How to Get a Job Overseas - From Afghanistan to Antarctica, and Beyond

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From Afghanistan to South Korea, from Antarctica and now on to Kwajalein in the Marshal Islands, I've been working overseas for the past 7 years. It's been a wild ride full of fun and adventure. In this video I share my experiences and explain how I find my overseas jobs, how I initially found work in Afghanistan while the US economy was in a terrible recession, and how I continue to find what I consider to be some of the most rewarding and interesting overseas jobs.
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If you're interested in becoming an electrician, plumber, carpenter, HVAC tech, or any other type of tradesman, the place to start is with an apprenticeship. If you are considering a career as an overseas english teacher, I recommend getting at least a Batchelor's degree before getting a TEFL or similar certification.

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@gary9933 5 жыл бұрын

I can definitely relate. Went overseas after career stagflation stateside, been doing this about 4 years now. Best decision I ever made in my life.

@bigzeus3236 5 жыл бұрын

Gary please help me. USMC Veteran wishing to do,the same

@razzelledazzelle8689 4 жыл бұрын

Army vet looking for the same.

@bucwild3158 4 жыл бұрын

Army Vet looking for the same. Please assist. thanks!

@1MinuteFlipDoc 3 жыл бұрын

what type of work do you do? trade? admin? other?

@80milekyle70 3 жыл бұрын

Pelt trader

@wolfmancole1908 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this video of somebody actually doing this kind of stuff. I’m in a similar field (Avionics) and have only been out working a year now and enjoy the company/work I’m currently doing. Had to move away from home to do so but it’s been a great experience. My hopes are to get couple years experience and try to secure a contract job. Doesn’t make that much sense for a single guy to stay in the US and have Rent/Taxes take 30-50% right off the batt when I could be OCONUS. Thanks for the video

@SoreThumbSociety 4 жыл бұрын

Man, you are top notch. Thanks for all the info, and your sincerity. Loved this!👌

@TheRoyalProspective 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Will definitely check this out. I was in the Marine Corps, got out honorable in 2018, and finishing up my Criminal Justice Degree in May 2021. Had my mind set on security contracting for a few months. Time to start applying.

@deathf5 4 жыл бұрын

When you said your a electrician I felt like i found the right video cause I’m also trying to do electrical over seas

@genearbogast7525 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bro! Licensed Master electrician with 2O yrs. tried in 2OO8 to go overseas because of crap economy but had family issues preventing.....your video has been very helpful

@wonkyp8080 3 жыл бұрын

I used to live on Kwajalein lol. Fun place would definitely visit again. Also deployed to Afghanistan in the Marines. Looking to get back into overseas jobs, but hopefully as a pilot or UAS operator. Watching your videos for all the good information!

@tonypeters3320 4 жыл бұрын

Very good information. Thank you for sharing your story.

@hardstyle8184 5 жыл бұрын

Cool channel and stories brother! I’m work for the studios in LA (journeyman union member), but I must say... your videos are super cool man! Keep em coming! 👍🏼

@liamharrison3 6 жыл бұрын

Super interesting video!

@m.asquino7403 4 жыл бұрын

Been in Afghanistan 11 years already its been interesting for sure. Waiting for the next adventure.

@FallofftheMap 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a long time to be here. I’m on my 3rd time in Afghanistan. I get tired of it, go work other contracts, but in the. The money lures needs back. Best place I’ve worked was Kwajalein. The hardest was out in the remote field camps in Antarctica.

@bigdisme5622 3 жыл бұрын

Pay off all your bills and your mortgage and leave lol afghan sucks.

@stn7172 6 ай бұрын

@FallofftheMap are there any welder jobs still going on in the middle east?

@twotoes533 5 жыл бұрын

I used to work for Fluor Daniels in Texas. I almost went to Russia with those guys. That was back in the 80's I spent 30 years working as an industrial/commercial electrician and loved every min of it.

@JanusXAlvarenga 4 жыл бұрын

lol. The irony of watching Black Hawk Down and then noticing your worker (hostage) pulled an Argos.

@ansbachgermany3905 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE UR VIDEOS BRO 💯💯💪

@matthewputnam4994 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man great video!! Thanks for this great info. I was a heavy equipment operator for ten years before I quit and worked as an office nerd after graduating college. Covid got me to reflect on what makes me happy so I'd love to get back into the trades and travel the world. Please keep making great content!!

@FallofftheMap 2 жыл бұрын

There’s always a need for heavy equipment operators on these overseas jobs. My dream job is to get onto a project called the Traverse. The Traverse is a convoy of heavy equipment that drives across Antarctica from McMurdo station to the South Pole Station to resupply the South Pole Station each year. It’s predominantly heavy equipment operators and mechanics that make this epic journey.

@matthewputnam4994 2 жыл бұрын

@@FallofftheMap thats awesome!! I will look into that. I appreciate what you said you about Antarctica. I had an interview for a heavy equipment operator at PAE and the recruiter said it was a 4 year waiting list. Do you happen to have any insight or leads if there are any other forums or careers pages I should be looking at? Im down to deploy anywhere from Antarctica to the Sahara dessert. Again, your content and feedback is amazing and appreciated!!

@FallofftheMap 2 жыл бұрын

I think you’re recruiter was exaggerating about it being a 4 year waiting list. Out here in Niger our equipment operator is talking about quitting after the end of the year. Not sure if he actually will though.

@matthewputnam4994 2 жыл бұрын

@@FallofftheMap well I'll keep an ear to the ground then! I was working through PAE. Any other contractors you recommend?

