Is getting into the oilfield industry really worth the money?

I’ve been asked many times on my other social media platforms about how to get into the oilfield industry and if the money is really worth it. Here I talk about my experience and what my thoughts are for someone looking at trying to break into the industry in 2022. Feel free to comment any questions and I’ll do my best to answer. If you like the content, please consider liking and subscribing.

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[TheDriller]

started in 2006 as a floorhand, now im a drilling superintendent. by my second year i was at 100k, have made 150, 200, 250, and this year over 300k.. working half the year.. i've gotten to travel the world as well. i only have 12 college credits 😂😂.. it's a hard tough life .. not easy .. but at 43 i have more than i ever dreamt of

[skoopqueen]

No doubts, A good way of growing and saving your money is through investing . You don't need to have much before you can invest. "That little money you have now can make you millions if you invest it wisely". I wasnt financial free until my 40’s and I’m still in my 40’s, bought my second house already, earn on a monthly through passive income and got 4 out of 5 goals, just hope it encourages someone that it doesn’t matter if you don’t have any of them right now, you can start TODAY regardless your age INVEST and change your future! Investing is a grand choice I made

[makojuicedaniel]

The answer is yes, but be careful with some of the more abusive employers, especially on the service industry side of things. No schedules, low pay and no benefits. Work 120 days and get off 4 days then come back for 48 days or quit kinda deal.

[lotsaspaghetticodejr.]

Industrial ammonia refrigeration is the same way. I entered this field in Feb of 2023 and made $102, 000 in 10 months. I actually earned $110, 000 for the whole year based on what I earned at the first two months of the year.

[soulseeker]

I miss the oilfield. Coronavirus ruined everything and no one wants to hire an older dude despite my experience in the oil industry. Coming back to the oil industry is so hard. If you are in the petroleum industry hold on to that job as long as you can. Because when its over you will find that no other jobs pay as much.

[pranavkumartamhane]

Doing a job is different. Having own business and carrying out business deals is another aspect. 😊

[CalgaryRambler]

Pretty good although the figures were from 2022. Ie: in 2024 a " leasehand " starts at $40/hr and sub is $280-$300/day and it all goes up from there.

[ultramagnus]

I made 90k CAD as a out of town industrial journeyman carpenter in 6 months. I hope the oil rigs pay more than that considering the work i seen them do.

[kilow]

Im coming in as a new ldar tech at $20 hr 8-10 work hours 5 days a week. $30hr for overtime. Traveling on per diem. What will i expect. Working for alliance technical group. It said i was going to travel every week

[rickylahey]

What's the work like? Is it really hard on the body? I don't mind working hard and I'm in OK shape but I just don't want to be killing myself for 12 hours 21 days in a row.

[fardeenparmar]

Hey, I wanted to know how can I start working in an Oil and Gas Industry, because I have studied Environmental Technology but I’m confused about the jobs. So can you help..

[UnbreakableMnd]

The pay is commensurate with the job hazards, damaged home life, and lost income due to layoffs. I think if you average it out over a lifetime, you may or may not be necessarily better off financially. If the oil field was really a get-rich hack, with no downsides, everybody would be doing it. Remember the house always wins. If you are making 200K, you can't imagine how much the CEO is making. I think the other thing people forget about is oil field is getting increasingly automated, they need less labour to drill and operate than before.

[The_Blessed_Cowboy]

It was worth it between 2000 and 2009. Those days are long gone!

[shaneblakk]

Good day brother how can I get in the oil industry? I would appreciate the response thank you 🙏🏾

[luissolo]

Hi what company would you recommend for my area I’m from California but am willing to move i already did the travel but had a medical emergency and had to fly back and now my truck is stuck in Texas though about just coming back but then saw this short and tbh oil is what I want to do don’t really mind the relocation what can I do to get lucked at cus I have reveals from people with 15 + years in the oil but me personally have 0 experience but the people I got to meet in Texas seen my work ethic and are willing to refer me

[Tkdofn]

After 45 years I guess the answer is yes

[CJmontage]

I have some basic tickets to go to alberta but i want to know what is the best field to get into?? I want to start soon as posible

[armandoramirez]

Hey bro where can I sign up for your remote job I wanna come out there, I’m 24 no kids and ready to relocate

[ColeTurner-srmc]

Boils down to "Boom and Bust" because that's the lifestyle. When there's work, you can bank some money but when oil drops so does the likelihood of being employed.

[InSaanity]

i just turned 19 and i am from scotland. this would be my first job in this field. do i need to meet certain requirements as in qualifications? passing courses?