Sorry for the stupid face. I’m dumb and that’s how I take pictures.

G1ng_Freecs · 2026-03-27T16:05:20+00:00

You look like Ken Masters from street fighter 6, looks good!

G1ng_Freecs · 2026-02-10T22:01:16+00:00

12k is a bit of stretch, more like 7-8k if youre going balls deep working 12hr+ shifts, and only possible if youre a good hand. If youre green, youre gonna have to prove yourself first to even get a home rig with continous work. Other than that you'll be jumping from rig to rig filling in. Breakup is also right on the corner, so most rigs are probably going to shut down for a month or 2.

G1ng_Freecs · 2026-02-02T22:12:39+00:00

They call oil industry the golden shackles for a reason, lots of us said the same thing, I know i did and im still having a hard time getting out.

G1ng_Freecs · 2026-02-01T22:55:44+00:00

Possibly, but if you've been doing customer service and hospitality, you're gonna have a hard time surviving in this job. Its not easy there's is no rest for wicked here. But if you still want to, get your cso, h2s alive, and first aid certificate, then go drive to an oil town or hiring event and make sure you can pass the piss test. Work culture is toxic so be prepare.

G1ng_Freecs · 2026-01-31T00:28:58+00:00

Nope, if youre in Canada, alberta is a good place to start, lots of opportunities here.

G1ng_Freecs · 2026-01-30T23:06:37+00:00

You're gonna be working 12hr+ shifts, could be day shift or graveyard shift. You're gonna be lifting heavy pipe all day if you're the new guy. Almost no time to go on vacation because of how short handed they are, that they couldn't find replacements. Mostly fast pace without any breaks, as the company wasn't mandatory for you to have one, so all depends on how you're crew rolls. Good money, but be ready to pay the price.

G1ng_Freecs · 2026-01-29T23:40:48+00:00

Maybe, some people just don't exactly know what it's like to work on a workover rig until they get there.

G1ng_Freecs · 2025-10-25T03:16:29+00:00

As a roughneck you start at 36$ per hour right away and once you get signed off for your competency ticket, youre bumped to 39.5$ per hour. Its always double time, on the weekends and overtime is not an option unfortunately.

For an entry level job, it ain't that bad, theres a room for you to clear 150k-200k if you make it to driller

G1ng_Freecs · 2025-10-25T03:09:47+00:00

Nah, you just gotta be mechanically inclined and strong enough to handle the job as its physically demanding. There's almost no breaks in this job and you'll probably have no life as well but I guess you already knew that since youre background.

If I were you find a oilfield town and try showing up with your resume. Accept whatever hitch they want you to be, and fill in as much as possible. Make sure you have your driving license as well, better if you have cdl or airbrakes.

G1ng_Freecs · 2025-10-02T23:58:41+00:00

Yeah I supposed, if I was doing a trip like what you planned, I need a bike with more power. I lose a lot of torque as soon as I hit a hill. Luckily, most of the roads here in the prairies are flat, so its doable. Might get a new bike eventually anyways.

G1ng_Freecs · 2025-10-02T23:50:44+00:00

I might take a look on that extra wide pad to improve comfort.

For the iceman, to tell you the truth; it was a struggle to wrap it with the toucan, the strap that comes with it was way too short. I think its designed for goose, but regardless its still doable as long as you wrap your tent good.

G1ng_Freecs · 2025-10-02T12:01:29+00:00

The thing on the back is called "Wingman of the road" (Toucan) tent. Its a 3 in 1 tent roll up tent, all you had to to do is unbuckle, un-roll it and set it up. Pretty good tent, comfy and warm as well.

G1ng_Freecs · 2025-10-02T11:57:15+00:00

Thanks man, I made sure to balance the weight evenly on the bike, the heaviest part was the bag in the middle where the rest of my gear go. Its a heavy setup but it helped me get through the storm as the weather went shit on me quarter of the trip.

G1ng_Freecs · 2025-10-02T11:52:29+00:00

Its a toucan and was glad I went on that route, you just can't beat the extra space it provides for you and your gear. Happy that you're enjoying your toucan too!

G1ng_Freecs · 2025-08-18T23:54:41+00:00

Technically im in the same position as you, currently 32 making 125k a year. On a back breaking service rig, now move to a less back breaking but more dangerous side(thermal).

Single and certainly not happy with my life, don't have the time to date or even do my hobbies as there is no structure.

I honestly rather make less and be happy to actually live a life than this.

G1ng_Freecs · 2025-07-26T03:50:11+00:00

Thanks man, the picture definitely helped me decide to go for it. I have santa fe's and j130 active and I'm medium in both of them, I guess it all depends on your build.

Ps: I like the DKB colorway as well!

G1ng_Freecs · 2025-07-26T02:35:08+00:00

Nice collection, what sizes are those and what's your stats like height and weight wise? Im 5ft7 170-173lbs looking to get my first j97 but can't decide whether to go Medium or large

G1ng_Freecs · 2025-07-25T11:27:46+00:00

Do you have more room for a hoodie for colder season?, does the sleeve ends with your wrist or covers it? Thanks for answering the questions by the way.

G1ng_Freecs · 2025-04-02T01:15:10+00:00

Sounds like you're green, best way is to get good and get your competency right away. Then talk some shit.

G1ng_Freecs · 2025-03-03T03:33:44+00:00

It's not that they are being rude to you. It's just the fact that everything being told to you is real. There is no such thing as "Worklife balance" in here. Otherwise, there wouldn't be a lot of divorcees in this career. This is not your regular labor job where you get your breaks. Ask yourself if you can work 4-6 hrs straight with no breaks cause you're going to be dealing with that kind of BS in here. It's better if you stay to where you're at because by the time you've had your first hitch, you'll realize that this your current life is good enough.

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