kai2k1 0 #1 January 24, 2005 I may have found a new job, but, would you take it If you were away for 6 months to a year in "dangerous" conditions? The pay for the job is in execess of $80k for the duration of the contract. The contract could be extended at anytime. Also processing for the job would be 4-6 weeks with no pay. Please give me your opinions There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #2 January 24, 2005 I would, ya only live once. So much skydiving money.... Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 January 24, 2005 Sure, but doing contract labor, although tax free, puts you serious harm's way. That money won't do much good if you get shot by terrorists...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #4 January 24, 2005 hmmm....what does the wife think?Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #5 January 24, 2005 QuoteSure, but doing contract labor, although tax free, puts you serious harm's way. That money won't do much good if you get shot by terrorists... I agree with the aggie.. for once... "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #6 January 24, 2005 QuoteSure, but doing contract labor, although tax free, puts you serious harm's way. That money won't do much good if you get shot by terrorists... why tax free?You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #7 January 24, 2005 Quotehmmm....what does the wife think? She thinks If I decide to go that its over There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #8 January 24, 2005 Its tax free since its in the middle east There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #9 January 24, 2005 QuoteIts tax free since its in the middle east duh sorry dumb questionYou can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #10 January 24, 2005 Don't go. The middle east is fucked up and they seem to really like killing foreigners. Money is not everything, unless you don't have any. But I'm out of work and would not even consider a job that had me travel to the middle east."Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #11 January 24, 2005 QuoteThe pay for the job is in execess of $80k for the duration of the contract. The contract could be extended at anytime. Also processing for the job would be 4-6 weeks with no pay. I already know what job that is. It seemed like I ran into someone waiting to leave at the bar in the Houston Airport Hyatt every time I was there. I have to say "NOT ONLY NO........BUT FUCK NO!" I'm about to take a job "In dangerous places." The difference is......I have 13+ years of training and experience in the field. I will be wearing the finest body armor made. I'll be carrying a Glock, M-4, and possibly be manning such wonderful weapons as a SAW and 240G. If someone wanted me to go over there to do a "regular" job, FOR ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY, I'd tell them to get bent! I may be going into harms way but at least I'll have the means and skills to defend myself. Cause.......like AggieDave says......you can't spend it if you are dead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #12 January 24, 2005 I would do that in a heartbeat. However I am not sure they have a big need for computer hardware techs over there . Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #13 January 24, 2005 QuoteHowever I am not sure they have a big need for computer hardware techs over there Actually.........yeah they do. Look Here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #14 January 24, 2005 I tend to agree with the others...good $$ but a tad dangerous...plus prob no skydiving stay on this side of the ocean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #15 January 24, 2005 Quoteplus prob no skydiving Wrong again......... Middle East Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #16 January 24, 2005 QuoteQuoteplus prob no skydiving Wrong again......... Middle East Skydiving HAHAH that reminded me of ... oh crap I forgot his name.. He was from Israel and came to the states. Young kid and was always crashing the planes over there in Israel. ughhh wtf was his name? "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #17 January 24, 2005 I stand(sit) corrected Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #18 January 24, 2005 Quote ughhh wtf was his name? Omri..........haven't seen him since he fled to Canada. Funny kid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #19 January 24, 2005 QuoteQuote ughhh wtf was his name? Omri..........haven't seen him since he fled to Canada. Funny kid. OMRIMON!! Yeaaaaa! "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #20 January 24, 2005 Kitty says dont do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #21 January 24, 2005 QuoteQuoteSure, but doing contract labor, although tax free, puts you serious harm's way. That money won't do much good if you get shot by terrorists... why tax free? Overseas work is tax free up to a certain amount. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #22 January 24, 2005 Do you have children? Is the money worth your marriage or your life? Personally, I think its one of those things where if you were single and had nothing to lose MAYBE it might be worth it, but if you've got a family? No way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjiimmyyt 0 #23 January 24, 2005 Clay Do you know if as a UK citizen I can apply for any of these jobs at Haliburton ? Couldn't find the info on the site, cheers James "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redramdriver 0 #24 January 25, 2005 Hey Driver....the new "JOB" isn't all it's cracked up to be. I allready looked it over and although it does appear attractive it is more like on the year side that your gonna be gone...or longer. Yeah, the tax free funds appear great and probably are, for a single guy with no wife and kids. It would be great if I didn't have a close significant other or spouse or kids and was free to choose myself for myself. But, when you weigh the odds, they are against you. Stay home and take care of your business there. Blues from another Driver.So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redramdriver 0 #25 January 25, 2005 Monkey...it is a contract job driving a big rig in the Sand! For Halibutron (SP), a government contract. The first $80,000 is tax free.So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
