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Damn good advice if you ask me.iraqivet01 said:
Need advice on Deployment
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I say go. There will be times when you regret leaving. But after you come back the memories of the crappy times will fade but the extra money has the potential to improve your life forever. With the internet, skype, etc you will be able to stay in direct contact with your family. If your wife is cool with it then go.
iraqivet01 said:
I aggree 100% I didnt have kids but a young wife, and you hit the nail on the head. Move and be happy and not divorced,because it sounds good until shit hits the fan. Oh my vote wold be don't go
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You mean you guys like your wife's?? Oh shit I'm in trouble here comes Momma.....DevilDawg3097 said:I aggree 100% I didnt have kids but a young wife, and you hit the nail on the head. Move and be happy and not divorced,because it sounds good until shit hits the fan. Oh my vote wold be don't go
Just kidding - wouldn't get rid of mine even if she made me.
If you check it out, I think you'll find that money is tax free while you're there.
Not that one:elefant: got divorced right when I got out, and I got out because of here:dontknow: :burnout: :aetsch:10banger said:You mean you guys like your wife's?? Oh shit I'm in trouble here comes Momma.....
Just kidding - wouldn't get rid of mine even if she made me.
as a guy who lives and works in the UAE, why can't you take the family with you. i have the wife right here next to me
dude if you and the family is strong i would take it in a heart beat...think about how better off your faimly will be for 1 year of sacrifice...... just have a heart to heart with the wife and see how she feels and if she supports it or not...... Its not a decision for you to make alone....
no way would i leave a precious little girl and boy for a dollar. a year without them youll regret later on. just my opinion.
So the count I got is.
Go - 7
Don't go - 4
Haven't heard back from JRs Viper and Patrick if you get this, I'd like your input too, I know you the best of everyone on here. (nothing personal guys, but being in the same town, Patrick and I have gotten a chance to hang out with the families)
Regardless, I was about 85% on the Go side before yalls input. But After OC Bob and IraqiVet01's input, they bring up valid points that lean towards the MoMoney Moproblems FACTS of what can happen. So if this situation only affected me emotionally and mentally and my kids wouldn't suffer any of the consequeces of divorce or me being absent, then I'd go.
I'd have to say I'm pretty 50-50 on this now. I will ask about personally fincancing my family coming over there. I think at this point that is the only thing that would change this situation for me.
Go - 7
Don't go - 4
Haven't heard back from JRs Viper and Patrick if you get this, I'd like your input too, I know you the best of everyone on here. (nothing personal guys, but being in the same town, Patrick and I have gotten a chance to hang out with the families)
Regardless, I was about 85% on the Go side before yalls input. But After OC Bob and IraqiVet01's input, they bring up valid points that lean towards the MoMoney Moproblems FACTS of what can happen. So if this situation only affected me emotionally and mentally and my kids wouldn't suffer any of the consequeces of divorce or me being absent, then I'd go.
I'd have to say I'm pretty 50-50 on this now. I will ask about personally fincancing my family coming over there. I think at this point that is the only thing that would change this situation for me.
I mean, if I make an extra 100K(after taxes) and get divorced, the costs of supporting two households(in San Diego) would be rediculous and wouldn't pay off over finishing college(been takin 8 credits per semester) in the long run).
This is probably the biggest and most life changing decision in my life(besides the night I got my wife prego for the first time hahahahahahahahaha.:cheers: :listen: :evil: :knuddel: :tomato: :laugh:
This is probably the biggest and most life changing decision in my life(besides the night I got my wife prego for the first time hahahahahahahahaha.:cheers: :listen: :evil: :knuddel: :tomato: :laugh:
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Was that some of that rough sex you speak of?SD2005Dustin said:
Hope everything works out for you man. Simply follow your heart. You cannot be misguided there.
You have the correct plan.
Take your vacation in two parts, two weeks at a time, spaced out evenly. First vacation take family to Dubai. Second one go home to all your family and friends, plus to shake off the home sickness. After that it is downhill and you have money in the bank.
Word of caution after that year. Most companies offer a pretty good bonus to sign on again after a year or two. It will be tempting again.
You will have some of us over there with you (military and contractors) so you won't be without friends. Just let us know when and what unit (PM it).
Internet capes have increased overseas, making the world a little bit smaller. Plus, no blackout on sporting events if you are on a military base! :rock:
In Doha, Qatar, there are many great places to eat and visit. You will be surprised at the money invested in some of the most irrelevant public features. Malls are great. People are interesting. It definitely will be an experience you won't forget. Same with Dubai.
Your physical conditioning after a year over there will be outstanding also.
Take your vacation in two parts, two weeks at a time, spaced out evenly. First vacation take family to Dubai. Second one go home to all your family and friends, plus to shake off the home sickness. After that it is downhill and you have money in the bank.
Word of caution after that year. Most companies offer a pretty good bonus to sign on again after a year or two. It will be tempting again.
You will have some of us over there with you (military and contractors) so you won't be without friends. Just let us know when and what unit (PM it).
Internet capes have increased overseas, making the world a little bit smaller. Plus, no blackout on sporting events if you are on a military base! :rock:
In Doha, Qatar, there are many great places to eat and visit. You will be surprised at the money invested in some of the most irrelevant public features. Malls are great. People are interesting. It definitely will be an experience you won't forget. Same with Dubai.
Your physical conditioning after a year over there will be outstanding also.
Qatar is a very safe place, and is pretty livable, I would be there on the next plane for that money! (Remember too that you should be tax free over there)\
I say go now while the kids are young. They will miss you, but it's not the same as when they are older and really know that you are gone.
I say go now while the kids are young. They will miss you, but it's not the same as when they are older and really know that you are gone.
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SD2005Dustin said:
Ok, here is goes
Dustin, you know I want the best for ya man...but this is a tough one. One thing I like to do when I give advise is sit back and put myself in the persons shoes.
That being said, Im a little torn. Part of me says you need to be the provider, the head of the house, and make sure your family is taken care of no matter what. BUT...big BUT; if your family is currently meeting their needs (note: not want's), then the time you spend with your family is priceless.
Ive learned that lots of prayer and thinking is needed when making a life-long decision like this one. It might not be life long for you, but the possible reprucutions might be
if you want to do lunch and chat about it, let me know
Seeya!!
Are you crazy.... it's only a year, and it's chill there! Go make that $$$$$$$$$$$$
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