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People in these lines of work generally aren't in it purely for the money. The money is an important part, as it legitimizes them as the victor, but generally
by Dilpil 17y ago
People in these lines of work generally aren't in it purely for the money. The money is an important part, as it legitimizes them as the victor, but generally there's an appetite for risk and excitement.
- tptacek 17y agoI don't know that I buy this. Contractor rates in Iraq are much higher than this guy's (especially if you take a few minutes and SWAG out the "billable hours" that must go into a single reclamation). You could easily argue that Iraq contractors face much less risk.
- philwelch 17y agoThis guy makes a market rate on the value of the bank repossessing the jet. Iraqi contractors make what the US Government is willing to pay defense contractors. That's the difference.