@FewlzAreKewlz 5 жыл бұрын

Fellow international contractor here. You got my sub. One profession I'll add is HSE (Safety) is always pretty high in demand for western workers. Im an Electrical Engineer myself. I love the lifestyle and I wish that more of western society could see it through our lens. 9-5 Mon-Fri jobs are just drilled in to peoples brain as the normal thing to do. Theres a whole world of adventure, opportunity and money to be had outside of your own country or even your own city.

@tristans333 3 жыл бұрын

My 7-6 Monday through Saturday is definitely killing my soul...

@The_Red_Pill__ 3 жыл бұрын

Holy moly Batman! You’re brave!

@danielg7127 5 жыл бұрын

I’m on the 4th year of a union electrical apprenticeship and this video was a big inspiration for me. It’s stories like yours that keep me motivated when I’m working in the trenches and crawl spaces. Thanks and keep the videos coming.

@FallofftheMap 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I’m working at a place called Summit Station in Greenland right now and editing a couple videos about this place. Internet is very limited here, but I’ll upload them in mid August when I leave the ice. This place is crazy, something like 2 mile thick ice. Definitely the hardest but funnest place I’ve worked yet.

@heimbiggysmallz Жыл бұрын

Damn this is cool. I’m interviewing for apprenticeships this week. Hopefully I can have a life like yours one day

@FallofftheMap Жыл бұрын

Persistence is the best advice I can give. Refuse to fail. It’s not the easiest life to break into, but once you’re in you’re amongst brothers.

@cadewilburn5740 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos - your outlook on working abroad is really refreshing. Would you be able to make a video on working abroad as an engineer?

@FallofftheMap 2 жыл бұрын

There are likely more knowledgeable people on that specific topic. Since I’m an electrician rather than an engineer, if I made a video talking about something I didn’t have first hand knowledge about then I probably wouldn’t make a very good video.

@cadewilburn5740 2 жыл бұрын

@@FallofftheMap That's fair. Just thought I'd ask since you briefly mentioned it in your video. But thanks anyway for your reply! I've been looking online for some time now, and your channel is probably the best I've come across. Keep up the great videos!

@kristinvetter5911 4 жыл бұрын

Came across your channel and find your information and travels fascinating. Was really surprised to hear you worked in North Dakota that’s where I’m living LOL

@FallofftheMap 4 жыл бұрын

I actually kind of miss it up there. It was so different from most of the US it was almost like traveling to another country.

@kristinvetter5911 3 жыл бұрын

Fall off the Map where is ND were you? I’m guessing Williston area?

@FallofftheMap 3 жыл бұрын

Kristin Vetter Tioga

@TONYSESLCAFE 3 жыл бұрын

I like your style. Thanks brother A - Z...

@FallofftheMap 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, guy with the baffling name.

@bigjon420 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to go to antarctica and see the giants and the beings from hollow earth down there. I also read that the reptliains are the ones that took the Cali news crew and a seal team got their footage. Now the news station is suing the navy to get back their footage. The black sun facilitys would be cool to see.

@TravelingDan75 6 жыл бұрын

I enjoy overseas work, so far I have worked in China, Saipan, Guam, UK and have been to the tiny island of Kwajalein. Then I use these place to visit other spots. I went to Japan earlier this month and while working in China I went to Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines and Thailand. Currently I am working in Guam, Vietnam is next on the list to travel to in the next couple months. When this project is over I will go back to SoCal and work until I find another overseas job.

@FallofftheMap 6 жыл бұрын

Cool! What sort of work do you do?

@TravelingDan75 6 жыл бұрын

Structural Steel inspections for welding, bolting and NDT

@FallofftheMap 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting. How do you get into that career?

@msjswapnil 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video............................................................. & THUMBS UP :D

@hnjahnjah 5 жыл бұрын

There's one job even more mobile then being an engineer-Chef. Cooks are always sought after and you often see people move to other countries for a job in a kitchen. Only downside to it is it's pretty low paying unless you make a name out of yourself and/or you get sponsored.

@magicjohnsins 4 жыл бұрын

most of the jobs he's talking about are government contracting, in or around military bases. The military has its own chefs, and if you're a good chef then they do not want you, nor do you want that on your resume.

@Stickyrolls123 4 жыл бұрын

Metal framing and drywall superintendent here. I really want to work on overseas bases. I heard the pay is steller, I just cant seem to get my foot in the door.

@FallofftheMap 4 жыл бұрын

Try with Fluor. Look for their LOGCAP jobs and apply for anything even vaguely related. Fluor lost the contract for most of Afghanistan to KBR but they still need to maintain staffing levels for the next few months and people are bailing out right and left. When KBR takes over most people will simply transition over to KBR so now is an easier than normal time to get in. Try to find a way to use a few keywords in your resume even if you have to create a section talking about goals or something vague. “LOGCAP, military, Maximo, Afghanistan” are good keywords to get your resume past filtering software. Understand that for your profession they only hire a few Americans and fill most of the jobs with low wage workers from other countries. Also, the pay is not as high as it used to be. I can’t speak for your specific trade, but electrician now make about 107k. It’s only still worth it because it’s mostly tax free and you have no living expenses.

@emanuelgonzalez6406 6 жыл бұрын

Fall of the map...Thank you for your time trying to help us get employ overseas...Any idea welder wage overseas ? Any feed back it'll be appreciated. Thanks again

@FallofftheMap 6 жыл бұрын

There’s a big range on wages for welders. If you’re licenced from the US or EU and certified to do things like pipeline welding you could make over 100k. If you have the skills but not licensing and certifications that most contractors recognize then the pay might be quite low as you’ll be competing against low wage workers from many other countries.

@paintballisawsome 5 жыл бұрын

Can we have a detailed rundown of your day to day workloads? What are you are physically doing most of the time? Running cable and ladder? or is it breakdown work for destroyed machinery etc? Currently an industrial electrical apprentice in New Zealand and am considering overseas work.

