So I am looking for advice on living and working in Afghanistan. Mostly I want to figure out what to bring. I have the list of stuff that they give you, but it is so basic. It says boots, jacket, and tooth brush.
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Feb. 14, 2011 10:45 a.m. snipes Reader
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Feb. 14, 2011 10:54 a.m. SyntheticBlinkerFluid Reader
I have a friend working out there right now, I can ask what he advises to bring. I'll have to wait a day though, he's getting married today.
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Feb. 14, 2011 10:55 a.m. triumph5 Dork
Try contacting a local college that offers courses in the middle east studies. They may have someone on staff or they can refer you to.
As with any move, I suggest you keep your head down, mouth shut, and do lots of observing to try to blend in. Sounds like you're military, so that may be hard, but, good luck and come back in one piece.
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Feb. 14, 2011 10:56 a.m. pinchvalve SuperDork
Bring a gun.
Then toothpaste.
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Feb. 14, 2011 11:12 a.m. Osterkraut SuperDork
iPod Touch overflowing with porn.
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Feb. 14, 2011 11:27 a.m. snipes Reader
In reply to Osterkraut: Ya that sounds like the best advice yet. I know the guy that hired me loves his iPad.
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Feb. 14, 2011 11:35 a.m. aircooled SuperDork
Grow a beard? (not a joke, or a rip)
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Feb. 14, 2011 11:51 a.m. neon4891 SuperDork
What exactly will you be doing? DOD contracter?
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Feb. 14, 2011 1:22 p.m. aussiesmg SuperDork
Baby wipes, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, TP, gum.
You cant get water or to bath every day
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Feb. 14, 2011 1:27 p.m. DILYSI Dave SuperDork
Mini-bibles and US Constitutions to hand out to the adoring masses.
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Feb. 14, 2011 2:31 p.m. sachilles Dork
I had a buddy over there, he spent a lot of time on facebook. It largely depends upon where you will be stationed. Bring a solar charger for your electronics, and consider adding a kindle app to whatever device you plan to bring.
....and stay safe.
