Why speculate with people who haven't been there for eons (including me)
Give Fred Layton (Lord Lucan) or John Toon a bell and ask!
All Companies are slaves to supply & demand but I can honestly say that during my 10 years with Gulf (91 - 01) we were as good as and as bad as anyone else including Bristow & CHC. We were without a shadow of a doubt better than ADA or Aerogulf in that we really did care about people! Cal sent many "Firees" our way after BS ADA exoduses. We took contracts away from both Chc & Bristow at higher rates!
Ask to speak to Duleep Nachia who has been there since the early eighties!
Doha is not the centre of the Universe but has been the starting and ending point for many young and old guys in what we (possibly mistakenly) call a career.
Trog