MIK 4,754 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Not the best time to get into the industry anywhere in the world !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeppi26 1,855 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi all. My 19 year old son has a interest in going working on the oil or gas rigs. I know that some members on here does that for a living and was wondering would any one be able to tell me what type of courses, tickets or education he would need. And where would be the best place to go and do these things. Any help would be well appreciated. Atb j. The best thing he could do just now would be to find an alternative career. The oil industry is in huge decline at the moment, with thousands of jobs gone and thousands more at risk.I don't work offshore but do work within the sector. There are a few on here that do work offshore, and I doubt they'd tell you any different. Heard it on news last week/week before? Over thousand jobs wasn't it?5 scaffolding mate have just been laid off of the rigs this weekScaffolding ? Not just me that struggles with Predictive text then ,lol was it 5 thou?I phones are wank hahaha yes 5 mates lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I`d be looking elsewhere. There will be 7 new Nuclear power stations being built in England, I`d be looking at an industrial trade instead. Offshore is not a good place right now and won`t be for a wee while yet. If I get the chance this year, I`m out of it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,183 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I`d be looking elsewhere. There will be 7 new Nuclear power stations being built in England, I`d be looking at an industrial trade instead. Offshore is not a good place right now and won`t be for a wee while yet. If I get the chance this year, I`m out of it. How long you been doing it rake,I remember you talking about it for awhile . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dbritt 137 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I have been offshore for nearly 27 years and never known it this bad , i would say stay well away for a good few years yet because it is getting worse by the day , i have taken work at home 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Been offshore 10 yrs, 23 yrs in Nuclear Power before that. I went for the time off, but the stress and non stop pressure is making the time off shit as well so I`ll be looking for an out soon. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greengrass 201 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Been offshore 10 yrs, 23 yrs in Nuclear Power before that. I went for the time off, but the stress and non stop pressure is making the time off shit as well so I`ll be looking for an out soon. Think of the fortunes you ve made Rake !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Never been in it for the money bud, only the time it allowed me to do things. I`ve made a mint mind,, had the lot, fast cars watches, nice holidays, blah blah lol. Hopefully making sure I have nowt to worry about when I go back to being skint, like I used to be haha 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeppi26 1,855 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I have been offshore for nearly 27 years and never known it this bad , i would say stay well away for a good few years yet because it is getting worse by the day , i have taken work at home Must be bad if your at home lol how's things mate you keeping well? How's the russle dog you hand reared ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lukey 1,620 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Never been in it for the money bud, only the time it allowed me to do things. I`ve made a mint mind,, had the lot, fast cars watches, nice holidays, blah blah lol. Hopefully making sure I have nowt to worry about when I go back to being skint, like I used to be haha Would Grangemouth not be a good option for you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MickC 1,825 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I work offshore in the North Sea and its f***ed, 15% of the UK industry had already been paid off that's 65,000 men. Nobody working offshore has a safe job at the moment due to the down turn in oil prices and with Iran coming on line September time there is no foreseeable rise in oil prices . There is 1000s and 1000s of experienced men looking to get jobs back offshore. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Never been in it for the money bud, only the time it allowed me to do things. I`ve made a mint mind,, had the lot, fast cars watches, nice holidays, blah blah lol. Hopefully making sure I have nowt to worry about when I go back to being skint, like I used to be haha Would Grangemouth not be a good option for you? Maybe mate. Bit of a commute though. Apparently they are a decent crowd to work with Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lukey 1,620 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Never been in it for the money bud, only the time it allowed me to do things. I`ve made a mint mind,, had the lot, fast cars watches, nice holidays, blah blah lol. Hopefully making sure I have nowt to worry about when I go back to being skint, like I used to be haha Would Grangemouth not be a good option for you? Maybe mate. Bit of a commute though. Apparently they are a decent crowd to work with Do some small jobs on it but not the shut downs mate and I never seemed too bad, what is it you do rake? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qbgrey 3,968 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Bricklayer s pull over a grand a week nowadays . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BIGLURKS 874 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Bricklayer s pull over a grand a week nowadays .in the city's maybe or working away from home Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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