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Post Report of the Day

Doha, Qatar

What is the air quality like at post (good/moderate/bad)? Are there seasonal air quality issues? Does the air quality have an impact on health?

Sand storms make it really dusty, and in my opinion, it's bad for babies to be out during these days.

What types of jobs do most expatriate spouses/partners have? Locally based or telecommuting? Full-time or part-time? Can you comment on local salary scales?

There are not many jobs in the Embassy for EFMs. The only jobs available are with the State Department. However, there are many EFMs (State and other agencies) applying for the positions.