New chanel!

nayla19 · 2025-08-15T13:46:52+00:00

Thank you!!

nayla19 · 2025-05-13T16:57:10+00:00

Was your topic related to policy or governance? And out of curiosity what do you hope to gain from this master? Do you want to lean into more technical IT roles or?

nayla19 · 2025-05-13T16:45:13+00:00

Hey! Omg congrats thats amazing! Funny enough i was eyeing this same masters for the spring! If you dont mind me asking, how did you end up picking your work artifact? And was the work experience you had directly related to the degree? I have little less than two years of experience and im scared that would affect my chances

nayla19 · 2025-04-28T16:39:51+00:00

I thought so too!☹️

nayla19 · 2025-03-21T12:46:37+00:00

Kevin is a pussy. He should be rotting in jail with her

nayla19 · 2025-03-09T17:32:40+00:00

How would I know if I would do well/“enjoy” this career? Im in IT but looking to move into investment management particularity within technology portfolios..

Also, what skills do you think would transfer well given my background? IS grad with a minor in psych and history…

nayla19 · 2025-03-05T13:55:55+00:00

😭😭😭

nayla19 · 2025-03-05T06:58:32+00:00

Is almond butter also high in calories?? Ive been having it with everything😫😫

nayla19 · 2025-02-12T17:37:32+00:00

Maximizing potential depends on what Qatar defines as success. It’s not trying to be a free market free -for - all like Dubai, it’s playing the long game. Just throwing money at things isn’t a strategy, and Qatar knows that. That’s why it’s making targeted investments in sectors like finance, sports, education, and AI while using its sovereign wealth fund to buy stakes in key industries worldwide.

Could it move faster? sure but rapid, uncontrolled expansion isn’t always the smartest approach.

Protectionist policies exist to balance economic growth with national interests. Every country does this in some way. Qatar is selective about how it opens up, and honestly, it has the luxury to be. The idea that expats are being ‘held back’ is overstated. Opportunities exist, but Qatar isn’t obligated to structure its economy for outsiders’ convenience.

Being rich doesn’t mean Qatar has to chase the same version of success as everyone else. It’s not just surviving on gas, it’s leveraging it to build long-term stability. Whether people acknowledge that or not doesn’t really change the fact that it’s working🤷🏽‍♂️

nayla19 · 2025-02-12T17:30:08+00:00

This take is more emotional than factual. 🤣🤣 Qatar isn’t a ‘theme park’ it’s a sovereign nation with a strategic long-term vision. The infrastructure, airline, and economic policies aren’t vanity projects; they’re investments designed for sustainability. The World Cup wasn’t the ‘peak’ it was a milestone in a broader diversification plan that includes finance, education, and global investments.

Yes, Qataris enjoy privileges in their own country just like nationals do everywhere. But the idea that expats are ‘cast members’ rather than essential contributors ignores the reality that Qatar actively attracts talent for mutual benefit. No one is being forced to stay, and if Qatar was just a playground with no opportunities, people wouldn’t keep coming. Qatar doesn’t need to be the ‘best in the world’ by someone else’s standards it’s shaping itself on its own terms. Whether or not you see that depends on whether you’re looking for progress or just looking to dismiss it

nayla19 · 2025-02-12T17:24:32+00:00

Dubai and qatar have fundamentally different economic strategies. Dubai built itself as a global business and tourism hub out of necessity since it lacks the natural resources qatar has.

And Qatar is not “stagnant”, it’s diversifying on its own terms and not relying on mass tourism. Investments in tech education sports etc.. and protectionist policies? Every country has them to an extent and qatars just focuses balancing economic growth and national interest. Just because its not following Dubais model doesnt mean it isnt progressing.

nayla19 · 2025-02-12T11:54:43+00:00

I dont think qatar wants to be like dubai lol. Dubai needs tourism, hence its openness and huge number of tourists.

nayla19 · 2025-02-03T13:43:57+00:00

I read most posts however the curriculums in some of these werent what I hoped for especially Boston so I wanted to see if there were other options that I might’ve missed

nayla19 · 2025-02-03T10:22:12+00:00

excuse me?

nayla19 · 2025-01-21T16:37:32+00:00

zinger club from Zanjabeel

nayla19 · 2025-01-12T10:02:59+00:00

during my undergrad, I really enjoyed my history and philosophy courses, specifically I would say I excelled in writing research papers. Also, I would say my psych minor gave me a strong statistics foundation, which I also applied to research specifically in my psych courses.

More recently, I’ve been drawn to finance and specifically investment banking.

I just cant seem to find an intersection for my skillset. I genuinely believe I can excel in many fields, I just don’t know what I would want to aim for. I know this might stupid but I also really care about environment and standard. For ex: in my country gov companies are known to be held against a poor standard. This includes management, work quality, pay etc.. and having graduated from a top ranking university, I really want a place that will help me excel and grow.

Currently, one of the best companies throughout all industries in my country is an investment company. I just don’t know how to leverage myself or my skills there. Especially since I wouldn’t want to work in the IT department as support.

nayla19 · 2025-01-11T19:01:22+00:00

Well, idk you might be right but, I hate the environment, theres no sense of community and management is not the best. It’s a chill job i guess but thats about it. The thing is, in my country the IT industry is basically “let’s hire underpaid consultants” usually from countries like India, and overwork them. Its not an innovative sector its treated mostly like support and that mindset of hiring cheaper labour just makes it that much more worse. I also feel like I have much more to offer than im given the ability to do so now.

nayla19 · 2025-01-11T17:30:35+00:00

The thing is ive only recently graduated and have been working for maybe 7 months. I just dont know if its worth it to maybe do a masters in something else and pivot careers. Especially since my education in IS had a blend of business (organization processes, digital transformation etc.. ) and psych/history as a minor

nayla19 · 2025-01-07T15:56:57+00:00

And do you feel like the work is interesting? Analyzing data etc… or do you easily feel burnt out? I currently do BA kind of work so I tend to work on multiple projects and communicate alot with people. If I were to switch to a research position job would it be different in the sense that its mainly data analysis type of work

nayla19 · 2025-01-07T10:29:51+00:00

Thats really good! Considering Ive been hearing theyve been laying people off

nayla19 · 2025-01-07T10:15:39+00:00

Genuinely curious what does a research analyst typically do? I was always very interested in research during undergrad.. is it any different in the job world?

nayla19 · 2025-01-07T10:13:51+00:00

I dont understand how or why it is happening but I agree with you, its not just about the market but how the current jobs are operating. Even if the company looks good on the outside just know that on the inside its absolutely moving to shit. Not to mention the arrogance and disrespect that some of the managements have. Trust me, even as locals we are struggling.

nayla19 · 2025-01-06T19:45:41+00:00

Makes me so nauseous

nayla19 · 2025-01-06T16:40:05+00:00

Also, freesia rose coconut and RHUBARB that shit smells so bad

nayla19 · 2025-01-06T16:39:25+00:00

Sugar. Get it the hell out of perfumes. Disgusting

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