Management by fear (or should I say horror?)... I agree with Homesick that QR owes their staff humanity, if only just a small share.
It's very easy for some people to say to go home if you don't like the game, but it isn't that easy for everyone to pack their bag and go home!
Latest is that a Japanese cabin crew was fired because she took a private taxi to the office. The company required her to pay off her bond before leaving. She went to the embassy and delegates payed QR a visit, saying it's against international labour law and if they would still force her to pay, they could forget about KIX-flights.
Also heard there is a special contract for certain nationalities. 8 000 QAR if you resign in the first year. No clubbing and you have to be home by midnight!
Chowdhury