Popular Post Dragon Brother 619 Posted November 28, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 28, 2014 So guys, I seem to be heading off to Africa tomorrow! But a little back story first... I finished uni last year which some members may recall me celebrating, was fortunate enough to find a job in my field (chemical engineering) and started end of Feb this year. I've been keeping busy there ever since, which is why I havent been around on the forums as much as usual, but I'm still here posting every now and again. Anyway, I've recently gotten the opportunity to get some site experience helping with the start-up of an oil plant in central Africa and after a bit of delay, tomorrow morning is the day I fly out! I'll be back in time for christmas though which is great...but it probably means I will be here even less than usual! So yeah, just thought I'd pop in and say hi... Hi! 3 Link to comment
lujate 578 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Sound like a great opportunity, good luck. Link to comment
Steerpike1 53 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Great news, Dragon Brother! Hope you enjoy your placement, and all it offers. Update us here when you get the chance. Bon voyage! Link to comment
gogoblender 3,070 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 So guys, I seem to be heading off to Africa tomorrow! But a little back story first... I finished uni last year which some members may recall me celebrating, was fortunate enough to find a job in my field (chemical engineering) and started end of Feb this year. I've been keeping busy there ever since, which is why I havent been around on the forums as much as usual, but I'm still here posting every now and again. Anyway, I've recently gotten the opportunity to get some site experience helping with the start-up of an oil plant in central Africa and after a bit of delay, tomorrow morning is the day I fly out! I'll be back in time for christmas though which is great...but it probably means I will be here even less than usual! So yeah, just thought I'd pop in and say hi... Hi! DB, I been hearing about the news of your travel a bit on FB. Far land, distant places, exotic foooooooooods!It's Chad, right? Are you involved in day to day operations, or assisting with management? And... here comes nostalgia, you were but a wee lad of teens when we all first met up here! gogo Link to comment
Dragon Brother 619 Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Cheers fellas Yeah, going to Chad. I'm not to sure exactly what I'll be doing. My company designed the facility we're going to and I think we're there to answer questions and such. But will see how it goes! 1 Link to comment
SX255 630 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Yeah, going to Chad. I'm not to sure exactly what I'll be doing. My company designed the facility we're going to and I think we're there to answer questions and such. But will see how it goes! Oh gods, its one of THOSE commissions. Link to comment
chattius 2,526 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I remember that I needed 20 or so immunisations when my company send me to africa 12 years back for an installation of a machine. And this was just for 3 days No time to look around. But I remember the funny airplanes. The autopilot was a stick with a rubber band. 1 Link to comment
Dorimil 224 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 have a great time, try to enjoy and be careful! Link to comment
Knuckles 904 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Very cool opportunity DB....better post some pictures 1 Link to comment
gogoblender 3,070 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Cheers fellas Yeah, going to Chad. I'm not to sure exactly what I'll be doing. My company designed the facility we're going to and I think we're there to answer questions and such. But will see how it goes! Is there a compound there you'll be staying on? Politics in the area good? One of my buddies from Australia got work in Saudi, they are like living it up ! pay is just absurdly high, they give cars, watches, ipods...they do have to live on the school compound where my friend is an it teacher for Carnegie Hall, but they travel outside into city. Sure you're going to find all the ins and outs And, you guys having kids year or next? gogo Link to comment
Popular Post Dragon Brother 619 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 6, 2014 I remember that I needed 20 or so immunisations when my company send me to africa 12 years back for an installation of a machine. And this was just for 3 days Ugh! Tell me about it! Immunisations for eveything! Not quite 20 though. I had 5 injections and a blood test initially and then had to go back for a further two rounds of rabies immunisation. Not a whole lot of fun... Very cool opportunity DB....better post some pictures So far I've only taken pictures out of the plane/hotel window and of my food. As to making on site, that appears to now have fallen through. Poor communication between my company and the client, and the procedures my company follow have led to no means of travel between the capital city and site that is deemed both available and safe. So now it might be a provide remote support over the phone or turn around a fly home thingy...not sure yet, but either way its a bummer. Cheers fellas Yeah, going to Chad. I'm not to sure exactly what I'll be doing. My company designed the facility we're going to and I think we're there to answer questions and such. But will see how it goes! Is there a compound there you'll be staying on? Politics in the area good? One of my buddies from Australia got work in Saudi, they are like living it up ! pay is just absurdly high, they give cars, watches, ipods...they do have to live on the school compound where my friend is an it teacher for Carnegie Hall, but they travel outside into city. Sure you're going to find all the ins and outs And, you guys having kids year or next? gogo Staying in a hotel at the moment. If we had made it to site they have proper accommodation set up. The area in the capital city is a bit rough so we don't go anywhere basically, just stay in the hotel unless we get picked up by the clients in house driving service. And kids? Who's having kids next year? 2 Link to comment
SX255 630 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Wow. At least my supervisors had the decency to plan out the entire travel route during the commission. Sounds like if you ever get to onsite, it will be another level of hell. You best start planning contingencies while you still have access to the good quality shops. Chances are you wont have half of what you have now. Link to comment
Dragon Brother 619 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 That shouldn't have been an issue SX, I had plenty of help in preparing with advice from people who have been out previously so I'm pretty sure I have everything covered. Unfortunately, if I don't make it out its all been a bit of a waste of time. 1 Link to comment
SX255 630 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Could have been worse. Your employers are covering most of your expenses? Right? Link to comment
Dragon Brother 619 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Yeah, they are Link to comment
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