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Originally posted by bphillips View PostYep. People really don’t understand we don’t want it crazy either. We have the same expenses they do. I drive 280 miles round trip daily to my office. Like anybody else with a commute that’s my decision to live and work where I do but I do have that added fuel and vehicle maintenance cost.
our salaries during boom times aren't that much more than most professional, skilled fields.
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I truly hope this situation does not last long. Huge swings in any industry are rarely good. When the early reports came out that this was about SA trying to hurt Russia, I called BS. The target of this mess is US fracking and energy independence. Lots of people like to post that we can tell the Middle East to pound sand because we don't need them. If this keeps up, that will all change. We will once again be neck deep in their crazy.
And for those who seem to be relishing the lower gas prices, I suggest you take those savings and set them aside to purchase a small, fuel efficient car and get rid of your trucks and SUVs now before their value tanks. OPEC's goal is not to give you cheap gas. It is to make it as expensive as they can with no competition.
***And to keep it relevant, my oldest son is 2 years removed from college with a petroleum engineering degree. We should want everyone we know and love to be able to keep a secure job.Last edited by Rush2Judge; 03-11-2020, 12:21 PM.
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Originally posted by bphillips View PostAnd this isn’t a banner blasted at the top forcing you to see it. You intentionally opened an oil thread to be a *****. Quite a few people here from all walks of life express how it sucks when they get laid off. Believe it or not someone’s gotta do these jobs too.
Also if those gas prices you listed are exorbitant I feel for you because you have bigger issues than the price of fuel unless you haul for a living.
I apologize that you feel like I was attacking you personally.
Originally posted by bphillips View PostYep. People really don’t understand we don’t want it crazy either. We have the same expenses they do. I drive 280 miles round trip daily to my office. Like anybody else with a commute that’s my decision to live and work where I do but I do have that added fuel and vehicle maintenance cost.
Originally posted by Smart View PostInteresting angle this thread took today after a long time of just normal talk amongst regular folks looking out for each other....
Noted on the direction changer...
I do hope things turn around for those that are in a tough situation. It sucks when anyone gets laid off. I also apologize for the fact that low gas prices affect my family in a positive way. I will say, that if you want to get out of oil and gas, there is a huge teacher shortage. We can always use hard working, knowledgeable people in our schools. And one good thing about that is, there is job security. You dont really have to worry about the price per barrel. Now, teaching does not pay what you oil field guys are making, but is a constant salary. And you get to help influence the future of our society and be a role model. That in and of itself is enough for me. To have a positive impact on so many young adults. Just one of the many reasons I love teaching/coaching. Just a thought.Last edited by COACH_EM_UP; 03-11-2020, 01:10 PM.
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Originally posted by Smart View PostInteresting angle this thread took today after a long time of just normal talk amongst regular folks looking out for each other....
Noted on the direction changer...
Yessir Jason, seems that just about every thread is a lure of some kind to folks that feel the need to just hurt and demean people... don't matter the group or subject anymore... This thread breaks my heart...
I've been in the oilfield equpment supply and service business over 40 years. I've had some good years and some bad years. I've busted my arse to get what I have and I have planned well and my little company has provided a good living for me n my family and the employees I have left. Ain't none of us ever gotten rich off it, and in fact I'd estimate we are probably below average for our education and skill sets, but we like what we are doing. To have someone come on here and try to make me into some kind of greedy lowlife hurts deeply, but that's the way of the world today. I usually just shrug it off and count it as ignorance of the facts, but I believe now it's more than that. People genuinely like to see others suffer. They want to hurt people and it makes them feel good to jump on someone...
I've 'bout had enough... not sure what I'll do. It is not my normal nature just to roll over and take it tho...
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Originally posted by SaltwaterSlick View PostYessir Jason, seems that just about every thread is a lure of some kind to folks that feel the need to just hurt and demean people... don't matter the group or subject anymore... This thread breaks my heart...
