So I got a job in Qatar through baty.com, Company (NOT recruitment agency) has a strong online presence, LinkedIn, instagram, all platforms. I was offered a basic monthly salary, accommodation, transportation, visa, ticket, QID, all covered by company..

I also stressed about deductions if any for visa, tickets etc from my salary and was assured by the HR that there are NO deductions whatsoever, unless I resign before 6 months probation period is over, then I will have to refund "cost of hire".

Dear nairalanders, this seems like a good deal for now as we never see Canada n Co enter, but the issue is I have been seeing nothing but bad reviews about working in Qatar! From poor working conditions to delayed/deducted salary..

Although those reviews are from domestic workers and construction labourers with recruitment agencies involved. .. Which is very different from my situation, I am still Terrified!

Nigerians in Qatar please what is the situation for workers (not domestic worker or labourer) employed directly by the company? Do these employers abide by the job contract signed?

Should I go? Abi make I siddon my naija jeje

You are going to be stranded you have been scammed and don't yet know it

sorry

EdoFirstBorn:
You are going to be stranded you have been scammed and don't yet know it

sorry

how?

Have they issued u visa ? If yes , what's the visa type ? Which kin job ?

majamajic:
Have they issued u visa ? If yes , what's the visa type ? Which kin job ?

No they haven't, I am not sure if I should accept.. Graphic artist

Accept it. So long as you aren't asked to pay for anything it's not a scam. I have gotten a job abroad from Nigeria before. It's very possible. You are a graphic artist. You would have more opportunities outside the country. Freelance opportunities would also open up more as your location isn't Nigeria. Just put your mind on working for like 2 years or 3 save as much as you can then do Canada express entry from there.

tensazangetsu20:
Accept it. So long as you aren't asked to pay for anything it's not a scam. I have gotten a job abroad from Nigeria before. It's very possible. You are a graphic artist. You would have more opportunities outside the country. Freelance opportunities would also open up more as your location isn't Nigeria. Just put your mind on working for like 2 years or 3 save as much as you can then do Canada express entry from there.

Thank you..honestly this is my plan.. But news and blogs make it seem like there's no "Human Rights" in Qatar dictionary...

justagirltoo:
Thank you..honestly this is my plan.. But news and blogs make it seem like there's no "Human Rights" in Qatar dictionary...

Just respect yourself and their culture once there. Wear hijabs and always cover yourself. Never speak out against their religion or do anything to make them angry. Mind your business, work hard and focus on leaving to the west.

justagirltoo:
No they haven't, I am not sure if I should accept.. Graphic artist

U need be careful , are u the one going to pay for the visa and flight ?

tensazangetsu20:
Accept it. So long as you aren't asked to pay for anything it's not a scam. I have gotten a job abroad from Nigeria before. It's very possible. You are a graphic artist. You would have more opportunities outside the country. Freelance opportunities would also open up more as your location isn't Nigeria. Just put your mind on working for like 2 years or 3 save as much as you can then do Canada express entry from there.

Hmmmmm, as far he is not asked to pay anything ? They are just beginning , first they will u they got a job for u , next is send money for visa

Na there wahala dey , had it been they have issued visa on their own , this game is still far ooo

majamajic:


Hmmmmm, as far he is not asked to pay anything ? They are just beginning , first they will u they got a job for u , next is send money for visa

Na there wahala dey , had it been they have issued visa on their own , this game is still far ooo

Once she's asked to pay money for anything she should know it's a scam. In my case my entry was sent alongside my own flight ticket and I had someone waiting for me at the airport from the organisation.

Oga so far as you have not been asked to pay anything.

It is legit
Load your bags and get going don’t let the masses Infect you with bad news.
Once you get to Qatar my only advice for you is respect the culture focus on the reason that brought you there.
For this life God still Dey
E go see u through.

Lastly represent ur mother nation well no go be hinderance for us wer wan follow you for back.
At this point I hope I have said enough.

E be things sha.
Drops mic

tensazangetsu20:

Just respect yourself and their culture once there. Wear hijabs and always cover yourself. Never speak out against their religion or do anything to make them angry. Mind your business, work hard and focus on leaving to the west.

thank you

majamajic:



U need be careful , are u the one going to pay for the visa and flight ?

I Am not paying anything..was only asked for passport to process visa

Have they issued u visa ? If yes , what's the visa type ? Which kin job ?

peppermint7:
Oga so far as you have not been asked to pay anything.

