digger Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 ive been offered the chance to work in iraq and/or afghanistan.big money for working on compounds with a huge armed pressence ( not always the British army ).ive two kids aged nine and five and the are my world but im tempted.asked my mates and the single ones say go for it the married ones say no way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davej Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 (edited) Not for me money not everything quality of life more important Ho and think of all that uk beer you would miss. Edited May 5, 2006 by Davej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibby Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Do you need the money? To be honest with all the news of people being abducted all the time i dont think i would take my chances. What sort of work is it out of intrest? Gibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 (edited) . Edited September 3, 2009 by JohnGalway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Do you need the money? To be honest with all the news of people being abducted all the time i dont think i would take my chances. Gibby I agree, not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darebear Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 if you have any life insurance policies, you might wanna check the small print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F150 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 My brother in law is a medic and worked in Tikrit for an american company. He did this for nearly 6 months until his escort to Baghdad airport came under fire from insurgents. Unfortunately, the two front armoured cars were knocked out killing two american soldiers. He realised that his family came first before money since no body armour and side-arm would save him from any fanatical insurgent. I beg you to consider your job offer wisely. Kind regards F150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 ive been offered the chance to work in iraq and/or afghanistan.big money for working on compounds with a huge armed pressence ( not always the British army ).ive two kids aged nine and five and the are my world but im tempted.asked my mates and the single ones say go for it the married ones say no way NO WAY, NO AMOUNT OF MONEY IS WORTH IT, TOO MANY INNOCENT PEOPLE KILLED BECAUSE OF SOME YANK WHO WANT'S ALL THE OIL **** THAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Digger mate, NO WAY !! Its bad enough working away from home, missing your kids growing up and every thing else that goes with it, without Ba****ds trying to kill you while you are there trying to help THEM!. Give this job a large body swerve mate?? money aint everything. cheers Sutty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERETTA687 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 if the money was right i would, but saying that i dont have a familyso i cant realy say. if i was to work there i would wear a flak jacket at all times, get a firearm, and go nowhere without an escort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Digger, I think you've been watching too much telly mate. If you need to seek advice like that on a pigeon shooting forum, you wouldn't last five minutes in Iraq. And yes, I do know what I'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 The question is, what sort of gambler are you? I have lost £'s on many ventures and made piles on others but then again my life was never on the line. The astute investor only puts up what he can afford to lose without his life being wrecked. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Wise words indeed LB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 (edited) Well it sounds as if you have a few years left in you yet with kids at that age, so no. However, If the amount of money was obscene, a person not too far from the knackers yard (but able to do that job) might just do it as a way of providing for his family/nest egg - and risk not having to face the indignity some have in old age. I dont imply that old age holds indignity for all - but some of us have "things coming on" that we know or suspect will make us a burden in later life... who knows? Edited May 6, 2006 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poacher Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 If the worst came to the worst, how much would you pay to see your young kids and wife again A ******* lot more than your being paid,. Don't do it !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 For a married man with children, there is nothing more to discuss. Irespective of your financial position, some jobs carry too high a risk to personal safety; this is one of them. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Tell that to our lads in the forces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saz Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 dont do it mate its really isnt worth it!! think of ure family they are worth more than any amount of money!! it would hurt them more to loose u than it wud u if u didnt get that kind of money!! many dont agree but u dont need lots of money to be happy jus enough to pay ure bills!!!! saz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 For a married man with children, there is nothing more to discuss. Irespective of your financial position, some jobs carry too high a risk to personal safety; this is one of them. webber says it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarms Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 >Tell that to our lads in the forces I reckon that says more! I wouldn't do it, but it is probably a lot safer than being in the army out on patrol over there, and probably a lot better paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Tell that to our lads in the forces but, he is not in the forces. he has a choice. the soldiers dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davej Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Four troops in helicopter crash in Iraq my heart goes out to their families Don't let it be yours. All the best to our lads in Iraq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 ive been offered the chance to work in iraq and/or afghanistan.big money for working on compounds with a huge armed pressence ( not always the British army ).ive two kids aged nine and five and the are my world but im tempted.asked my mates and the single ones say go for it the married ones say no way Am reminded of an old expression "shrouds don't have pockets". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted May 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 thanks for the replies gents,there isnt enough money in the world to make me take the job is the conclusion ive come to. deako,you must watch way too much tv if you have seen building works supervisors with an electrical bias on film or documentary,but perchance you assumed i was insinuating i would be doing something glamorous ? i sought the advice of my peers,nought wrong with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 money isnt much use if your dead not for me mate, hope you feel you made the right decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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