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Why are pipeline/oilfield baws so braggadocious about their career?
Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:44 pm
Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:44 pm
This seems to be the only career field where a large portion of its workers find it necessary to brag on social media and truck stickers about where they work and how much money they make. And so many have to buy stuff they really cannot afford without long term financing.
Is it an inferiority complex? Insecurity about their standing in life where they feel the need to pretend they're some type of baller when in reality they're middle to upper middle class blue collar workers with some type of vocational certification?
Is it an inferiority complex? Insecurity about their standing in life where they feel the need to pretend they're some type of baller when in reality they're middle to upper middle class blue collar workers with some type of vocational certification?
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Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:46 pm to deltaland
Pride in their work.
Novel concept in corporate America.
Novel concept in corporate America.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:46 pm to deltaland
My guess would be because some are making over $100k with a GED and maybe some technical school. 
Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:48 pm to deltaland
OP's Prius every morning
Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:48 pm to fightin tigers
I can go right to the spot I helped put a pipeline across the Mississippi river 40 years ago. Most people can't point at something like that.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:48 pm to deltaland
I think a lot of it has to do with wealth relative to education level.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:49 pm to deltaland
How dare someone take pride in their hard work
Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:51 pm to deltaland
Nuthing finer than a pipeliner,baw.
They always drilling deep and hitting bottom. Tagging bottom where you can't.
They always drilling deep and hitting bottom. Tagging bottom where you can't.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:51 pm to fightin tigers
I know farmers with no college education that are millionaires and they don't have "farmer trash making farmer cash" stickers on their truck or boasting about how women drop their panties when they hear you're a farmer.
Seems only oil and gas workers do this regularly. It reeks of insecurity
Seems only oil and gas workers do this regularly. It reeks of insecurity
Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:52 pm to deltaland
they got that oil field cash, baw !
Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:52 pm to deltaland
maybe they have pride in what they do? Why does an MD have to be called doctor in every situation?
Nurses and teachers can't go 10 seconds without telling you what they do or how noble they are for doing it. I know cops who can't quit talking about what they do, no matter the social setting.
Some might be bragging, but maybe they just enjoy what they do and take pride in it.
well considering that these types of people are considered to be holding the country together and keeping it going, I don't see why your jimmies are so rustled.
You sound more insecure and inferior than anyone you described. You should look in a mirror more often.
Nurses and teachers can't go 10 seconds without telling you what they do or how noble they are for doing it. I know cops who can't quit talking about what they do, no matter the social setting.
Some might be bragging, but maybe they just enjoy what they do and take pride in it.
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Is it an inferiority complex? Insecurity about their standing in life where they feel the need to pretend they're some type of baller when in reality they're middle to upper middle class blue collar workers with some type of vocational certification?
well considering that these types of people are considered to be holding the country together and keeping it going, I don't see why your jimmies are so rustled.
You sound more insecure and inferior than anyone you described. You should look in a mirror more often.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:56 pm to tigerinthebueche
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Why does an MD have to be called doctor in every situation?
Who does this? I know lots of doctors and don't call any of them doc unless it's in their work setting.
This post was edited on 7/5/18 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:58 pm to deltaland
If you ever see me braggin about my oilfield job and my nursing job it’s because me and my ol lady share a fb
Posted on 7/5/18 at 4:00 pm to deltaland
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I know farmers with no college education that are millionaires
Friggin subsidies am I right? Bichin about tariffs now too.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 4:01 pm to deltaland
I worked in the oil bidness until I retired a few years ago. I'm very proud of my time in the oil patch.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 4:02 pm to deltaland
I welcome their Fscebook posts. Lets me know exactly when the coast is clear to pack the toothbrush.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 4:03 pm to The Last Coco
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Who does this? I know lots of doctors and don't call any of them doc unless it's in their work setting.
Doctors do this all the time when I worked in a restaurant. If you didn't call them Dr. or say MD after their name, they would get offended. They would call to make a reservation and would make sure you knew it. I would say the same of certain lawyers too.
This post was edited on 7/5/18 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 7/5/18 at 4:05 pm to The Last Coco
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Who does this? I know lots of doctors and don't call any of them doc unless it's in their work setting
I know four doctors. They all get pissy if you don't address them by their title. Granted, this isn't around the pool or playing golf. But they are proud of their title and want to be called "doctor" or "doc".
JME.
oh and I've had similar experiences with PHDs.
This post was edited on 7/5/18 at 4:09 pm
Posted on 7/5/18 at 4:06 pm to el Gaucho
Ahh Nursing. The “I made it” job of the white trash world
Posted on 7/5/18 at 4:06 pm to rowbear1922
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I worked in a restaurant.
Well look out, Guys. Hostess Trash Making Hostess Cash over here. Braggart.
This post was edited on 7/5/18 at 4:07 pm
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