@FallofftheMap 5 жыл бұрын

It’s wildly dependent on what sort of overseas location and can change a lot. In Afghanistan it was mostly small repairs, a few ballast changes, trouble-shooting various building wiring that had lost power, a lot of generator connections and disconnects so tired old generators could be swapped out. In Antarctica it was mostly the same, but with some new construction of large ATS systems and a lot of preventative maintenance inspections. Also, setting up and breaking down seasonal field camps. In the Marshall Islands it was mostly demo work and building a new man camp. There was one smaller company I worked for in Afghanistan that paid me for 9 months to do nothing, just wait for parts. It’s really difficult to detail a typical work day in an atypical job.

@nanyongabecky7578 6 жыл бұрын

This sounds good and promising I hope I will get a job overseas I have had all military trainings and I can do any job machine operating in the laundry am excellent hope to get one in Afghanistan

@lucesymone 5 жыл бұрын

This man’s story needs to be turned into a movie starring Ryan Gosling as the lead, and it should be named The Journeymen.

@a_legitimate_salvage 4 жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your videos Jesse. I've been a journeyman electrician for about the last 9 years with a ton of varied experience and I'm planning to apply with PAE for the 20/21 summer season at McMurdo. Is there a specific time that you think is best to apply? How likely is it to find more interesting contracting jobs around the world after a successful season in Antarctica?

@FallofftheMap 4 жыл бұрын

Having Antarctica on your resume certainly helps with getting other overseas jobs. This summer I worked in Greenland and was tapped for the job through my Antarctica connections. A word of causation. I am hearing some negative things from folks about this last season down there, specifically at South Pole station. As for when to apply... I’d run an Antarctica job search every week and apply the moment the program posts the jobs for the season. I don’t know exactly when that will be this year. I’m a couple years out from my last season in Antarctica at this point.

@a_legitimate_salvage 4 жыл бұрын

@@FallofftheMap thank you so much for the advice! I've been looking for ways to make my job more interesting but it's rare to find info from other electricians living outside of the box, I'm really inspired by your channel man. thanks again

@zacheryzyskowski306 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a HVAC maintenance technician in training and am considering an overseas contract after graduation. What are the pros and cons of these contracts? I understand that they are full year contracts but what is the average work schedule and salary reality.

@drutempy 4 жыл бұрын

Lol. This was a great video.

@motivationtrend9562 5 жыл бұрын

so if i want to get into armed security overseas what do you think would be my first steps be ?

@kenyarice7665 6 жыл бұрын

I love your story, you sound like a wanderer & dare devil. You took risks and it worked out for you! Amazing!!

@FallofftheMap 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenya. Yeah, so far so good.

@kenyarice7665 6 жыл бұрын

I’ll be in Iraq soon, I got on with KBR. This video really helped!

@chrismobley9698 6 жыл бұрын

kenya rice where did you apply?

@kenyarice7665 6 жыл бұрын

I applied in KBR’s website

@AhmedHashim660 5 жыл бұрын

@@kenyarice7665 hello dear I'm from Iraq I used to work before in Cambodia and Malaysia now I'm working in Iraq would be really great if we can have coffee or dinner sometime

@ethanhall8982 5 жыл бұрын

Hey do you know how much pipe welders make usually I head a guy working for kbr in south Africa was making 1250 a day. Thank you for any information you have

@wadejackson2 6 жыл бұрын

Are there any open spaces for civilians to visit on Kawajalein? Meaning, is tourism available?

@fredd9393 6 жыл бұрын

How do I get a job in civil engineering? Construction? Where do I apply? You have any advices, websites? Thank you

@garymclaughlin8087 5 жыл бұрын

It made me rich and payed off all my bills

@christucker2795 3 жыл бұрын

What field and recommendations?

@noelio67 7 жыл бұрын

Go to Seattle about once a year........used to be twice, with the currency rate.......from Galway City, Ireland. Just travelling, not working abroad. Work for an American Medical device company.......earn under $35, 000 annually.....but it's enough to travel where I want, when I want. I'm 39 now, was learning some coding/programming on my own time.....but the job markets are so fickle......don't know, think i'll just keep doing what i'm doing, like that Canadian programme years ago....called 'The Littlest Hobo', about a dog who just keeps moving on.....although i'm still based here in Ireland. The Geo-political sphere around the world is ever changing too.....and now you have a massive influx of mainly economic migrants here into Europe.....it's just a bit of a head fuck, to see where the chips are going to fall down the line. Meeting a friend from Seattle over in London in 3 weeks time to catch up, over a weekend, then Edinburgh for a wedding early September. Austin, Mexico City (for the Day of the Dead fest around Halloween).....and probably to Bogota and Cartagena. I'd say Vietnam & Cambodia around New Years......travelling is great, but for how long......who knows. Want to go to Quito sometime too.....not sure how they are after the Earthquake last time though.......making it up as I go along, thank God, I've no kids and a mortgage like the rest.....I see my friends buried in debt, pretending they aren't, with the big cars bought on hire purchase agreements, but i'm still on my bicycle.....LOFL. Maybe i'll head over to Tacoma for Paddys Day, or Bremerton, or even better....Seoul!...I hear the Koreans can drink.........the itch I can't get rid of, pity Seattle is expensive, like Vancouver up the road. Was in South Africa few months ago for Paddys, was like a free trip when I arrived with the Euro-Rand conversion, pity it's so dangerous. Sometimes, I feel that i'd be better off being down the South Pacific, having a nice quiet quality of Life......than being here in the rat race

@Tippet76 3 жыл бұрын

How do you afford so many trips on 35k (I assume dollars rather than euro) per year liv8ng in Seattle? What is your rent up there?

