Good news...I guess.
 

Well, after waiting for almost two months on this job in Saudi Arabia, I told them to pull my application. For some reason, the people that want me to work for them are in no hurry to get me hired. Their loss. So, I executed plan B...which is the job I wanted in the first place which came open a few days ago. UAE. United Arab Emirates. I have a phone interview after lunch today.
Better environment, my wife is actually willing to visit me their, better pay, and longevity. They will also have the latest and greatest equipment, which will keep me spun up on the latest upgrades to all the equipment<---Bonus. I'm really excited, and hope this works out. If not, Plan C...stay in Lawton at my current job until I can find something else.
No offense to you fellas from Oklahoma, I actually dig OK. I friggin' can't stand Lawton though.
Wish me luck, fellas.

BTW, won't be able to make it for the get together tonight...just too much crap on my plate to drive to OKC.
Hasta
Jeff

Hope it all works out for you! I know what you mean about Lawton, I lived there for 18 years and there is no way in hell I could ever live there again. It just sucks.

Good luck with everything Jeff, wishing the best for you all

good luck bro. i love this place too but i will run to another state in a second

Thanks, I appreciate the words. I should know how it goes pretty soon.
Jeff

I would totally work in the UAE. Good luck bud.

Phone interview sucked. I was on a three way with on of the 'old school' technicians that has been around FOREVER. I wasn't expecting to be quizzed to the 9th degree by "Dallas", yes, his real name. Plus I got busted out for a typo on my resume...damn. Overall it went well, I just don't think I was prepared as well as I should have been. Regardless, worst case scenario...I get to stay in OKand keep my current job. As a bonus, I still get an opportunity to meet some of you guys in person and shoot the breeze. No worries.
Jeff
Jeff

Status: I'm outta here!!!
Got the phone call last night! I leave for 6 weeks of school on Nov 28 in El Paso, TX. Then fly straight to UAE. fwiw, to claim the XPatriot status(first $91k tax exempt) on taxes, you have to be out of the U.S for "330 Consecutive days". I will be cutting it kinda close by arriving in country on the first of February. Two year contract.

Please don't think I'm talking shit or flaunting money, etc. Bottom line, if you want something more, something different...GO For it. It took me over 20 years to land this job and I'm still going without my family(and truck). I've got a plan to get out of 'the game' and be completely done working in 5 to 10 years. This will put me at 45 or 50 years old and I can dick around the rest of my life.

WTF!!! "V6" member????

Congrats dude!

Congrats Jeff! You can change the V6 member thing.

Congrats man!

Lowered Member, much better. :D

Thanks everyone. It kinda sucks being away from the family & friends, but it's all about personal goals...nothing more. I will definitly keep up with you guys here...you fellas are Outstanding!

Awesome! So you'll have internet access over there?

Yessir. UAE is a completely different animal than Saudi. It will be kinda like living in Vegas... UAE has tried to transform their economy to Tourist/Trade hub...in which they have done very well. The Emrates are Very westernized in comparison to other countries.

FINALLY signed a 2 year contract yesterday. I will be attending school here in Lawton starting on the 12th of December for 6 weeks. I start working for the new company on Monday...I will also be teaching nights at my current job until the 14th of December. Busy ass schedule...but f*ckit. Family is still moving to Vegas the first week of January.

Congrats man! Glad everything worked out for you all

Good to hear Jeff. Good luck buddy.

Hope everyone has had a great Christmas and holidays.

I've finally got 'officially' hired and will be flying out at the end of January.

Safe travels to you! Wishing you the best!

Stay safe!