Finally got a real job...

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08-21-2012, 07:15 PM
pl4yboy

Finally got a real job...

Well, after 4 months of searching my ass off, 250 applications, and 250+ resumes, I got hired.

I start Thursday doing flowback for Flow Testing in McAlester, OK. I'll be traveling all over the state, pulling a camper and staying on location the majority of the time for a week or two at a time. My cousin made 100k a year working for these guys the last few years, but he was gone from home 90% of the time.

Really looking at buying this trailer next week. It's a 26 footer. I'm really wanting a 30, but don't think my truck will like towing something that big that far.

http://images.craigslist.org/5Le5N55...cab9911ae1.jpg

Also, I'm seriously considering trading my truck for a Duramax or selling mine and buying one.
08-21-2012, 07:32 PM
Duct_tape123

Congrats Jesus, err I mean Justin... LOL
08-21-2012, 08:03 PM
ecld_07

Have to hang out when you get this far north. Congrats on the new job even tho I knew days ago :)
08-21-2012, 08:06 PM
2k5Squirrel

Congrats!
08-21-2012, 08:26 PM
RS/SS 4.8

Congrat on the new job. I got dibs on ur truck.
08-21-2012, 08:28 PM
jansen

Congrats on the job!
08-21-2012, 08:31 PM
Crazy Blu

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Originally Posted by jansen

Congrats on the job!

+100000000000
08-21-2012, 08:42 PM
ducky

Congrats dude, get a diesel, probably be happier in the long run with so much towing
08-21-2012, 08:57 PM
pl4yboy

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Originally Posted by RS/SS 4.8

Congrat on the new job. I got dibs on ur truck.

If you're serious, it's for sale today. Send me a pm.
08-21-2012, 08:59 PM
00shortbox

Congratulations dude, jobs can be hard to come by these days. I'm pretty sick of where I'm working right now, came home and got online to look for jobs. Applied to a big BMW dealer in Ottawa that are looking for a tech. Sent out a resume so hoping I'll hear something within the next couple days. If they offer me that job I'll be all over it!
08-21-2012, 09:02 PM
sierraman

congrats bro
08-21-2012, 09:14 PM
Botlfed

Dude id get the smallest trailer possible a crapper a shower and a bed call it good
08-21-2012, 09:54 PM
kerrige

Congrats man. Seems like a good job other than the traveling. I have to travel a lot for my job, but I get to stay in nice furnished apartments or Hotel's. If you can get a nice setup them trailers can be very nice.
08-21-2012, 11:14 PM
TRPLXL2

Congrats on the job!!! I pull a 32 foot enclosed car trailer with my truck with no problem loaded, 2500HD 6.0 4.10 stock
I don't have a camper so I can't say anything as far as that goes...
08-21-2012, 11:31 PM
pl4yboy

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Originally Posted by TRPLXL2

Congrats on the job!!! I pull a 32 foot enclosed car trailer with my truck with no problem loaded, 2500HD 6.0 4.10 stock
I don't have a camper so I can't say anything as far as that goes...

4.10 gears and a 3/4 ton frame and brakes...

I'm not worried about power, I have plenty of power with my 6.2, and I have brakes... But I'd feel much better towing with a duramax
08-22-2012, 12:54 AM
kerrige

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Originally Posted by pl4yboy

4.10 gears and a 3/4 ton frame and brakes...

I'm not worried about power, I have plenty of power with my 6.2, and I have brakes... But I'd feel much better towing with a duramax

Not to mention the fuel savings of a duramax. Idk about your truck, but most gas trucks I have towed with drop about half fuel mileage.
08-22-2012, 07:38 AM
Mang213

Glad to hear you're finally going to be a productive member of society instead of washing yourself everyday in Obama bucks and smoking fat cigars. All kidding aside, congrats bro. The future will be bright for you buddy
08-22-2012, 11:14 AM
SLO TRUCK

Congrats,
Glad you landed a good gig. You may be away alot at first but it will pay off in the long run. Just remember dont turn down work you never know when there wont be any(at least at first). A LMM or LBZ would be an upgrade for towing for sure, for sure if you are going to going from site to site.
08-22-2012, 11:32 AM
pl4yboy

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Originally Posted by SLO TRUCK

Congrats,
Glad you landed a good gig. You may be away alot at first but it will pay off in the long run. Just remember dont turn down work you never know when there wont be any(at least at first). A LMM or LBZ would be an upgrade for towing for sure, for sure if you are going to going from site to site.

