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1 March 2015, 03:38 AM | #1 |
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Off shore work
My 26 year old son interviewing for a job in the gulf.
Any off shore guys out there that can give insight into the lifestyle? |
1 March 2015, 04:07 AM | #2 |
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Wow they are actually hiring even with the recent rig stoppages?
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1 March 2015, 05:06 AM | #3 |
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2 March 2015, 12:10 PM | #4 |
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Had friends in the late 80's that made big bucks doing very dangerous work. My observation work is best for singles to many hours and not a culture for people with family obligations
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3 March 2015, 09:10 PM | #5 |
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I work for a European company as a Captain world wide.
Working a minimum of 12 hour shifts 7 days a week for 6 weeks straight and than 6 weeks off. Varies per company. Safety standards are high and cannot be compromised. It's a lot of fun if you have a good team onboard. Workload is high and some may consider it a tough job. Pays reasonably, not like the old days anymore. Depending on your rank but in general a lot of maintenance has to be done which may consists of chipping and painting to name one. If you have the right attitude and perseverance career opportunities are there. I started as an ordinary seaman and found out quickly that I needed to go back to school to climb the ranks. For a decade I worked, back to school worked etc. It totally ruined my social life now nearing 50. Can't be a member of a sports team or so. With progressing years you'll loose friends etc. Sometimes I think that that was too much of a high price to pay. Looking back I would have gone into the Engineering part of Shipping rather than the Nautical side. Less stress and engines are easier to work with than with people. In general I still like what I do. I wish your son good luck with his application.
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4 March 2015, 08:57 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for the feedback. He started the interview process today.
Two days of interviews and medical exams. |
6 March 2015, 11:04 AM | #7 |
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Sadly he didn't get the job. Some problem with his back showed up in the MRI.
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6 March 2015, 07:26 PM | #8 |
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Sorry to hear that Jay.
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6 March 2015, 07:30 PM | #9 |
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Hope he gets his back fixed. I do have friends that oandg in the gulf. It's a tough life man. Really is. Even knew someone on deep water horizon. More than tough.
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6 March 2015, 09:45 PM | #10 |
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Thx guys for thoughts.
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