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re: Why all the hate for oil field baws?
Posted on 4/23/20 at 7:32 am to GoHoGsGo06
Posted on 4/23/20 at 7:32 am to GoHoGsGo06
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Because they are Neanderthals, stuck in a bygone era with no vision to the future (energy sources). They are speculationists who talk big when times are good and shrivel up when times are bad.
I love when people have this sentiment. Like Exxon, shell, bp, chevron.... etc know they can meet all energy needs via renewable sources, but they want to continue spending billions on exploration and then billions more on the transportation of the products that may or may not come from the exploration just so they can be spiteful.
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Posted on 4/23/20 at 7:33 am to Janky
most of our lives are shitty unless you just focus on the good. someone said it on here the other day. even an OT balla is closer to a homeless person than the really rich people that control our daily lives.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 7:35 am to TulaneFan
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But why do so many posters on here take shots at the good people of the Oil & Gas industry?
It’s jealousy, and that’s it.
I worked in the oil field for a good while. I went through one lay off, and then got hired on again. I saved my money then decided to form my own company. People can say it’s not jealousy, but that’s what exactly what it is.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 7:37 am to Nado Jenkins83
Things I have learned in this thread so far
1) On this board, there is exactly a 50/50 split on pro oil field baws and anti oil field baws
2) Most of the disdain stems from uneducated young people who make a lot of money and live lavishly, showboating their reckless spending habits. This is the only profession in history where people do this.
3) Most posters on the OT Lounge do not own jets and live in Mansions on a private golf course. It’s possible that some people are over exaggerating their income
1) On this board, there is exactly a 50/50 split on pro oil field baws and anti oil field baws
2) Most of the disdain stems from uneducated young people who make a lot of money and live lavishly, showboating their reckless spending habits. This is the only profession in history where people do this.
3) Most posters on the OT Lounge do not own jets and live in Mansions on a private golf course. It’s possible that some people are over exaggerating their income
Posted on 4/23/20 at 7:38 am to jnethe1
Pretty soon will be the time to buy some MWD kitboxes. I may scoop up a dozen and put in storage for the next upswing.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 7:40 am to Nado Jenkins83
I never did make it back to the D&C side but I did hit my 5 yr goal and get picked up by an operator.
Thinking hard of leaving O&G all together. Hate to have to restart though.
Thinking hard of leaving O&G all together. Hate to have to restart though.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 7:43 am to GREENHEAD22
I tried in 2015. Just couldnt save enough in the industry I moved to. Kinda want to be a park ranger or something along those lines. But that will pay even less 
Posted on 4/23/20 at 7:44 am to TulaneFan
I don't have any disdain for them but I can see why some people do. When times are really good, many but not all O&G guys are super arrogant.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 7:44 am to Nado Jenkins83
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Pretty soon will be the time to buy some MWD kitboxes. I may scoop up a dozen and put in storage for the next upswing.
Not a bad idea
Posted on 4/23/20 at 7:46 am to Nado Jenkins83
I think I have a couple modules lying around somewhere. And a pulser or two
Maybe an orbit
Maybe an orbit
This post was edited on 4/23/20 at 7:47 am
Posted on 4/23/20 at 7:51 am to Sun God
i found a box of orifices in my garage the other day. didn't count em but atleast 40 in there. thats about all i got
thats about all i got
Posted on 4/23/20 at 8:03 am to Nado Jenkins83
I have a couple of 5F-6R float valves if you need one. Flapper non-ported.
This post was edited on 4/23/20 at 8:04 am
Posted on 4/23/20 at 8:04 am to Klark Kent
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Awww, how thoughtful of you to think of me and Sun. And FWIW, both of us have done extremely well for ourselves. And call it luck or whatever, but it’s primarily due to hard work, adaptability, long hours, and being dedicated to our craft. I’m fairly certain the outcome would be similar regardless of the field. Especially for Sun, he’s Mensa compared to some of you SPED level posters (including myself)
Congrats. It must be tough working in an industry that frowns upon homosexual culture and lifestyle. Keep pressing on baws.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 8:06 am to burdman
I never worked at a refinery but I had a cousin who did. Don’t these guys work their arse off working 12 hours days then switching to nights ? That alone seems difficult on the body.
Plus you work in potentially hazardous conditions. If a lot of these guys have families, your dealing with stress with that.
I might be way off base, I think these workers earn the type of money that they do. It seems to me that this kind of work is not cut out for everyone.
Personally, I work mostly swing shifts at my job where I stay on a regular sleep and food schedule. I would not want to change my working hours one week from the next.
Plus you work in potentially hazardous conditions. If a lot of these guys have families, your dealing with stress with that.
I might be way off base, I think these workers earn the type of money that they do. It seems to me that this kind of work is not cut out for everyone.
Personally, I work mostly swing shifts at my job where I stay on a regular sleep and food schedule. I would not want to change my working hours one week from the next.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 8:07 am to redstick13
next upswing we should start our own company.
call it "OT Consulting"
call it "OT Consulting"
Posted on 4/23/20 at 8:14 am to Nado Jenkins83
I'm not coming back if I can help it. I'm getting a surprising number of interview requests from a different industry that I never would have expected. I got one yesterday when I was out biking. They want to interview me for a management position where I would spend 90 days basically learning the industry and then go out on my own.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 8:16 am to TulaneFan
OP, I've just met too damn many of them who are pricks.
Like, if you get drunk and tell everyone at a bar that you made a whole $82,000 in one year, you're a prick.
Like, if you get drunk and tell everyone at a bar that you made a whole $82,000 in one year, you're a prick.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 8:24 am to redstick13
Posted on 4/23/20 at 8:25 am to Nado Jenkins83
As long as I at least get an interview for that CIO position. Yes, that’s an I not an E
Posted on 4/23/20 at 8:38 am to Klark Kent
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Why all the hate for oil field baws?
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Awww, how thoughtful of you to think of me and Sun. And FWIW, both of us have done extremely well for ourselves. And call it luck or whatever, but it’s primarily due to hard work, adaptability, long hours, and being dedicated to our craft. I’m fairly certain the outcome would be similar regardless of the field. Especially for Sun, he’s Mensa compared to some of you SPED level posters
No long explanation I can type out would explain why people hate you more that your above statement. You’re arrogant and want people to pay more for gas to help you keep your industry afloat. Maybe if you were more humble, people would want to help more. I’ll enjoy my $1.80 a gallon. Learn to code, baw.
This post was edited on 4/23/20 at 8:41 am
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