Looking for an 08-10 as you can still tune those correct?
08-22-2012, 11:34 AM
DBRODS

Congrats.. Seems like yobs are hard to come by these days..
08-22-2012, 11:44 AM
pl4yboy

Funny how things work out, I got another call this morning about one actually using my degree. Clinical allergy specialist. It paid less than 40k a year though.
08-22-2012, 11:58 AM
bangbangskeetskeet

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Originally Posted by pl4yboy

Funny how things work out, I got another call this morning about one actually using my degree. Clinical allergy specialist. It paid less than 40k a year though.

Room to move up?
08-22-2012, 12:02 PM
pl4yboy

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Originally Posted by bangbangskeetskeet

Room to move up?

Yeah, but relocation every time
08-22-2012, 12:08 PM
bangbangskeetskeet

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Originally Posted by pl4yboy

Yeah, but relocation every time

Thats kinda shitty. With the other job youre pretty much in the same place, just on location every time right?
08-22-2012, 12:20 PM
pl4yboy

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Originally Posted by bangbangskeetskeet

Thats kinda shitty. With the other job youre pretty much in the same place, just on location every time right?

With the current job I will be able to buy a home in one place and travel from location to location from there. It will not require me to find a new home with a promotion.
08-22-2012, 12:21 PM
SLO TRUCK

F' that stay OIL FIELD. If you bust your ass you can advance as far as you want. I started as a Nub rigger/ROV tech. Now a company man for Shell in their highest producing field in the world. 1/4 of all Shell's profits. Aim high and dont give up advancement comes from sore backs and strong minds.
08-22-2012, 12:23 PM
SLO TRUCK

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Originally Posted by pl4yboy

Looking for an 08-10 as you can still tune those correct?

Yup you can tune the LML 11+ but not with efi live only with the H&S tuner and some other handhelds. Not that they dont make power, they do. The 2010 is the last year without the urrria(sp) injection. Thats why i didnt get a new one.
08-22-2012, 12:49 PM
pl4yboy

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Originally Posted by SLO TRUCK

Yup you can tune the LML 11+ but not with efi live only with the H&S tuner and some other handhelds. Not that they dont make power, they do. The 2010 is the last year without the urrria(sp) injection. Thats why i didnt get a new one.

My friend has an 11 with the h&s and it runs pretty well. I too am looking for one without urea.
08-25-2012, 10:03 PM
casey.shoemake

Congrats on the new job! Im sitting a flowback job right now in Tilden Texas for H2S standby rescue. The oilfield is a way to make some dang good money if one is willing to be away from home for long periods of time. Thank god the south texas oil patch is in my back yard , i can drive 45 minutes and be back home on my off shift.
08-26-2012, 09:55 AM
pl4yboy

That's how I am right now. 45 minutes each way on my off shift.
08-27-2012, 03:35 AM
03ss/04JGibbs

I'm on a flowback/drillout right now here in west tx. North of Odessa tx. Move down here, there more work than we can handle down here.
08-27-2012, 09:48 AM
blacstar

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Originally Posted by SLO TRUCK

F' that stay OIL FIELD. If you bust your ass you can advance as far as you want. I started as a Nub rigger/ROV tech. Now a company man for Shell in their highest producing field in the world. 1/4 of all Shell's profits. Aim high and dont give up advancement comes from sore backs and strong minds.

I am and have been looking for a while, any chance they would hire on the spot. Im a 10 year mechanic looking for more and better opportunities.
08-27-2012, 09:51 AM
blacstar

congrats on the job,
08-27-2012, 10:08 AM
pl4yboy

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Originally Posted by blacstar

I am and have been looking for a while, any chance they would hire on the spot. Im a 10 year mechanic looking for more and better opportunities.

With no oilfield experience you'd be looking at a shop job (50-60) hours a week at 10 an hour. I'm sure it's not worth it
08-27-2012, 11:52 AM
blacstar

yeah, i couldnt afford that. any suggestions?
08-27-2012, 12:01 PM
SLO TRUCK

You just need to interview with the right place. You might be able to get on with a field service company like luke used to be with, are you wanting to go land side of oil field or offshore? I can shoot you some suggestions on field service companies for off shore. Just let me know.
08-27-2012, 12:04 PM
blacstar

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Originally Posted by 03ss/04JGibbs

I'm on a flowback/drillout right now here in west tx. North of Odessa tx. Move down here, there more work than we can handle down here.

which company?
08-28-2012, 07:48 AM
blacstar

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Originally Posted by SLO TRUCK

You just need to interview with the right place. You might be able to get on with a field service company like luke used to be with, are you wanting to go land side of oil field or offshore? I can shoot you some suggestions on field service companies for off shore. Just let me know.

I would like to stay land side (family), but please shoot any leads you have available, thanks alot.
I have applied to Haliburton, newalta, varco, schlumberger, tervita just to name a few. Im just wanting more work (with pay) at this point!

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