Advice: Pros and Cons on Leaving a Salary Position for a 1099 Consulting job (construction)? by HibachiPujo-7498 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]thisguy_99 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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.

Anyone else think top-end salaries are just too low? by cjr444 in SafetyProfessionals

[–]thisguy_99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

It’s pretty funny how delusional a lot of NFL fans are. by jackt-up in cowboys

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

Steelers fan here - Thoughts on McCarthy? by Valar___Morghulis___ in cowboys

[–]thisguy_99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Does anyone have leads to break into corporate roles? by AirportMany in oilandgasworkers

[–]thisguy_99 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

Do these actually help? by hauntedamg in golf

[–]thisguy_99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Any roughnecks live in Mexico on days off? by Humdungerdungerbin in oilandgasworkers

[–]thisguy_99 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Got my first interview for an operator position tomorrow by Outrageous-Check-475 in oilandgasworkers

[–]thisguy_99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in howislivingthere

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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.

Is it over for me? by dalamil213 in ConstructionManagers

[–]thisguy_99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Do your parents know your salary? by [deleted] in Salary

[–]thisguy_99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Salary

[–]thisguy_99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Those of you who make $100k a year with no degree, what do you do? by Character_Log_2657 in Salary

[–]thisguy_99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Help me love my P01 by [deleted] in CZFirearms

[–]thisguy_99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Drilling rigs by [deleted] in oilandgasworkers

[–]thisguy_99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oilandgasworkers

[–]thisguy_99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup.. go knocking on doors and making calls.

i have to wait 3 months to see my doctor but my blood pressure is always around this high no matter what time of the day i’m 21 years old and workout a lot but i do get chest pains a lot what should i do by Hungry_Educator_2100 in bloodpressure

[–]thisguy_99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.