Well, I need to clarify, I was a bit tired when I wrote the original post. The agency I was referring to is an employment agency. Basically, I am in a situation where I can contract directly with my client and receive a lump sum for all expenses (16000 or 17000 QR); or I take the job itself through an agency; then I don't receive any of the expense money but the agency provides the house, car, etc.