Would you work in Afghanistan or Iraq & why or why not (160)

I always keep a set with me

I have already worked in Iraq........TWICE...... dont intend on going back in this lifetime

well.. you could have just looked in a mirror.

I used to want to go back to work for oil companies. Not so much, these days. They paid badly sent me to school and paid well, another time. I read about a guy who was kidnapped for months. I would lose it forever, if I were kidnapped. I barely remain rational these days. Knowing my luck, I would be taken off the bat. That would be the last straw. Best to try to avoid that, for my mental health.

Yes, I remember seeing some of your posts on this and completely understand your feelings on this. Hopefuly, you don't have to ever go back

I wouldn't work for oil either. And I'm not too hip on beng kidnapped. But I look at it as there is risk in everything. Still deciding...

Damn, the dude is well below 50, doesn't sound bitter...he does sound experienced.

Wow what a decision to make, since you asked for input I hope you don mind my 2 cents worth. I'm only able to speak from the perspective of the person who needs to make a difference in this life and maybe a bit from the gypsy spirit I have but here goes.

There is the comfortable safe path in front of you but you don't seem to want that right now. There is the job with risk but it is what seems to be pulling you. Now I wouldn't go there but it is not my path. Maybe it would help you to make 2 lists to clarify what you will do. One would be reasons for staying here one would be reasons for going. One list should outweigh the other and it might help you see which one speaks to your heart the most.

For every fork in the road one always seems more the right one despite all evidence to the contrary.

Best of luck in your decision and thank you for looking for input.

Funny isn't it when there's a thread asking for advice, somehow even on a sensible thread like this somehow someone can manage to pick a fight and then get abusive.

If this isn't reason enough to question why on earth you are here and whats your motivation for being here i don't know what will.

I think its pretty sad and pathetic and a pretty accurate reflection why some people cant get some self respect and dignity and not display this type of behavior.

It's low, really low.

Thanks for your post skybow. I think the list is a great idea. Your .02 is always welcome. I've noticied your posts on the latest Obama threads, you always seem very well grounded and have an open & fair mind.

Sparky Whether I would go or not is besides the point.

It's really what you feel is right for you.

Thank you Sparky I want the best for you and will help whenever I can. I think you're pretty cool too!

You're right. I'm just seeking other's thoughts on the matter. Thanks...

if you wanna die go die then americans are targets there and it is natural because bloody bush invaded iraq as a means of bringing democracy out to iraq how funny if you go there you are just the target even if you are not a typical mtv foxtv based american person it wouldnt matter for people in iraq they will shoot you down

Wow, an unbiased opinion. How refreshing.

I appreciate your input and respect your point of view. I will assure you I have no desire to be shot or die. At the same time I fully recognize the risk as I have already visited both of those places.

Well, I did ask for everyone's opinion.

Do it , you know where you are going and what is there. If you work in construction you never know for sure if you'r coming home in the evening anyway, may as well get the best money for your efforts.



Dennis

and the winter will be a lot more pleasant there than here.