It is legit
Load your bags and get going don’t let the masses Infect you with bad news.
Once you get to Qatar my only advice for you is respect the culture focus on the reason that brought you there.
For this life God still Dey
E go see u through.

Lastly represent ur mother nation well no go be hinderance for us wer wan follow you for back.
At this point I hope I have said enough.

E be things sha.
Drops mic

No payment has been asked for.. I be omoluabi before thank you

oluwatoyosi8755:
Have they issued u visa ? If yes , what's the visa type ? Which kin job ?

not yet.. I was told they will send a work visa once approved Or are there different types of Qatar work visa? Graphic artist

majamajic:


Hmmmmm, as far he is not asked to pay anything ? They are just beginning , first they will u they got a job for u , next is send money for visa

Na there wahala dey , had it been they have issued visa on their own , this game is still far ooo

there's no recruitment agent or middle man, had interview with HR on zoom, and I have been chatting with HR through hr@companywebsite .com.. I am just worried about how the media claim Qatar employer treats workers.

justagirltoo:
No payment has been asked for.. I be omoluabi before thank you

Oga pack ur bag sharperly

justagirltoo:
I Am not paying anything..was only asked for passport to process visa

Since u are not paying anything , nothing to worry about , Qatar is a nice place , are u a man or woman ?

majamajic:


Since u are not paying anything , nothing to worry about , Qatar is a nice place , are u a man or woman ?

I will take your word for it
..woman

justagirltoo:
Thank you..honestly this is my plan.. But news and blogs make it seem like there's no "Human Rights" in Qatar dictionary

Stop basing human rights on definition of the west, you are a Nigerian. Your aims and priorities are not the same as theirs neither are you on the same Malsow Hierarchy level as most westerners. Your aim is to go there, make money and prepare for a better life not chant some mumbo-jumbo woke theories or articles.

There are human rights and very strict labour law in the middle east. The problem is that a lot of people never seek for information. I live and work in Kuwait and can authoritatively tell you that there is office of public defendants that handles labour law issues free of charge for any employee that feels cheated by their employer

Congrats, i stay in Qatar, dont mind any rubbish you see online about Qatar, if you like the offer then accept and come, just dont pay for anything. Its not going to be rosy when you come here but if you plan well and mind your business you will be fine, we have loads of Nigerians here so dont worry you will fine. Secondly, its true some employers dont pay well or pay at all but once the government finds out the are dealt with, this happens everywhere in the world.

LiftedMan:
Congrats, i stay in Qatar, dont mind any rubbish you see online about Qatar, if you like the offer then accept and come, just dont pay for anything. Its not going to be rosy when you come here but if you plan well and mind your business you will be fine, we have loads of Nigerians here so dont worry you will fine. Secondly, its true some employers dont pay well or pay at all but once the government finds out the are dealt with, this happens everywhere in the world.

I also saw Qatar made new rules to favour workers due to the 2022 world cup.. So they don't look bad.. Exit permit from employers have been scrapped so I can run whenever I get better a better offer

jjkumar:
There are human rights and very strict labour law in the middle east. The problem is that a lot of people never seek for information. I live and work in Kuwait and can authoritatively tell you that there is office of public defendants that handles labour law issues free of charge for any employee that feels cheated by their employer

kuwait is my first choice but employers keep saying the same thing "No new visa for now" ..

justagirltoo:
I also saw Qatar made new rules to favour workers due to the 2022 world cup.. So they don't look bad.. Exit permit from employers have been scrapped so I can run whenever I get better a better offer

Yeah.

jjkumar:
There are human rights and very strict labour law in the middle east. The problem is that a lot of people never seek for information. I live and work in Kuwait and can authoritatively tell you that there is office of public defendants that handles labour law issues free of charge for any employee that feels cheated by their employer

How possible is it for someone to get a working visa to Kuwait?

Alkason:


How possible is it for someone to get a working visa to Kuwait?

you have to get a job from Nigeria first..

justagirltoo:
you have to get a job from Nigeria first..

Oh okay

justagirltoo:
you have to get a job from Nigeria first..

Hello? How has life been fairing in qatar for Africans and the unskilled worker's especially from Nigeria?

Ketchup908:



Hello? How has life been fairing in qatar for Africans and the unskilled worker's especially from Nigeria?

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