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  • #3,121
  • Jan 17, 2008 11:53am Jan 17, 2008 11:53am
Quoting bohogirl
Ha!
Thanks!
I just needed one person to say it instead of saying 'are you INSANE!!!!!?!'

I totally want to take that job because it's right up my alley and I know I would love it 'cause I thrive in such environment/challenges (not to mention the money), but everybody is so negative about it because it's so 'unsafe'. I figure, worst case scenario... well, everybody's got to die someday, somehow
(but not everybody's family would get 3x an amazing yearly salary as a 'benefit' )

Cool... I knew I'd find at least somebody who'd say go for it


ah, brb, guests at the door!
I've been offered to go to places only people hear about but I am waiting for something better (which, I am hoping that it comes soon).

For me, it is not about the money anymore but rather serving my country / the citizens of the planet. Granted there are countries in this world that are dangerous but it is only because of a few misguided miscreants. The majority of places that I have been to, have opened their arms up to me as an American. I have been humbled and pray that I continue to do so.

I always say "if you can change one individuals life for the better, then you've changed the whole world". If teaching is your passion, then think about about that one life that you may able to change for the better (the money part is also good).

Wish you the best in everything that you do!
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  • #3,122
  • Jan 17, 2008 11:54am Jan 17, 2008 11:54am
Quoting bohogirl
Ok, a totally unrelated question...

If you had a choice between:
A.) a job that paid quite well, but was boring you to death and project you're working on sucked,
B.) a job that paid insanely well and would allow you to pay off your huge mortgage and fully 'retire' within 5 years, but was in a very dangerous area, and would be very challenging, while living conditions sucked and safety was an issue, and
C.) a job that paid so-so, would be challenging so you wouldn't die of boredom, and was in the city you grew up and miss all the time, even after 15 years, and where your not-getting-any-younger mother (and maybe sister) reside, both of whom you really miss as well. (caveat: you miss your mother, but she drives you insane within 20 minutes of being in the same room; you miss the city, but you actually miss the city you left 15 years ago, which there's very little of left today)

which one would you pick?

Would you go for money and challenge, for money but boredom, or for nostalgia and family with not much money?


ggaaaahhhh I hate recruitment time!!!
Would be "A".......especially if I am able to trade.

I have been to the sand and didn't like it. Could care less how much money they pay, because I love my life.

HOLLA
  • #3,123
  • Jan 17, 2008 11:58am Jan 17, 2008 11:58am
Quoting JanPoko
Only that the somebody most probably never lived in conditions which can expect you in your destination and thus does not have the slightest idea what it really means...
Hey, all I can say is that I've lived in conditions that would be called sub-standard according to somebody from the west. Granted, you may have lived in worse. All I can say is that nobody is going to live forever. While on this earth, do good by trying to improve other's lives. I would like to leave this world by trying to make it a better place for everyone.
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  • #3,124
  • Jan 17, 2008 11:58am Jan 17, 2008 11:58am
Quoting JanPoko
Only that the somebody most probably never lived in conditions which can expect you in your destination and thus does not have the slightest idea what it really means...
I was about to say B when I saw your post. I realized that I have no idea what this place would be like.

All in all, it's all about defining what "safe is an issue" means as to have the risk:reward of the situation, imo

"Safe is an issue" here in São Paulo. But just a few measures here and there decreases the risk dramatically. And I don't have fanatics here instructed to kill me or anyone like me at the first opportunity, having virgins waiting for him in heaven if he dies in the process..
  • #3,125
  • Jan 17, 2008 12:00pm Jan 17, 2008 12:00pm
I would pick A or C because picking B might mean your mother and sister might be missing you someday.

Reality (meaning life) sucks. But it beats the alternative.

