which is money.
And I think you misunderstand my point that you quoted above. I was saying that things here aren't so fabulous for most people. Yeah, we might make more money than we would back home, but we give up a lot of other things to be able to do that.
We all compromise by working here. Fewer rights and liberties. Poorer living conditions (for many). Fewer social outlets and options. Less buying power for their money. Away from family and friends. Lack of cultural activities (theater/music/art world). The absurd climate and heat that is Qatar in the summer.
In the end, they/we still send money home, and for that, most are willing to swallow quite a bit of crap.
"If you're looking for sympathy, you'll find it between sh*t and syphilis in the dictionary."
- David Sedaris
which is money.
And I think you misunderstand my point that you quoted above. I was saying that things here aren't so fabulous for most people. Yeah, we might make more money than we would back home, but we give up a lot of other things to be able to do that.
We all compromise by working here. Fewer rights and liberties. Poorer living conditions (for many). Fewer social outlets and options. Less buying power for their money. Away from family and friends. Lack of cultural activities (theater/music/art world). The absurd climate and heat that is Qatar in the summer.
In the end, they/we still send money home, and for that, most are willing to swallow quite a bit of crap.
"If you're looking for sympathy, you'll find it between sh*t and syphilis in the dictionary."
- David Sedaris