lambertpig Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 does/has anybody here worked in the north sea oil/gas industry. i need a life change as have done the same thing for 20 years and cant see myself doing it another 20. i am 40 in april and if i dont do it now i probrobly never will. i am self employed and it pays well but i can never move/emigrate or take much holiday as small businesses are such a tie.want to give myself some options.have been thinking this for last 10 years(my twin brother is a driller out there and loves it).this year i am serious to the point of having taken my offshore survival training(last week)just need to sort staff issues out at my business then i am ready to go.any thoughts?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan999 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Get gone mate if you want a change thats what i say. No point sitting around thinking what if , or waiting longer then not being able to do it. Good luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sconchy Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Hi Mate, I work offshore. I am currently on a platform in the Southern sector approaching the end of my 1st week of 3 (Why oh why did I agree to it?!!!) I have been working offshore for the past couple of years but it is difficult to break into without experiance (To get a decent rate anyway). I work as a rope access NDT technician but have been involved in inspection for the past 10 years. Never too old to make the change buddy, but unless you hasve a trade it will be harder to get that start. http://www.rigg-access.com might give you some ideas. Good luck and feel free to drop me a line if you like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambertpig Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hi Mate, I work offshore. I am currently on a platform in the Southern sector approaching the end of my 1st week of 3 (Why oh why did I agree to it?!!!) I have been working offshore for the past couple of years but it is difficult to break into without experiance (To get a decent rate anyway). I work as a rope access NDT technician but have been involved in inspection for the past 10 years. Never too old to make the change buddy, but unless you hasve a trade it will be harder to get that start. http://www.rigg-access.com might give you some ideas. Good luck and feel free to drop me a line if you like... cheers for the advice. i have a couple of contacts who think they can give me a step in .being unskilled will mean modest pay 26k but my business onshore should still give me around 20k so things should be ok. i like the idea of all the time off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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