i wish i could go...I signed the contract already....try become an xpat yourself in a country where you dont get the basic facilities you take for granted and are used to in your home country(for example finding Halal meat or a mosque...) then you'll find the answer to your question.

the question: "how do you survive...." means how the rest of expats overcome these problems....i was looking for their advice. btw there is nothing special with expats except that their skills are needed by those companies that are developing the place.

My question was addressed to european and american expats. I guess by your name, you must be from outside Europe or America. So my question was not directed at your audience.

and finally, i dont need your patronising me. thank you.