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Ask Slashdot: Working As an IT Contractor In a War Zone?

Posted by timothy on from the not-just-a-hobby-any-more dept.

Capt. Picklepants writes "I have been feeling malaise about the IT and technical job market in the United States. I'm interested in doing some IT work for our government in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa. I've heard it pays very well. Got any advice, or pointers, aside from the usual combing corporate websites and social networking?"

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  1. War Zone? Check by Wingsy · · Score: 3, Funny

    I thought that working in IT was, by definition, working in a war zone.

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    If I didn't have absolutely NOTHING to do, I wouldn't be here.
  2. Re:What your mum said. by SoTerrified · · Score: 4, Funny

    > Also, pretend to be from Canada, they might not kidnap you quite as readily.

    As a Canadian... STOP DOING THAT. Look, you Americans have messed things up, stop trading on our good name. Proudly proclaim that you're American so you can take the kidnapping/beating you deserve.

    It's just getting really annoying when I go abroad, mention I'm Canadian, then have people assume I'm American.

  3. Re:Why explicitly war zone? by archont · · Score: 1, Funny

    1. Where should I send my CV?

    2. Is free pot a perk?

    3. Is speaking Spanish a requirement?