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Anyone here a petroleum geologist?
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:07 pm
My little bro is considering going this route as a career and just wanted to see if there's anyone with experience. Pros and cons etc. thanks.
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Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:08 pm to roguetiger15
tell him to do it
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:09 pm to roguetiger15
He'll need to either get his master's degree in Geology or get a BS in Geol and then a BS in Petroleum
I'd suggest the BS in both
I'd suggest the BS in both
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:11 pm to roguetiger15
quote:
tell him to do it
The ones I work with have done quite well for themselves. Some of the younger ones have to start out with a bigger operator but with some experience you can make great money
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:12 pm to roguetiger15
my dad is, also has a degree in business. he does well but told me not to follow his footsteps as its getting harder and harder. he owns his own company, a small one in NW La fwiw
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:12 pm to roguetiger15
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Pros
Tons of demand
Great Money
Get to get out of the office
quote:
cons
Basically only one job out there
Limited mobility upward
You study rocks for a living
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:14 pm to barry
Is there a big demand around laf or is this a Houston or New Orleans type gig
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:14 pm to barry
quote:
You study rocks for a living
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:16 pm to cas4t
Good friend is as well as his son......both are pulling in some serious dinero!!! GEEEZZZZ
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:19 pm to roguetiger15
Pros: MONEY.
Cons: Lots of blame when the holes are dry. Less respect than the engineers.
Cons: Lots of blame when the holes are dry. Less respect than the engineers.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:20 pm to roguetiger15
at geologist's. Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:20 pm to GaryMyMan
quote:
Less respect than the engineers.
But MORE than the land men.
I think a lot of geos get a bad rap because so many of the older ones are just weird
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:20 pm to roguetiger15
Your brother is a smart man.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:22 pm to Bussemer
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But MORE than the land men.
You bastard.
quote:
I think a lot of geos get a bad rap because so many of the older ones are just weird
A lot of young ones are weirdos too.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:24 pm to GaryMyMan
So I see we have a couple geologist a couple engineers and one land man in this thread
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:24 pm to roguetiger15
Another plus is you get to wear whatever the hell you want to work. At least based on the ones ive seen.
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:25 pm to roguetiger15
What's the average pay down here for them
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:27 pm to roguetiger15
Geos old and young are weird. Old engineers are aholes. Landmen are the least sociable of all for some reason lol.
ETA: Your bro won't fit in as a geo if he can't grow a full beard.
ETA: Your bro won't fit in as a geo if he can't grow a full beard.
This post was edited on 4/9/14 at 1:29 pm
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:30 pm to ColoradoAg03
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Your bro won't fit in as a geo if he can't grow a full beard.
this
it is a requirement for all geologists to have beards
Posted on 4/9/14 at 1:31 pm to barry
quote:
You study rocks for a living
That's false
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