Life Lessons

I thought I was a great manager. I was wrong. It was 2013. I had just been appointed Recruitment Manager at a large firm in Qatar. New role. New team. A lot of pressure to succeed. I wanted to prove myself. So I did what many first-time managers do. I controlled everything. Daily meetings. Tight […]

Living and working in Qatar can be exciting. A good income, safe surroundings, and a modern lifestyle – everything seems appealing. After sometime, many professionals feel stuck in the same routine. You are surviving, not growing and you deserve much more than that. Let’s understand how you can manage it.  Understanding the survival trap At

Two wolves live inside each of us. One feeds on fear. The other on hope. I’ve had to choose. More than once. The first time, I wasn’t ill. I was just… stuck. No job. No assignments. A market that felt indifferent. A voice in my head growing louder by the day — you’re too old,

I didn’t plan to become a recruiter. I didn’t plan most of it, actually. In 2006, my husband and I made the decision to move to Qatar. New country. New life. And for me… no job, no network, no idea where to begin. I had left behind a career. A comfort zone. Everything familiar. And

Working in a new country surrounded by people from diverse backgrounds is an amazing experience. As an expat, you bring new ideas, suggestions, and unique perspectives to the table, but living without family or outside your own country can be challenging sometimes. New surroundings, unfamiliar customs, and a completely different work culture can be difficult

Organizing a team in a different country is difficult but it is also fulfilling. Expatriate leaders sometimes have to balance challenging job requirements with learning of unfamiliar languages, customs, and social expectations. Pressure from these sources can cause difficulty in keeping a healthy work-life balance along with stress and burnout. Embracing My True Self: The

In the connected world of today, global businesses are growing more and more plentiful. Working in a multinational setting presents special hardships demanding perseverance and flexibility as well as attractive possibilities. Mastering these abilities enables people to negotiate cultural variations, workplace dynamics, and job requirements in a way that improves their professional advancement and personal

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of tasks on your plate, convinced that you’re the only one who can handle them? Your boss trusts your unique capabilities, and no one else can help. But don’t you think that you might be losing yourself somewhere along the way in trying to please your

Today I will share my experience of this wonderful and memorable times in our lives. As you know we are all fortunate ones able to spend time with our families in the safe abode of our beautiful homes. You must wonder why am I referring to it as a wonderful time that is because I