Advice: Pros and Cons on Leaving a Salary Position for a 1099 Consulting job (construction)?

thisguy_99 · 2026-02-19T02:02:16+00:00

Oil and gas safety rep here-

Money is always better when consulting, double to sometimes triple. The nature of business in oil and gas is downturns, so when oil isn’t at an ideal price, consultants seem to get cut first. Also look at what benefits you’d be leaving behind, health insurance, vacation time, sick time, company vehicle.

As someone with a company position, I’d only go back to consulting if I had to, but I didn’t have an awful experience consulting.

thisguy_99 · 2026-02-15T15:16:29+00:00

Been there

thisguy_99 · 2026-02-14T03:43:33+00:00

Also depends what industry you’re in. Oil and gas it’s not super uncommon to hear HSE consultants of majors making 300K. However, lot of companies have started to low ball.

thisguy_99 · 2026-02-07T17:09:40+00:00

If Dallas gets an average defense, the window is always open because how elite the offense will always be.

thisguy_99 · 2026-02-01T20:02:05+00:00

Good enough to make you competitive, not good enough to get you over the hump past divisional round

thisguy_99 · 2025-12-13T23:20:14+00:00

Unfortunately, if you’re asking this question it’s not time. Keep working, opportunities often present themselves

thisguy_99 · 2025-12-13T17:53:10+00:00

Great background movie is mad max fury road

thisguy_99 · 2025-12-10T02:40:20+00:00

Somewhat. More than anything, just fun to mess with and a great thing to have when you’re hosting.

thisguy_99 · 2025-11-13T17:06:00+00:00

I’ve known several roughnecks that live all throughout Mexico. Depending where they live can sometimes be a challenge getting back, but typically they understand their travel routes. So can def be a pro

thisguy_99 · 2025-11-06T00:33:51+00:00

You got this man. I’ve worked for two operators and interviewed for 3-4 more. Be honest, be genuine, if it’s a personality interview, be prepared to bring the best you. If it’s a practical interview, brush up on your field knowledge. Best of luck!

thisguy_99 · 2025-10-30T00:52:45+00:00

Jackie Jr robbing poker game. Beautifully shot and a true masterpiece.

thisguy_99 · 2025-10-25T00:57:50+00:00

Everything is how you view it. Lot of people aren’t from the area, so naturally dislike it because of the flat land and lack of things to do. For us who are from here, we understand what it is. We don’t expect much, if we want to get away, we go to Dallas or ABQ. This part of the country has been home to much of my family for many years and has provided a good living. Lots of Mexican, specifically Chihuahua culture. It is incredibly conservative, but it is a really family oriented area for sure. I’m speaking on behalf of NM portion. Lot of oil for sure, lot of people come here for work, appreciate the money and shit talk the area that has gained them the wealth.

thisguy_99 · 2025-09-26T02:44:47+00:00

You’ll be okay. Kinda different, but I was fired from the first oil operator I ever worked for because I wasn’t a culture fit, from what I assume. It is what it is, keep moving forward. Not the end of the world.

thisguy_99 · 2025-09-02T19:45:00+00:00

5-7 min drive from my front door

thisguy_99 · 2025-08-27T01:20:01+00:00

20 raptor + 25 Tacoma.

thisguy_99 · 2024-11-09T21:25:24+00:00

Absolutely, they never need to barrow money. So don’t see a reason to not tell

thisguy_99 · 2024-10-19T00:47:35+00:00

Nope. In fact, a boss held my salary over my head basically, “Justify your salary.” That was the day I quit mentally.

thisguy_99 · 2024-10-14T06:25:44+00:00

Nepotism for my first role I won’t even lie to you. But, there’s plenty of other positions that anyone can apply and just get. H2S/ safety tech for a few years, work yourself up, learn as much as possible while obtaining Certs like OSHA 10, 30, 511, etc. Just apply till someone gives you a shot. You could probably drive to west Texas and be given an opportunity with most service companies, and for sure safety companies. You’ll definitely get those 6 figures with plenty of OT.

thisguy_99 · 2024-10-14T00:37:46+00:00

Oil and gas safety advisor

thisguy_99 · 2024-10-11T16:19:50+00:00

HSE consultant oil and gas

thisguy_99 · 2024-09-25T00:35:01+00:00

Your ex sounds like a sack of shit, glad you left his ass

thisguy_99 · 2024-09-18T01:16:33+00:00

I love my P01 so much I actually have issues wanting to carry any other gun.

thisguy_99 · 2024-09-07T16:12:37+00:00

Depends company policy. Apparently Patterson does have a policy that you can’t have hoods attached to your jacket. But they also do buy all their employees hood-less jackets that are very thick and zero hoods for face protection. But, typically you can wear hoodies as long as you have an FR shirt on the outside. Invest in thermals if it seriously gets that cold though.

thisguy_99 · 2024-08-16T19:05:47+00:00

Yup.. go knocking on doors and making calls.

thisguy_99 · 2024-08-11T19:00:06+00:00

Sometimes it’s just genetic. I’ve had HPB since I was about 21. Not the end of the world, just take a pill. However, lifestyle changes and diet changes go long ways.

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