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Posted: 2/9/2006 4:06:31 PM EDT



Who would be the best company to go with?


I worked with ITT guys before, it seemed a little repetitive, and I don't know how much mobility there was.

It seems like a cool job though, and I like to travel, even if it is to third world shitholes.



Here is the thing, I am starting my 3rd year of college, I am just coming back from a deployment with the ARMY, and I hate it even more than before I left.

I fucking HATE college, and to be honest I don't think I'm even smart enough to graduate with the major I'm shooting for. Ant that is NOT a cop out, I bust my ass here and am still failing. So I'm kind of screwed.

I'm thinking about just ending it with an Associates degree, and then moving on to this.



What do you guys think?




I have a little experience with the Army doing that sort of thing, and I think it might be cool, PLUS they make some serious cash.



Anybody here, "in the know"?
Link Posted: 2/9/2006 4:07:41 PM EDT
[#1]
Halyburton - they have those cool hurricane and earthquake machines
Link Posted: 2/9/2006 4:10:30 PM EDT
[#2]
Go get some training first. simply having spent time in the Army isn't qualification enough.
You must have job related training and experience. There is a big difference between being a grunt  and being a bodyguard.
The plus side is, a lot of the places who conduct this sort of training  also use it as a selection process.
good luck
Link Posted: 2/9/2006 4:27:10 PM EDT
[#3]


I'm Infantry



I should be going to Sniper school soon enough, does that count?



Hey wow, post 500, I never thought I'd be this much of a nerd!



Link Posted: 2/9/2006 4:31:55 PM EDT
[#4]
I've been thinking about this too. Yes, the money is the reason but that amount of money they pay is also a great way to help me get out of NY and be independent. But I only worked 2.5 yrs with a defense subcontractor doing data management. Scanning quality assurance documents, test procedures creating databases and some technical writing. No military experince here just straight out of trade school.
Link Posted: 2/9/2006 4:32:53 PM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:

I'm Infantry



I should be going to Sniper school soon enough, does that count?



Hey wow, post 500, I never thought I'd be this much of a nerd!






No.
Link Posted: 2/9/2006 4:36:28 PM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:

I'm Infantry



I should be going to Sniper school soon enough, does that count?



Hey wow, post 500, I never thought I'd be this much of a nerd!






Truthfully....no.

If you have  combat arms experience on a two-way range as a rifle-toter, you're looking at pretty mundane shit like, say....standing at a gate, gaurding a water treatment facility, etc.  Perhaps, a convoy-escort gig....

In order to get a tier 1 billet, you have to have tier 1 skills and experience.

This of course, is assuming that you don't have a 'hook'.  


Go over to Lightfighter, post a brief intro about yourself in Crusader Hall, then venture into the PMC forum and ask your questions.  Tread lightly and be mindful of the kind of people you are amongst.


Sheep
Link Posted: 2/9/2006 4:47:56 PM EDT
[#7]


This of course, is assuming that you don't have a 'hook'.  




Huh?
Link Posted: 2/9/2006 5:08:12 PM EDT
[#8]

Quoted:


This of course, is assuming that you don't have a 'hook'.  




Huh?



.......a guy you know who can get you in the door.



Sheep
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