@noelio67 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tippet76 Oh no.....I'm in Galway City, Ireland 🇮🇪. I don't have the Bullshit add ons that most have..... cable tv.... a car on a hire purchase agreement etc etc......and of course debt. Haven't been anywhere since Washington DC early January. Where are you?

@pacificnorthwest3111 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man, what kinda job you have? How is Marshall Islands and do you live on the base?

@meredithwilson1765 2 жыл бұрын

To work in other countries do you have to speak the languages or are you provided with translators?

@DSNCB919 4 жыл бұрын

I'm an automation engineer in pharma industry so I work with networking machinery and programming plcs and hmis idk if this skill is needed over seas but I would love to go

@oisinotoole9073 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm 18 in ireland and going to an IT for environmental science, after that maybe the Irish army to be a peace keeper in the UN, do you think either of those would help with the overseas style work?

@FallofftheMap 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, but in two radically different directions. IT for environmental science on the Arctic/Antarctica research stations (I’m at one in Greenland now). UN peacekeeper work could lead to all sorts of shitty places. War zone and quasi war zone stuff.

@chasewilliams9673 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking at overseas contracting for firefighting. I don’t know if anyone else is, but PAE has jobs for Fire in Antarctica, Iraq, and Afghanistan. I also believe there’s fire maintenance at the American embassies in Russia and Japan.

@FallofftheMap 4 жыл бұрын

Embassy work and Antarctica will both be relatively low paying for overseas type jobs. Fluor pays firefighters quite well, but their contract is up in a couple months. They’re fighting it in court, but it’s definitely not as stable a job as normal.

@chasewilliams9673 4 жыл бұрын

Fall off the Map Thank you for the information.

@andwell504 6 жыл бұрын

Just curious does anybody know where a truck driver can apply to work overseas? Any suggestions will help

@thomasa4239 3 жыл бұрын

Find something that won’t be replaced with computers

@sitkahans 6 жыл бұрын

very cool!

@20thcenturyfoxyoutube 4 жыл бұрын

welders working on rigs in the ocean and / or underwater welding make nice money i have heard

@FallofftheMap 4 жыл бұрын

Some make great money but the schools that train people are overselling it and training too many people for the existing demand for those types of diving of jobs.

@ericj462 4 жыл бұрын

Hey brother!! I'm an electrician in Seattle area testing out, my company is National and I have travel all around the states for them. Done Travel all around Europe for personal pleasure and I really wanted to get to overseas Contracting. You are living the life I want. You ever had the time I'd love to pick your brain, thought maybe ask you some questions. Very cool video

@FallofftheMap 4 жыл бұрын

Feel free to ask me anything. I haven’t worked in Seattle since 2010 but I’ve been all over the world since then. I was just working in Afghanistan but took an R&R to Ecuador and got stuck here when all travel stopped.

@ericj462 4 жыл бұрын

I sent your facebook a d.m

@Hugo_Stigl1tz 6 жыл бұрын

You know anything about welding overseas?

@coreyadams1982 4 жыл бұрын

FOB Shank/ Dahlke. we got 15 rockets in one day summer of 2019

@FallofftheMap 4 жыл бұрын

I was there for the 2012 VBID. They were dialed in that year, hitting DFACs, the Jordanian TOC, the fuel bladders... I demobed after the VBID because two of my friends broke their necks in that one. Managed to stay gone for a couple years before the money sucked me back in.

@clementlangat8863 6 жыл бұрын

i did mechanical engineering[production option] where can i find job in Afghanistan.

@eddieibarra356 2 жыл бұрын

I am actually thinking working overseas as a photojournalist and journalist especially Europe, New Zealand, and Australian once I am done with a master's in media studies and have several years of experience. I don't know if that counts. When I have children I will let them study abroad, travel aboard, and work oversea hopefully it becomes a reality.

@Eyeneedcash 5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering what you thought my chances were of getting a canine job overseas? I have 14 years government airport security. One year canine and private security. 20 years security experience in the private sector. Six years Army National Guard.

@GHSTTHERENEGADE 5 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you will have a few chances easily. You have those magic words "Prior military"

@djay8001 4 жыл бұрын

Im currently working welding contract work here in the U.S.. Who would be the best companies for overseas work?

@FallofftheMap 4 жыл бұрын

Daquan Jackson you just messaged the right person at the right moment. Fluor is desperate for welders and they’re paying significant bonuses. If you can pass a background check and you’ve got your certs follow the link to my Facebook page or look for the falloffthemap Facebook group and send me a private message. I’m sure my recruiter wouldn’t mind me passing you his contact info.

@jag5798 6 жыл бұрын

Taxes to be paid in Antarctica and now even if working in Afghan and in Iraq. One of the best benefits working overseas is being exempt. If going to Antarctica be sure to claim a state that doesnt require to pay state tax. This will help a little, but Federal you’ll still have to pay in Antarctica is what I was told.

@FallofftheMap 6 жыл бұрын

It’s true. Antarctica is not a country so it is not part of the tax treaty that almost all countries have with the US. The US taxes it’s citizens unless they fall under the protection of the very specific terms of that tax treaty.

@crusher_026 3 жыл бұрын

Hi im a solar power electrician.. would love me some oveseas experiance!

@sohailaahmadzai5287 5 жыл бұрын

I did work 7 years experience in Afghanistan as a linguist dari and pashto now i don't have a job .Can you send me the link please ?I want to go back afghanistan. thanks

@Jackreaper6 6 жыл бұрын

Did 6 years in security in the Air Force. No combat experience. Got out back in August. What company should I apply for?

@albertseidenstucker3469 5 жыл бұрын

A company called Reed international is hiring ex security forces airforce personnel. Money is not amazing but they say it will go up after the first year

@robertinrinrin 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Have you ever made a video about the benefits a contractor is offered upon being hired?

