Qatar either.
The comment about salaries is valid. Notwithstanding 'passport differences' two people with similar backgrounds doing similar jobs could be on vastly different salaries. Although this is true throughout the GCC countries, it is particularly true for less 'exposed' markests like Oman, Yemen and Qatar. You might well find that your husband's salary/allowances can be negotiated upwards considerably;
Qatar Petroleum employees often get a 'reasonable' salary, but with housing, education + two cars thrown in to the package!! (this is the exception here though, not the rule)
As you're probably aware, the education in Qatar is probably one of the best (quality/$) in the region and is certainly ok up to 16 years old, maybe up to pre-university, depending on areas of study.
The biggest 'challenege' in Qatar is things to do ... it is rumoured that "push the shopping cart" is going to be a demonstration sport at the Asian Olympics next year.
Your social outlook will be the biggest deciding factor on whether or not you can be happy in Doha - although even if the job/life is terrible the bump in the bank balance at the end of a month can be sufficient reward for some ....
What are your priorities, expectations and aspirations for a 'place to live'?
Loobylou;
To be fair, you haven't given much of your 'background' so any comments are bound to be fairly general.
Expats live all over the world, and every place has its pros and cons. To be fair, I think most would agree that Qatar doesn't have many pros. BUT - if the job/money is good then this might compensate for a lack of symphony orchestras, ballet, acid parties whatever your interest is. To be fair, there's nothing 'bad' about Qatar either.
The comment about salaries is valid. Notwithstanding 'passport differences' two people with similar backgrounds doing similar jobs could be on vastly different salaries. Although this is true throughout the GCC countries, it is particularly true for less 'exposed' markests like Oman, Yemen and Qatar. You might well find that your husband's salary/allowances can be negotiated upwards considerably;
Qatar Petroleum employees often get a 'reasonable' salary, but with housing, education + two cars thrown in to the package!! (this is the exception here though, not the rule)
As you're probably aware, the education in Qatar is probably one of the best (quality/$) in the region and is certainly ok up to 16 years old, maybe up to pre-university, depending on areas of study.
The biggest 'challenege' in Qatar is things to do ... it is rumoured that "push the shopping cart" is going to be a demonstration sport at the Asian Olympics next year.
Your social outlook will be the biggest deciding factor on whether or not you can be happy in Doha - although even if the job/life is terrible the bump in the bank balance at the end of a month can be sufficient reward for some ....
What are your priorities, expectations and aspirations for a 'place to live'?