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07-23-2010, 09:32 AM | #1 |
endlesssummerofthedamned
Join Date: Jan 2008
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So, three weeks ago I quit my job in Coraopolis to work overseas in Iraq on a military contract. I flew to Houston to process, got everything done, passed the physical, but then we hit a snag when our work visas didn't come through. We waited, waited, almost a week longer than we should have been there, and yesterday, they sent us all home to wait on our visas. I'm guaranteed a job once they come in, but we're not officially hired (i.e., getting paid) until the day we fly to Dubai, which can't happen until we get our Iraqi work visas. So I'm back home right now, with no income, and bills to pay. I have nothing of value to sell, but I'm wondering if anybody would have some ideas as to what I could do during this time until the visas do come through. I'd prefer under the table work since I anticipate only needing to do it for a few days - I'll do whatever; wash dishes, walk dogs, dig ditches, clean cars. My background is diesel mechanics, but my wife and I really need the money, and she already has two jobs. Any advice/direction/help would be greatly appreciated.
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07-23-2010, 09:41 AM | #2 |
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Man I really hate to hear that. I'm in SC, so I can't help you with a job, but a guy here that used to work for Catapiller lost his job. He loaded up a bunch of tools and went to some of the local truck stops doing simple work on the trucks when they came in. He total worked for himself and got paid in cash. Good luck and I hope it all works out.
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07-23-2010, 02:57 PM | #3 |
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Got the call today that my visa came through. Awesome. I was cleaning some old dudes house at the time, so I managed to earn a couple of bucks. I'll be flying on Monday or Tuesday, so I still got the weekend to find a few more gigs, but the great news is that I'll have made some cash overseas before the end of the month, because I'll only be paid every month on the 10th. Things will be tight, but we can manage. Thanks for the advice, Desert Cat.
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