@FallofftheMap 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t. I think it would be a pretty short video. It would be hard to stretch out saying “health insurance, free food, housing, and transportation, and a high salary.” Maybe I could just repeat that line a couple hundred times. /s

@robertinrinrin 3 жыл бұрын

@@FallofftheMap When you get R&R, is it like a paid vacation or is it like a leave without pay?

@FallofftheMap 3 жыл бұрын

It varies from contract to contract, but usually you get a minimal amount of pay (about 25% of what you normally make) but you also get a charter flight to and from Dubai (if you’re working in Afghanistan). From Dubai you’re on your own. Some guys go home, but a lot of people avoid spending time in the US so they can claim the foreign earned income tax exception and pay no federal tax on their first 100k each year.

@robertinrinrin 3 жыл бұрын

@@FallofftheMap Thanks man. You are a very helpful person. Have a nice day.

@LadyBNatural 4 жыл бұрын

can you please list the names of the companies? Can't quite understand when you said them

@FallofftheMap 4 жыл бұрын

LadyBNaturalTv Fluor, KBR, Dyncorp, PAE are the major ones that I know of that are most active right now. Any other contractors out there reading this feel free to chime in and add to this list!

@dblaine9501 3 жыл бұрын

I've been contracting since 2007.. lol Antarctica to Afghanistan, currently in Jordan...

@FallofftheMap 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to work in Jordan. Embassy work? My next gig is probably Kwajalein again if they can figure out the flights during this pandemic.

@garrettalmighty4568 3 жыл бұрын

@@FallofftheMap Was wanting to know if placing a list of countries worked in on resume would help get overseas job. Having a difficult time. HVAC service /repair

@dblaine9501 3 жыл бұрын

@@FallofftheMap Im not doing embassy work. I work for a company and we work with the military. Funny thing, I applied for Kwajalein same time I applied for Antarctica, and I got Antarctica of course. While there i ran across a woman whos husband went to Kwaj, so basically he took the position I applied for....

@dblaine9501 3 жыл бұрын

@@garrettalmighty4568 I really don't think that listing prior o/s jobs really helps. I could tell you a place to try though....

@0fficerpimp 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think joining the navy as a air mechanic officer(aviation skills included then leaving after 4 years to overseas is a good idea

@FallofftheMap 4 жыл бұрын

If it’s something you’re interested in and a lifestyle you want, then yes.

@0fficerpimp 4 жыл бұрын

@@FallofftheMap FINAL question I did a bit of research and most good engineering contracting jobs require you to be a US citizen. This is a problem for me as I'm a UK citizen. Do you have any advice for me or where I can look. Thanks in advance

@flare1614 Жыл бұрын

Just curious, how much do you typically make a year doing this? I’m sure it varies, but it sounds very nice

@FallofftheMap Жыл бұрын

I typically don’t work more than a few months at a time at this point because I live in Ecuador and can afford to take most of the year off. Last time I worked a full year I made about 110k, but with almost no federal taxes (107k was exempt under the foreign earned income exemption) and no living expenses. Last job I had averaged about 15k per month and lasted 5 months. Next gig is back in the US at an Alaskan fish plant and will be about 17k per month for 3 to 4 months but taxed since I’ll be back in the US.

@deltasquad8817 5 жыл бұрын

What was that guitar in the intro?

@TIG2MAN0 5 жыл бұрын

dude Im a welder and have 76 applications in for iraq afganistan. I cant get on. i travel around the country for work and aslo on volinteer fire dept so ive seen bad stuff. I know i would be great i just cant get on.

@x426x 3 жыл бұрын

What about decade of law enforcement and specialized teams like swat experience?

@FallofftheMap 3 жыл бұрын

There are armed guard and various security contractor positions, but after 20 years of war there’s an oversupply of applicants pushing wages down. However, depending on your availability to get a security clearance, embassy security might be a decent option.

@brianickes5001 5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you sharing this video! I think I really want to try this! It’s been on my mind for over a year but I just feel like I can’t find the info I’m looking for through my research. The Who? What. When? where. Lol! I have not posted my resume anywhere yet so maybe once I do things will start to fall in place. Life has given me a second chance and a new beginning and I want to experience some adventure and if it works out make enough money in 5 to 6 years to retire from working for others and live a simple life debt free. So just a little info about me that maybe helpful if you wouldn’t mind commenting.... I’m a journeyman power lineman. Over 16 years with one of the largest power companies in the USA. Have a variety of other formal training and skills. Single. Have held levels of federal security clearances in the past. Clean records. Am not a veteran unfortunately. Thanks for any help or direction you could point me in! God Bless!

@FallofftheMap 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, I just saw your name pop up on my Instagram as well. As a lineman with a clean criminal history you are an ideal candidate for overseas work, either on the military/sandbox side or on the science/Antarctica side. McMurdo Station in Antarctica is currently going through a rebuild. There is likely increased demand for linemen there.

@sherearoberson295 5 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm 29 and im interested going across seas for a basic general laborer or helper jobs, can you guide me in the right direction please?

@feleciaducote1987 2 жыл бұрын

Me too as well keep me posted please

@yunassaxer7119 3 жыл бұрын

lucky you!

@FallofftheMap 3 жыл бұрын

Lucky anyone that grabs life by the balls.

@johnnybravo1041 3 жыл бұрын

Are there any opportunities for overseas mechanics? Been looking but can't find much

@FallofftheMap 3 жыл бұрын

The work in Afghanistan and Iraq is really slow right now. Perhaps check with PAE in Antarctica.

@andriessmith1811 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I know this video is a few years old, but do you have any advice for an Architect that wants to do contracting work overseas?

