Podcast 98 Security Contracting

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Contracting 101: The good, the Bad, the Ugly

Security Contracting has a mystic to it.  This podcast is to try and bring some understanding about the concept and job.

Includes:

My Personal History with Contracting

  • Contracting 2008-2009
  • Got in from a friend
  • I Had to take a class and pass qualifications to go
  • I switched companies early

The Good

  • Pay
  • Benefits
  • Could Quit any Time
  • Working with the best of the best
  • Didn’t deal with Military Stupidity
  • Better Gear
  • Mystique when over there
  • Time off
  • Training
  • Living Conditions

The Bad

  • Las Minute Jobs
  • Not sure of next job
  • Jobs limited by contract
  • Could get fired at any time
  • Working with the worst
  • Work Schedule in Country
  • Living Conditions
  • Back door deals to get things done

The Ugly

  • Poaching
  • Profits
  • Politics
  • Leaders
  • Lack of Support

Fun Stuff

  • Duty and Honor
  • Something bigger then yourself
  • Training
  • Doing things you can’t in the military
  • Limiting rules used in your favor

Announcements

Stay Safe,

Ben

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