  • #3,126
  • Jan 17, 2008 12:03pm Jan 17, 2008 12:03pm
I can't believe no one picked E) what the hell are you doing here then.
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  • #3,127
  • Jan 17, 2008 12:06pm Jan 17, 2008 12:06pm
Quoting Big Wave Rider
I can't believe no one picked E) what the hell are you doing here then.
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  • #3,128
  • Jan 17, 2008 12:13pm Jan 17, 2008 12:13pm
Quoting cesarnc
having virgins waiting for him
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  • #3,129
  • Jan 17, 2008 12:17pm Jan 17, 2008 12:17pm
Talking head on CNBC yesterday said this year in the Dow is one of the 3 worst starts of a new trading year on record. Wonder what he would say after today? And tomorrow and the rest of the month.

Till Bernie cuts rates 100 basis points, maybe.
  • #3,130
  • Jan 17, 2008 12:36pm Jan 17, 2008 12:36pm
Quoting SunTrader
Talking head on CNBC yesterday said this year in the Dow is one of the 3 worst starts of a new trading year on record. Wonder what he would say after today? And tomorrow and the rest of the month.

Till Bernie cuts rates 100 basis points, maybe.
10% off in Dow is gone. Now comes 15% and 20% off, imo. Do the math.

Few months ago I said Bernanke would be remembered as the 11K Fed's chairman.
  • #3,131
  • Jan 17, 2008 12:43pm Jan 17, 2008 12:43pm
Quoting Big Wave Rider
I can't believe no one picked E) what the hell are you doing here then.
I pick E, I pick E!
Sorry, I had a visitor from upstairs for evening tea, so I wasn't online, but I definitely pick E!
Cable is my sugardaddy
  • #3,132
  • Jan 17, 2008 1:09pm Jan 17, 2008 1:09pm
Ok, so...
You're all great
And you give very well-thought out and legitimate pros and cons - thank you!

B is in Iraq, in the provinces, and yes, it will require an adjustment (aka living conditions, loss of many freedoms I enjoy due to safety concern (no jumping in a car for a quick 'clear my head' drive - from what I hear, they don't like it very much when you take one of the tanks for a joy ride), The Man couldn't come visit or be with me (but I could see him every 60 days), etc etc etc - I don't need to tell you what living in Iraq would entail.

But, the fact that it is in Iraq is actually what appeals to me. This is what I do, what my passion is. It's not teaching btw - it's 'reconstruction efforts'. Teaching is something I got into after Kosovo, while waiting for the next 'post-conflict area', someplace to go help after the conflict. The current job I have is not actually teaching either, but working on educ. reform here (the project sucks btw, and they are on crack if they think it'll succeed without major changes, which makes me want to go back into project creation and management even more - something that could be so useful, so good for generations to come is doomed from the very inception due to lack of vision, poor management, etc!)

As Ash said, it's really not about the money (although money's a nice bonus, and so are all those 'mandatory flyout' days on top of regular vacation time). I went into Kosovo with humanitarian mission right after Nato bombing, for basically no money, when not even 'peace keepers' would go into parts of it. My mother thinks it's some sort of a 'survivor guilt' psycho-issue (I grew up in a war), and it might as well be, but all I know is I'm the most satisfied when doing that type of work - feels like I'm really doing something, helping at least somebody, not just counting hours till next paycheck.
But of course, there is the issue that yes, should something happen, there are people who would miss me very much. And, a big difference between Iraq and Kosovo would be that at least I spoke the language in Kosovo and understood when somebody shouted 'oh shit! RUN!!!'
And then there's the issue of telling my mom, who will, of course, spend the next countless days driving me insane with guilt trips only Yugo mothers know how to give!

Anyhow... the recruiting season just started, so I don't have to decide anything yet. Thank you all for your input - it's so much better to get it from unbiased sources
I'll let you know in 2 months or so what I've decided (that is, if I don't freeze to death over the next couple of days here in the desert - 'never under 80 degrees' my a$$
Cable is my sugardaddy
  • #3,133
  • Jan 17, 2008 1:10pm Jan 17, 2008 1:10pm
Quoting bohogirl
I pick E, I pick E!
Sorry, I had a visitor from upstairs for evening tea, so I wasn't online, but I definitely pick E!

Thats the right answer.
So how many vacation homes should we own?
one here, one there, one every where.
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  • #3,134
  • Jan 17, 2008 1:12pm Jan 17, 2008 1:12pm
Too Little, Too Late Bernie!!!

