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Old 26 August 2010, 01:35 AM   #1
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Job in India

Well, 8 weeks of water buffalo and chicken bone stew is over! Tomorrow is my last day here in Jamnager India. I have been working in the largest petro chem. plant in the world “Reliance” weld overlaying Coke Drums well, my guys were welding I just look it :-). The money was good but it’s time to go.

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Old 27 August 2010, 07:00 AM   #2
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Wow, 8 weeks is a long time to be away from home. Safe travels!
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Old 27 August 2010, 08:31 AM   #3
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WHEW!! I can picture the expressions of joy and happiness on your face as you leave that squalor and filth behind you!!

Lived in that country (Mumbai or formerly Bombay) for 50 years...............and now that I'm in NZ, I feel like I got a promotion from Hell to Heaven!!

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Old 27 August 2010, 11:56 AM   #4
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Lived in that country (Mumbai or formerly Bombay) for 50 years...............and now that I'm in NZ, I feel like I got a promotion from Hell to Heaven!!
Like Rado to Rolex?

Just kidding, Boss!
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Old 5 September 2010, 01:27 PM   #5
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Man, what a mess.
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Old 5 September 2010, 01:30 PM   #6
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Man, what a mess.
And that's only the tip of the iceberg!!
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Old 5 September 2010, 01:34 PM   #7
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That looks like Athens after a home football game!
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Old 5 September 2010, 01:35 PM   #8
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Lots of goats, but no sheep?
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Old 5 September 2010, 01:35 PM   #9
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Those pictures help put things in perspective.
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Old 5 September 2010, 01:40 PM   #10
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Am I alone in not minding ever being in a place like that for a brief period in my life.

Puts things into perspective. Like how people on earth live their daily lives.

I've seen some poor countries and I never shy away from the experience. And ironically enough, those are the countries with the biggest opportunities for wealth. I know of a few people in my personal life that have amassed huge fortunes in countries such as Haiti and India.


JJ, do you know of a company called Tire Group International? They manufacture tires in India. Not sure what province, but the man employes hundreds in the town and is a love person while turning sales in the neighborhood of $70-$80 million. He treats his plant workers better than anyone would think. They feel blessed to work for this guy. He lives here in Miami.
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Old 5 September 2010, 01:42 PM   #11
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Am I alone in not minding ever being in a place like that for a brief period in my life.

Puts things into perspective. Like how people on earth live their daily lives.

I've seen some poor countries and I never shy away from the experience. And ironically enough, those are the countries with the biggest opportunities for wealth. I know of a few people in my personal life that have amassed huge fortunes in countries such as Haiti and India.


JJ, do you know of a company called Tire Group International? They manufacture tires in India. Not sure what province, but the man employes hundreds in the town and is a love person while turning sales in the neighborhood of $70-$80 million. He treats his plant workers better than anyone would think. They feel blessed to work for this guy. He lives here in Miami.
No, Pep, never heard of it; but then I've been away from India for almost 15 years and many new companies would have mushroomed during that time.

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Old 5 September 2010, 10:47 PM   #12
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Good lord! And I get pissed just seeing someone toss a cigarette outta their car window.
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Old 15 September 2010, 12:47 PM   #13
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WHEW!! I can picture the expressions of joy and happiness on your face as you leave that squalor and filth behind you!!

Lived in that country (Mumbai or formerly Bombay) for 50 years...............and now that I'm in NZ, I feel like I got a promotion from Hell to Heaven!!

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Old 15 September 2010, 01:02 PM   #14
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looks a lot like the streets of Baghdad in your first pic
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Old 15 September 2010, 01:07 PM   #15
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Yeah its a real EYE OPENER!
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Old 4 October 2010, 05:43 AM   #16
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looks like somewhere in Tehran.
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Old 9 November 2010, 04:47 PM   #17
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Well I'm back for round 2; I will post the next batch in a few days. This run will only be 5 weeks. Oh, and I brought 200$ worth of food!!!
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Old 10 November 2010, 03:40 PM   #18
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Those dudes sipping tea need to put down their glasses and pick up a broom.

But seriously, I'd love to see India one day: such a rich cultural history. I'll just take my meals at the Hilton, thank you.
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Old 10 November 2010, 08:34 PM   #19
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On the bright side, there has recently been a round of massive upgrades to the electrical infrastructure to handle all the power demands that new technologies have placed on the grid:
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Old 10 November 2010, 11:37 PM   #20
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I have seen this frist hand. I will look at my pic's and see if I can find them. I have some new ones I will post them ASAP
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