June 8, 2008

Think you’re too old to work in Iraq?

Do you think that you’re to old to work in a War Zone? Perhaps a place for young people?Don’t worry, plenty of contracting jobs exist for young and old alike. Depending on your skill set, you may find the perfect job to enhance that badly needed retirement fund or even jump start your retirement by several years. Working a year or more in Afghanistan or Iraq could certainly help you do that.With the lucrative salaries that can be made, people of all ages are accepting positions in the Mideast, (okay War Zones) for the big bucks. Numerous positions still exist and many skill sets are needed from entry level clerks to highly skilled engineers.I’ve traveled throughout the MidEast over the past several years and have met many people, middle aged and up working in a variety of positions. People in their 50’s, 60’s and yes, 70’s working in a War Zone.Contract positions are available throughout the MidEast, but the most lucrative by far, are located in a War Zone such as Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition to your base salary and overtime, you may be authorized hazard duty pay, post differential and foreign service pay. These allowances add up and […]

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We Were Moving From USA To Europe

It was not a light decision, moving to Europe. We had taken several trips there before, to Portugal, France, Belgium (okay, that could have been rethought), and Denmark. The history, the beer, the bulls, and the air just intoxicated us. We were certain. We were more than sure that we were meant to live there.
It was done in our heads, anyway. We moved there and what a move. We had lived in two states here in the U.S., but we had never had to hire an international auto shipping company just to get to our new home. You think for a second about all the stuff and nonsense that you can acquire in a lifetime and, on retirement, when you make a massive change like this to fulfill your dream, where does all that stuff go? Does it go away or do you just invest and make room for it?
We were worried about driving in our new home country, which would be Portugal. Rich in tradition and culture, known for its industry in textiles and such, and one of the most livable countries on that continent, we also knew that driving in Europe wasn’t […]

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Five Nursing Specialties That Offer Promise and Excitement

It is no big secret that the upcoming retirement of the Baby Boomers will put enormous strain on the health care industry. While this may not be great times for hospital management, qualified nurses are in high demand and enjoy many job benefits including sign on bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and retention bonuses.
There are hundreds of career avenues for nurses, but here are five career paths that show an especially high social need and can offer nurses both financial and career satisfaction.
When you work as a home health care nurse in private homes, you prepare meals, offer basic bedside care, and emotional comfort. You track vital signs such as blood pressure, respiration, and pulse. You can help family members learn basic nursing tasks.
The average income for a home health nurse is about $35,000 for this nursing position. To work as as a home health care nurse, you need to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). You can attend a community college or vocational schools for about a year. The need for geriatric care is projected to drive up the demand for LPNs and should offer you good job prospects.
Staff nurses work in all the places you normally think […]

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