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Spinoff. which degree do you wish you could have went for instead? OT advice needed
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:31 am
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:31 am
I’m an early twenties ptec baw 2-year associate degree in Industrial Technology. Currently working in operations for a major O&G/Chem plant (no F250/trucks nuts). I make six figures and am fine with my job at my current age but I don’t think rotating shift work is sustainable for the next 30 years.
Company offers an education program that pays 80% of tuition but the degree has to be of value to the company and pertain to the industry.
It would have to be fully online because of shift work but I think it would be manageable.
I’m in need of advice from some of you O&G/Chemical office baws. What would be my best route degree wise, I’m already in with a great company and have a great reputation amongst supervision.
I’m looking into a BA in Industrial Technology: Supply Chain, and a BA in Occupational Safety currently.
What say the OT, what are the best options
Company offers an education program that pays 80% of tuition but the degree has to be of value to the company and pertain to the industry.
It would have to be fully online because of shift work but I think it would be manageable.
I’m in need of advice from some of you O&G/Chemical office baws. What would be my best route degree wise, I’m already in with a great company and have a great reputation amongst supervision.
I’m looking into a BA in Industrial Technology: Supply Chain, and a BA in Occupational Safety currently.
What say the OT, what are the best options
This post was edited on 11/20/18 at 6:33 am
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Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:34 am to SouthTiger504
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went for
You absolutely didn’t went for an English degree
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:37 am to thermal9221
I literally copy/pasted the title from other thread baw
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:37 am to SouthTiger504
The only thing that would be better than my current job comparatively would be a doctor.
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:38 am to SouthTiger504
I would shoot myself if I had to be a safety baw
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:39 am to Strannix
What field are you in
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:40 am to SouthTiger504
quote:
could have went for
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:41 am to Panny Crickets
Again. The thread title is LITERALLY copy and pasted from the original thread.
Jesus people, it’s not that serious
Jesus people, it’s not that serious
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:43 am to SouthTiger504
quote:
I’m in need of advice from some of you O&G/Chemical office baws.
You won’t be taken seriously by anyone worth a shite until you stop thinking the term baw is cool.
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:45 am to Murray
Why so angry baw?
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:46 am to SouthTiger504
Food science instead of animal science.
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:46 am to SouthTiger504
BA? Ugh.
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:46 am to SouthTiger504
I got a degree in Construftion Management. I’m currently a Commercial Project Manager but will be making a move to Superintendent in the next month. I’m in a similiar boat as you. Im in my mid 20s make 90k but don’t know if I can keep up this lifestyle for the next 30-40 years.
I wouldn’t suggest either tbh. Very stressful jobs with hours that can dominate your life at times.
If I could go back I would likely do something in healthcare for the job stability or do something that I truly loved and not worried about he money. I always wanted to coach Baseball but I was too worried about money. I grew up playing year round and turned down opportunities to ply at some very small schools. I never knew how much I would miss that game. I ended up marrying a physician so moneys not really an issue.
Not to mention it would be pretty sweet to have a teacher/coaches working hours
8-3, no weekends ever, 2 weeks for Christmas, 1 week for thanksgiving, every holiday off and 3 months for summer.
If I were giving you honest to god advice- think about what you truly want to do for the rest of your life. Save up, you’re in a great position if your in your early 20’s making 6 figures, and go for that degree.
I wouldn’t suggest either tbh. Very stressful jobs with hours that can dominate your life at times.
If I could go back I would likely do something in healthcare for the job stability or do something that I truly loved and not worried about he money. I always wanted to coach Baseball but I was too worried about money. I grew up playing year round and turned down opportunities to ply at some very small schools. I never knew how much I would miss that game. I ended up marrying a physician so moneys not really an issue.
Not to mention it would be pretty sweet to have a teacher/coaches working hours
8-3, no weekends ever, 2 weeks for Christmas, 1 week for thanksgiving, every holiday off and 3 months for summer.
If I were giving you honest to god advice- think about what you truly want to do for the rest of your life. Save up, you’re in a great position if your in your early 20’s making 6 figures, and go for that degree.
This post was edited on 11/20/18 at 6:48 am
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:47 am to td01241
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Why so angry baw?
What did you read that indicated anger? OP asked for advice. Advice was given. You all are welcome to say baw as much as you want.
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:47 am to SouthTiger504
If you think you are capable, I would go for a mechanical engineering degree. Don't think it is feasible online only but if you can make it work that would unlock plenty of doors in any O/G company, as well as outside of the oilfield.
Otherwise I would look toward a business degree. Again, opens up doors in your current company but also allows you to get out of the oil patch when the next 2016 comes crashing...
I don't know many safety hands that DON'T rotate who make 6 figures, so not sure what value you see out of safety. Same for supply chain. Seems like alot of work / time invested for pretty little return in my opinion.
Otherwise I would look toward a business degree. Again, opens up doors in your current company but also allows you to get out of the oil patch when the next 2016 comes crashing...
I don't know many safety hands that DON'T rotate who make 6 figures, so not sure what value you see out of safety. Same for supply chain. Seems like alot of work / time invested for pretty little return in my opinion.
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:49 am to SouthTiger504
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I’m looking into a BA in Industrial Technology: Supply Chain, and a BA in Occupational Safety currently.
of those 3, supply chain
you won't even be limited to industrial settings if you cut your teeth for a few years, and you can move to houston and make bank one day if you stay in oil
Posted on 11/20/18 at 6:52 am to SouthTiger504
Get a degree in pig nosing and become a red hat
Posted on 11/20/18 at 7:08 am to SouthTiger504
Become a public school teacher. We get 325 days of vacation, endless sick leave, and are paid $325,000/year in benefits. The actual work is just putting checkmarks on worksheets copied from a Common Core workbook.
Posted on 11/20/18 at 7:12 am to SouthTiger504
meteorology.
I thought about it. I would have had to have gone out of state. But I pussied out.
I thought about it. I would have had to have gone out of state. But I pussied out.
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