RachelA, I'm not single either, but not having kids I have a bit more free time to fill. I know what you mean about activities being scheduled during working hours. I work full-time, but Friday afternoon is prime time for coffee meetings. QPWN is a great group for newcomers. They have a networking meeting on the first Monday evening of every month, and it's always well-attended by interesting ladies who are keen to chat. Highly recommended!
halfpatbxt, I actually am here with my family (DH and 1 teenage son) but my DH is away more than he's here, so sometimes I do feel like a single mom. I've been here about 7 1/2 years, which I NEVER imagined would happen since we first came on a 15 month contract.
One of the biggest challenges, especially for newcomers, is that so many activities are scheduled during the workday and/or revolve around kids (thinking coffee mornings and school-related functions). Those of us who work full time have a tougher time meeting new people (outside of work of course). Arranging to meet up with people with shared interests and similar schedules makes a world of difference.
I assume that any single women who are here are here for their own work, so one thing I can suggest is the Qatar Professional Women's Network (QPWN). They host networking events every month -- of course these are always in the evening, outside of regular working hours! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Qatar-Professional-Womens-Network/300921385237
<em>edited by halfpatbxl on 11/09/2012</em>
Hi Rachel,
Yeah, I now see what you mean about 'SWF' being rather an odd way to identify oneself (I was just copying from the original post without even thinking). Anyway, we should all stick together as single females in a city packed with families. Have you been in Doha for a long time?
Hey Mo,
Cool, looking forward to hearing from you when you get here. Have a safe trip.
Hi Mo,and everyone,
I'm another SWF in Doha and am keen to expand my social circle with cool like-minded ladies.
I'm British, work in PR and have been living in Doha for over a year now.
Give me a shout if you'd like to meet for coffee
Cheers, Sam :)
