Originally Posted by
Saltaire
Many people in the right seat would be more than happy staying where they are living in a free society, trusting others, backed by laws, living in cleaner air, and not having to watch their back at every decision.
If they are that unhappy then perhaps they should leave - nobody is pointing a gun at you to make you stay.
Many people enjoy the lifestyle here in the UAE but it isn't for everyone. If you dislike hot weather and sand and want democracy, human rights, green fields and walks though country meadows then you really do have to ask yourself why they moved to a city in the middle of the desert in the first place.
Life's too short to sit whinging on PPrune - if it isn't working out for whatever reason then move on and do something different - there are jobs out there and even if it means you end up bush flying in Alaska without all the free accommodation, cheap travel etc. at least you will be a happy.