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Latest post on 17 May 2014 - 11:37
Well, I decided I just go with the flow... Thanks to all the replies I have a better picture now of what is awaiting me. We were told by the recruiter that that the visa procedure was going really well and that they expected the visa to be there within a month. Well, that was in January... This week we got an email from Hamad that they were doing the credentialing process. We thought that was already done... And recruiters told us that they would do that. Apparently a credential analyst from Hamad is doing that now. Although everything is fine, I am a bit intimidated by the forms that needs to be filled out by my husbands referees. It looks like an investigation rather than a phone call to confirm someone really worked where he said he has. (which is the normal procedure from were I come from). It feels like he is tested once again as the referees have to 'grade' him for al kind of skills. I find this a bit strange. But hey,... different country, different habits/procedures, I guess. We'll see what may come from it. But after waiting for nearly 10 months (since his interview) it is getting nerve wracking...
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Latest post on 16 May 2014 - 15:06
Thank you for your extensive reply! With regards to the recruiter, do we have the same one? Because reading you mentioning that:” We were assured that our accommodation would be fully furnished "down to knives and forks". Those are the EXACT words used by our recruiter!!! Really, EXACTLY. Any possibility your recruiter comes from Manchester (UK) too..?  But it is good to know that I better bring as much as possible from home than.
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Latest post on 15 May 2014 - 10:38
Thank you Ali for your honest reply. This is exactly how I pictured it and was afraid of. Being stuck in Barwa city. As I wrote in my first post: the idea of living in Barwa lowered my enthusiasm for the big move to Qatar.  You are right about the recruitment people, they made it sound so wonderful. Saying that HMC will offer alternative housing, provide you a car etc. At the same time, I wonder... what else did they promise that isn't true. I said to my husband (to be)" it almost sound too good to be true..." Well, I guess it is than!  Wow, I am glad so you replied!! It would have been horrible to come over with high expectations to find myself being bored and stuck in Barwa. Well, I can always give it a try first and if it is what I expect from it I can always go home, have a long distance relationship for three years and just visit my husband regularly. <em>edited by 58834mv on 15/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 14 May 2014 - 17:21
Hi Luton, my husband (to be) signed his contract mid January but we do not have a visa yet, things seem to take ages. So after waiting for so long I decided to take things one step at the time. I have no idea what I will be doing in Doha. I want to do sómething that is for sure. A job is an option but I feel a bit insecure about my English writing skills to be a secretary or PA, I am not a native English speaker. So I will see how that works out once I get there. But that probably may take some time while waiting for the visa. edited by 58834mv on 14/05/2014 <em>edited by 58834mv on 14/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 14 May 2014 - 13:47
Thank you Luthon for your reply. It comfirms what I was already afraid of... And yes, we need to save during our stay in Qatar. So I am afraid it is not an option to move to a vibrant area and pay for the rent ourselves. Just keep my fingers crossed we get a place somewhere else than Barwa. Like you,, I don't have children so I assume it will take me a bit more effort to build a social live. I guess most parents get to meet other parents trough schools, playdates etc. As I don't spent my time around activities involving children I must see if I can find an other way to spend my time. I can see that will be bit harder when staying in Barwa. Well, I'll see ... Once again thank you for your reply! <em>edited by 58834mv on 14/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 21:48
Good question. I would like to know that too.
 
 
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