Any civilian contractors in afghan, non military.

[fnfalman]

Originally Posted by derf

What kind of engineering? My brother is looking for a job like that, he just got his degree in mechanical engineering and is working for a company called schlumberger.

Other than that it looks like a good deal

He should be sticking with Schlumberger for a few years to get some seasoning under his belt. Schlumberger is a very large and reputable joint.

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by RACER X

Not if you're responsible about it

It can pay off our house, car , student loans and our very little debt otherwise and still leave over $100k

$400k is really like making $650k before tax, that takes people many yrs to earn that kinda $

On return, I could get back into a erg. Engineering job and have no worries about employment, just save that $ towards retirement.

If it were $200-$250k i would need to be dire need to leave my kids, but w 400 I could pay off my house and become a greeter at wal mart.

For me at this stage in my life and career, its not worth it.
If I were single it would probably be a different story.

[RACER X]

Originally Posted by Inferno

Its 330 off US soil...aka wheels up date. So, you get two 10-12 day R&R's. Stay outta the US for 330 days, if you spend an extra day, 329, you will pay the full taxes for the year and not US Expat taxes (keep in mind you still pay taxes just on a reduced level) Confusing LOL

If Aghan is anything like Iraq, there is Wifi on site. If I remember it was like 100 a month for OK internet service at best. It was good enough to download itunes and such, but kinda slow.

So you do have to pay taxes, even if out of country for 330+?

Any idea on the rate?

And yes Paul, this is an extremely difficult decision

[wildchild]

Originally Posted by RACER X

My former co is hiring for civilian work in afghan, 80% uplift in pay, 7-12's, o/t = 1.5x , 10% haz duty pay, No tax

Prolly clear $400k for a 1 yr stint

Not sure the job scope., but it's not drving trucks or anything like that, engineering work.

Opinions?

you know you and i do the same thing. hook me up dude, i'll go with you. seriously if the offer were made i'd be packed before they finished detailing the offer.

i do have to say though that both my sons are grown and out. it would be a harder choice if kids were involved. they are young and would probably recoup well, but................

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by RACER X

So you do have to pay taxes, even if out of country for 330+?

Any idea on the rate?

And yes Paul, this is an extremely difficult decision

If you do decide to go, make sure all your affairs are in order (will, life insurance policies, out of office message).

So you'd quit your job, head out and then look for a new job when you come back?

[LeeNetworX]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

If you do decide to go, make sure all your affairs are in order (will, life insurance policies, out of office message).

So you'd quit your job, head out and then look for a new job when you come back?

Did Ed ever find a job since getting laid off? I don't recall seeing any posts about it.

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by RACER X

So you do have to pay taxes, even if out of country for 330+?

Any idea on the rate?

And yes Paul, this is an extremely difficult decision

Yes, you do pay taxes. Not sure the rate, but it is considered US Expatriot and you need to be outside of the country for at least 330 days. This is Fed taxes, state taxes are entirely different.

[the chi]

For the chance to be financially free (at least mostly) I'd leap at it. Even if I had lil ones. One year to make the kinda money it'd take years to make at a regular job...and being able to pay everything off, yeah, in a heartbeat.

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Did Ed ever find a job since getting laid off? I don't recall seeing any posts about it.

I thought he did

[RACER X]

Yeah lee, i've been back to work for 2.5 mos now

Yes I'd have to quit and look for a new job when I got back