If this is not the correct section, please move the post. I didn't really know whether to put it here or in maggies or what.
Background:
I have been unable to find a suitable carrer position since finishing my Bachelor's in Geology (December '09). I have considered going into other fields, but the economic downturn is kicking my ass right now. Running out of money, patience, etc.
The prospect:
In my job hunt I have stumbled across a DOD contractor position (non-combat) that would require me to spend some time in-country following hadji's around and making sure they are not screwing around while on base. Sounds like babysitting to me, but the pay is excellent and tax deductible, which is music to my broke ears right now.
Specifics:
Employer: DOD contractor (a BIG one)
Duty Station: Afghanistan
provinces: Bagram, Kandahar
postion: third-party monitor, non-combat
required clearance: have or be able to obtain secret or interim secret clearance
SO, those of you who have done time in-country, please tell me a bit about what to expect from these two provinces, the weather, the people, the fighting, etc. I have done some homework but i'd like to know what it's actually like, not what some book says it is.
Thanks in advance. I know it's a broad subject, but I certainly do not want to jump into this blind because it's halfway around the world and requires me to apply for DOD secret clearance.
PS- this is a cause I believe in as well, not just a job. I'm adding this to clarify my position, but I don't want anyone to think i'm a glory hound. There are guys really laying it on the line over there and I did not want to detract from them is all. Hope that makes more sense.
Background:
I have been unable to find a suitable carrer position since finishing my Bachelor's in Geology (December '09). I have considered going into other fields, but the economic downturn is kicking my ass right now. Running out of money, patience, etc.
The prospect:
In my job hunt I have stumbled across a DOD contractor position (non-combat) that would require me to spend some time in-country following hadji's around and making sure they are not screwing around while on base. Sounds like babysitting to me, but the pay is excellent and tax deductible, which is music to my broke ears right now.
Specifics:
Employer: DOD contractor (a BIG one)
Duty Station: Afghanistan
provinces: Bagram, Kandahar
postion: third-party monitor, non-combat
required clearance: have or be able to obtain secret or interim secret clearance
SO, those of you who have done time in-country, please tell me a bit about what to expect from these two provinces, the weather, the people, the fighting, etc. I have done some homework but i'd like to know what it's actually like, not what some book says it is.
Thanks in advance. I know it's a broad subject, but I certainly do not want to jump into this blind because it's halfway around the world and requires me to apply for DOD secret clearance.
PS- this is a cause I believe in as well, not just a job. I'm adding this to clarify my position, but I don't want anyone to think i'm a glory hound. There are guys really laying it on the line over there and I did not want to detract from them is all. Hope that makes more sense.