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Just got laid off and need some career advice
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:06 pm
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:06 pm
I’m in my late 20s coming from a data collection job where I traveled the country on a 28/14 rotation
I currently have about a semester of credits towards a PTEC degree, but I have a strong desire to work offshore, mainly because of the similar scheduling (i.e. 14/14, 28/28)
It seems that there are many more opportunities for instrumentation techs offshore compared to operators
Being that operators seem to be more limited to plants, should I throw away my PTEC credits and pursue Instrumentation?
As much as I like the idea of being a plant baw and sitting around doing nothing at work, I value my time off more
I currently have about a semester of credits towards a PTEC degree, but I have a strong desire to work offshore, mainly because of the similar scheduling (i.e. 14/14, 28/28)
It seems that there are many more opportunities for instrumentation techs offshore compared to operators
Being that operators seem to be more limited to plants, should I throw away my PTEC credits and pursue Instrumentation?
As much as I like the idea of being a plant baw and sitting around doing nothing at work, I value my time off more
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Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:08 pm to Mannie Fresh
Learn how to code.
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:09 pm to Mannie Fresh
Wait, you're not a rapper?
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:09 pm to oVo
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Learn how to code.
AI does the coding now.
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:09 pm to Mannie Fresh
It’s a delicate balancing act between too much and too little salt on the fries
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:09 pm to Mannie Fresh
quote:I think some companies also offer those types of schedules to work west texas because they desperately need people.
PTEC degree, but I have a strong desire to work offshore, mainly because of the similar scheduling (i.e. 14/14, 28/28)
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:10 pm to Mannie Fresh
quote:You’re going to get ‘em with this one.
As much as I like the idea of being a plant baw and sitting around doing nothing at work, I value my time off more
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:11 pm to Mannie Fresh
Plant straight days would be way better than offshore.
Not sure if IE guys are straight days but machinist can.
Not sure if IE guys are straight days but machinist can.
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:11 pm to Mannie Fresh
quote:
It seems that there are many more opportunities for instrumentation techs offshore compared to operators
You can do the same for Johnson Controls
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:12 pm to drizztiger
Can I interest you in some Bit Coin sales work?
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:12 pm to drizztiger
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You’re going to get ‘em with this one.
No idea why anyone would take that bait.
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:12 pm to Mannie Fresh
Also, all the newly approved alters not even laying low a couple of days. Just straight out the gate.
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:13 pm to Mannie Fresh
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Mannie Fresh
Go DJ
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:16 pm to Mannie Fresh
quote:in before jody
I have a strong desire to work offshore,
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:20 pm to Rize
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Plant straight days would be way better than offshore
Are there any plants that do 14/14? Most I hear don’t even do duPont
It’s all 2 on 2 off and whatnot
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:29 pm to oVo
This….is why I love TD!
Posted on 8/9/24 at 12:44 pm to Mannie Fresh
Depending on how long you have been in industry, you could potentially take a shot at one of the API (510,570,653) tests and become an inspector. Chase turnarounds and make a pretty comfortable living. I know a lot of them that will plan out their work year in advance. Some of them pretty much work just half the year or less, depending on the jobs they map out for the year.
Posted on 8/9/24 at 1:02 pm to Mannie Fresh
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Mannie Fresh
Posted on 8/9/24 at 1:04 pm to Mannie Fresh
Elaborate on what data collection job means
Posted on 8/9/24 at 1:10 pm to Mannie Fresh
You interested in doing post tension reinforcements from 5:30am- until the scheduled work for the day finishes ...could be 12 noon or 8:30pm some days... a lot of fresh air (well south Louisiana air) and sunlight
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