I am a passionate and creative individual with lots of things to share. I believe that everyday, we all have a chance to make a difference. I like baking, and I recently developed a passion for vlogging. My channel on you tube is Angie Owoko. I post videos every Wednesdays and Sundays about living in Qatar.
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Qatar has become a hot spot for the international community. Many foreigners leave their jobs and families back in their home countries and move to Qatar in search of greener pastures. The fact that incomes in Qatar are not taxed is definitely a catch for the majority.
But before anyone jumps to the opportunity, It is always a good idea to get a good review of the company that one is coming to work for. Also, read and understand your contract, and ask a lot of questions where you have any doubts, before signing it. It is obvious that not much can change after you accept the job offer, therefore you have a better bargaining power when you receive your offer of employment, and of course before accepting it.
I know for a fact that while here, the foreigners have a higher buying power than back in their home countries. Because most companies provide facilities like medical, housing and transport, expenditures trickle down to almost zero. This means that almost every expatriate has got a decent amount of disposable income. It also means that they have better chances of investing back in their home countries, or also go for holidays to other countries.
In my case, I work in the staff accommodation office as an administrative assistant. My office is literally a stone throw away from my accommodation. Consequently, I seldom leave the compound unless I have run out of groceries and other supplies. In a week, I would go out only once or twice. I get a day of on Fridays and that is the only time I get to spend on transport. However, I still use the staff bus in the morning up to a designated area where the bus picks and drops all the staff everyday. Given that most of my colleagues are also off on the same day, we car pull to the religious complex where we all attend church and cost share the taxi fare which totals to about 3 Riyals per person. Still quite cheap. In a nutshell, I barely have to spend a dime. My long term goal is to be able to pay for my own postgraduate studies.
As I mentioned earlier, employees enjoy free health care. Well, depending on what their contract states. In my company, we have a clinic and round the clock nurses within the accommodation facility. We are also are provided with health cards that allow us to access medical facilities from all government hospitals. Health care can be very costly, especially if it has to come directly from one's pocket. Therefore, free health care is indeed a plus for those looking to come and work in Qatar.
Most companies will provide transport for their staff, at least to designated areas. If they choose to visit other locations, then there are Karwa Buses that are available to ferry people across town. Taxis are also available round the clock. Uber taxis are more common options for the majority because they are presumed to be much cheaper. In the case of the company that I work for, there is very high strictness for lateness. For instance, the last bus back to the accommodation leaves at 9.30 pm. That means if you miss the bus, then you have to use a taxi back. However, this comes with serious consequences, including some deductions from ones monthly salary.
I have heard from so many people working in Qatar, that through the years, they get more and more opportunities to travel to other countries for holidays, going up to four different destinations in a single year. This is a very interesting factor, considering the fact that back home, speaking for myself, this would be a piped dream. Even when I got sponsored to travel, I still wasn't able to obtain a visa, because I was considered high risk. And why was that? Because of the balance on my bank statement and also the much i was earning on salaries, which was a clear indication that I would not wan't to come back home. Now, with a tax free salary, free transport, medical and accommodation facilities, I should have a pretty good reflection my bank statement at the end of 6 months, and finally my daughter and I will have the chance to travel to Europe for the first time.
Tuesday 15 May 2018
Summer in Qatar can come with very high temperatures.
Just a few days after my arrival, I got to experience some of the hottest days where being outdoors was practically impossible. I have finally taught myself to carry a water bottle wherever I go. The evenings are good for outdoor activities though. Personally, I prefer to go out a couple of times a week in the evening for shopping and what have you. I get to experience the Qatar night life, and to meet some new friends.
The Fifa World cup 2022 is going to take place in Qatar. Most people are concerned about how it is going to be, given the high temperatures in summer, which can get as high as 50 degrees. But the goon news is that all that has been put into consideration and the event will actually take place in November, where the temperatures are quite low.
The other issue that comes with the high temperatures is the use of air conditioning in practically every room and vehicle. I don't know why this happens, but the air conditioning makes indoor temperatures pretty low and for someone like me coming from Kenya, unbearable. Technically, it is summer on the outside and winter in the inside. It is a no win situation for the newbies, who are obviously not accustomed to sudden temperature fluctuations.
Many people have a very negative perception of the middle eastern countries. Would you blame them? From time to time you will hear stories about young ladies being raped, or treated as slaves. I personally was very hesitant about moving to the the middle east, Qatar to be specific. But, after reading a number of blogs that reflected positively on how life is out here, I was willing to take the risk. Now, two weeks down the line, I have got no regrets. Now, I purpose to share with the world that it is not so bad to live here after all.
