Almost every statement starting with "a friend of mine" is BS. Check the salary scale of captains in Qatar. Its not comparable to Cathay and you know it. There is also no way you can commute home once a month at Qatar.
Of course right now CX is almost unbearable. But most people will make career choices long term, that is my argument here.
Again, the whole point is there will be no significant outflow to Qatar. Unfortunately.
Don't shoot the messenger, it's not my fault there are way worse places than CX. Your anger is projected, as usual.