Young women living in Qatar
Hello all
I hope you can help. My boyfriend is thinking of accepting a job out in Doha and i would obviously go with him. I am a young, blonde British woman and i was wondering if anyone had any advice / comments on me moving out there?
What is life like for foreign women? I have experience in 5* Hotel sales and International Event management and would want to work in a similar field.
Thanks so much in advance for your help.
Hi elinita i can offer u the much needed assisstance, also dweller are 2 singles found living together in the city outskirts considered an offense? What are the rules for asian and western expats?
You could always said: "she is renting a room in the accommodation". You could always draft a contract and signed to cover all angles by both parties. As long it states" that she works" and "pays rent/utilities". Lets not forget not speak or mention anything about unmarried living, that is not illegal. Is called twisting the law.
There is always many ways to fillet a fish.
Don't forget that living together unmarried is still an offence in Qatar.
Please re-read Elenita's post. She does not live here and is herself looking for a job....
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Hi Elenita, nice meeting you, i saw your response concerning helping the lady's job.
I am Oluwole coming to Qatar on the 17th of january 2007.
Elenita, i will be glad if you can assist in getting a job in Qatar, i have a Degree in Business Administration and Management and i have 4 years working experience.
please Elenita if you can help i will be greatful and God will help you too.
thanks
You shouldn't have problem finding work, there is plenty of Event Management work here, especially people looking for qualified event managers. Hotels on the other hand will probably not be willing to pay you a decent salary since they can get Asian labour for cheaper.
Unless you routinely walk around in hot pants and halter tops you won't have to change how you dress. You can also live with your boyfriend, technically it's against the law but it isn't enforced against western couples.
It is advisable that you find a job before coming over, so that you will have a sponsore who will get you a work visa.
Your boyfriend cannot sponsore you, since you are not married, nor can you live with him under the same roof. Please refer to more in depth analyses on this forum.
Moudir
my girlfriend is also moving down, she's white english and blonde.
No worries, you encounter any problems. Just remember modesty will get you far. There is massive expat community here and i'm sure you'll find a clique to hang out with in no time.
Good luck
Living in Qatar is not a problem for a foreign woman.
You just have to be a bit careful what you wear when you go out to public places, specially malls.
Other than that, it's a simple life. As for work, Event Management is not a very happening thing in Doha, but I am sure that you will be able to find work in Hotels.
If you need further info, please do not hesitate to contact me!
Cheers!