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I need Job Help
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:34 am
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:34 am
I really hate having to ask for help, but I'm going through a really rough time at the moment.
I was laid off 3 times in 2015 alone, and then broke my arm on the job, got no workers comp or anything, and was fired because of it in January of this year. I've been out of work since, had surgery, and recently had to deal with the murder trial hung jury bullshite, which I'm sure many of you are aware of.
I've been applying everywhere I can, but the oilfield in East TX is pretty much nonexistent and companies in other places (West TX, South TX, etc.) aren't paying for employee housing anymore. I'm basically at the end of my rope, and the jobs that I can do are somewhat limited at the moment due to my recent surgery.
If anyone knows of any job openings anywhere, offshore/onshore, the environmental industry, project management, consulting, etc. I have 5+ years of O&G experience and all pertinent certifications:
TWIC
HUET
H2S
CPR
Rig Pass
Safe Gulf
Safe Land
40-Hour HAZWOP
OSHA Medical Exam & Respirator Fit Testing
I would really appreciate it if anyone could at least provide me some leads. I'll go anywhere and do anything, I really have no other choice. Debts are piling up and I've got about $30 in my bank account.
Thank you all for your continued support and kind words.
I was laid off 3 times in 2015 alone, and then broke my arm on the job, got no workers comp or anything, and was fired because of it in January of this year. I've been out of work since, had surgery, and recently had to deal with the murder trial hung jury bullshite, which I'm sure many of you are aware of.
I've been applying everywhere I can, but the oilfield in East TX is pretty much nonexistent and companies in other places (West TX, South TX, etc.) aren't paying for employee housing anymore. I'm basically at the end of my rope, and the jobs that I can do are somewhat limited at the moment due to my recent surgery.
If anyone knows of any job openings anywhere, offshore/onshore, the environmental industry, project management, consulting, etc. I have 5+ years of O&G experience and all pertinent certifications:
TWIC
HUET
H2S
CPR
Rig Pass
Safe Gulf
Safe Land
40-Hour HAZWOP
OSHA Medical Exam & Respirator Fit Testing
I would really appreciate it if anyone could at least provide me some leads. I'll go anywhere and do anything, I really have no other choice. Debts are piling up and I've got about $30 in my bank account.
Thank you all for your continued support and kind words.
This post was edited on 5/4/16 at 11:35 am
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Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:35 am to Corkfather
Stout can get you a job.
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:37 am to Corkfather
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:38 am to Corkfather
Have you filed for unemployment ? You should.
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:38 am to Corkfather
ETA never mind just recognized your username
Good luck man
Good luck man
This post was edited on 5/4/16 at 10:42 am
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:38 am to Ash Williams
I'll be in LA on the 9th for a doctors appointment, I'll definitely check out the job fair. Thanks.
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:39 am to Corkfather
I know several boys from back home who got laid off from the oilfield have found jobs in construction. Most of them have headed down south to the Lake Charles area. There's been a few that have gotten on with Sulzer and similar companies too, working shutdowns. You might look into those.
Good luck bro.
Good luck bro.
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:39 am to Corkfather
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:40 am to gmoney504
quote:
I'll give you $10 for your truck nuts
If I had some, I'd sell them to you.
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:40 am to Corkfather
quote:
and then broke my arm on the job, got no workers comp or anything, and was fired because of it in January of this year.
unless there is more to the story, you should have/still should lawyer up. that's illegal.
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:41 am to Corkfather
Email me at cquebed@citgo.com
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:41 am to Corkfather
Cork seriously file for inemployment. That is what it is for.
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:41 am to Corkfather
Talk to stout and have a look in the LC area for opportunities. Sorry you're suffering cork. O&G companies have no CAPEX available in 2016 so everyone is expecting things to remain this way until 2017. My advise would be to look outside the industry for now.
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:41 am to Corkfather
I pretty much gave up on going back to oilfield. Too unpredictable. much happier now
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:42 am to Tiger Ryno
quote:
Have you filed for unemployment ? You should.
I've been contemplating it. I just don't like the idea of a handout. I've worked my entire life and earned my own living, I don't want the government to take care of me if I'm capable of taking care of myself.
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:43 am to Corkfather
quote:
and recently had to deal with the murder trial hung jury bullshite, which I'm sure many of you are aware of.
Please inform us....or update others.
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:43 am to Corkfather
quote:
broke my arm on the job, got no workers comp or anything, and was fired because of it in January of this year.
yea i didnt see this on the first read
you definitely should've got workers comp and they definitely cant fire you for having a job related injury
you should look for an attorney while you're looking for a job
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:44 am to Corkfather
Its not a handout. That us what it's for....a temporary bridge until you find employment. There is no shame in taking what you are due. Your previous employer pays for it and you should also sue their arse for your med bills.
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:44 am to Chad504boy
quote:
unless there is more to the story, you should have/still should lawyer up. that's illegal.
I have, but I won't see any money for years I'm sure.
This post was edited on 5/4/16 at 10:56 am
Posted on 5/4/16 at 10:44 am to Corkfather
quote:
I just don't like the idea of a handout
It's not a handout. Don't let your pride get in the way of providing for yourself.
quote:
I've worked my entire life and earned my own living, I don't want the government to take care of me if I'm capable of taking care of myself.
You've earned your share of unemployment. Use it. This is exactly what it's for.
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