QR
Dear People,
It is racist and prejudiced to say that only "dirt poor people" work in QR. Just because one comes from India or Eastern Europe doesn’t automatically make one "dirt poor" and it doesn’t mean just because one is poor one is fine about being ill treated. And correction not everybody who works for Qatar Airways is "POOR" .
I have many friends from these countries that have left QR, many actually had decent lives in their home countries. They joined QR because they were given the impression that they we’re joining a world class, globalized and liberal company. The destinations and the money were also a magnet
Qatar Airways is a bad employer, no argument on that. The crew stay for many reasons. Some have family and relationships there, some grew up in Doha, some are ok with the fascist management because they live out of QR accommodation, and many have gotten used to the system of whipping.....err doing things . Money may be a good reason but it is not the only reason. Qr crew have a difficult and pressured life, they make the most of it, they try to enjoy themselves in the longer layovers, they make the most out of Doha on days off, these are the least they can do to survive. Majority are frustrated with the system but they try to live with it. They talk about maybe moving to EK or EY, but there is a one year ban with these 3 airlines (don’t know if this is still in effect). The QR crew are a hard working somewhat sad bunch. But I admire them for their tenacity, diligence, MARTYRDOM and desire to maybe stick it out in a company that doesn’t really value them as assets.
jj