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Man oh man! What is this world coming to? Has it gotten so bad that you now have to consider going to Iraq to find a job? That my friend, is a question that you are going to have to answer for yourself but the fact is that Iraq is the next big gold rush for fantastic paying jobs of all types.
Safer Then South Side Chicago
Hey! Don't let the news hype fool you either, because the fact is that urban areas in the state that you now live in are in fact more dangerous to visit that the cities of Iraq. Also, most of the violence in Iraq has subsided so it is much safe place to live and work in now.
Good News and Bad News
The bad news for Iraq is the whole country is in real bad shape. Everything is completely worn out due to neglect, sabotage or warfare. The good news for job seekers is that Iraq has the money to rebuild, to the tune of billions of dollars in oil revenue money stashed away.
Get Your Stuff in Order
Your first step would be to get a passport and start looking into what it takes to get a visa. Also, you will definitely want to research into any laws or rules that apply to non resident workers. Then you will need to get your resume in order.
Go there and Look...Thats Crazy!!!
You can begin your search online and you should have no trouble finding material to read and explore. However; if you have the time and the money you may want to consider heading on over there. What!? You say!! Go and personally look for a job in the country that you want to find work in? What a crazy concept!
Go Low Key and “Local”
There are some basic rules that apply when you visit any foreign country. Rule one, is that they don't care that you are American and either do the people at the American embassy, so leave your American flag at home. In fact, it doesn't hurt to try to go a bit “local” with regards to your appearance.
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