"When it comes to looming Fed rate cuts and a potential economic stimulus package from Congress, Wall Street is sending a clear message: Too little, too late."
-CNBC

Market's sentiment:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/images/3...ies_crying.jpg
  • #3,135
  • Jan 17, 2008 1:16pm Jan 17, 2008 1:16pm
Quoting bohogirl
Ok, so...
You're all great
And you give very well-thought out and legitimate pros and cons - thank you!

B is in Iraq, in the provinces, and yes, it will require an adjustment (aka living conditions, loss of many freedoms I enjoy due to safety concern (no jumping in a car for a quick 'clear my head' drive - from what I hear, they don't like it very much when you take one of the tanks for a joy ride), The Man couldn't come visit or be with me (but I could see him every 60 days), etc etc etc - I don't need to tell you what living in Iraq would entail.

But, the fact that it is in Iraq is actually what appeals to me. This is what I do, what my passion is. It's not teaching btw - it's 'reconstruction efforts'. Teaching is something I got into after Kosovo, while waiting for the next 'post-conflict area', someplace to go help after the conflict. The current job I have is not actually teaching either, but working on educ. reform here (the project sucks btw, and they are on crack if they think it'll succeed without major changes, which makes me want to go back into project creation and management even more - something that could be so useful, so good for generations to come is doomed from the very inception due to lack of vision, poor management, etc!)

As Ash said, it's really not about the money (although money's a nice bonus, and so are all those 'mandatory flyout' days on top of regular vacation time). I went into Kosovo with humanitarian mission right after Nato bombing, for basically no money, when not even 'peace keepers' would go into parts of it. My mother thinks it's some sort of a 'survivor guilt' psycho-issue (I grew up in a war), and it might as well be, but all I know is I'm the most satisfied when doing that type of work - feels like I'm really doing something, helping at least somebody, not just counting hours till next paycheck.
But of course, there is the issue that yes, should something happen, there are people who would miss me very much. And, a big difference between Iraq and Kosovo would be that at least I spoke the language in Kosovo and understood when somebody shouted 'oh shit! RUN!!!'
And then there's the issue of telling my mom, who will, of course, spend the next countless days driving me insane with guilt trips only Yugo mothers know how to give!

Anyhow... the recruiting season just started, so I don't have to decide anything yet. Thank you all for your input - it's so much better to get it from unbiased sources
I'll let you know in 2 months or so what I've decided (that is, if I don't freeze to death over the next couple of days here in the desert - 'never under 80 degrees' my a$$

WOW

I salute you. I wish this world had more people like you, then we wouldn't have all this hatred and war. Tip. Learn OH SHIT RUN!!! in Iraqi
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  • #3,136
  • Jan 17, 2008 1:16pm Jan 17, 2008 1:16pm
Quoting Big Wave Rider
Thats the right answer.
So how many vacation homes should we own?
one here, one there, one every where.
One everywhere!!! And a 'little' boat, in case 'everywhere' gets boring

Btw... thank you GJ - you've been very kind to me today
Cable is my sugardaddy
  • #3,137
  • Jan 17, 2008 1:24pm Jan 17, 2008 1:24pm
Quoting Big Wave Rider
WOW

I salute you. I wish this world had more people like you, then we wouldn't have all this hatred and war. Tip. Learn OH SHIT RUN!!! in Iraqi
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  • #3,138
  • Jan 17, 2008 1:38pm Jan 17, 2008 1:38pm
I WANT ONE
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  • #3,139
  • Jan 17, 2008 1:41pm Jan 17, 2008 1:41pm
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  • Joined Jun 2007 | Status: Be yourself, everyone else is taken | 2,734 Posts
Quoting Big Wave Rider
I WANT ONE
order me one too
  • #3,140
  • Jan 17, 2008 1:45pm Jan 17, 2008 1:45pm
Quoting Big Wave Rider
I WANT ONE
I'd be asked for divorce with one of these MFs

A 17'' is trouble enough LOL
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