offshore ppl ........your views.

[Rooki3]

interesting thread

[dineshb316]

the offshore job comes with that sacrifice...some spend a short time and get out to an office based post... some are lucky to find that balance with work and family life... those who stay accept and/or deal with the consequences...

I would advise newbies to know what they are getting into, its not made for everyone,get your experience but always look towards getting an office/land based post.

[sMASH]

hey, on a side note, we were told tha t BP is commissioning another rig to supply nat gas,is that so?

there were some shift change ups by us, and my super's asked that i go on-call in december, right after being on-call in november. i said no and there was a lil squabble, he tellin me that time will come that i would need a favor done, and no one will step up.
most times we off for weekends, i on call, so most times any body doin any ting, i outta the loop.

but ten years is the service of regular frequent night shifts taking its toll, and i eh want to do dat no more. just now is time for me to pelt out. those of u who spartan enough to keep u, power to u, but this roman getting out; cyar take on night shift no more.

Do eeet man... I left and will never turn back. Life is full of stuff that money cannot buy.

Honestly, it isn't all about the money. Some people like myself cannot be comfortable with a 8-4 job. I can't bear the thought of waking at the same time, coming to work for the same time,having lunch at the same time,leaving at the same time EVERY SINGLE working day. Besides 4 days off is plenty time to catch up on home/family/interests.

pam iz yuh famalay???
hoss, e'ry body i know is monday-friday, weekends off.
a couple of times, for lil projects and trainings and what not, i got assigned to daylight 8hrs week day stints, and i hadda say, it was nice. the work did not feel like work (i not referin to the training sessions, although some were intense).

look what goin on now. my shift getting to be off on weekends now, and i not on-call... but i got re-assigned to the shift opposite me, so i still working weekends.

yeah, i bitchin a bit, but is really to show more sides and allow for a more detailed evaluation of a life step. some people made for it, some people not.

[Mudboy]

hey, on a side note, we were told tha t BP is commissioning another rig to supply nat gas,is that so?

there were some shift change ups by us, and my super's asked that i go on-call in december, right after being on-call in november. i said no and there was a lil squabble, he tellin me that time will come that i would need a favor done, and no one will step up.
most times we off for weekends, i on call, so most times any body doin any ting, i outta the loop.

but ten years is the service of regular frequent night shifts taking its toll, and i eh want to do dat no more. just now is time for me to pelt out. those of u who spartan enough to keep u, power to u, but this roman getting out; cyar take on night shift no more.

Do eeet man... I left and will never turn back. Life is full of stuff that money cannot buy.

Honestly, it isn't all about the money. Some people like myself cannot be comfortable with a 8-4 job. I can't bear the thought of waking at the same time, coming to work for the same time,having lunch at the same time,leaving at the same time EVERY SINGLE working day. Besides 4 days off is plenty time to catch up on home/family/interests.

pam iz yuh famalay???
hoss, e'ry body i know is monday-friday, weekends off.
a couple of times, for lil projects and trainings and what not, i got assigned to daylight 8hrs week day stints, and i hadda say, it was nice. the work did not feel like work (i not referin to the training sessions, although some were intense).

look what goin on now. my shift getting to be off on weekends now, and i not on-call... but i got re-assigned to the shift opposite me, so i still working weekends.

yeah, i bitchin a bit, but is really to show more sides and allow for a more detailed evaluation of a life step. some people made for it, some people not.

working shift in some plant cannot be compared to working offshore........offshore is 12 hrs shifts....everyday.

[sMASH]

so that even more depriving. all in all, can u deal with the social aspect?

[geodude]

i have been dealing with it for almost 5 years now, its has it ups and downs, i have spend more than 2 consecutive months on a rig already, right now i am on day 24th with about 10 more to go hopefully.
it really depends on the individual,
what i have realised is that it helps a lot if the person thinks they are doing this because they want to rather than because they need to do this, cause then it sort of like a jail sentence, in their minds

some pll ask me to link them up and i look at them and be like nah doh u ent go make it.

[13''strong]

@ geodude and blitzmackenzie can u guys lend a hand,i'm not a 100% qualified but i do have the basics roustabout and roughnecks certificates etc .......honestly speaking i never expected the field to be so hard to land a job .. in my case i don't know anyone willing to at least "squeeze me in " an i could at least move from there,i wanna further my studies with some other courses but my current occupation denied me the time too so like they say i just want to get my foot in the door......anyone reading and cud assist me in anyway plzzzz do, not online often contact me on 308 8286 ( Mark ) they say prayers can be answered so i'M PRAYING FOR A RESPONSE

[geodude]

U check Lennox and WellServices?

i would have thought that with the recent influx of rigs in to trini waters that all of you guys would have found jobs by now,

not promising anything but i will make a few calls and see what is available

[janfar]

U check Lennox and WellServices?

i would have thought that with the recent influx of rigs in to trini waters that all of you guys would have found jobs by now,

not promising anything but i will make a few calls and see what is available

All these companies hire employees thru Community unemployment groups in fear of reprisals, protests etc. If your are not part of one of these groups it is very difficult to get in as a starter level.

