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Dear Mr. Edwards,
After
reading your site "The Complete Offshore Employment Handbook",
my mind is opened right now. Having a job in the oil industry
is always be my dream, and I have been doing many things to
make it come true, but it still hasn't worked out.
Until
one day, after I advertised my self in an oil web site, I
got an offer from someone (seems to me it's a kind of agency).
He is offering me to be a "Wellsite Geologist Trainee"
(my educational background is geology engineering) and I will
be placed in The North Sea. But one thing that makes me wonder
is, does he really want to help me or he just wants to get
something from me ???
Because
he asked first for the airfare to be sent to him as a guarantee
that I will show up, the amount is quite a lot. I want you
to suggest to me what should I do to get over this? When I
consider the risk of loosing my money, I become the man who
doubts him. But then I think how much money he says I will
make from this job and I really want to ignore everything
and do as he has requested.
So please
help me to make the right decision because I really need this
job. I think that's all and I look forward to hearing from
you. Thanks before.
Regards
Fajar H
INDONESIA
Note :
I enclose the record of my correspondence with him as a consideration
to you.
From:
Fajar HIdayat <fj_hida@yahoo.com>
To: james lewis <wellpros2000@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Employment
Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 10:03:17 -0800 (PST)
Dear Mr
Lewis
I hope
my more questions don't bother you.
1. I
really don't have that money for airfare so, what if you (or
the Repsol Co.) provide this (the airfare) and I'll pay it
back from my salary, is it possible? And I'll give to you
(Allied Personnel) 10% of my salary for one year.
2. Or
what do you think, if I go there (to Aberdeen) by my self,
I mean without sending the airfare to you ($875.00 USD). Because
so far I know the cheaper ticket price around ($450.00 - $550.00
USD) from my country, Indonesia to London.
3. Besides
all things above, I also want ask you about the fiscal fee
and the document of permission to get from England Embassy
in Indonesia. Who will make them all clear? Should I do it
by my self or the company will? One thing you need to know
is that it's a bit difficult to get the clearance but it will
be easier if I arrange it by my own self.
Regards,
Fajar
From:
"james lewis" <wellpros2000@hotmail.com>
To: fj_hida@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Employment
Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2001 17:44:58 -0000
Mr. Hidayat,
If we
make an exception for you then it would not be fair to the
others who have followed this procedure. Since we get the
ticket we can coordinate several arrivals and departures of
crews and have control over the time frame. Otherwise it is
a mass of confusion with each man getting his own schedule.
As far as visa to work we take care of all of that.
Once we get the airfare we get ticket which is needed to apply
for work visa. When all paperwork is complete we overnight
the air ticket, visa and all other information you will need
as far as contact person, etc. We have been doing this a long
time and know how it is done. Do not worry.
If you
are going let me know soon. I have to make plans to fill my
roster. If you can not send the airfare I understand. But
if you can then we need to get on with it as I am out of time.
LET ME
KNOW SOON!!!
Regards,
James
From:
Fajar HIdayat <fj_hida@yahoo.com>
To: james lewis <wellpros2000@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Employment
Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 21:09:18 -0800 (PST)
Mr James.
I know you've spent a lot time for helping me. I'm really
grateful of it because I really need a job. But I believe
that you can understand me about the airfare. This one is
not an easy problem for me. If you give me more time (around
one month) to collect some money for airfare it will be good
news for me.
So how
long will your offer be available for me ? If you think one
month is too long, you may ignore me. But I beg you to give
more time to make it done.
Regards
Fajar
notes: do you still need my passport number and record of
my shot immunization ??
From:
"james lewis" <wellpros2000@hotmail.com>
To: fj_hida@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Employment
Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 22:37:25 -0000
Mr. Hidayat,
I spent a lot of time being patient and offering you a job
to get you started in the industry. I try to be fair and honest
in all of my dealings as I expect others to be with me. I
would appreciate if you would show the courtesy of letting
me have a final decision as I have others that would like
the job.
Thank
you,
James
From: "james lewis" <wellpros2000@hotmail.com>
To: fj_hida@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Employment
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2001 14:47:53 -0000
Mr. Hidayat,
I understand
that your money is limited and this is very important in your
life. Do you think that one month will allow you time to get
airfare together? I can give you time as long as I have an
idea of the time frame so I can make plans meanwhile. The
job is yours if you are serious and I will work with you to
make it happen.
I do need
the passport and immunization information. We can get that
started while we are waiting on your airfare. How much can
you get and let me know so we can see what to do. I will work
with you, but you must send something or it is not fair to
others.
Let me
know
Regards,
James
Note: Do you have a bank account set up? I ask because your
pay is direct deposited. If not we can send you a check if
you like. Direct deposit is just easier due to the distances
involved.
From: Fajar HIdayat <fj_hida@yahoo.com>
To: james lewis <wellpros2000@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Employment
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 07:28:58 -0800 (PST)
Dear
Mr Lewis
I'm really
sorry because I can't keep what I've promised you. I've sold
my motorcycle and did everything I could but it's still not
enough for airfare expense. I don't know what to do anymore.
If I
may offer you, I'm willing to make agreement that you provide
the airfare for me and then you can have 50% of my salary
for one year. If it's possible I'll be really thank full to
you, cause I really need this job but if you can't do that,
I can understand.
I hope
if you have other chances to get job in oil industry (such
as in Asia or Australia, closer to my country, which the airfare
is lower) I'll be glad to get this.
Regards,
Fajar Hidayat
From: "james lewis" <wellpros2000@hotmail.com>
To: fj_hida@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Employment
Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2001 05:25:05 -0000
Mr. HIDAyat,
If you
send $200.00 to John Norris via Western Union to FT. Wayne,
Indiana we can do business. Let me know the 10 digit confirmation
number and we can do business.
Regards,
James
From: Fajar HIdayat <fj_hida@yahoo.com>
To: james lewis <wellpros2000@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Employment
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 08:13:25 -0800 (PST)
Mr James
I only
able to provide less than $250.00 if u said it is not fair,
I don't think so because you will get more money after i did
my duty in the offshore, and all u have to do is just sit
and then I'll give you 50% of my salary. (if you provide my
airfare and document of working)
I think
that's fair enough for me and you.
Regards
Fajar
I think
that's all for now and I'm looking forward to hearing you
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