CALLING ALL ELECTRICIANS IN IRAQ!!!!!

Was offered a job a week ago as master electrician, huge decision, wife and kids at home. What can i expect,is it really as bad as i have read if you work for kbr (or ofshore company!) anyone had any probs with the job out there? exactly what sort of work would i do? is the hassle and time away worth the money?

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andy321 in gloucester, United Kingdom said: Was offered a job a week ago as master electrician, huge decision, wife and kids at home. What can i expect,is it really as bad as i have read if you work for kbr (or ofshore company!) anyone had any probs with the job out there? exactly what sort of work would i do? is the hassle and time away worth the money?

Hi andy, bin offered a job as journeyman electrician any ideas what sort of work we will be doing and to what standards. seeing alot of bad press on internet.

Kristi88 in florala, Alabama said: Hi, my husband is in afghanistan as a journeyman electrician...he has been there for about 6 weeks i guess (oct 17). I am at home with our two little girls. We are originally from Houston,texas and my husbad has been working as an electrician for years. I have felt really bad for him going over there thinking that it must be awful for him but he says the worst part is being away from his family. He says he has worked in far worse conditions in Houston. He put himself on a routine it makes the time go by faster and he calls home everyday. There are computers he can use and he can use the other phone as often as he wants if he isn't working for 20 minutes at a time. The calls are routed through houston so he gets a phone card and calls then I get the number and call right back for free...(saves us money on phone cards) He has his own little "b bunk" as he calls it so a little privacy. The only downfall right now is that they have him on mandatory overtimex..with the money he is getting we are paying off our house and credit card then we will be good to go. So in my opinion it is worth it because when he gets back home I don't care what he does as long as we can pay the light bill we'll be fine. I hope my perspective helps a little...

Could you give me some info on how your husband got a job over there I am a licensed journeyman and am trying to find work over there thanks for your help mattjm1017@yahoo.com

Can anyone tell me how to go about getting a job over seas as a electrrician? The job marked here in phoenix is awefull and the wolves are about to break down my door. So if can help, my family and I would greatly appreciate. Please email zonie900@gmail.com. Thanks aga
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Kristi88 in florala, Alabama said: Hi, my husband is in afghanistan as a journeyman electrician...he has been there for about 6 weeks i guess (oct 17). I am at home with our two little girls. We are originally from Houston,texas and my husbad has been working as an electrician for years. I have felt really bad for him going over there thinking that it must be awful for him but he says the worst part is being away from his family. He says he has worked in far worse conditions in Houston. He put himself on a routine it makes the time go by faster and he calls home everyday. There are computers he can use and he can use the other phone as often as he wants if he isn't working for 20 minutes at a time. The calls are routed through houston so he gets a phone card and calls then I get the number and call right back for free...(saves us money on phone cards) He has his own little "b bunk" as he calls it so a little privacy. The only downfall right now is that they have him on mandatory overtimex..with the money he is getting we are paying off our house and credit card then we will be good to go. So in my opinion it is worth it because when he gets back home I don't care what he does as long as we can pay the light bill we'll be fine. I hope my perspective helps a little...

Hi, how did your husband get a job overseas? If you could sent me some info at charcarstens@hotmail.com thanks

My husband was with SEII for 5 years. It was no problem for him. We talked everyday unless the phones went down and we could Skype sometimes. The only thing that he complained about was missing his family. Now he is home on a break until we have our new baby and we all plan to return overseas within the next year. There are no worries if you stick to yourself, do your job, and keep your social life down to a minimum. Its always best.

Kristi88 in florala, Alabama said: Hi, my husband is in afghanistan as a journeyman electrician...he has been there for about 6 weeks i guess (oct 17). I am at home with our two little girls. We are originally from Houston,texas and my husbad has been working as an electrician for years. I have felt really bad for him going over there thinking that it must be awful for him but he says the worst part is being away from his family. He says he has worked in far worse conditions in Houston. He put himself on a routine it makes the time go by faster and he calls home everyday. There are computers he can use and he can use the other phone as often as he wants if he isn't working for 20 minutes at a time. The calls are routed through houston so he gets a phone card and calls then I get the number and call right back for free...(saves us money on phone cards) He has his own little "b bunk" as he calls it so a little privacy. The only downfall right now is that they have him on mandatory overtimex..with the money he is getting we are paying off our house and credit card then we will be good to go. So in my opinion it is worth it because when he gets back home I don't care what he does as long as we can pay the light bill we'll be fine. I hope my perspective helps a little...

could you please tell me how your husband landed the job in iraq and how to get in touch with his company thanks so much Dan

please tell me how your husband landed the job and how to get in touch with that company thanks so much Dan