Originally posted by dnewma04:
Originally posted by Tony2005:
Originally posted by dnewma04:
, but he really is the least important factor in this scenario (his wife/kid(s) being more important). And I don't mean that as a slight to Ray, I'm sure he would agree.




"I'd be able to provide well for my new family, and my wife would be able to stay home and raise our little girl the way she deserves to be raised. (by "stay home", I mean in Kuwait with me...)"

Which is one of the reasons why they are considering moving there. But whatever you decide Ray, we will be happy for you and your family. Er.., if you say no to that, think about the DC area.



Basically, the way I read it is by making more money (<--) he would be able to be a better provider by allowing his wife to stay home with the kids. There are other ways of making more money. Second jobs, staggering shifts, working weekends, side jobs, etc.



If you live in this kind of fear, then the terrorists are beating you. Screw that.

It's not like he'd be going to a war zone. Kuwait is about as much a terrorist threat as the US. If anything, it's easier for a terrorist to enter this country undetected. True, an American in Kuwait is a more salient target...

...Hmmmm.

Well, anyway, there are many things to consider, but I wouldn't let fear drive me. I would not consider Kuwait any more dangerous than Germany or the UK.

Now, Iraq. You couldn't pay me enough to be a contractor there.

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