@FallofftheMap 5 жыл бұрын

Architect is a tough gig. My brother has a masters in Architecture... he teaches English in S Korea.

@andriessmith1811 5 жыл бұрын

@@FallofftheMap Thank you for the feedback. Much appreciated

@jjsassman6103 6 жыл бұрын

Hey I worked in IRAQ for 7 years and Kuwait for 1 year. In the USAF I was in Korea for 5 years, Japan 6 years too... Overseas is WHERE THE MONEY is. I am trying to get into the Marshall Islands too now. Great Persistence on your part.

@FallofftheMap 6 жыл бұрын

I think the main contract for work on Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands just changed from KRS to Dyncorp. I worked for San Juan Construction when I was there, but I only stayed 2 months, opting to return to Afghanistan for an a little more $.

@jjsassman6103 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the TIP. I will move my Resume to DYNCORP .. thanks. I will ask my Buddy working there now for year if he is aware of this yet. I know rumors... I learned also AT&T may be laying off 20,000 other workers in the USA. I got laid off in 2004 for 6 months till I got a contract with ITT there for 7 years. YES, I was awesome then... TECH to foreman and then Network Engineering... for all of Iraq for the US ARMY SIG BATTALIONS that rotated there.. .MOST important thing is 1.) YOU ARE THEIR Continuity during their military personnel (UNIT) rotations. It makes you valuable to them. and 2.) your security clearance (SECRET or TOP SECRET is a TOOL TOO you should have). Once those are secure. You will be fine... Invest all that money.. you live in a small space for now... but DREAM BIG.. but by the time you retire when you are 65 or 70 (if you are in great physical and mental ability like I am certain I will be) You do NOT need a Big home... I learned the older you get the smaller the "BOX" you need. Just enjoy life. I would never change my LIFE experience with anyone. I been through hell and awesome adventures too. IN Baghdad, I can say I easily endured 160 FOB attacks in those 7 years there, great thing they brought in the PHALANX SYSTEM for "INCOMING" .. but I was nearly blasted by MORTARS, ROCKETS and SNIPER FIRE into the camp too.... One Being a 240mm ROCKET fired from 6 miles away near the AW FAW Palace.. leaving a 6 foot hole in the Cement by 6 feet wide. Killing two Filipinos... and scaring the US GUARDS they were replaced by Foreigners too.. sounds bad doesn't it. I think the guards were from Maui. NEAR you now. Not Positive but an English Colony in the Pacific. Stay Safe. Thanks, your Info is awesome.

@kareemrose8235 6 жыл бұрын

JJ Sassman hey

@jjsassman6103 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kareem, What's Up my Friend? Sasssssssss

@kareemrose8235 6 жыл бұрын

Hello how can I start I'm in the military but I'm the reserves

@william731 5 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a company for an industrial electrician with 20 years (stateside) experience looking to go overseas?

@FallofftheMap 5 жыл бұрын

For the Marshall Islands I’d look into Dyncorp. They have the maintenance contract on Kwajalein. They don’t seem to be publishing their open electrician jobs, but I’ve heard through the grapevine that they have openings.

@user-rm8gk8gr3g 3 жыл бұрын

How much would you expect someone to make in that situation? Also an industrial electrician in the energy sector.

@justbrandan 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man! I'm so happy I found this video! I've been watching a ton of your videos and other adventures you've had. Im really in envoy of your lifestyle and work. I'm single and a 5 year plumber, with no kids. Just left a bad company in San Diego about 2 days ago. I've always been wondering how working over seas would fit me. I went too Thailand last year for almost a month last December. I loved it there but wasn't to sure if I could make a good living in a area like Phuket, Thailand. Anyways what I'm wondering... I worked with a lot of electronics. Any idea if plumbers overseas either on base in a war zone or on the Antarctic shelf. What are a lot of plumbers you've been around complaints or concerns in some of the areas you've worked? Like, would I be stuck snaking drains and doing sewer re pipes all the time. "Really dirty service kind of stuff?" Or more new Construction environment. I'm sure I'd be doing both... but wondering what are some complicated story's you've heard of after doing this for years for plumbers you've worked around. I'm 29 right now and want to travel/ work like this sooner than later. Any info back would be much appreciated. Thanks for all your info! Think I've honestly watched ever video you have made this past day.

@justbrandan 4 жыл бұрын

Or if I can possibly get some contact info so I can ask a couple more questions. Thanks agian!

@FallofftheMap 4 жыл бұрын

There’s a lot of demand for plumbers in Antarctica, but it’s tough work. Lots of burst pipes and frozen shit. Most of the overseas work I’ve seen is maintenance. There is multi-year new construction project going on in McMurdo Station, Antarctica. This summer I spent quite a bit of time with a crazy plumber in Greenland. Tough work in pretty nasty conditions at he installed an outfall and I put the heat trace on it. We’d typically work until we felt like we were getting too close to frostbite and then go warm up for a few. Right now there’s a big contract change in Afghanistan from Fluor to KBR. Fluor is having a difficult time manning the job during the last few months of their contracts. I’m heading back over with them this month. When KBR takes over most people will just transition over to them. It’s a good time to apply with Fluor with the intention of switching to KBR. The hits are long but the work is easy. You usually have “helpers” that do the grunt work. However, one of the reasons it’s hard for them to man the job is that the new contract is expected to be lower pay, so lots of people are jumping ship.

@justbrandan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info brotha! I can imagine that working as a plumber in Antarctic temps would be challenging. But I'm always looking to expand my experience in different environments. "San Digo has me spoiled" haha. But would love to travel and explore some different types of environments before I'm older. Also like you said the cash in afganistan or areas like that are really good. But what you trade for the high pay is something people need to accept themselves. So sense companys over there are switching hands. Which one would you suggest I try and contact first?

