Possible job for tech savvy people.

Hello, this is my first post and dunno if its really gonna help anyone but i might as well give it a shot. 4 years ago I was in the same boat as many of you, some training and several years of experience but no degree or certifications. I was taking Computer Engineering at a good school but it was too expensive. I found it very tough to find a job in the IT field paying enough money to survive. I started taking an A+ course and found out I knew more than the guy teaching the class so I was just gonna finish the book and take the test. At the time I had just recently quit my job and things were pretty bleak so I decided screw it and just came back to the Marine Corps for another 4 years.
Ive been out now for a couple months and working for a pretty decent company on contract to the Marine Corps for computer support. I'm not sure what they have available right now but they do have alot of positions overseas if that interestests you. Don't quote me on this but they do hire ALOT of former military especially ones with some form of security clearance, but also plenty of non-military as well. You also might have to relocate so it might not be for you. They do require (at least for the Field Service jobs) for you to have some kind of nationally recognized certification within 90 days, the best part is they pay for your tests (they also pay for college courses related to your job). If you wanna know more send me an msg. Yes I do get a referal bonus on the off chance I refer someone that gets hired but I'd also just like to help someone out that is in the same boat I was in.
Ive been out now for a couple months and working for a pretty decent company on contract to the Marine Corps for computer support. I'm not sure what they have available right now but they do have alot of positions overseas if that interestests you. Don't quote me on this but they do hire ALOT of former military especially ones with some form of security clearance, but also plenty of non-military as well. You also might have to relocate so it might not be for you. They do require (at least for the Field Service jobs) for you to have some kind of nationally recognized certification within 90 days, the best part is they pay for your tests (they also pay for college courses related to your job). If you wanna know more send me an msg. Yes I do get a referal bonus on the off chance I refer someone that gets hired but I'd also just like to help someone out that is in the same boat I was in.
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Just out of curiosity.....What is the starting pay for a "Field Tech"...in a Safe place like Iraq? Also, would I be issued my own M249?
A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, MCSE+I, MCSE:Security, MCDBA, CCNP, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, CCIE Written (R/S, Voice),INFOSEC, JNCIA (M and FWV), JNCIS (M and FWV), ENA, C|EH, ACA, ACS, ACE, CTP, CISSP, SSCP, MCIWD, CIWSA
Nope the 35-70k is base for 40hours a week. Its salary with overtime. At least where I'm at your guaranteed 40 hours a week. Often we don't work that because we work the same hours that the Marine Corps works. They base salary off 40 hours week x 52 weeks a year. Any overtime or anything else is on top of that. Like i said when I go (soon) I figured some rough estimates of about 4x what I make now. You also get perdiem and meal/incidentals which works out to quite a bit more.
People previous military experience are greatly desired especially those that have held a security clearance.
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USMC New River Air Station, 1981-1984
Nice one
Hmmm new river, not familar with that one. The ironic thing was I was on med hold for my last two years in so I didn't deploy. Now that I'm a civilian I'm headed to the sandbox lol.
Unless you can be guarenteed a bunker and safety, and that you won't miss anyone badly, I wouldn't go. My bro is in a bunker. He brought his own computer, and they found him a 17" LCD --and still looking for the 21" he asked for. He also does some computer troubleshooting for people. He's probably playing a game or trying to find something to do --he finished programming pretty much and is ready to come home, but he's got 3 more months...
Well, I wish you luck...and a safe trip. For me...money isn't everything...not saying that it is for you...but if I went over there, it would lead to a divorce.
Again...I wish you a safe trip and safe return...Your Marine training may come in handy.
A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, MCSE+I, MCSE:Security, MCDBA, CCNP, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, CCIE Written (R/S, Voice),INFOSEC, JNCIA (M and FWV), JNCIS (M and FWV), ENA, C|EH, ACA, ACS, ACE, CTP, CISSP, SSCP, MCIWD, CIWSA
Thanks. No money isn't everthing but it would take care of sooo many problems with one fell swoop. And if I refused to go I'd be hurting, not only would I lose my job I'd also have to give back the bonus they gave me (which I don't have). I don't think I could get another job around here very easily that pays what I get now and it is very expensive to live here. I'd leave but I've got a lease on my apartment so I'm fairly stuck for awhile. When I get back I will be in an excellent postion to move up. Nearing my 1 year mark (more pay
I know the company must have other not cleance related postions available but that just happened to be the one they mentioned to me the other day. If someone is seriously interested send me a pm. If your willing to relocate it's possible their might be something somewhere else that doesn't require a clearance, dunno.