2006-12-14 09:52:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Entirely up to you. Would you be leaving a wife and child(ren) behind, or are you single? If you're single, I'd go for it - yes, it's a dangerous place, but that's good money and you would certainly get some new experiences....
2006-12-14 10:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by Jadis 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say if you are going to work and live on the base you should be safe. If you live outside the base I'd be asking a lot of questions.
One will I be allowed to carry a side arm? What protection will I have against someone kidnapping me? Take a look at this article, 150 people were kidnapped just 10 hours ago in Baghdad.
2006-12-14 18:21:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are low balling you. Most civilians in Iraq make 100k+ a year, most of it is tax free but not all of it, if i remember right its the first 80k you make, and just because your on a base doesn't mean your safe either, hajji has a little thing called mortars and lob them into bases all the time. If you do take it never say to a soldier "I make $85K a year, but ONLY the first $80k is tax free" nothing pissed me off more.
2006-12-14 21:38:40 · answer #3 · answered by Comnec1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go if you want the money. You live on a base and are pretty safe. What job in the US pays that much tax free and gives you that much vacation time. 12hr a day 7 days a week though.
2006-12-15 00:25:22 · answer #4 · answered by prince 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, if you are a smoker, forget it. Wing Commander Col. Jay Santee is about to sign an order making Smoking illegal. If you disagree with this call him at 719-556-2100 or email him at Jay.Santee@peterson.af.mil. If you can do without the cigs and want the money, what are you waiting on? Happy New Year.
2006-12-14 19:16:17 · answer #5 · answered by Sassy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't. Is 85k/year worth risking your life for? Can't you find equivalent salary in the states?
2006-12-14 18:02:32 · answer #6 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
hell yea you should take it why wouldn't you i wish i would of got an offer like that
2006-12-14 17:56:09 · answer #7 · answered by fernando b 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you want to. what does family/spouse whatever think?
I believe that money is tax free also right?
2006-12-14 17:57:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
OMG if you were my child I would ask that you not go they kidnap those people and kill them just like they would a soldier
2006-12-14 18:01:38 · answer #9 · answered by Nani 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
money isn't worth your life
2006-12-14 23:06:57 · answer #10 · answered by haikuhi2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