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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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I received an email from DoW for a test date, although im in iraq working untill December still. Before i blow this option away and a chance at possibly getting into the plants, does anyone know what the usual starting pay for this position is? There is no way i can make the test date, and i cant leave this 6 figure job for just a test. What are my options, if any? Thanks
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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My son was going for a dist op, I think he said they were testing in a couple of months. He ended up getting a job as a contrator doing something else out there. I think he said starting pay was 18-20 a hour.

You are talking about the Freeport plant?
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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yea, out in Freeport...just sucks because i would love to go test, but cant leave what i have for just a test
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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i wasnt expecting an email this fast lol...usually i get rejection emails.
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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If you don't mind me asking what do you do in Iraq and how hard is it to get on in there?

Please pm me the details
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by v8sten
If you don't mind me asking what do you do in Iraq and how hard is it to get on in there?

Please pm me the details
LOL, Don I can tell you he can't disclose what he does. They know if he even PMs you about it, believe me.
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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ya basically. Pretty much its time to come home, tired of being gone, and lookng for a job in the plants or offshore, something with a better schedule so i'm home more with my family...just feel as if there arent many options for my backround
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are you at the brickyard?
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by v8sten
If you don't mind me asking what do you do in Iraq and how hard is it to get on in there?

Please pm me the details
do you work in the plants? and theres all kind of jobs over here, just depends on your backround and what your looking for.
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anyone have any ideas for jobs in that line of work? let me know, ill trade details/hookups for overseas jobs!
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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My dads been out there swapping between iraq and afghanistan for about 7 years now. I swear when he comes back permanently Im gonna have a middleastern brother or sister.
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 11:13 PM
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hahaha, yaa im not staying out here that long, been 2 years, now its time to come home and get a career
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What kind of background do you have and what are you looking to do? I know quite a few people in the field now, I work for KBR now at a shell prototype facility. Everyone is starting to kick back up and get tons of work.
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 01 WS6 6.0
What kind of background do you have and what are you looking to do? I know quite a few people in the field now, I work for KBR now at a shell prototype facility. Everyone is starting to kick back up and get tons of work.
well, backround is pretty much military, private security. But, i did work for Exel for almost a year before the military at the polymer plant at Chocolate Bayou if that helps out any
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