Oilfield__Trash

So far it hasn't, but I'm saving money like crazy because I'm sure it will in the next few months.

I cannot confirm or deny that.

1. How do I get started on the Rig as far as having experience?

Right now, I wouldn't recommend it. Oil isn't going to get back to a price where workers will be in high demand for at least a year or two. Anyone who says otherwise is a fool who hasn't saved any money and is just hoping.

Whenever it does pick back up, just send out a fuckton of applications and network like crazy. I honestly wouldn't recommend a rig though. It's hard fucking work with pretty shit pay all things considered. Look into getting a CDL and getting on a coil tubing crew. Less work and a lot more opportunities. Or if you can find a good flowback company that pays well.

1. Is the hard work and shit you have to put up with worth the money you make?

I think so. The job isn't for everybody. I'm on call 24/7 and haven't had a single day off in about 3 months (except Christmas, but only because our customers didn't have anything going on). But my job is really easy most of the time. I sit in my truck watching movies, playing games, etc.

1. How long have you been doing this and how much longer do you see your self doing this?

I've been in flowback 2 years and I don't plan on leaving by choice anytime soon. Maybe start a small flowback company in a decade or so.

I've lived in the area all my life. I was going to the community college for computer science and working part time in retail. I would see kids barely out of high school coming in and blowing 2-3 grand cash on TV's, computers, etc.

I said fuck this and contacted some family friends and started working as a machinist. Then I worked as a mechanic and now I'm here. I don't plan on leaving.

I'm depressed just thinking about that.