So far anyone I've met that is with Al Jazeera international seems very content. They have generally good packages (or at least from what I hear) and comfortable accomodations. The staff is diverse with a large number of employees from the UK. I think it should be a good experience. But, really there are no 'suprises' , but you will really have to come and experience it for yourself. You may love it and someone else may hate it and vise versa.