From the GCC. I feel like most non-GCC consultants hate us, local consultants…Why? Differences in values? Politics?

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No one hates you

Maybe a bit jealous that you will probably be offered a cushy job with the government client in a few years (hehe), but definitely no hate.

I work with a few local consultants, worth every bit of salt (and sometimes more) as their expat peers, and lovely to be around.

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Moved to the US, always wanted to move back to the region for work. My coworkers always loved visiting, you’re dealing with a sample size and not all hate

I definitely don't hate you, spreading love 💕

I’m sorry you felt that OP. We definitely don’t hate you. Some of the best and most hard working consultants I’ve worked with have been from the GCC❤️

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