Image via Wikipedia I dreamt, I came, I worked and now I am lost. I came here in Qatar with all the hopes and aspirations for my family , knowing that somehow I have to sacrifice things that will surely hit me whenever I’m alone. The first month was the most difficult as I am still trying to convince myself that this is a new country, new laws, new culture and different work ethics, in short culture shock in its worst. Unfamiliarity makes you feel uncomfortable, uncertainties makes you tremble with fears, and adjustment bites every piece of you. Then came my first interview, lacking in knowledge regarding salary range and wanting to start as soon as possible, I have committed the common mistakes in bargaining for my salary. When asked of how much I am expecting, I just told my would be boss 3 thousand sir, and his face illuminated and told me start tomorrow, and as a sign of goodwill your accommodation will be provided and so as your transport. I thought I hit the jackpot , on
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