[13''strong]

@ geodude that will be appreciated ...i tried JSL International 3 times and no reply ...but people keep asking why i don"t think of another career ..i say i"m not giving up 4 of my friends gave up on searching and now they more miserable than ever ....but i"m hoping for a response soon from anyone who can assist .......thnxx

[crazybalhead]

Janfar, you are slandering the Mayaro people sir. I have never heard of guys locking the door and threatening anybody for jobs "or else", while brandishing a cutlass. The very idea is preposterous sir!!!

Wait...wut???

[tr1ad]

ask Rambo from LPSL about that incident nah

[janfar]

My my... look Rob...***runs from redman brandishing cutlass***

[Sky]

kk cool...im on rig 2-bravo, recently started though..all the best

Hats off to you, sir.

[nightwolf]

kk cool...im on rig 2-bravo, recently started though..all the best

Hats off to you, sir.

Lol

[REGISD]

I think i need a change of scenry and need to do something different to make money. always wanted to work offshore for a bit and save.Somebody link me with an offshore or oil company job .Am a hard, good and honest worker need a change.

[Rooki3]

why everybody want "link"? get off yur asses & get

[S_2NR]

why everybody want "link"? get off yur asses & get

notsureifsrs

[Mercenary]

Only a weak minded person would hide behind 'family life and social time'.

[daniel135]

whats the requirements for a roustabout position??

[crazybalhead]

Only a weak minded person would hide behind 'family life and social time'.

A weak minded person will not see the value of family life.

[Gladiator]

hey, on a side note, we were told tha t BP is commissioning another rig to supply nat gas,is that so?

there were some shift change ups by us, and my super's asked that i go on-call in december, right after being on-call in november. i said no and there was a lil squabble, he tellin me that time will come that i would need a favor done, and no one will step up.
most times we off for weekends, i on call, so most times any body doin any ting, i outta the loop.

but ten years is the service of regular frequent night shifts taking its toll, and i eh want to do dat no more. just now is time for me to pelt out. those of u who spartan enough to keep u, power to u, but this roman getting out; cyar take on night shift no more.

Do eeet man... I left and will never turn back. Life is full of stuff that money cannot buy.

Honestly, it isn't all about the money. Some people like myself cannot be comfortable with a 8-4 job. I can't bear the thought of waking at the same time, coming to work for the same time,having lunch at the same time,leaving at the same time EVERY SINGLE working day. Besides 4 days off is plenty time to catch up on home/family/interests.

Strangely, IMO offshore life was exactly as you described there.... for 1 maybe 2 months at a time, same routine, just on a rig, ship or barge with the same exact people...

4 days is plenty time for family?... if you married and have a family of your own, them 4 days will seem like 4 hours.

[halfbreed]

anyone working Galeota on bayfield rigs??

I do, currently on the Gorilla though.

M.V. Bywater Liberty here.... does that count?
Our vessel handles standby and supply services for Bayfield's platforms, I'm sure u guys would know us...

[Mudboy]

Only a weak minded person would hide behind 'family life and social time'.

A weak minded person will not see the value of family life.

He didn't say "no value in family time".....he said "hide behind it".....

As an offshore worker you have to make use of your time on the land with your family, but there are people who always have some issue at home and have to go home and changes in crew change because of some minor family issue.

[geodude]

sure man,
oddly enough around the holidays man grandmother does dead every year and thing,
lol

[supremacy_007]

Janfar, you are slandering the Mayaro people sir. I have never heard of guys locking the door and threatening anybody for jobs "or else", while brandishing a cutlass. The very idea is preposterous sir!!!

Wait...wut???

one of my guys was followed once from Galeota to Rio Claro by a "clip".......

[gencon]

nil nil

[TEMPO]

for me since 2008 i was offshore and its all wat u guys said it was an more....its not easy...made my last an final hitch last week...finally on d hard now and im stayin ...lol

[zoom rader]

Hey Any North Sea People here? I got a stint in a few months

[trinilove4u]

OP... relax yuh skunt and enjoy the scenery... you have plenty time that you could make up... i doing this same thing 4 yrs now and i aint sick of it...

1. You will soon get the opportunity to work in ops land based (im assuming you work in the D&E/MWD)
2. After 30 you can kick back and enjoy your spoils. When plenty people will still be working hard to make ends meet at age 40 and even 50... your friends complaining, you will then realise how much it was worth the sacrfice...


Cheers.

Not disgruntled career expat.

Best advice I read thus far!