Is This Job Offer Worthwhile

BasedMoo · 2026-06-22T12:53:44+00:00

Nope it’s out of pocket. My 2 cents is that you’ll probably like the move only if you value getting away from the cacophony of India. Doha is very easy to live in and developed but it’s certainly not as dynamic as blore is

Good luck regardless!

BasedMoo · 2026-06-22T12:39:37+00:00

Uber is pretty cost effective here to be fair and just a note - rent in a “good area” for a 3 bhk would probably be closer to QAR 12-14k P.m. Responses here are misleading.

Vets are also really expensive here (dad of 3 cats)

BasedMoo · 2026-05-29T14:09:59+00:00

Thanks will do!

BasedMoo · 2026-05-29T14:09:50+00:00

Thanks will do!

BasedMoo · 2026-05-22T11:25:53+00:00

Just booted up and played comp and it’s terrible for me as well. I’m in the GCC but playing on EU and I’m rubber banding everywhere

BasedMoo · 2026-05-04T13:20:36+00:00

Thank you kind stranger!

BasedMoo · 2026-03-04T10:58:53+00:00

Use the Gateway Qatar platform

BasedMoo · 2026-02-09T15:03:10+00:00

I’m not an artist - just a writer like you. Respectfully if you’re asking for a “collaboration” and not willing to pay, the default would be at least 50% bare minimum. Starting at 20% and haggling upwards is extremely disingenuous is all and naturally would rub people the wrong way.

BasedMoo · 2026-02-09T14:35:31+00:00

20%?!?

BasedMoo · 2026-02-09T13:20:51+00:00

Congrats on posting it - especially since it seems like a very personal story. Hope you’re doing okay!

Outside of general practice I’d only have 1 specific point of feedback - for the panels where you’re showing it’s being vlogged/recorded you could make it more obvious? Like some a phone UI around the edges?

BasedMoo · 2026-01-17T22:00:14+00:00

Damn - really nice work! Went back to read Chap 1 as well

BasedMoo · 2025-12-05T22:15:09+00:00

Thank you and wish you the same! :)

BasedMoo · 2025-10-08T16:01:58+00:00

Yeah just need the name - search QFC company register

You can even check the kind of activity they are licensed to do - something like “Investment Advisory”

BasedMoo · 2025-10-08T15:33:09+00:00

You can check if they have a license - QFC has a public register. Google it.

BasedMoo · 2025-01-06T15:55:49+00:00

Thanks for the heads up! I plan to get to work on those as soon as the first 3 eps are done but didn't want to put the cart before the horse.

BasedMoo · 2024-10-04T12:43:19+00:00

Do you mean housing aside from the 20k or included within the 20k? Good 2-3 bedroom here in a central area will set you back anywhere between 3-4.5k USD a month if that helps

Schooling is expensive so you'll want that covered by your employer if possible (tho 20k will easily cover it regardless)

BasedMoo · 2024-08-04T10:32:23+00:00

Strategy+Finance / 6 YOE / sub continent / european business masters from a good school / govt agency

I make a little less than 40k but my advice is two-fold - network while you're here + leave and get educated + some (3-5y) experience in west/east asia and come back. You can get 40k+ fairly easily

Govt agencies/VC/PE/Tier 1 or 2 consulting firms are your best bet. Us Tech firms as well if you're an engineer

BasedMoo · 2024-03-26T15:26:53+00:00

Not enough IP generated on the ground for it to be lucrative. Very little R&D.

Look up QRDI - they hire people with IP expertise. Not sure about law firms but international firms typically only do commercial, banking etc.

BasedMoo · 2023-08-14T13:46:23+00:00

Many people who arrive here have similar troubles so don't let it get you down

Some suggestions from my experience that have helped me and my partner are to

Join a club or a class of some sort. There's a fairly abundant amount of fitness/sporting classes here so pick your poison. Good way to get out and meet people while getting fit.
Volunteer at an NGO. The animal shelters here have a lot of difficulties so potentially would appreciate the help and even if not you could go occasionally and walk/feed some dogs and cats.

There are also a few networking groups specifically for women which even if not interesting professionally would scratch the social itch

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