http://finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-boomto...00953.html
Proof is in the pudding. Drive up to N. Dakota.
Proof is in the pudding. Drive up to N. Dakota.
Quote: (03-11-2012 03:00 AM)Aliblahba Wrote:
I'd use your education to land something. Unless your just dying to go get dirty, concentrate on logistics. These jobs pay a little less, but those guys in the defense industry never have to look for a job.
Maybe your friends can help you out in Korea. It would be another good starting point to gain some experience. And I would put your minor league experience on your resume. If I was a hiring manager, that would impress me.
It's not a pipe dream. You'll get your foot in the door. Teaching might be the vehicle your looking for. If you want to work in the Middle East, go teach English, until you find something else. Being on the ground looking for a job is infinitely more productive than doing it online.
Quote: (03-11-2012 12:17 PM)houston Wrote:
Scotian - would you say working in Canada is a lot easier than rigs around the states?
Quote: (03-11-2012 06:59 AM)Aliblahba Wrote:
Don't forget that working the States is gonna crush you on taxes. $120K per year is be a lot less. A lot of us prefer to live abroad, where are are eligible for that big tax break. But since you are already familiar with ND, it would be an easy move for you.
Now for the Middle East. I understand teachers make pretty good here. Not all countries will have you living in a compound. You would have enough funds to bounce around the region on weekends and holidays to network. It's a plus to already live here. Employers see that you are used to culture and heat, and haven't bounced already.
I'll probably come back to the UAE when I can focus more and track something down. This was a quick test, and it looks really promising. After this I'll shoot down to Brazil.
Places like SE Asia are dead spots for networking. You won't find the level of expat there that will be willing to offer you a job. This is why I canceled my original big plan of going to the Phils for a year or so. There's money there working offshore, but I think it'd be hard to find a large concentration of expats you could link with. Their all spread out over the islands.
Logistics pays a little less, but your not busting your ass either. I know guys that took the office loggie job, so they'd have time to finish college.
Quote: (03-11-2012 11:28 AM)scotian Wrote:
I work in the oil industry but I personally would never work as a rough neck on an oil rig. If you're willing to tough it out, you can move up to a better (safer) position such as driller or especially, consultant.
Check out this video to see what I'm talking about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g_EHH_74FU
Quote: (03-11-2012 10:03 PM)jdreise Wrote:
Quote: (03-11-2012 06:59 AM)Aliblahba Wrote:
Don't forget that working the States is gonna crush you on taxes. $120K per year is be a lot less. A lot of us prefer to live abroad, where are are eligible for that big tax break. But since you are already familiar with ND, it would be an easy move for you.
Now for the Middle East. I understand teachers make pretty good here. Not all countries will have you living in a compound. You would have enough funds to bounce around the region on weekends and holidays to network. It's a plus to already live here. Employers see that you are used to culture and heat, and haven't bounced already.
I'll probably come back to the UAE when I can focus more and track something down. This was a quick test, and it looks really promising. After this I'll shoot down to Brazil.
Places like SE Asia are dead spots for networking. You won't find the level of expat there that will be willing to offer you a job. This is why I canceled my original big plan of going to the Phils for a year or so. There's money there working offshore, but I think it'd be hard to find a large concentration of expats you could link with. Their all spread out over the islands.
Logistics pays a little less, but your not busting your ass either. I know guys that took the office loggie job, so they'd have time to finish college.
Yeah, the taxes definitely need to be taken into account. I've met some European and North American guys who work offshore that spend their month-long off time here in Thailand as a way to escape taxation and take advantage of the lower cost of living.
Western ND is such an undesirable place to live but I think that even after tax $100,000 to $120,000 would put you ahead of most teachers in the ME even though their income is tax-free. I've met people who've taught in Kuwait and UAE and the numbers I've heard bounced around are roughly 35-55k. I'm sure there are jobs that pay higher though and like you said, it's a better place to network than East Asia.
What do you think about obtaining some kind of certification in Logistics? Do you know of any kind of education or certification program that you'd
recommend to someone who already has a degree but would like to improve there chances of moving into some kind of admin./support role? It doesn't necessarily have to be in logistics. Any option is worth exploring.
Quote: (03-13-2012 07:55 AM)BrownBear Wrote:
Need some advice on what I should do...
18 years old and fluent in both russian & english
Should I go to college or try and find a job right away? I live in Russia btw.
Quote: (03-16-2012 01:14 PM)Vicious Wrote:
Quote: (03-13-2012 07:55 AM)BrownBear Wrote:
Need some advice on what I should do...
18 years old and fluent in both russian & english
Should I go to college or try and find a job right away? I live in Russia btw.
Sorry to say it but, get out of Russia. Unless you have tight connections your ability to move up in the world is highly restricted.
Quote: (06-12-2012 06:33 AM)pitt Wrote:
Anybody know anything about working in the oil industry in Norway? Is the exploration field located in Oslo? How to find a job there? Any input is appreciated.
Quote: (06-12-2012 09:04 AM)pitt Wrote:
Thanks for the info villageindian, +1
Any info on how i can try to get a job in the oil field once i am in Norway?
Quote: (08-30-2012 10:20 PM)houston Wrote:
What state Raliv? I have 2 friends of friends than can get me a job in the oil fields in Texas (not oil rigs out in the ocean) but I don't know. I really want an oil rig.
Quote: (03-11-2012 10:03 PM)jdreise Wrote:
Quote: (03-11-2012 06:59 AM)Aliblahba Wrote:
Don't forget that working the States is gonna crush you on taxes. $120K per year is be a lot less. A lot of us prefer to live abroad, where are are eligible for that big tax break. But since you are already familiar with ND, it would be an easy move for you.
Now for the Middle East. I understand teachers make pretty good here. Not all countries will have you living in a compound. You would have enough funds to bounce around the region on weekends and holidays to network. It's a plus to already live here. Employers see that you are used to culture and heat, and haven't bounced already.
I'll probably come back to the UAE when I can focus more and track something down. This was a quick test, and it looks really promising. After this I'll shoot down to Brazil.
Places like SE Asia are dead spots for networking. You won't find the level of expat there that will be willing to offer you a job. This is why I canceled my original big plan of going to the Phils for a year or so. There's money there working offshore, but I think it'd be hard to find a large concentration of expats you could link with. Their all spread out over the islands.
Logistics pays a little less, but your not busting your ass either. I know guys that took the office loggie job, so they'd have time to finish college.
Yeah, the taxes definitely need to be taken into account. I've met some European and North American guys who work offshore that spend their month-long off time here in Thailand as a way to escape taxation and take advantage of the lower cost of living.
Western ND is such an undesirable place to live but I think that even after tax $100,000 to $120,000 would put you ahead of most teachers in the ME even though their income is tax-free. I've met people who've taught in Kuwait and UAE and the numbers I've heard bounced around are roughly 35-55k. I'm sure there are jobs that pay higher though and like you said, it's a better place to network than East Asia.
What do you think about obtaining some kind of certification in Logistics? Do you know of any kind of education or certification program that you'd
recommend to someone who already has a degree but would like to improve there chances of moving into some kind of admin./support role? It doesn't necessarily have to be in logistics. Any option is worth exploring.