Born Hunter 17,832 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 On 22/01/2014 at 12:42, Nik_B said: I thought as much, the odds of a regular rotation are slim to zero with wireline unless things have changed but they do tell people that to get them in. Schlum had guys doing 7 on 2 off and some of them had to go in to the office during their time off plus live in Aberdeen I used to do the north sea but I found 2 weeks off wasn't enough between hitches, it took a few days to relax and I would start getting wound up a few days before going away which only left a few quality days and the stress was doing me in so I went overseas...well they say be careful for what you wish for I got more time at home between jobs but it wasn't uncommon to do a 7 week hitch and that was in Algeria which is a massive dump of a place That first paragraph is pretty much exactly what I was told, Nick. Shite job and you're living waiting on your phone to ring. I wouldn't work for Schlumberger generally I don't think, fecking work-aholics! Besides, I'm going to invent something that'll make me a millionaire........................ just got to figure out what it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
04fox8 168 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 On 22/01/2014 at 01:12, Wxm said: When you say closer how many hours more would you have at home ?? Because if its only an hour or so over a week then youd be best where you are but if your talking an hour or so a day at home then I'd take it. Another thing is you need to think is how reall worse off would you be with the likes of wear and tear on the motor and fuel ect If your only talking say upto 100 or so then I'm sure if you set your mind to it you'd be able to make that else where, Currently away for a month, then at home for a month! Could be in my own bed every night, but would not actually be able to get involved with some of the day to day things as I'd be away at my job if I take the 'at home' one. Just now I can go to bits and pieces with the youngsters every other month..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
04fox8 168 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Well, Just read all the replies......and..... I'm still non the wiser what I will do! Good and Bad points with both options Like my time off I currently get, but the s**t we have to put up with when away is what's getting on my wick the noo. Nothing dangerous, or hazardous, just constant pointless 'hastles' and niggling cr*p that grinds ya down after a while. Maybe I'm just going through a phase I can hear myself turning into one of those whinging c**ts I cannot stand, and who only make things worse! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I'd give it a whirl to be honest. The oil industry is booming by the looks of it and there's jobs everywhere so you could most likely get back in after a break. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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