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ginkobulloba
Joined 2005
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24 years old, offered a job in Kuwait...

19 years ago

I'm 24 years old, single with no kids, no bills at all, and I just completed 3 years in the US Army. I applied for a security position in Kuwait and I've been offered the job. My family is worried that it is dangerous over there, but from what I have read and experienced in the few weeks I have been in Kuwait, any major US city is possibly more dangerous than Kuwait.

Housing, medical, dental, and transportation is all provided for free, the salary is approx. $65k, but I also have income coming in from other sources. So, I should stand to clear about $80k tax free. I'm pretty excited, being that I am 24, have a rather small amount of formal education. Having no children or spouse, this seems like a fantastic deal for me. If I end up disliking the job, I can always leave, unlike the Army.

So that is my situation, here are some of my concerns:

I know alcohol is outlawed, which is fine, I rarely drink, but it seems that I will be limited in my search for eligible female companionship. There is always the Army post, but I'm kind of jaded when it comes to Army girls.

Is there a lot of hostility towards Americans there? I know it's not like Iraq, but my family is concerned about my safety over there.

How much would a maid cost, to cook some meals and clean the place up eod?

Scuba diving...is it pretty decent out there? I love scuba diving.

Are there any other sites out there that are a network for expats living in Kuwait?

Can Italian sports cars be bought for prices comparable to that of the USA?

I know, a lot of questions...thanks in advance for any reply that might help me out. I'm really looking forward to this job, I think it will be ok. If anyone has any insight, I'd love to hear it. '

Mike

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