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CDL? What kind of shape and skills does one have to be in for that line of work?
I know a lot of people who work in the oil and gas fields. It is true that people who work in the industry can make good money. BUT, the work can be grueling, with lots of time on the road away from home, relocations to less than beautiful garden spots, hazardous work, irregular hours, etc. Like any other business, there may be jobs for relatively unskilled workers, but the best jobs, pay, and chances for advancement usually go to the people with skills, training, and degrees. The "oil patch" also can be fickle, with booms and busts. As is typical with many industries, when things bust, it is the least-skilled and least-tenured empolyees that usually get laid off (often permanently) first. Unfortunately, a lot of the workers in the oil and gas fields get seduced by the high pay and the illusion that the good times will last forever, and they wind up living up every bit of their income with little regard to saving or planning for the future. When things go bust, they are frequently bankrupt within a few months and lose everything. I've seen that happen more times than I can count.
Many employers just want to see that you have a degree. They don't necessarily care what it's in. I see many jobs that I can't even apply for because they say "four year degree required".
Many employers just want to see that you have a degree. They don't necessarily care what it's in. I see many jobs that I can't even apply for because they say "four year degree required".
Some companies will substitute years of experience for lack of a degree. I still don't have a degree, but it's never stopped me from working white collar jobs.
Many employers just want to see that you have a degree. They don't necessarily care what it's in. I see many jobs that I can't even apply for because they say "four year degree required".
They just say that but its not true. You can still get the interview by knowing someone.
Loads of missing Data;
What is this "b***shyt" degree.
Location, 35K is really good in some areas but barely living wage in others.
In some cultures, it is NOT unusual for some(even males) to live with their parents until their thirties.
Staying with ones area of education can leave out many well paying jobs.
It is really hard out there, some areas are flooded with people that are qualified.
Sometimes you need to take something that is "beneath you" to open doors.
Also, NEVER burn bridges, you may need them again.
Many employers just want to see that you have a degree. They don't necessarily care what it's in. I see many jobs that I can't even apply for because they say "four year degree required".
Years ago, I applied for a job doing almost exactly what I had been doing for years but was deemed not qualified because my degree was in the wrong field.
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