Rake aboot 4,935 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 On an oil platform in the North Sea,,, basically if it`s electrical,, its my responibility,, bit stressfull, and I`ve been doing electrical work for 27 yrs,, so would love it if I could pack it in,, does it ever get a bit scary mate?.i mean like in storms and that It bounces aboot a bit,, but I dont get seasick,,never have,, when it`s rough as f**k ,,I sleep better !! hahahha Had a few chopper flights that wur like somit from a veitnam war film,, fekin wild !!! over some seriously rough water On an oil platform in the North Sea,,, basically if it`s electrical,, its my responibility,, bit stressfull, and I`ve been doing electrical work for 27 yrs,, so would love it if I could pack it in,, that would be good money though right? my uncle was a diver on the oil rigs and he's a rich man now,he's retired and set for life in his early 50's. Moneys excellent,, but moneys not everything,, getting tae yer own bed every night is worth a lot in cash !!lol Divers have a fekin screw loose,,, and deserve every penny,!! they make mega dosh,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blan89 159 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 On an oil platform in the North Sea,,, basically if it`s electrical,, its my responibility,, bit stressfull, and I`ve been doing electrical work for 27 yrs,, so would love it if I could pack it in,, does it ever get a bit scary mate?.i mean like in storms and that It bounces aboot a bit,, but I dont get seasick,,never have,, when it`s rough as f**k ,,I sleep better !! hahahha Had a few chopper flights that wur like somit from a veitnam war film,, fekin wild !!! over some seriously rough water On an oil platform in the North Sea,,, basically if it`s electrical,, its my responibility,, bit stressfull, and I`ve been doing electrical work for 27 yrs,, so would love it if I could pack it in,, that would be good money though right? my uncle was a diver on the oil rigs and he's a rich man now,he's retired and set for life in his early 50's. Moneys excellent,, but moneys not everything,, getting tae yer own bed every night is worth a lot in cash !!lol Divers have a fekin screw loose,,, and deserve every penny,!! they make mega dosh,, yeah he used to come back after a month or so away deathly pale with loads of lumps under his skin,something to do with the oxygen at such low depths. the big oil companies pay out well if you ever have an accident,something i'd bare in mind for round about retirement age Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,935 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Got 20 yrs left before retirement! And thurs no way!! I`ll be out there for another 20 yrs!! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Got 20 yrs left before retirement! And thurs no way!! I`ll be out there for another 20 yrs!! lol so the oil isnt running out then mate, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,935 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Nah,, drilling like maniacs,, West of Shetland should take off soon as well,, they are going into deeper waters now,, Granted it`l never be the 70`s again,, but still,, the platform I`m on, predicts another 15-20 yrs production Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Nah,, drilling like maniacs,, West of Shetland should take off soon as well,, they are going into deeper waters now,, Granted it`l never be the 70`s again,, but still,, the platform I`m on, predicts another 15-20 yrs production heard they reckon there a good load of the falklands aswell; read somewhere it wasnt the best grade oil,but hey oils oil i guess Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 i buy and sell antiques or anything that turns a profit .. its a decent living .. Stig is also David Dickinson............ met the man once when they where filming at bamfords auction in derby -- he told us to shush as they whr trying to make a tv programme -- i told him to feck off as we was trying to make a living .. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 didnt he get the jail for fraud or something Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 didnt he get the jail for fraud or something ordered stuff out of a catalogue had it sent to an empty house -- that he viewed as a potential buyer and got keys cut .. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clabby 14 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 im a bouncer and i love it grate pay always interesting when people get that pissed and try start on you or offer to give you a blow job in the toilets or ally. not to good when you get jumped or some one threatens to shank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mooch. 177 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 i buy and sell antiques or anything that turns a profit .. its a decent living .. Stig is also David Dickinson............ met the man once when they where filming at bamfords auction in derby -- he told us to shush as they whr trying to make a tv programme -- i told him to feck off as we was trying to make a living .. Class come back! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macca 83 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 own a van rental company,love the work but gets a little bit stressful sometimes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I used to be a self employed plasterer, now I'm a stay at home dad.. your not missing anything pal, working for paki's at the moment, not been paid a penny yet and 3\4 of the house is done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cleanspade 3,322 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 i'm a builder. steel framed buildings mainly. agricultural/industrial. snowed under never been as busy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I used to be a self employed plasterer, now I'm a stay at home dad.. your not missing anything pal, working for paki's at the moment, not been paid a penny yet and 3\4 of the house is done. race traitor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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