@justbrandan 4 жыл бұрын

Also if were doing new Construction in these kind of areas are we given print? Or we have to figure it out ourselves?

@justbrandan 4 жыл бұрын

@@FallofftheMap thanks man!

@joncampion9425 3 жыл бұрын

How do you break into an apprenticeship!?!?

@salvadordelgado3179 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible that you can possibly message me so I can get some information about how to get starting on contracting am a diesel mechanic in the army and close to etsing thank you

@FallofftheMap 3 жыл бұрын

Sure. Easiest way to contact me is to drop a personal message on the Fall off the Map Facebook page. I usually see them and respond. I don’t put my email in the comments here because bots blow it up with spam.

@brendonperkins8349 7 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to get into overseas work but my resume is light due to military. Need to get a degree in Civil Engineer.

@tejgaha2587 6 жыл бұрын

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@observelistennlearn1415 5 жыл бұрын

Hi... I'm a guy with a bachelors degree in economics but working as a commercial driver, had work as a welder for 8 yrs building Navy ships. What companies do u recommend. I'm also bilingual, Spanish n English. Served 🇺🇸 navy and national guard. 10 yrs CDL

@garymclaughlin8087 5 жыл бұрын

Dr. Not evil enough KBR AND FLOUR

@176dog 4 жыл бұрын

im thinking about this im a vet 11b with 25 years exp in hvac how do I get started?

@FallofftheMap 4 жыл бұрын

Run a job search on indeed at least once a week for “HVAC overseas” and HVAC Afghanistan” with the location field blank. When something pops up, apply.

@ninjagaming2036 5 жыл бұрын

Is this possible for welding? Thanks!

@FallofftheMap 5 жыл бұрын

It’s possible, but less likely at the military sites as it is at overseas locations that are either commercial in nature or places with research stations like Antarctica.

@TIG2MAN0 Жыл бұрын

Dude I made it. I 'm on 1.5 years Iraq. I love the lifestyle. At this point for tax reasons and USA is kinda going down the toilet, I want to move to a different country, what would you recommend? Maybe I'm wrong but after Afghanistan stopped and Iraq got a lot less busy. The overseas thing is slowing down big time. Again maybe I'm wrong, I hope so.

@nickpowell3330 Ай бұрын

How can i get a job overseas in hvac sheet metal ??

@rahlo79 6 жыл бұрын

So I was a LAV mech with the Marine Corps for six years and I'm currently an Electrical Power Production troop. I'm really looking to getting overseas to contract.. I've applied to numerous openings and haven't had any feedback. Any advice on how to get on a recruiters radar

@FallofftheMap 6 жыл бұрын

If you haven't already, I'd try applying for a power gen job with Fluor. Turnover is high right now because they just cut the bonuses down a bit. A lot of the guys that had been out here awhile took it as a sign that it was time to go. If you're not getting any responses, you might want to review to see if you're using the sort of key words in your resume recruiters are looking for. Sometimes they use software to filter through resumes. I don't know exactly what the right keywords are, but the things I included on my resume were "LOGCAP, Maximo, overseas, deployment, medically cleared, background check."

@rahlo79 6 жыл бұрын

Fall off the Map also is the length of the resume important. I feel like mine may be too long but i felt like i needed to include my marines and airforce service along with the 2 civilian jobs that correlate directly to the openings

@FallofftheMap 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know what's optimal. Mine is about 1 and a half pages.

@rahlo79 5 жыл бұрын

So in my research I've come across this guy named Contractor Kev... do you know anything about him and if what he's selling is really worth it?

@FallofftheMap 5 жыл бұрын

I have never heard of him. What's he selling? I tend to feel the that overseas contracting is a tight community and that's it's bad form to try to sell information or access to other contractors. The good guys are happy to share their information freely.

@anthonylively620 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a truck driver and I need a truck driving job that pays Wells I'm taxed to death and all the Federal regulations with fees and permits make it hard to make a living do you know the name of the company that would take a chance bringing someone freshen

@FallofftheMap 5 жыл бұрын

I believe KBR and PAE are both hiring truck drivers for Iraq. In Afghanistan, Fluor is using mostly low paid Balkan, Indian, and African workers for the truck driving jobs, but there may be some exceptions. I’d also recommend looking into DynCorp. They’ve been picking up a lot of smaller overseas contracts such as some of the South Pacific island military stations.

@bizkitboi0327 5 жыл бұрын

Work As Onshore Rig Medic at Middle East.

@FallofftheMap 5 жыл бұрын

That’s something I haven’t done yet and would like to try.

@magicjohnsins 4 жыл бұрын

any info on EMS jobs overseas or which contractors to look at? Getting out of the Army in March and was too dumb to get anything other than EMT-B while I was in

@michaelspencer6172 4 жыл бұрын

I want to work over seas so bad. I feel very stuck here. I work in Logistics and was in the Navy for 20 years but they tell me I don't qualify. I even apply for jobs just to get my foot in the door. Very Discouraged

@Wealthybaby 3 жыл бұрын

Winter Van Der P. Do you work for this company?

@TheCantGetRightCouple 3 жыл бұрын

@@winterpamphile after this comment i got a job with them. I have been trying since 2014. Just waiting to go over to Kuwait. A connection in LinkedIn helped me out. Are you with them now and if so where are you located.

@neronapster9940 6 жыл бұрын

Did i saw you at Afghanisthan, FOB Shank? Were you working there as electrician?

@FallofftheMap 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. I’m at FOB Gamberi at the moment, but I’ll be back in Bagram in a couple weeks.

