Posted on 07/18/2010 3:21:11 PM PDT by Qbert
Lets say I lose my job and get $400 a week unemployment. I am offered a job paying the same thing. Why should I take it?
People here on FR mostly would call me a bum and say my unemployment should be cut off. Why should those affected by the oil spill be any more special?
BP’s Vessel of Opportunity program pays some boat owners as much as $3,000 a day.
The owners of boats would be paid according to the size of the boat, with 65 feet and longer getting the highest pay at $3,000 per day. Boats between 45 and 65 feet would net $2,000 per day for the owners, while those between 30 and 45 feet would be given $1,500 per day. Those under 30 feet would get $1,200 per day. Any equipment required by BP will be fully reimbursed, plus an extra 10 percent of the cost.
The crew members of the boats would be paid $200 each per eight-hour day, but the meals are to be provided by the vessel owner.
Read more: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2010/06/08/95514/gul-oil-skimmers-can-get-up-to.html#ixzz0u5eeYsvx
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