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indytrucks
Joined: 09 Apr 2003
Location: The Shelf
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 Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:44 pm Post subject: Baghdad, anyone? |
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Maybe with the new visa changes, some might be tempted by this gem from the International Job Board ...
http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=16290
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ESL in the Green Zone
We are a consulting services company. Our client needs one ESL teacher. We are searching for an adventurous, self-starting, independent person to teach English to Iraqi government servants in a secure environment in the Green Zone in Baghdad. The Green Zone is probably safer than most urban neighborhoods (mostly because you aren�t driving around, and are not subject to auto accidents). Incidents of shelling into the Green Zone are almost non-existent.
You will live and work in a secured compound, with guards and shelters.
Your students are Iraqi government servants. You will have 10-20 contact hours per week, with a flexible schedule, based on students� needs. You are responsible for lesson planning, grading, testing, level assignments, and other administrative issues.
Benefits: Room, board and business class round-trip travel provided, hazard insurance. Salary based on experience, minimum of $7,500 per month.
Requirements: Native American English speaker, U.S. citizen, experience in adult education.
Contract length: 6 months.
Preferred: ESL experience, U.S. military experience, Secret security clearance.
Living Conditions: Shared trailers (one roommate); comfortable but small. Each trailer has its own bathroom. Free laundry machines and supplies. Excellent food service 24 hours a day. Recreation and bar on compound.
If you know someone who is ready to reach the next level in ESL, please contact me immediately.
Kent Clizbe
Cameron Halifax Associates
[email protected]
571-217-0714 |
My favourite bit:
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| Incidents of shelling into the Green Zone are almost non-existent. |
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garykasparov
Joined: 27 May 2007
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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A poll should go along with this, IMHO. You would get alot of hits. I wouldn't want to get my tits in a ringer and blown up by a bomber.
Benefits: Room, board and business class round-trip travel provided, hazard insurance. Salary based on experience, minimum of $7,500 per month, bullet proof vest.
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indytrucks
Joined: 09 Apr 2003
Location: The Shelf
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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| garykasparov wrote: |
| A poll should go along with this, IMHO. You would get alot of hits. I wouldn't want to get my tits in a ringer and blown up by a bomber. |
Noted. Done. |
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ceesgetdegrees
Joined: 12 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Hell yes i'd take that job, 6 month contracts at 7500 a month with all expenses paid...nice. |
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indytrucks
Joined: 09 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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| ceesgetdegrees wrote: |
| Hell yes i'd take that job, 6 month contracts at 7500 a month with all expenses paid...nice. |
No. F*cking. Way. |
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ceesgetdegrees
Joined: 12 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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| It's risky of course but what isn't in life? 6 months work for 50 000 dollars, thats a risk i'd be willing to take no qualms about it. |
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garykasparov
Joined: 27 May 2007
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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Hazard insurance  |
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indytrucks
Joined: 09 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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| ceesgetdegrees wrote: |
| It's risky of course but what isn't in life? |
There's risk, and there's sheer stupidity. This would fall into the latter category, IMO. |
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bassexpander
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Someplace you'd rather be.
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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| As an American, you'd lose what... 40% to taxes? |
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ceesgetdegrees
Joined: 12 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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| I saw that that was a minimum of 7500 a month. With a masters in TESOL and 5+ years experience under your belt you could be commanding 9-10 000 a month, who knows? 6 months on and 6 months in Thailand living like a king. |
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ceesgetdegrees
Joined: 12 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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| indytrucks wrote: |
| ceesgetdegrees wrote: |
| It's risky of course but what isn't in life? |
There's risk, and there's sheer stupidity. This would fall into the latter category, IMO. |
They don't call it the green zone for nothing! Even respected senator john mcain went there and proclaimed it safe and if you can't trust him then who can you trust? |
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normalcyispasse
Joined: 27 Oct 2006
Location: Yeosu until the end of February WOOOOOOOO
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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I would do it in a heartbeat. Absolutely.
My wife, on the other hand, may object. 
/damn, because if I were single I'd apply today |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Living Conditions: Shared trailers (one roommate); |
That's the deal-breaker for me. Who would want to live with someone crazy enough to go to Baghdad? |
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Draz
Joined: 27 Jun 2007
Location: Land of Morning Clam
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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| bassexpander wrote: |
| As an American, you'd lose what... 40% to taxes? |
Hmm. Overseas work, but on a US military compound. Anyone know what tax laws you would be under?
Voted yes, but if I had to pay 40% tax (in this mythical land where I am qualified) it would be NO. |
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oh_daesu
Joined: 11 Oct 2007
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Living Conditions: Shared trailers (one roommate); |
That's the deal-breaker for me. Who would want to live with someone crazy enough to go to Baghdad? |
wait a second...  |
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