.. Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 It does slow down, the fighting that is. Ramadan is 24 September thru 23 October this year. Cheers, SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaad Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 The Muslims do that 45 day (or so) fasting period toward the end of the year...not sure of the exact name. Is there a chance that the fighting stops during that time, making it safer for her if she would go at that time? Of course, can she go at that time? Just an idea. As others said, I doubt they'll ever stop until they reach their goal(s), whatever those may be As for her time.. supposedly next year, Sep. 2007, unless they change their policy and/or are in urgent need of personnel as there is no choosing of dates. You go when they tell you to go. Her pregancy of course was the exception to this. So the original date of Sep 2005 became Sep 2006. But she can't go this year because she's still enjoying her maternity leave (1 year - 6 months paid - 6 unpaid) which brings us to Sep 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Ramadan is 13 September thru 13 October in 2007. That's good for her, since things generally do cool down (but not end completely) during that time. Cheers, SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage_Kwai Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 They've been throwing rocks at each other down South for more than twenty years. I remember an armed military escort from one checkpoint to another on a bus trip from Haadyai to Surat Thani (I was going to Samui) all those years ago. No airport back then. My wife gets sent there every year for a couple of days on official business. I have grown kids too. Another friend's son (in the military) is being sent there for six months. He gets brownie points for going. She joined the ARMY. If she wanted a safe job, she should have gone to practice dentistry at a local hospital. Fair enough, you've got a newborn. Did I read a previous post correctly that says she's on maternity leave till the end of the year or more (5 months ++)?! Not going (if assigned) is a big loss of face and will lead to being passed over for promotions/ positions etc in the future. It will also be next to impossible to get another government-related job if she does resign. My two baht worth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaad Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 THanks for the info SD, a cooling down period surely would be very welcome (sounds kinda selfish though, but I'm sure you know what I mean) VK, Did I read a previous post correctly that says she's on maternity leave till the end of the year or more (5 months ++)?! Yep, I believe it was 3 months full pay, 3 months 50% or so, and another 6 months no pay. Not going (if assigned) is a big loss of face and will lead to being passed over for promotions/ positions etc in the future. It will also be next to impossible to get another government-related job if she does resign. Not going means her resignation in this case, so that rules out the future promotions part. She knows the position she's in, my take on it, the risks involved as well as the consequences for not going, and at the end of the day it's her call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickfarang Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Zaad, With those from the South migrating Northward, moving your family to the South sounds like a bad idea. With a child, she has to think of more than her career. Good luck convincing your wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaad Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 RF, We had discussed a similar situation before. As Soongmak said, nobody wants to see a loved going to war or working in risky areas which are the source of daily bloody news stories. It comes with the job and we are both aware of that. This kid is litterally our party-pooper so to speak :smirk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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