I didn't want to put my 2 cents in, but I am anyway. Why did this topic turn into Isobel bashing? Why ganging up on her? Was it her own choice to be left to be raised by a nanny? I would be on the defensive too if I was her. Sorry gadarene and xxxpat, you don't know about each individual case. Stick to the topic and please leave your extreme frustrations on your side of the screens. It's literally turning into harrassment! Is this your idea of 'being fair'? Gang up on who tells you to get out of Qatar if you don't like it. Gang up on child abuse, animal abuse, maid abuse, anything you want which is extreme. But try to step back and see the whole picture. I had to do it too to control my frustrations and the embarrassment I feel of living in a country where 'abuse' of any kind is so strong. Before anybody says 'don't like it, leave Qatar' - save your smarta55 comments - I'm one step ahead with a one-way ticket in hand!