In Iraq, KBR sets up a camp, runs the show and then stays when the troops and units rotate to provide continuity.
People arrive every day with big dreams and big talk. People also leave every day without so much big talk.
The good news is with it so easy to go home (you wanna go? you're GONE!) what is left are those who really want to stay and do the job. Those are the positive thinking motivated ones.
Talk about a paradigm paradox; in one of the harshest work envirionments in the world there exists a bunch of the most positive and motivate people in the world.
Also, that follow on article on Anaconda was great.
There are people all over the world who are doing great things for their fellows, and I count Haliburton employees among them.
Sure, it doesn't work out for everyone, but the ones who stay are necessary. I'm only sorry that they aren't more appreciated.