need info on rates and per diem

[swmtx]

I have been working in Iraq and Af for the last 4.5 years. The last 2 years in Iraq makeing a really decent wage. I went over as a traveling carpenter but was put in a superintendants position. I would like to work somewhere else other then the middle east, possible south or central america. I am wondering if anybody knows what a commercial carpenter with 28 years and a active TS/SCI could expect to make. Also about how much the per diem rate is. I know everything depends on the location, just looking for a average.

[Justus]

I don't know about salaries in those areas but DoS per diem info can be found here (http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=184&menu_id=78). DoD per diem info can be found here (http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/perdiem/pdrates.html).

[swmtx]

Thanks for the info.

[guitartexan]

Rats, DO NOT USE YOUR REAL NAMES!
This site gives you anonymity, so use it. Companies and employers will mine this site to find out who is making waves or giving out information that they want to stay hidden. When they find out who is telling things they want kept hush hush, guess what?; You may get a pink slip or worse-you could be taken to court.

Please, Just utilize the benefit of anonymity.

GT

[Pops]

Right, GT, that is why I suggest you change your name to Banjo-Baja Oklahoman:cheers

Butt seriously, GT is right. You never know who might be looking and taking note.

[paintermike]

POPS---NOW POPS--- GT is a good ole boy, BUT HE ISN'T FROM THA GRAND OLE STATE OF OKLAHOMA!!!BE REAL!!!

[The Wild Rover]

Although his avatar looks like a cowboy from Muskogee...:cheers

[Pops]

I did not mean to imply he was from Oklahoma, but Baja Oklahoma, or as some people call it, Texas. I know he has a good sense of humor and hope he took it the right way. And I apologize to all for getting off topic. And, WR, I AM an Okie from Muskogee, unlike Merle Haggard who was raised in Bakersfield, CA, I believe. Thanks for noticing me.