North Dakota, Oil Rig Jobs...

@CODYMAC (1356)
San Diego, California
June 2, 2012 1:51pm CST
Well, my business is VERY slow, so I need another source of income. I have heard about the North Dakota oil boom and need to know more about it. If I move there is it a job on the spot, or what? I have been seriously looking into it. I am a hard worker, and I need some insight into this opportunity. Well, my fellow myLotters, what do you say? Is it a dangerous job, is it worth it? Is it something that will make me enough money in a short amount of time that I can come back here to Oregon and continue my business? What do you all think?
2 responses
literock
@literock (26)
• Philippines
3 Jun 12
onshore or offshore job? well it depends on the location. If you choose the offshore, 28 days might be a long wait for you to see a land, other people or your family. you will be surrounded by ocean and sharks plus the possibility of one way trip to accident if worst come to worst.but safety is always observe offshore, so always be alert, have peace in mind and your orientation will help you survive. good luck on your career!
literock
@literock (26)
• Philippines
4 Jun 12
onshore duty depends on your job description. if you were inclined with office works,then possible you will have space along with the main branch. but if you were an engineer - you might visit also the site ( offshore) for actual checking and evaluation, so no reason not to take the air lift and fly under water.
Cody Stewart
@CODYMAC (1356)
• San Diego, California
6 Jun 12
Great. Thanks for the info. I do have some office skills, and I am willing to learn. You know, I would even be willing to go offshore. That is how serious I am about this. I guess not liking something before trying it is rather silly in this situation. If the opportunity presented itself to go offshore, than I guess I will take it. Thanks.
Cody Stewart
@CODYMAC (1356)
• San Diego, California
3 Jun 12
I would rather stay onshore. The reasons are because I simply am not cut out for the aquatic life. I know a person does not have to actually be in the water, but I just dont think I would be able to live like that for over a week or so. Just seeing water. That is just something I would not be able to do. I would like to know more about those orientations. For onshore. Thanks.
peavey
@peavey (16936)
• United States
2 Jun 12
I have no idea of whether you could get a job there or not, it would be best to contact someone first. I do know that, being inexperienced, the job you would get would be dirty, somewhat dangerous and exhausting, but jobs like that pay well. You need to talk to someone who has the power to hire you or at least knows someone who does, to find out everything you can before committing to going there.
Cody Stewart
@CODYMAC (1356)
• San Diego, California
3 Jun 12
Hello, peavey. I do have HazMat training, and it is for oil cleanup. I hope that might get my foot in the door. Most of the things I have seen online are about how it is booming, and there are fewer places to live than there are jobs. I have also looked into the risks, but one guy posted that its dangerous for a person to get out of bed in the morning. I just dont know much about it. I have looked, and I am looking for options. Thanks for the response.
peavey
@peavey (16936)
• United States
4 Jun 12
Both my ex husband and my son work in the oil field and have for years. It's not hard, usually, to get a job on the bottom rung. I doubt that HazMat training will help unless you go for a specialized position and that depends on how big the company is. That also cuts down your chances because there aren't as many positions open doing that. It can be dangerous. You have to keep your wits about you and follow the rules, even if they seem silly to you. I hope you find what you need to make your decision!