Should I leave my job in the army when my tour is over. I have been seriously contemplating become a contractor(mercenary) in Iraq. I was approached by some high ranking US officers, who offered me the job which means I would get $200,000 a year.
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do what you think is da best for you
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$200,000 a year? WO an education? Damn, hook me up, too! ;) jk I would ask myself a few things: Do I have a family? If not, then I would apply for the position, assuming I meet the qualifications needed. Not many people who have degrees have access to a $200,000 a year career. Is it okay to say I'm motivated by greed? I would save as much as I could, in case I wanted to less stressful position somewhere else though. Which would definately happen... Points my friend, why didn't you recieve points yet?! I'm your AB point mercenary! :)
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You must be a warrior. Thank you. We need them. Are you married with children? If so, please take out a very huge insurance policy just in case. And your wife must be a warrior supporter-no hesitation.
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Follow your heart/gut and ask your other half. Regardless, thank you for serving our Country. I/We appreciate all you have done.
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I would leave the army when the tour is over.You would not know how lucky you are to get out of the military until you get the chance.The offers could very likely be bogus and lies,and the stress is not worth the money.Don't walk away RUN.
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Do what your heart tells you to do, just remember that being a contractor is very dangerous and be sure to have a good life and health insurance an all inclusive one. The pay they have offered you is very good just make sure it is worth the risks. Good luck.
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Be aware you'll be working in a pool of talent who frequently become candidates for CIA quickies. You might never know what spook mission you are involved with until you discover the pool in which you are you swimming has been flushed. Look up Nick Idema and study his history first, then his plight in an Afghan court while trying to cash in on the reward money for Bin Laden. He was flushed, (temporarily) had Idema not been more valuable alive, complete with an incredible history to back up his value, as well as a few people other than CIA being aware of him in an Afghan prison, there would have been an execution rather than a sham trial and a few years of prison with a backroom deal to free him after the smoke cleared. Most others are simply treated as toilet paper. I think there is a difference between being comfortable in an atmosphere of death, and having a death wish.
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I have no respect for the mercenaries in Iraq. I've heard far to many bad things about them, and I'm opposed to the government hiring private soldiers. Who do they answer to?
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THIS IS AN IMPORTANT UPDATE. I'll not just be working with sniffer dogs, I will be doing alot more. Shit like patrols, attacking millitia and other srious shit.
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