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Bonuses won’t stop drones or missiles. We need real security escorts or a complete diplomatic solution fast.
I wonder if this will just lead to more companies refusing to send crew there altogether.
Do these rates actually cover the mental toll? It is one thing to pay for risk, another to compensate for fear.
That must make the bonus feel pretty hollow if something happens to you. Insurance premiums are likely skyrocketing.