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Need advice. Has anyone ever worked in Iraq for big oil?
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:11 pm
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:11 pm
Thinking about a 28/28 shift. Materials mgmt/warehouse on secure compound. Any pros and cons?
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Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:17 pm to tygerfan1
Pros: money
Cons: being beheaded on Al Jazeera
You know this.
Cons: being beheaded on Al Jazeera
You know this.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:18 pm to tygerfan1
Having your head cut off is a pretty big con to me.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:19 pm to tygerfan1
They don't have enough money to get me over there
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:23 pm to tygerfan1
I worked in Iraq. It's pretty secure and as long as you aren't a pussy you'll be fine. Just know there's always a chance shite could get real bad wherever you are but that's less likely than shite getting bad for you in New Orleans
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:24 pm to tygerfan1
Find out which PMC outfit is making your compound secure.
I worked extensively in the region on the pmc side and gave it up a couple years ago.
My advice to you in the current climate in the area would be to look stateside. Texas and Louisiana are booming with giant LNG projects right now. I am working in my field of educatiion of engineering/construction now and haven't looked back.
I worked extensively in the region on the pmc side and gave it up a couple years ago.
My advice to you in the current climate in the area would be to look stateside. Texas and Louisiana are booming with giant LNG projects right now. I am working in my field of educatiion of engineering/construction now and haven't looked back.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:25 pm to tygerfan1
Be sure to thank a veteran for your job. Maybe even donate to them.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:26 pm to tygerfan1
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Thinking about a 28/28 shift. Materials mgmt/warehouse on secure compound. Any pros and cons?
How is the money worth it when you have no fricking head?
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:27 pm to tygerfan1
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Any pros and cons
you'll get to frick a goat's anus or possibly be brutally murdered on YouTube. I'd say it's a toss up
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:29 pm to papasmurf1269
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Having your head cut off is a pretty big con to me.
Subtle brag on having something to live for.
Good for you, we're all very impressed.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:31 pm to tygerfan1
I worked in iraq, albeit it was 2004-05. It depends on many factors. Go in knowing you will not make as much as promised, and there's always the possibility of dying, but no more so than on the streets of major American cities. Depends on who you work for, who is securing the compound, type of work you're doing and etc. A 28/28 schedule won't get you an income tax break for working outside the country, so don't let them try to fool you on that tidbit either.
This post was edited on 10/8/15 at 8:32 pm
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:34 pm to tygerfan1
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:45 pm to tygerfan1
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Secure compound
Better make sure
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:48 pm to tygerfan1
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Thinking about a 28/28 shift. Materials mgmt/warehouse on secure compound. Any pros and cons?
Yes, but it was quite a while back and things were better then.
To be honest it varies greatly from place to place. There are some parts of the country I would return to others not so much. I work in Saudi now and it is very different.
FYI there are several valid reasons the pay is so exceptional in Iraq right now, and getting your head cut off is a valid concern. while not likely it is certainly possible. Iraq is so dysfunctional right now just a garden variety mugging/murder would be my biggest concern.
There are some very bad boys based out of the North right now and I honestly would not even consider anything in that area.
Also most importantly Do not assume any area is ever secure, it can cost you dearly.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:57 pm to Ritual76
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Be sure to thank a veteran for your job. Maybe even donate to them.
why would we thank them for a job?
Posted on 10/8/15 at 8:59 pm to tygerfan1
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pros
I'm guessing money.
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cons
I've heard that finding some good chicken parmesan is tough.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:00 pm to Hoyt
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Cons: being beheaded on Al Jazeera
I first read this as "by Al Jazeera" and I thought "I don't think it's so bad even the media is cutting heads off"
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:04 pm to tygerfan1
See if Bama Scoop can ride out with you, he'll watch your six.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:19 pm to tygerfan1
quote:Go for it
Any pros and cons?
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:49 pm to FunroePete
If it's in Kurdistan, you'll be fine. That area is about as safe as any other major oil region.
Outside of there, I'd have to think long and hard.
Outside of there, I'd have to think long and hard.
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