Are there really jobs in North Dakota? (Bismarck, Minot: hotel, construction)
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Look into opportunities in Education. There are a lot of openings for educators throughout ND. You'd have decent pay, good benefits, and a nice retirement pension. You could find an oil related job during Summer break to supplement your income.
My husband is a carpenter and has owned his own small construction company for 20 years. He has been laid off for quite some time due to the economy problems. We live in Iowa so we are use to the cold. His plan is to go to ND and find either construction/carpentry work or a driving job. He just got his CDL permit and is taking another CDL driving class. Would he have a better chance of getting a construction/carpentry job or a driving job? Which would make the best money? We have an RV so housing wouldn't be a problem, he would stay in there, providing he could find a place to park it? Any help or advice is appreciated.
My husband was laid off a while ago and is thinking of coming over to North Dakota, to look for work in the oil field. Where would you suggest he starts to look? He's looked online, but doesn't come up with any direct places to apply.
to all of you guys, here's how it is - coming from someone who moved to minot a month ago. 1) housing really does suck, so get an rv. you'll be JUST FINE so long as you don't mind running the generator often and can live in it for some time if need be. housing is limited and expensive 2) although it has so far been a mild winter, bring clothes that will keep you warm. can't overstate that enough. carhartts are awesome. layers. you know the deal. 3) JOBS ARE EVERYWHERE...i repeat...IT IS THE PROMISED LAND OF EMPLOYMENT. no signs of slowing down, despite what all of the naysayers are spouting. in the month so far, i'm on my third job and just got hired for a fourth (first oil-related one, Baker Hughes, woot woot - excellent company). i walked out of the first two because they straight up sucked (and yes, i have had crappy jobs before and do understand the value of work). 4) this brings me to my next point. as there are so many oil industry jobs available, the class of people that choose to stay employed in regularly lower-end spectrum jobs are GENERALLY unmotivated ****heads that have absolutely no motivation to succeed when success is just right down the street. 5) i currently work at a hardware store and make 14.50/hr, which isn't to shabby. i knew i'd have to wait on the baker hughes job for a bit, so chose to get other employment in the mean time. DO THIS. even if you don't have your dream job right away, i guarantee within two months you could be making the money you moved out here for. 6) if you have common sense and have covered your basic necessities, you will have absolutely no issue with moving here. i'm in my early twenties with absolutely no job experience other than friggin restaurants and a few years of college with no degree. just be confident and assertive when talking with potential (oil) employers. chances are an oil job has some element of danger, and supervisors want employees they can trust to keep a cool head and get done what needs to be. there is no ceiling for advancement with the right mindset. new sites are put in all day, errryday, and positions need to be filled. 7) lastly, when you get here, don't be like every other person and buy a brand new $50,000 truck. i'm so ******* tired already of these big jacked up, ****** in the head, pickups i see everywhere. not really my business how you spend your money, but be smart. this oil isn't here forever. on the upside, that is just another example of all the new wealth here. lived all around the states and several foreign countries, and i've never seen this many new cars. so to sum it all up, THERE ARE JOBS EVERYWHERE! can't stress it enough. anyway, good hunting and trust me, there is opportunity everywhere. it's just what you want to do with it. peace.
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Hey docmephesto. Thanks very much man for taking the time to give its such a detailed response. It really means a lot. You sound just like me. I run my own construction business and during the boom everyone got a jacked up truck and a boat, etc......and then the boom died, and they sold them all for dimes on the dollar. I realized the value of saving, which is the only reason I started afloat so long after the boom left. But I leave soon to get my cdl, and then in march take my RV to north Dakota.
7) lastly, when you get here, don't be like every other person and buy a brand new $50,000 truck. i'm so ******* tired already of these big jacked up, ****** in the head, pickups i see everywhere. not really my business how you spend your money, but be smart.
I wonder if being a car or truck salesman in Williston is a good gig.
Are we parking Rvs in Wm parking lots in Minot too? Or are there rental lots available there? If so what are they running a month?......thanks
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