Travels & Prints

One deciding factor for every individual seeking for job is the salary offer and benefits. Working in your home country just like mine is not that satisfying in terms of it's salary and benefits especially if you are working in a private hospital or institutions. Nurses in my country are not being paid well, so many seek job abroad for a better future. So am I, I decided to leave my present job in the Philippines for a job abroad that gives me a better remuneration and benefits.  Salaries in Qatar are more or less similar to that in western countries. But, given the lack of personal taxation, net income is usually higher, and this is one of the major attractions of working in Qatar. Remuneration packages were divided into various elements like basic salary, food allowance, housing allowance, medical cover, children education and air tickets for home visits and other bonuses too. Some of the common benefits that companies offer to employees here in Qatar are: Indemnity C...

Is it your first time to go abroad? If yes, well have this in mind. Before migrating or planning a trip to any destination it is important to know that you should not break the law of the country at any point of time. As the saying goes, Ignorance of the Law, Excuses no one. For this, it would be wise to keep yourself updated about the basic laws in the destination that you plan to visit or reside in. Qatar is not as liberal as UAE or Dubai, but is definitely more liberal than Saudi Arabia. Laws are strictly implemented and violation of any law are punishable depending on the extent of the violation. Here are some basic laws followed in the State of Qatar applicable for Expats: Entry/Exit Requirements Qatar can be reached by travelling through land, seas, and air. The country grants tourist and visit visas for nationals of most countries. Qatar has visitor travel arrangements with 33 countries, so for many tourists a visa will be issued upon arrival. Meanwhile, visit visas can...

I am of deep excitement when the news that I've been wanting to hear finally came. I received a call that my visa was finally approved and released. I jump into excitement! I can't explain how I feel that moment. It was a mixed emotions. Happy and at the same time quite sad. Happy because after a long year of waiting here it comes, I'm finally flying to Qatar to start fulfilling my dreams. But sadness came to me when I realized that I am gonna be away from home for years and I won't be with my loved ones for a long time. I started spending my remaining days in the country with them. Making the most of it. Creating some good memories I'll bring with me. Reconciliation with my parents is one of the highlights of that moment. Months before when we had a fight and some misunderstanding that led to the separation. But what matters now is that we're okay and I'm leaving with no hate, just pure love for my family. Somehow, I'm doing this for them and of co...