hey nuigini,
take heed dear! apply for Etihad,EK or any other airlines.
i know amidst the excitement of trying out for an airline could make you wanna brush aside the discouraging aspects of it. 90% of the flyers here have said the same THING about QR.
many who stayed on are doing so because of the money and the hassle of applying for another job while living in doha. trust me, they are not a happy lot. always in fear of being the next one to get the CHOP. morale is low.
take a chance on majority of feedbacks you've got and read from this forum. apply for another airline, where you can at least have a peace of mind.
QR is not the only airline where you stand a chance. bury this trap and look elsewhere for your future's sake!
"been there, and got out unscathed"