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hotspanner said:
listen to what! - a bunch a spanners going 1/2 way acrross da world for £20 per hr& gettin excited about it ffs you mugs seems to me that ur that desperate to make a impression on here u'll agree wiv any old crapp. and some wallowin in there own self importance not to see the rip off
i was out there 3 yrs ago wiv sonatrach and later petroceltic int, and getting double that (b4 left $9800 pr mnth) and only returned cos the situation wiv the ragheads was gettin naughty,,,,,,the project manager of the french firm we was working wiv got kidnapped then later slotted and wot did the company do- same fing as angola about 6mnths ago...advertise for a new one. its a shiiit ole out there mate and the only reason they're advertising on here is cos they cant get qualified workers to put there heads in a noose for pennies

listen to myself yeh fuuuckin rite i do as halfwits like u aint worth listen to
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Algeria is hardly half way across the world. Just off the med really. I say good luck to those going. Working away is also about having an experience and the crack.
We can all sit on the internet and bang on about what we were earning 3 years ago. Life is about trying new things and going to new places.
Maybe the bitter comments on here are from those who tried and were rejected?;)

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Havespannerwilltravel

By all accounts Jason will be documenting our progress via his youtube thingmimibob...

In all seriousness though I hope that this assignment will be the start of a new trend in Service Company Recruitment---as I have mentioned before there is a wealth of experience on the Forum---we the Forum Members could Supply labour Only Crews consisting of Line Management through to Scaffold Erectors a REAL comprehensive Quality Service---your thoughts please Bro'z ???

Garry...
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Great idea. Will have a think and get back.
 
I havent read any bitter comments on hear Geez - the ones i made are truthfull and honest about an area i've worked in - u seem fairly well travelled av u never been over there ?
tbh if i wanted to go back over i could but have settled in a nice cushy little number over ear now and get to see the missis & kids regular, its a bit like offshore work or shut downs over here u take it when its available and enjoy the downtime inbetween when its not - but at end of day the cash as gotta be right or y bovver, most sites like these now employ unskilled labour to the max and put a couple of heads up guys to run there sections or teams, but 10hr shifts in full gear at 80c + 6 days a week and livin in an ISO for take ome of less than a1 large is a piiis take, but like gary sez if u aint worried about gettin slotted or the dosh and only want it for the crack than fair play but i reckon spielburg might have a few probs getting his broadband access lolo
 
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I havent read any bitter comments on hear Geez - the ones i made are truthfull and honest about an area i've worked in - u seem fairly well travelled av u never been over there ?
tbh if i wanted to go back over i could but have settled in a nice cushy little number over ear now and get to see the missis & kids regular, its a bit like offshore work or shut downs over here u take it when its available and enjoy the downtime inbetween when its not - but at end of day the cash as gotta be right or y bovver, most sites like these now employ unskilled labour to the max and put a couple of heads up guys to run there sections or teams, but 10hr shifts in full gear at 80c + 6 days a week and livin in an ISO for take ome of less than a1 large is a piiis take, but like gary sez if u aint worried about gettin slotted or the dosh and only want it for the crack than fair play but i reckon spielburg might have a few probs getting his broadband access lolo
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Interesting debate fellas.

What's an ISO?
 
Got a shout for this one in December, however, due to the massive floods in Thailand the job was put back...

Scaffold Superintendent ( report directly to Scaffold Manager )

Salary £7250 + $70 per day food allowance ( based on 50 Hrs )

I Bed Room Apartment Flat all bills ( does not include Land Tel Line )

Monthly Bonus based on site performance

Leave rota 8/3

Overtime worked will be payed in cash at site each month @ pro-rata of monthly rate...

The Cape-East Spanner Hand remuneration package does not come close, but its been swings and roundabouts during my Career Path---one Project you got the shout and other your back on the Elsie Tanners---nature of the Game---its all the same to me ACE OF SPADES :nuts:---just thought Id top up my tan ;)...
 
hotspanner said:
I havent read any bitter comments on hear Geez - the ones i made are truthfull and honest about an area i've worked in - u seem fairly well travelled av u never been over there ?
tbh if i wanted to go back over i could but have settled in a nice cushy little number over ear now and get to see the missis & kids regular, its a bit like offshore work or shut downs over here u take it when its available and enjoy the downtime inbetween when its not - but at end of day the cash as gotta be right or y bovver, most sites like these now employ unskilled labour to the max and put a couple of heads up guys to run there sections or teams, but 10hr shifts in full gear at 80c + 6 days a week and livin in an ISO for take ome of less than a1 large is a piiis take, but like gary sez if u aint worried about gettin slotted or the dosh and only want it for the crack than fair play but i reckon spielburg might have a few probs getting his broadband access lolo
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I was referring to you calling the guys "mugs". Each is a man who makes their own decisions regarding work location and remuneration. It will be good experience for those who have never worked overseas before. Dont think I could do a 10hr shift at 80c or even if there is a man alive that could. Not been to Algeria but would go without hesitation if the package offered was suitable for me but never knock any man for what they earn as long as they are having a go.
 
