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I work in Qatar earning Sh180,000 but I’m left with zero. Do I quit and return to Kenya?

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I work in Qatar and I am scared that I will return with nothing but shame.

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Simon Mburu

By  Simon Mburu

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My name is Tobias. I moved from Kenya to work in Qatar two years ago. I earn about Qatari riyal (QR) 5,000 which translates to around Sh180,000.

Since I pay rent which amounts to QR1,200; do shopping for QR300; use QR200 on transport, pay loan with QR1,500 and send my parents QR1,000.

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