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Old 10th Jul 2007, 00:11
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NZ X man
 
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middle east contract

A commute schedule if at all possible, fully furnished flat in a compound, not some side street, so that you have access to other expats, the gym, store, tennis courts, pool, nothing else should be accepted. Tax free salary, company car with fuel, medical anywhere you fly, and if you cannot get a commute schedule, at least 45 days off per year, business class tickets to and from home and training. Minimum of $100 per diem per day whislt on the road, $100 per day if you are on a commute schedule , because you will probably be staying in a hotel, and minimum 4 star or better accomidations, unless they give you a lump sum for per diem and hotel then you can afford to take a lesser hotel and pocket the difference.

If its is your first time there, you have to set standerds early in the game or you will be stuck with what you get forever and ever. And what ever you do do not fly unsafely or with bad conditions, that works well in negiotiations, because even the Middle Eastern folks understand the safety of their ass.

Did I miss much guys!

Good Luck
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