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Looking for an offshore job or something similar
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:21 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:21 pm
Yeah, sorry, it's another one of these threads 
I'm trying to make a career change. I graduated from college with a liberal arts degree with the intention of going to law school but then changed my mind. I bartended for a couple of years while thinking things over, and while I considered going back to school, I really feel like something in O&G would suit me, too.
I know a lot of posters here are in the industry, so I was hoping to get some suggestions amongst all the shite I'm about to receive.
Any help would be much appreciated.
I'm trying to make a career change. I graduated from college with a liberal arts degree with the intention of going to law school but then changed my mind. I bartended for a couple of years while thinking things over, and while I considered going back to school, I really feel like something in O&G would suit me, too.
I know a lot of posters here are in the industry, so I was hoping to get some suggestions amongst all the shite I'm about to receive.
Any help would be much appreciated.
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Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:23 pm to NawlinsTiger9
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liberal arts degree
That was money well spent
If it were me, and I was looking for a trade career, I would look into plumbing (new construction only. not playing with peoples poop) or welding. Both are protected and in high demand and make some serious coin.
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 8:24 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:23 pm to NawlinsTiger9
sounds like you need to go up to north Dakota with meaujeaux2....
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:25 pm to stout
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That was money well spent
Well it was mostly free, but I agree that I should have gotten something more useful. Like I said, I intended on going to law or grad school but changed my mind.
Thanks for the suggestions
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 8:26 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:25 pm to NawlinsTiger9
learn a trade like stout said.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:26 pm to NawlinsTiger9
Obligatory rigzone post.
Carry on.
Carry on.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:26 pm to Jones
I got a trade and a degree and it blows
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:27 pm to Tino
well go do what im in school for. seaman
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:27 pm to NawlinsTiger9
I don't work in the field but I hear the best way to start is by searching for jobs on rigzone.com.
Would having any kind of college degree better your chances for an entry level oil field job?
Would having any kind of college degree better your chances for an entry level oil field job?
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 8:28 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:28 pm to Tino
You finally got your electrician license? I knew you worked for one but I never recall you saying that you got your own license.
With all these new plants coming you should get into Instrumentation.
With all these new plants coming you should get into Instrumentation.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:30 pm to Tino
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I got a trade and a degree and it blows
I have a business degree and was thinking about getting a 2 year drafting degree.
Why does having a trade sucks?
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:30 pm to ellishughtiger
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Would having any kind of college degree better your chances for an entry level oil field job?
Perhaps, but probably not the kind of degree I have
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:30 pm to stout
No, not licensed but I feel I could pass the test fairly easily. Just don't see the point in going through all that
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:31 pm to NawlinsTiger9
A degree wont hurt you. Shows you have a head on your shoulders and can be taught what to do and not do.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:33 pm to Tino
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Just don't see the point in going through all that
I would get licensed and try to pick up some side work and grow a business that way. If you could get on with a contractor or two doing some new construction you could make bank. I pay my electrician $2K per house ($1000 on the initial and $1000 on the top out) and I supply all the materials. He can pre wire and/or finish two houses per day with him and a crew of two. Dude makes good money.
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 8:35 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:35 pm to Jones
Here's hoping that is the case.
I have an account on Rigzone, but it has me under this "resume pending" status, so that is taking some time.
I have an account on Rigzone, but it has me under this "resume pending" status, so that is taking some time.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:36 pm to NawlinsTiger9
Did the exact same thing. BA in poli sci from LSU. Never went to law school either. Now I work in Laffy for an oilfield supply company. If you want manual labor, Stouts advice is, well, stout. Become a certified welder and you'll make serious money.
I must admit the oilfield is unique and I enjoy most every minute of it. Lots of good jobs in the field. Just drive to Broussard and go down 90 knocking on doors. I guarantee you will get your foot in the door.
I must admit the oilfield is unique and I enjoy most every minute of it. Lots of good jobs in the field. Just drive to Broussard and go down 90 knocking on doors. I guarantee you will get your foot in the door.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:36 pm to stout
Damn, what size house's?
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:39 pm to NawlinsTiger9
I'll go along with trade suggestions. I'll add in machinist. Learn to machine, both CNC & manual, then become familiar with programming codes for CNC machines. Experienced contract machinists right now can easily pull 100K+/year.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:39 pm to Tino
It varies. Some are small hud houses and others are decent sizes. He works for me and a few other builders. One of which is a very high volume builder.
With it being spec houses, him and his crew have wiring them down to an art and can get in and out quick. He does some custom work for individuals but he bids them high since he doesn't really need the work.
With it being spec houses, him and his crew have wiring them down to an art and can get in and out quick. He does some custom work for individuals but he bids them high since he doesn't really need the work.
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