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landroverking · 1 March 2015, 03:38 AM

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?

yjfang · 1 March 2015, 04:07 AM

Wow they are actually hiring even with the recent rig stoppages?

landroverking · 1 March 2015, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by yjfang

Wow they are actually hiring even with the recent rig stoppages?

The job is on a supply boat.

Scot_3 · 2 March 2015, 12:10 PM

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

joli160 · 3 March 2015, 09:10 PM

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.

landroverking · 4 March 2015, 08:57 AM

Thanks for the feedback. He started the interview process today.

Two days of interviews and medical exams.

landroverking · 6 March 2015, 11:04 AM

Sadly he didn't get the job. Some problem with his back showed up in the MRI.

joli160 · 6 March 2015, 07:26 PM

Sorry to hear that Jay.

MP5 · 6 March 2015, 07:30 PM

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.

landroverking · 6 March 2015, 09:45 PM

Thx guys for thoughts.

1 March 2015, 03:38 AM	#1
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	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?

2 March 2015, 12:10 PM	#4
Scot_3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Scot Location: USA Watch: 1966 boyscout Posts: 914	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 __________________ Thanks Scot

3 March 2015, 09:10 PM	#5
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	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. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

6 March 2015, 07:26 PM	#8
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	Sorry to hear that Jay. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

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1 March 2015, 04:07 AM	#2
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	Wow they are actually hiring even with the recent rig stoppages?

4 March 2015, 08:57 AM	#6
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Thanks for the feedback. He started the interview process today. Two days of interviews and medical exams.

6 March 2015, 11:04 AM	#7
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Sadly he didn't get the job. Some problem with his back showed up in the MRI.

6 March 2015, 07:30 PM	#9
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	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.

6 March 2015, 09:45 PM	#10
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Thx guys for thoughts.

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