I agree.
This guy must be talking pasos.
Current contract is US$ 4835 plus $500 market allowance if you are already endorsed on type. 20 % tax is taken from this and also from the accomodation allowance. I know they are not endorsing anymore but, it would be considerably less if your are to be endorsed on type and don't forget the the 3 year bond of about US$ 30 K .
You probably won't get that if you work a 100 hours a month