Unhappy Aussies in the ME
Slightly off topic:
Seems to me like a lot of the Aussies on this Middle East forum (at least those who contribute) are VERY, VERY unhappy (i.e., saying "this place sucks."). I don't understand the situation. I have been to Australia a few times and it is a wonderful place - gorgeous scenary and super-nice people. Why not just return to Australia if you are so unhappy? Aren't airlines hiring there - Virgin Blue, VAustralia, Tiger Airways, Jetstar, etc.? Sure, probably not paying that well, but you can still fly and be happy again in a far less abusive environment...
Life is too short to be constantly unhappy....