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I was referring to you calling the guys "mugs". Each is a man who makes their own decisions regarding work location and remuneration. .
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fair enough if it hurts ur feelings, but in my book anyone willin to do that shift for that package,in hostile territory not only is a mug but stark ravin mad, but like u say it there choice -still be interesting to see who comes ome wiv there tail btween there legs


heres ur temps and thatrs quite cool normal 60+ but when working in ur gear get much higher,but ur ISOs hace air con
http://www.weather.com/weather/5-day/Algiers+Algeria+AGXX0001

and if you dont fink its a hotzone check out this link
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/middle-east-north-africa/algeria
and this is where i spent best part of 3 month and the type of place you can expect
http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/projects/sonatrach/
 
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Phil181 ask banny bout livin in shipping container he did for 9 months in germany back in the 90s
Thats why he got so much dough
 
Algeria, where's that? I though the job was in alcudia.....

It's been confirmed in writing that all tax contributions will be paid on top of the 1250.

The few 'over seas men' who have commented on this tread will all probably agree that we're not going to be retiring millionaires on the back of this job. But like Garry says hopefully the next time will be different.
I think this 17 week deployment will get me some experience, contacts, references and improve my chances of landing the next one.
If not then il quite happily carry on with what I'm doing ATM
 
good attitude & fair play to u geezer ;), that takes u up to £25ph lolo dont know if spielburg will be able to take the drop in pay- dont forget ur wet weather gear as well cos they dont rain off lol try and keep safe and dont get talked into some downtime in the local town or the next post we'll c of ya alls will be on aljezera :sick:
 
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It seems that the crew going are aware of the possible dangers and conditions and they are happy with the renumeration.
I don't think hotspanner is having a dig he's just offering his experience and pointing out the obvious.
Good luck lads and keep us posted.

And the rest of you stay close to Garry if it starts to get rough lol.
 
hotspanner said:
good attitude & fair play to u geezer ;), that takes u up to £25ph lolo dont know if spielburg will be able to take the drop in pay- dont forget ur wet weather gear as well cos they dont rain off lol try and keep safe and dont get talked into some downtime in the local town or the next post we'll c of ya alls will be on aljezera :sick:
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We're going because we want to... whats its got to do with you?
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Yeah, thats what i thought.
Now stop acting a prick.
 
oh jason u silly little boy .go play wiv ur ipad or summit - i guarentee at some stage out there u'll be finking wot the **** av i done-cos u about to enter the big boyz world and im afraid u aint got a clue .... but opefully we wont av to listen to ur dribble or pathetic efforts of scaffutube, and after a few nights of it i can just see a large scottish fellow in a sharag givin u a right pastin for bein such a pretentous nob lololololllolllllllolol.ll
 
Come, come my Brothers, blessed is the piece maker, let us bury our podgers ( NOT IN EACH OTHERS BACKS )...

Kayfa haluka Hotspanner---sincere thanks for you advice and experience, Yobo86 expressed our motives for accepting the Algerian assignment can blame the Boys for that, God loves a trier---I concur with the STARK RAVIN MAD bit its a requisite and a must have mind set LOL---the mad dogs of Arzew :nuts:, inshalla...

Best regards and sukran

Garry...

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PMSL---it wont be the first time Iv crashed in a Container---used a container on the skid deck of the Brent B, feckin army blankets and ex-army metal bunks---feckin luxury :love:
 
It must have been a massacre when hotspanners was there the way he's going on. Don't want to sound like I'm sitting on the fence but a Brit was executed there a few weeks ago along with an Italian in a failed sbs rescue. Having said that it's a massive country & so long as u stay on site I suppose it should be ok as previously mentioned I wouldn't go stumbling around town pissed up.
 
Lads good luck with it. Just stick together and stay safe. I am sure all the lads on this forum wish ye the best of luck. We have to look out for each others. FXXk knows employers don`t.
Stay Safe
 
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