Work question

[ThreeFingerPete]

Have someone call in an anonymous tip to your employer about the guys on your rig.

[racrguy]

Have someone call in an anonymous tip to your employer about the guys on your rig.

Somehow they all managed to pass a drug test last hitch after I got hit in the face with some bushing pullers.

[YALE]

I think you might've just had a disappointing off week, dude. If all else fails, start finding a better crew to work with, before you ditch it all entirely.

[ThreeFingerPete]

Somehow they all managed to pass a drug test last hitch after I got hit in the face with some bushing pullers.

Truthfully, the unfortunate part is that it's easy as fuck to pass a "surprise" U.A.

[Big A]

Tis true on both points. I've just got to figure out how to make myself happy(ier) while I'm on location. I honestly have no idea how to do that lol.

Do like I used to, and stay drunk.

Kidding aside, I wholeheartedly agree with the advice to stick it out. Though a little different situation, I too am relatively young without a wife/kids yet, and am working 1,700 miles from home. I came out here with trepedation, and was miserable (and drunk) for the first two years, but my plan was to stick it out, build my resume, and put some money in the bank. Fast-forward to today, and I am very thankful that I didn't put my tail betwen my legs, and come running home. I've built a great career, and will come home on my own terms, not just looking for a menial job to make sure bills are paid.

Good things in life often take patience and sacrifice, take advantage of your youth and not being tied down, and build a better future.

[Treasure Chest]

Life is too short to dread waking up in the morning.

[Nash B.]

You've got to ac-cen-tuate the positive,
E-lim-inate the negative,
And latch on to the affirmative.
Don't mess with Mr. In-Between!

[Ruffdaddy]

Go to a 10/hr job and you will really set your career and life back years...

[Vertnut]

If you can stand it at all, try to stay there a few more years. That kind of money is hard to come by, and if you can sock some away, it will sure make things easier later. With no family to worry about, this is the time to make some hay. When my kids were born, I wanted to be home as much as possible, and I happily made some financial sacrifices to do that. I know you've said my opinion means nothing to you, but there it is.

[grove rat]

if you leave that job go work at a place where you can work 12hr shifts. i work 42hrs in 3 and a half days, which means i get 3 and a half days off every week. i count it as 4 days off cause wednesday is a half day and i'm free at noon. since it is shift work i have to work on holidays but if you dont want the doubletime pay there is usually someone who will work it for you. the only way i see myself going to m-f 8-5 is if i get paid a lot more money or do something that i really enjoy

[ceyko]

Why did you even take the job if you were going to complain about 7/7? A little self sacrifice, motivation and training now can go a long way later.

You have 3 options.

1. Quit.

2. Stay around, being miserable for all around whining about your job that pays well, gives you 7 off in a row and is not going to kill you in the short term.

3. Go balls to the wall trying to better yourself, while saving cash too allow more options.

If you're whining about this, figure you'll be crying like a fool after 2 days of being a ranch hand. Do they even get days off or is only working until sun down considered a vacation?

In all seriousness, get out of the funk and make the most of this one. Separate yourself from the crowd. The things you're complaining about are nothing really, especially for a few years. If you hate it, fail to get promotions...etc you'll have money saved up and can take a stab at doing whatever you want.

[racrguy]

If you can stand it at all, try to stay there a few more years. That kind of money is hard to come by, and if you can sock some away, it will sure make things easier later. With no family to worry about, this is the time to make some hay. When my kids were born, I wanted to be home as much as possible, and I happily made some financial sacrifices to do that. I know you've said my opinion means nothing to you, but there it is.

Only on certain subjects do I ignore your opinion lol. But word has it that pioneer drilling is stacking a bunch of their rigs. Sendero, to the best of my knowledge, drills exclusively for Pioneer Natural Resources, I may be out of a job here after a few months. Seems like a lot of companies are stacking, Patterson did, pioneer did, and I can't recall the name of the company, but it was bought out and started stacking out.

[mustangguy289]

Have you prayed about it?

[Snatch Napkin]

As you get older, time off becomes much more important than money. However, if you can bank now and save a big down payment for a house or something of that nature, I'd stick with it for a bit. Make it worth the time you are sacrificing and have something to show for it.

It depends on what your actual skills are. If all you have is a high school diploma then you better cling to that job.

This would be my thought process. If I were single, I would go back to making bank with very little "me time" for now, all the while thinking about how sweet retirement by 40 will be.

I will also add that sacrificing your time now will also give you more racing money, as well as, finding the right folks to rub elbows with for some sponsorships.

Have you prayed about it?

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[The King]

As you get older, time off becomes much more important than money. However, if you can bank now and save a big down payment for a house or something of that nature, I'd stick with it for a bit. Make it worth the time you are sacrificing and have something to show for it.

Well put, and you're spot on about about time becoming more important than money.