Jobs that involve travel to Iraq and Yemen?

[JessicaTam]

I considered 12 months in Afghanistan a few years ago. The money was good as it was in $US when ours was ****e. I just didn't have enough experience for them at the time so missed out.

You just have to weigh up the pros and cons.

 

[amaroo]

I was getting quite a positive vibe from that post until the last line...

Thanks though - all experience and advice is valued.

A google search - assist with your decision process - yemen us embassy - Google Search

Yeah, I can see why the pay is good!

 

[simongr]

A google search - assist with your decision process - yemen us embassy - Google Search

Yeah, I can see why the pay is good!

You get some similar results googling london riots...

 

[amaroo]

You get some similar results googling london riots...

Yeah, but you'd expect that when using the word riot....for example australian riot images - Google Search Had a great giggle with the 3rd row middle image

FWIW, I'm sure you know the risks & will weigh them as you see appropriate.

 

[Rallo]

Not sure if this helps Simon , may you give more of a truer account .Australians in Yemen - Australian Expats in Yemen | InterNations.org

 

[Jmrocky]

Re: The totally off-topic thread

They are a little unnerving but the company wouldn't send people there if they didn't think they could be made safe.

I wouldnt be relying on the assurances of an employer about safety in a situation such as this. As an example O&G employees are targets in Nigeria regularly, however operations still continue.

i would try and talk to expats living/working in those regions first before making a decision.

 

[Flashback]

Re: The totally off-topic thread

They are a little unnerving but the company wouldn't send people there if they didn't think they could be made safe.

I wouldnt be relying on the assurances of an employer about safety in a situation such as this. As an example O&G employees are targets in Nigeria regularly, however operations still continue.

i would try and talk to expats living/working in those regions first before making a decision.

As a mate of mine is currently in Nigeria for an O&G company - I had to chuckle a little bit at that Let's see if he's back next week as planned..

 

[optimisticTraveller]

Re: The totally off-topic thread

Go with your gut. You'll soon work out if it is safe for you. Success over there will be dependant on your perception and your adaptability.

Also make sure you register with DFAT before you go. So if the dung gets flung someone other than your employer will know you are there.....somewhere.
https://www.orao.dfat.gov.au/orao/weborao.nsf/Homeform?Openform

 

[penegal]

Re: The totally off-topic thread

Sorry for the slow repsonse - I was flying, then sleeping, then working


Jokes aside, I think it is all a matter of perspective. There are parts of Melbourne & Sydney which I do not feel comfortable in, yet I still happily walk the streets. (There are certian places and times of day which I avoid).

In the context of travelling to Yemen or Iraq for work, I make the assumption that you would be working and that your employer would look after you. As Flashware intelligently reports, most organisations (public and private) operating in "danger zones" really do their best to look after their staff, especially expats. Naturally they have business imperatives, but if the organisation is worth working for then they will have some controls in place. They regularly monitor the situation and so should any traveller (e.g. you).

I suggest that you apprise yourself with the current situation prior to, and during, each trip to make sure that you are comfortable with the risk. At times I have asked a lot of questions, but I was always satisified. As such, I have felt comfortable with every place I have been sent for work.

I personally wouldn't have an issue with either Yemen or Iraq given the current climate.

Of course I expect that YMMV.

 

[simongr]

Re: The totally off-topic thread

Thanks - no call back from the recruiter still so the decision might have been made for me...

 

[Happy Dude]

Re: The totally off-topic thread

Heard anything yet, Simongr?

I wouldn't give a stuff about whatever some website says about the "situation". I'd look at who you'd be working for. That'll tell you the likelihood of being targeted by those looking to make a statement or a profit. Assume the worst if it's a US or oil company. Either way, I'd be asking lots of questions about security arrangements, insurance and to what extent do they rely on DFAT for assistance (ie first or last resort).

WRT Iraq, there is a line of control that separates Kurdistan in the north with Iraq in the south. Your chances of trouble depend on whether you're north of it or not.

 

[simongr]

Re: The totally off-topic thread

No word so I will be calling the recruiter tomorrow just to make sure whether my name is on or off the list.

 

[docjames]

The advantage that the answer will be good news either way!

 

[simongr]

Too experienced (aka expensive) for the role.

 

[Simo]

Too experienced (aka expensive) for the role.

Good and bad I guess.

 

[Boris spatsky]

Too experienced (aka expensive) for the role.

I hate that as an answer...

 

[docjames]

You clearly weren't considered expendable enough.....

 

[docjames]

I know this is "over" but for those interested there's a nice TR on FT including a lot of photos from Yemen.

Horn of Africa: trip to Yemen, Socotra, Somaliland, and more - FlyerTalk Forums

 

[LadyC]

I know this is "over" but for those interested there's a nice TR on FT including a lot of photos from Yemen.

Horn of Africa: trip to Yemen, Socotra, Somaliland, and more - FlyerTalk Forums

Thanks for posting - definitely an interesting read (if obscure locations is your thing)