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OK.. I have been asked by the company I work for how I feel about working in Iran (Tehran to be exact), my response was ..fine.. when do I go.. , the missus on the other hand has got a bit shirty about it.. she feels I should ask for more money to go (plus have A Kevlar T-Shirt, Tank, and Cast Iron Neck Brace)

What do you lot think???

I sure as fuck wouldn't go to Iran unless I got at least double my salary.

I'd play for a decent raise for it. and try not to get kidnapped, SOs tend to frown upon that.

Hmm, some people see nothing more than what is portrayed by sensationalist journalism, that tehran is the seat of power for a nutter threatening the world with nuclear bombs etc etc. I haven't been, but I would assume that if you treat iranians with respect regarding local customs, don't draw cdc's on their police cars etc, then your unlikely to come to harm. The fact remains that no-where is totally safe, your average british street has muggers, robbers etc, same as any other place in the world, an awareness of surroundings can be found with local guides and they'll undoubtedly know when somethings wrong and will move you on. It may well be that you get no support, or if you go you get armed guards, secure compound, panic buttons and so on, I would think it depends on what the job your doing is, if its high profile and sensitive then your other halfs concerns may be more grounded than if your job is essential but innocuous.

As for dejects concerns, his american accent would probably place him in greater danger than your english/scottish one. 'MERICA, FUCK YEAH!

/geo-political ramble

TheJockGit wrote:OK.. I have been asked by the company I work for how I feel about working in Iran (Tehran to be exact), my response was ..fine.. when do I go.. , the missus on the other hand has got a bit shirty about it.. she feels I should ask for more money to go (plus have A Kevlar T-Shirt, Tank, and Cast Iron Neck Brace)

What do you lot think???

Well, you know thats not gonna happen with my company.......i hope


Dunno mate. depends what advice you get from the FCO:

http://snipurl.com/1oado



Danger money much?

Anhamgrimmar wrote:http://snipurl.com/1oado

The import, sale, manufacture and consumption of alcohol in Iran is strictly forbidden on religious grounds, with exceptions only for certain recognised Iranian religious minorities (not foreigners). Penalties can be severe.

I wouldnt go unless my Pay increase 3 times over! There is a danger there for sure!

How long would you be going for?

Dr. kitteny berk wrote:I'd play for a decent raise for it. and try not to get kidnapped, SOs tend to frown upon that.

I sure me and friz and other BF player be happy to go down there a shoot are way in and out to resuce him if he did get kidnapped. I be a medic for this

northwesten wrote: I be a medic for this

Enjoy your PTSD and becoming more of a target.

EDIT* ZOMG 300 posts.

Berk and the Internets wrote wrote:The import, sale, manufacture and consumption of alcohol in Iran is strictly forbidden on religious grounds, with exceptions only for certain recognised Iranian religious minorities (not foreigners). Penalties can be severe.

I think that will make your decision very easy Jockgit

TezzRexx wrote:
I think that will make your decision very easy Jockgit

It is only for 2 days, going out to train some engineers on our software... 2 days with no booze of any type will require all my sober ninja training but on a positive side I can act like a Pirate when I get back

hmm, if it's only 2 days, i'd be inclined to blag a decent bonus and go for it.

Dr. kitteny berk wrote:hmm, if it's only 2 days, i'd be inclined to blag a decent bonus and go for it.

I conquer.

TheJockGit wrote:
It is only for 2 days, going out to train some engineers on our software... 2 days with no booze of any type will require all my sober ninja training but on a positive side I can act like a Pirate when I get back

True but I'd do what Berk said and blag for more money. It's dangerous and brown people live there etc.

Dr. kitteny berk wrote:I'd play for a decent raise for it. and try not to get kidnapped, SOs tend to frown upon that.

But! BUT! BUT! Free IPOD and free suit! and all expenses 2 week stay in and undisclosed location, with all the tabs you could smoke!

And Iraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan, Iran's so far awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

Nickface wrote:And Iraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan, Iran's so far awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

Funnily enough I was listening to this earlier today while considering doing another 80's Radio Tiem.

TheJockGit wrote:OK.. I have been asked by the company I work for how I feel about working in Iran (Tehran to be exact), my response was ..fine.. when do I go.. , the missus on the other hand has got a bit shirty about it.. she feels I should ask for more money to go (plus have A Kevlar T-Shirt, Tank, and Cast Iron Neck Brace)

What do you lot think???

Well in all honesty (and from what I can gather from previous posts), 2 days isn't so bad. I would, however, go much sooner rather than later as it appears those real life chocolate faces could be next on Bush's hit list.

If you're over there when the shit inevitably hits the fan it's going to be a much trickier issue. In short go quickly and blag a nice bonus/danger money pay off from it. Also let us know that you get back safely. And bring me a sexy dark skinned Iranian lady if there are any.






I walk along the avenue, I never thought I'd meet a girl like youooo/meet a girl like youuuuuuu

With auburn hair and tawny eyes, the kind of eyes that hypnotise with ruuuue/hypnotise with ruuuuuue...

i've had jobs where i had to do a lot of traveling and i really enjoyed it. all the different cultures and activities etc.

BUT

only way i would do it again would be places like japan, western europe, uk but iran no way. this is what i think of when i hear IRAN

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_hostage_crisis

dp