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re: Why all the hate for oil field baws?
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:42 am to GreatLakesTiger24
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:42 am to GreatLakesTiger24
I’m not hating on the stereotypical “oilfiield baw.” I’m just trying to shine a light on how and why they do what they do.
Most of these guys come from lower class families and are suddenly making six figures. They don’t know how to budget or save. They buy everything they never had (nice truck, boat, ATV) for themselves and kids and live life like it’s going to be that way forever. They’re mostly still relatively young and don’t plan for the future.
I’m not gonna fault them for it, but It’s kinda hard to be sympathetic also.
Most of these guys come from lower class families and are suddenly making six figures. They don’t know how to budget or save. They buy everything they never had (nice truck, boat, ATV) for themselves and kids and live life like it’s going to be that way forever. They’re mostly still relatively young and don’t plan for the future.
I’m not gonna fault them for it, but It’s kinda hard to be sympathetic also.
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Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:43 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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imagine if lawyers threw hissy fits like this every time someone said something derogatory about their profession
It’s happened on here. Just like those threads about dudes celebrating $4 a gallon gas
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:43 am to GreatLakesTiger24
I’d imagine the industry crashing makes it harder to laugh off the jokes
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:45 am to burdman
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:46 am to Sun God
That’s me looking at myself in the mirror right now
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:48 am to fallguy_1978
I have nothing against any workers or anyone. I actually just bought stock in some oil and gas companies so I hope it recovers quickly e ouch. I just can’t take the oil industry seriously. Seems like a joke, some antiquated idea of mercantilism living in the 21st century. For as much money goes through it, it’s a very immature industry.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:48 am to burdman
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:50 am to athenslife101
Why is it immature? Specifically regarding the majors?
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:50 am to bhtigerfan
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:51 am to bhtigerfan
i'm not sympathetic at all for people who make good money, work in volatile industries, and don't prepare for downturns. they should be mocked and ridiculed so the next generation can learn from their mistakes.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:51 am to TDcline
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:52 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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imagine if lawyers threw hissy fits like this every time someone said something derogatory about their profession
Personal injury attorneys in LA should post gloating threads on this board every day.
This post was edited on 4/23/20 at 12:53 am
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:52 am to fallguy_1978
i would really enjoy that
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:54 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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i would really enjoy that
I got fricked pretty recently or at least my insurance company did. Marry a good driver GLT
Posted on 4/23/20 at 12:58 am to GreatLakesTiger24
Agree with you totally
Posted on 4/23/20 at 1:02 am to TulaneFan
Are people still grouping operators and oilfield workers together?
To me “oil field worker” refers to blue collar jobs like a roustabout/crane operator/crew boat captain etc.
Operators don’t really fall under blue collar. They have Inside operators that sit in the control room and adjust valve percentages to control the flow rates, pressures, temperatures and overall production. These people are some of your most experienced and valuable assets in a plant, a simple mistake can easily cost a company a few hundred thousand in equipment or production loss.
And there is the outside operator that makes rounds through the unit checking pressures, temperatures, looking for leaks etc. and also fills out work permits for the contractors to perform maintenance. These guys eventually start working in the control rooms if they prove themselves knowledgeable and experienced enough.
To me “oil field worker” refers to blue collar jobs like a roustabout/crane operator/crew boat captain etc.
Operators don’t really fall under blue collar. They have Inside operators that sit in the control room and adjust valve percentages to control the flow rates, pressures, temperatures and overall production. These people are some of your most experienced and valuable assets in a plant, a simple mistake can easily cost a company a few hundred thousand in equipment or production loss.
And there is the outside operator that makes rounds through the unit checking pressures, temperatures, looking for leaks etc. and also fills out work permits for the contractors to perform maintenance. These guys eventually start working in the control rooms if they prove themselves knowledgeable and experienced enough.
This post was edited on 4/23/20 at 1:05 am
Posted on 4/23/20 at 1:06 am to ThreauxDown
Basically if you have a job and aren’t a lawyer or in accounting you’re considered an oil field baw on here
Posted on 4/23/20 at 1:12 am to Sun God
I'm more worried about the river boat pilots than the o&g baws.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 1:16 am to TigerFred
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There are a lot posters that have nothing more in life than to try and disparage some group on this site. It’s pretty sad. Just see the disdain for the list you gave.
Keep in mind these are the same asses that are so excited to get the stimulus check. Down vote away you pissants!
Many of us make too much money for a stimulus.
Has anybody told this baw that the younger generations aren't doing the whole internet message board thing?
And us old fricks are getting lame and too tired to run 9 alts anymore.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 1:17 am to Sun God
The industry as a whole has some of the biggest scumbags in the planet as major players.
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