@neronapster9940 6 жыл бұрын

Brother, i met you. I exactly remember that moment. Been like more then 5 yrs but after seeing your face I remembered what you said to me, we talked like 5 mins that time

@FallofftheMap 6 жыл бұрын

Cool. Yeah, probably 5 & 1/2 years ago. Last time I was in Afghanistan I spent most of my time in Shank, but I would have been passing through Bagram on my way out. I demobed Oct 2012, travelled the world, contracted in a few other crazy places, then just came back this last October. Small world.

@neronapster9940 6 жыл бұрын

Good to see you bro, I was checking marshall island in youtube, I saw your video about knejean attoll, I was like man, i have seen this man & came to your other videos. Actually i am from Nepal. I used to work at front desk, issue section in RDC material, FOB Shank before 5 years of course. Once you was there to pick up some materials, You told me I look like one of new York guys because of glasses i wear. I am checking your other videos too, so good to see you & glad you’re traveling the world & telling stories in youtube. Best of luck brother. Keep on rocking in this free world

@Tokyo-taiyou 6 жыл бұрын

i am from Nepal and had watch your videos about Antarctica job but i am not getting any response about me getting a job in Antarctica what should i do to get a job opportunity.any suggestion

@FallofftheMap 6 жыл бұрын

There are a number of reasons why you may not have gotten a response. Did you fill out an online application or did you just email the companies? You may not have the skills or experience they are looking for. You may have made spelling errors or used awkward English in you resume. Also, though there are some jobs open to non-US workers, it is more difficult to get those jobs. I have not seen anyone from Nepal get a job at the US Antarctic stations yet. It’s also possible you simply applied at the wrong time. They may have already completed their hiring for the season when you applied.

@Tokyo-taiyou 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro for this amazing reply. i think you are right

@robertnoyes1115 5 жыл бұрын

Im an electrician too IBEW LU 11 any recent oppertunities

@FallofftheMap 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there’s a lot of hiring right now. I put out a few apps and got offers from EXP-Federal for an electrical inspector job in Afghanistan and a JW job from Dyncorp also in Afghanistan. There’s also a big project to rebuild McMurdo Station Antarctica. Parsons is currently hiring for that one.

@keving1774 6 жыл бұрын

so where do I apply for a high-paid job overseas? Get to the point!

@FallofftheMap 6 жыл бұрын

There’s a few places. One of the best to see what’s available at the moment is to do a search on glassdoor.com or indeed.com. Search for the word “overseas” or the specific country such as Iraq, Afghanistan, etc... and add the job title, such as “electrician” or “logistics.” You can also try going to the major employers websites, like KBR or Fluor, but those companies are so huge it can be hard to find the high paying overseas jobs amongst all the domestic jobs. Sorry if I didn’t spell it out in the video. I assumed people knew how to search for “overseas” + “job title” on job boards without me explaining it.

@bigdisme5622 3 жыл бұрын

The problem with big companies is their like Walmart. I went from vectrus making 120 a year to another company paying 220. Big companies will get you in the door but pay shit.

@FallofftheMap 3 жыл бұрын

220 is awesome, but at least to me 120 isn’t shit.

@william731 5 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a good job/company with good pay for 20 year journeyman industrial Electrician industrial maintenance electrician for last 12 years, nccer certified looking to go outside of Continental US?

@FallofftheMap 5 жыл бұрын

Depends a bit on your definition of good job and good pay, but Fluor in Afghanistan, Dyncorp for Marshall Islands, PAE for Antarctica. Pay and conditions are not what they were a few years ago. The glory days have passed. At least for the moment.

@william731 5 жыл бұрын

Fall off the Map any idea of the pay for PAE and DynCorp?

@scotter6286 5 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for an over seas truck driving job. I'm looking but I must be looking up wrong stuff.

@garymclaughlin8087 5 жыл бұрын

Scotter go straight to the source floor or KBR I worked for both of them ask about the 330 rule no taxes in you stay out of the US

@scotter6286 5 жыл бұрын

@@garymclaughlin8087 Thank you sir

@scotter6286 5 жыл бұрын

@@garymclaughlin8087 How was it for you? The job that is.

@a.deen.7842 6 жыл бұрын

I am an electric power production guy in the military. Basically I maintain generators and aircraft arresting systems. Is there a chance I can get a job oversees?

@FallofftheMap 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. Fluor is hiring Power Gen guys right now. Search for LOGCAP Fluor or Fluor Afghanistan on job boards such as indeed and brass ring. If Afghanistan isn’t up your alley, PAE employs a few power gen guys in Antarctica.

@a.deen.7842 6 жыл бұрын

Wow That was quick. I’m in Afghanistan right now, Fluor is the main contractor here. Do you know how much they would pay?

@a.deen.7842 6 жыл бұрын

Can you send me the link where you are seeing this info so I don’t have to keep bugging you lol

@FallofftheMap 6 жыл бұрын

I don’t know the exact rate for power gen. It’s probably between 96k and 115k. You on Bagram? I’m riding down Disney as I type this.

@a.deen.7842 6 жыл бұрын

Yeppp lol right now I’m in Kandahar got forward deployed but I’ll be back in 10 days. But damn what are the chances!!

@b0sscake Жыл бұрын

My grampa was stationed there during the Korean War as a sea bee 🐝

@FallofftheMap Жыл бұрын

So he was there when they built the ill fated nuclear plant at McMurdo?

@bradjan7191 4 жыл бұрын

does anyone know of a company that contracts medical professionals (nurses, doctors ) in afghanistan?

@FallofftheMap 4 жыл бұрын

I know Fluor has a small medical department, I believe mostly based in Bagram. It’s likely that KBR and DynCorp have similar departments. Basically they just check shot records, give shots when needed, and examine injured or sick workers to determine if they need to fly out of Afghanistan for treatment.