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Highly considering going to work in Afghanistan

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by djtrype, Dec 7, 2011.

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  1. Dec 7, 2011 #11
    123456

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    There are members on this board who work in that part of the world.

    They will have first hand advice.........
     
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  3. Dec 7, 2011 #12
    djtrype

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    I've put in my resume to Fed Ex, UPS, Con-Way and ABF. No dice. ABF and UPS declined me for one speeding ticket that will be at its 3 year mark on 12/26/11. Con-Way is only hiring dock workers in my area and Fed-Ex I never got a reply back from. I'm not sure what else I can do.

    Edit to add: Oh and Con-Way can't even guarantee drivers any hours. It's an on-call basis, not sure if this is how all LTL works, but I can't do part time work.
     
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  4. Dec 7, 2011 #13
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    Thats how LTL is. It takes a while to get your foot in the door.
     
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  5. Dec 7, 2011 #14
    djtrype

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    I'll pass then. I may not be an old-timer, but I'm not fresh out of school either. I need something quite a bit more guaranteed.
     
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  7. Dec 7, 2011 #15
    Pilot1

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    Hello Dj - I'm new to this forum; I found it about a week ago, and man its great to be a member, because of all the info that is here.

    So onward with the questions. What would you like to know about Contract work? I'm working for a fortune 500 company in Afghanistan like right now! Yes; sitting here typing this message.And yes, I have first hand knowledge of most/all your questions.
     
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  8. Dec 7, 2011 #16
    RAGE 18

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    There you go man energy transportation is waiting for you I know there was a thread on here not too long ago recruiting drivers for ND housing and paid utilities provided and 80k a year. I wouldn't go to Afghanistan bro Im a civilian not a trained killer and have you ever seen the movie Buried with Ryan Reynolds well he was a truck driver in Afghanistan and look what happened! Point is kidnappin of Americans overthere can and will happen.
     
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  9. Dec 7, 2011 #17
    Pilot1

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    Its not so much kidknapping over here its the rockets and mortars that want to crawl in bed with you and keep you nice n warm!
     
    Pilot1, Dec 7, 2011
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  10. Dec 7, 2011 #18
    Brickman

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    Are you sure about that?



    I hear they vote, they might be able to buy a house too.
     
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  11. Dec 7, 2011 #19
    rollin coal

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    But that $75K won't be tax free. Even so, $100K is not a lot of money and it's a really cheap price to put on one's life imo. But I know OP doesn't want to hear it..
     
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  12. Dec 7, 2011 #20
    Pilot1

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    Its all tax free over here, "IF" you meet the requirements for uncle "spam". And you do get a return too!:biggrin_255:
     
    Pilot1, Dec 7, 2011
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