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• Neil Martin

  
   

  April 23, 2008 5:17 PM BST

  As a recruiter I have sent people to projects based all over the world and have been based in various places across the globe. That said I found that, particularly when I was in the US, I found it a difficult adjustment - and a fairly lonely one at that. I was wondering if RF contractors in general have had a similar experience and would perhaps be interested in a group within a site like Telcoprofessionals where people could flag up their current location and say whether they might would be interested in meeting other people for a beer etc from a similar background? Also what other services would help?
• Chris Irish

  
   

  April 23, 2008 5:17 PM BST

  Neil, If you would like, please view my profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherirish I am looking for positions in Australia and/or New Zealand. Best regards, Chris Irish
• Bill Dore

  
   

  April 23, 2008 5:17 PM BST

  I have been contracting offshore since 1999 and while I have found it a bit strange to be on my own in a strange country if you are willing to get out and about and talk to people it does make your life easier. I have been in the telecomm industry since 1988, first working for Vodafone, then Motorola in the uk and from 1992 to 1999 for Motorola internationally until I quit and went contracting. I have been to many countries and found that there is a lot ot be said for contracting and a lot also for being an employee. At least as an employee I was not subject to a short notice to quit as I was in my last job in Papua New Guinea but as a contractor living in one country, working in a second and being paid by a third makes life interesting to say the least. I have noticed that over the last 9 years rates have been going down to the point where some guys I know are seriusly considering quitting the business.
• Steen Hansen

  
   

  April 23, 2008 5:17 PM BST

  I agree with Bill, one have to be outgoing and open...but its also nice to meet others when in places like Nigeria, Bolivia, etc. and yes rates seams to be going down and all ask for all inclusive these days. That can be a bugger if a new location so here a group/forum could be of help...