flyingguy if you have been on this site then you have only read things not impressive about QR. Its not really that bad. regards the F/O salary one can expect 7000 USD all inclusive the biggest expense being the accomodation which has gone up of late. Staying with the family is good and a safe place. The salary is good if you can come to terms with living in a small place like Doha its pretty good and education for kids also is of a good standard.