Quote: (12-25-2013 11:13 PM)thedude3737 Wrote:
Get back into classical guitar (started up again a couple weeks ago). Really into it, like pro level. Not sure what for but I'll figure that out later.
If you can sing that will be an invaluable skill in the DR. Learn to play Dile mi amor and watch the pussy melt.
After this financial disaster, next year will be one of money. My family thinks I'll hit it big somehow, so we'll see. As far as travel, I'll be on the money trail, with a few side trips planned, but nothing epic for awhile. My current job is full of international travel to some exotic destinations, but the pays is mediocre. Huge potential for networking though.
N. Dakota is not in the equation, as W. Pennsylvania, W. Texas, and the Gulf Coast are rife with oil money. The latter is really gonna 50K tradesman short by 2015. I stopped making plans years ago, cause shit changes so much, but to be successful nowadays, it pays to remain nomadic. I'm setting up for different paths though
1. West Texas- What is shithole, but I'll suck it up and stack some cash. There's potential for me to make $500-$700 a day out there. I could work 6 months, then take a year off.
2. W PA/NYC- Not holding my breath, but will continue networking for an opportunity here. Not a long term investment, but I like it up there and have a lot of exploring to do.
3. GOM- Fucking huge shithole. BUT! It is better than Williston, and puts me in striking distance to the DR, El Salvador, and Tampa. Due to big projects coming up, I see the opportunity to work onshore and still get a rotation. Right now a 28/28 or even 21/21 would work, as I'd make a beeline to NoLo airport and be trekking south of the border on my off time. I used to work for one of the most reputable companies out there, and should be able to sink back in easily.
4. Worldwide- A lot of U.S. companies are hiring for oil/gas jobs in some surprisingly exotic destinations, much unlike 5 years ago. The layout has changed, so if the opportunity to work in Dubai/Manila/Caspian Sea pop up, I'm gone like Donkey Kong. Some headhunters are hiring on the spot for these places, but I need to go get my offshore certs first. Its not easy to have your cake and it it too, but making fat bank out of the Phils is one of those times. I will spend some serious effort on this.
5. Writing a book-That's been on hold. Will continue once I get back on the move. Hard to concentrate right now, and I can't even hardly sit down to play the Xbox even. Most of my day is pacing like a caged tiger.