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re: OT O&G folks . . . anybody done a stint in Nigeria?
Posted on 8/4/16 at 8:07 pm to PoundFoolish
Posted on 8/4/16 at 8:07 pm to PoundFoolish
Where would you be working? Go for it if you're in Ibadan. Lagos is a complete shithole. Steer clear of the northern part of the country. Boko Haram has made headway into that region and they make ISIS look nice.
This post was edited on 8/4/16 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 8/4/16 at 8:08 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Knew someone who went their for work. He flew in and was told not to leave someone would be there from the company to pick him up. He got there and no one was waiting on him so he decided to get a taxi and see the town or he decided to walk around no one is 100% sure.
His body was found a week later minus his head, feet, and hands. He was 24 with a pregnant wife and 2 yr old at home.
Morale of the story stay with the company men, don't leave the compound, and don't screw any local (you gonna get AIDS).
His body was found a week later minus his head, feet, and hands. He was 24 with a pregnant wife and 2 yr old at home.
Morale of the story stay with the company men, don't leave the compound, and don't screw any local (you gonna get AIDS).
Posted on 8/4/16 at 8:13 pm to bulldog95
Geez. I wouldn't go there for millions.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 8:15 pm to PoundFoolish
Lot of Nigers there
And while you're there, tell that damn prince to quit sending me emails unless he is actually ready to send me money
And while you're there, tell that damn prince to quit sending me emails unless he is actually ready to send me money
Posted on 8/4/16 at 8:21 pm to PoundFoolish
Buddy of mine did. Their platform was taken over and they were held hostage for a while.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 8:26 pm to TGFN57
quote:That distinction goes to Liberia. That place was noticeably worse than the surrounding shitholes. The only western African country worth a shite is Ghana.
The worst shithole on a shithole continent.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 8:36 pm to upgrayedd
quote:
If you go, let me know. Got an email from the prince and he is in dire straits. I'll give you a check to give to him. K thx.
Just be sure to avoid Western Union. I tried to send that prince some money, and WU screwed it up again and again. That poor prince made multiple trips to the WU office for nothing. He got mad at me and it wasn't my fault.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 8:42 pm to TheWalrus
"I wouldn't go there for millions."
Def not anywhere close is what I'd be pulling down. . . As it stands, from everything said on here and some other places, I'm leaning toward no.
Thanks all
Def not anywhere close is what I'd be pulling down. . . As it stands, from everything said on here and some other places, I'm leaning toward no.
Thanks all
Posted on 8/4/16 at 8:48 pm to PoundFoolish
So what if you get your neck cut?
YOLO.
YOLO.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:15 pm to PoundFoolish
I know another BCO that has made 2 hitches over there and has come back with 84k each time....
id do it if the opportunity presented itself. Thats frick you money
id do it if the opportunity presented itself. Thats frick you money
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:20 pm to im4LSU
If I was in O&G I'd go in a heart beat. You just have to be smart, always aware of your surroundings, and listen to what the company men tell you.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:21 pm to bulldog95
Depends on which company to be honest.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:28 pm to CorporateTiger
I've worked on a bunch of projects in and around Angola, but never gone over there. From the folks I've spoken with, the compound life doesn't sound too bad, going out on the platforms sound awful.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:30 pm to PoundFoolish
quote:Negative, had the opportunity to work thereabouts.
anybody done a stint in Nigeria?
Two word answer:
frick That
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:31 pm to soccerfüt
If do it in a heartbeat. Sounds exciting.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:32 pm to soccerfüt
You guys are crazy one of the most beautiful places on earth. Hit the Nieman Maecus while your their.
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:44 pm to PoundFoolish
quote:
anybody done a stint in Nigeria?
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:47 pm to PoundFoolish
Did it for about 10 years. Money is great, but I've seen some shite. Last crop of newbs went out to a bar 30 minutes off site to pull some strange. One didn't make it back and two who shared a hooker contracted AIDS.
Just know you can't frick up over there like you can here.
Just know you can't frick up over there like you can here.
This post was edited on 8/4/16 at 9:52 pm
Posted on 8/4/16 at 9:54 pm to TJG210
Seeing someone get burned alive from the compound was enough to sour me on compound life.
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