Just got offered a 13 week contract on Guam today. In theory, it sounded super adventurous and exciting and amazing. Now that I have the offer, I'm freaking out a little. Has anyone out there ever done a contract on Guam? I wonder about things like living/working conditions (yes, I know Guam is a U.S. Territory and not a third world country) because the island is SO isolated from anything else. I wonder about things to do. I wonder about feeling claustrophobic because you are literally "stranded on a desert island" for the entire 13 weeks. No quick jaunts for sightseeing to neighboring states, etc. There are no neighbors. As near as I can tell, Guam is about a four-hour overwater flight from anywhere.
Round trip airfare and housing are paid. Daily transportation is not. What's the likelihood of getting around Guam without a car? I'm trying to decide if it's worth looking into a long-term car rental or not. I'm fine with walking to and from work...but want to be able to explore every square inch of the island on my days off.
I travel for the money, yes, but more so for the experience. I play hard on my days off, drinking up every experience my location has to offer. If you've done an assignment on Guam, or even know someone who's done military time there, would love to hear about your/their experiences.
