QR/DOH Pros:
Although rents are high in Doha the company gives adequate money for a decent compound Villa.
The other issue is that costs in places like Dubai and Bahrain are increasing day by day. Qatar actually has lower utility costs and good deals for things like mobile and internet packages.
Food prices are fair and if you find the right deals eating out is also fairly priced.
In addition Qatar Airways now provides free yearly medicals and there is still no talk of VAT in the country.
In addition the take home pay is the highest outside of maybe Saudia.
The company has a fairly decent bidding system. Although not perfect if you know how to use it wisely you can get what you want.
The training department is generally fair if you come prepared.
The company honors the allocated 42 days leave per year without question. And in addition guarantees 1 or 2 days off before and/or after. Can be taken in blocks of 6 days.
Company has overtime pay after reaching a yearly limit so scheduling are forced to be even and fair with distribution of hours.
Locals have no specific privelages within the airline that could affect your life. Everyone is treated the same In addition the number of locals is less than 10% so those going for upgrades, transfers are not looked over in favor of locals.
For FOs: the company does not see the Captain as God. The company and it's procedures come first. Crews are expected to work as a team and no one is above the law.
Company always pays salaries on time.
CONS:
Doha is not as exciting as Dubai. But then again this can be seen as a positive in that there's less places to spend your money.
The desert is not a nice climate to be living in. It's nice for 4 months in the winter. Ok for 4 months and pure hell for 4.
Still have to deal with 3rd World mentalities around the country. Including on the road.
Quality of life is better in Dubai but more expensive with less salary.
Company has short fuse for mistakes and those coming from friendly local and low cost airlines have trouble adjusting to the cut throat pressure environment of QR.
You are just a number. (Lots of guys seem to need more love than what they're getting, emotional guys you know lol)
Cabin Crew have a generally negative view of pilots which comes from the CEO, who has an even more negative view of pilots.
Slightly militaristic style throughout the airline (again in some cases could be seen as a positive no one calling you on your day off asking you 'please Habibi do this flight' because a local Captain didn't want to fly to India during the monsoons)
Country is under a blockade! Future is unknown, costs could rise as government looks for increased revenue to offset loses and increased costs.
Just lost buddy pass system and unkown if it will return.
Last edited by Airmann; 12th Jun 2018 at 18:56.