I will try to answer the ''why do I stay'' question because it is a good question.
I really like the job in spite of the declining work conditions.
I have no other options at present (partly due to laziness in seeking other options)
Deep down I despise Dubai but I take the good and try to ignore the bad.
Financial rewards- eg.no tax and potential property investments.
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As you can see, most of my reasons are selfish.
I admit I am torn at times between the good and the bad of this place and that is why I might come across as both a fan and a detractor of life at EK and in Dubai.
I simply disagree with people saying to others, ''if you don't like it leave''. It is a shallow POV because there are many factors that cause people to stay in a place they don't like. Inertia, although not a great reason, can be a big factor too.
If you are someone who is adversely affected by things such as 'supposedly' lower class humans being treated unfairly, or laws which punish some and not others for the same offense, or a general attitude of greed and inconsideration, then this place is not for you.
It wears you down and over time it does affect most people. I go thru phases here, when I think I have the best job in the world followed by witnessing or hearing about something I find absolutely unfair or insane and subsequently wishing I was elsewhere.
It is definitely a roller-coaster ride here and the bucket full of money vs bucket full of !!!!e comparison seems very appropriate.
Choufan, sorry to jump on you but I hate that ... ''why are you still here'' argument so much. By the way, I do not bitch at work, unless it is for a good laugh, Pprune is my forum to bitch.