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well back in december i got really frustrated with my current situation and decided to apply for a job that i knew i would probably get i just didn't know how it would effect things like my relationship. but since that is dead and gone its no longer an issue. well, i got the job. found out yesterday. i am in the hiring process to work for KBR inc as a mechanic in iraq. i should be leaving in the next 5 to 8 weeks.
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Posted on: 2011/4/7 23:38
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pianoguy | Re: good news | ||
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Whoa, best of luck, man!
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Posted on: 2011/4/7 23:45
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bogus | Re: good news | ||
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I bet the money is excellent! Just keep your head down and life will be grand!
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Posted on: 2011/4/7 23:51
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Ultraman | Re: good news | ||
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That's cool! How long does that last?
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Posted on: 2011/4/8 0:15
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TommyT-Bone | Re: good news | ||
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Great opportunity to sock away some coin but it does come with risk. When I was young and carefree I would take on an adventure like that. Use it as a stepping stone to future success. Guru mojo.
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Posted on: 2011/4/8 0:26
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rklessdriver | Re: good news | ||
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Those OCONUS contract jobs are good money and an easy way to put $$$ back. You sleep in provided housing - whatever that is depends on where you are but it ranges from a baracks room to a 15 man GP tent with a commercial AC/heat unit attached. I stayed in the latter for 9 months on my last deployment in 2004 and it really wasn't that bad IMO. You eat at the DFAC and the food is danm good. There is a free gym, USO shows and in some of the places PX/Store with KFC or Subway or Burger King. We had KBR guys handle all the Generator maint and they were a real good group of guys.
There is some risk over there but it is really minimal. Support personel in Iraq are based in very secure areas and aside from the occasional stray mortor round you have nothing to worry about except staying off the internetz and blowing all the hard earned $$$ you'll be making. Remember the first 80K is tax free.... All I can say is congrats on the job. It sounds like something you've really been wanting to do and I hope you enjoy the experience. Good luck Will |
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pr0zac | Re: good news | ||
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i was deploying in balad iraq in 2004 so i am no stranger to what i am in store for. it pays $85k for the year. so its not too bad. better then the peanuts i am making at the moment. i was in the air force for 8 years.
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pr0zac wrote: i was deploying in balad iraq in 2004 so i am no stranger to what i am in store for. it pays $85k for the year. so its not too bad. better then the peanuts i am making at the moment. i was in the air force for 8 years. That's a huge plus. |
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Posted on: 2011/4/8 3:08
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JeffK | Re: good news | ||
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Sweet! If I wasn't married with kids I would do the same thing. The money is great and you really have no choice but to save it.
Keep us posted! |
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Matatk | Re: good news | ||
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Good luck and be safe!
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Congrats!! Be Safe!!
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Posted on: 2011/4/8 11:49
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pr0zac | Re: good news | ||
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Thanks guys! I am wanting things to go quicker then they are. i don't want to wait. I have been going back and forth with the background stuff. I just want to go so nothing can get in the way.
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Posted on: 2011/4/8 18:01
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JeffK | Re: good news | ||
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Need a Vette sitter while your gone?
I don't think I could afford to put gas in yours... |
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pr0zac | Re: good news | ||
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ha. yeah. well you probably could cause the clutch wont hold with more then half throttle. im putting it in storage. idk where yet.
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Posted on: 2011/4/8 21:16
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Head down, eyes open! Good Luck Man!
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Posted on: 2011/4/8 22:19
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pr0zac | Re: good news | ||
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got an email last night.. tentative date is june 5th. it could be sooner if things get done faster.. so far i have been completing everything and sending everything out the same day i get it so who knows.
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Posted on: 2011/4/12 14:27
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