I've been in the oilfield equpment supply and service business over 40 years. I've had some good years and some bad years. I've busted my arse to get what I have and I have planned well and my little company has provided a good living for me n my family and the employees I have left. Ain't none of us ever gotten rich off it, and in fact I'd estimate we are probably below average for our education and skill sets, but we like what we are doing. To have someone come on here and try to make me into some kind of greedy lowlife hurts deeply, but that's the way of the world today. I usually just shrug it off and count it as ignorance of the facts, but I believe now it's more than that. People genuinely like to see others suffer. They want to hurt people and it makes them feel good to jump on someone...
I've 'bout had enough... not sure what I'll do. It is not my normal nature just to roll over and take it tho...
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Stop where you are and turn 360 degrees.
Everything in your line of sight is made out of petroleum products, is made using petroleum products, is transported with petroleum products.
Our lives are totally dependent on oil and this commodity deserves our respect. It is much much more than a product you put in your gas tank.
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Originally posted by COACH_EM_UP View PostActually, I got on this thread to read and waste time today. Didnt intentionally get on to be a *****. It did bother me that oil field workers were talking down to non-oilfield workers. I am glad that $3 per gallon gas does not affect you. Sounds like you are doing pretty good for yourself. Driving 280 miles round trip to a job at $3 per gallon (if you are getting 35 mpg) costs you $24 per day in gas. Same drive at $1.95 per gallon costs you $15.60. That is a savings of $8.40 per day, $252 per month. If that does not affect you, then you are doing really well for yourself. $3 per gallon is exorbitant.
I apologize that you feel like I was attacking you personally.
Do you pay for the gas, out of your own pocket, for your 280 mile round trip or is that paid for by your company? Honest question.
There he is folks. Good to hear from you again. I just want to make it known that I think you are an outstanding citizen and I was wrong about you.
I do hope things turn around for those that are in a tough situation. It sucks when anyone gets laid off. I also apologize for the fact that low gas prices affect my family in a positive way. I will say, that if you want to get out of oil and gas, there is a huge teacher shortage. We can always use hard working, knowledgeable people in our schools. And one good thing about that is, there is job security. You dont really have to worry about the price per barrel. Now, teaching does not pay what you oil field guys are making, but is a constant salary. And you get to help influence the future of our society and be a role model. That in and of itself is enough for me. To have a positive impact on so many young adults. Just one of the many reasons I love teaching/coaching. Just a thought.
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Originally posted by SaltwaterSlick View PostYessir Jason, seems that just about every thread is a lure of some kind to folks that feel the need to just hurt and demean people... don't matter the group or subject anymore... This thread breaks my heart...
I've been in the oilfield equpment supply and service business over 40 years. I've had some good years and some bad years. I've busted my arse to get what I have and I have planned well and my little company has provided a good living for me n my family and the employees I have left. Ain't none of us ever gotten rich off it, and in fact I'd estimate we are probably below average for our education and skill sets, but we like what we are doing. To have someone come on here and try to make me into some kind of greedy lowlife hurts deeply, but that's the way of the world today. I usually just shrug it off and count it as ignorance of the facts, but I believe now it's more than that. People genuinely like to see others suffer. They want to hurt people and it makes them feel good to jump on someone...
I've 'bout had enough... not sure what I'll do. It is not my normal nature just to roll over and take it tho...
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Gas at the pumps has dropped a whole 10 cents a gallon here. What a huge savings at the pump! Saved a whole $2.60 today on gas!! If not having that small savings in fuel prices will break you, you need a more fuel efficient vehicle. I haven’t paid higher than $2.30 in months, gas prices weren’t bad at all before this and haven’t been for a while.
Sorry for all you oilfield guys. I hope it works out, I can’t imagine not knowing if you’ll have a job tomorrow.
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Originally posted by KyleW View PostGas at the pumps has dropped a whole 10 cents a gallon here. What a huge savings at the pump! Saved a whole $2.60 today on gas!! If not having that small savings in fuel prices will break you, you need a more fuel efficient vehicle. I haven’t paid higher than $2.30 in months, gas prices weren’t bad at all before this and haven’t been for a while.
Sorry for all you oilfield guys. I hope it works out, I can’t imagine not knowing if you’ll have a job tomorrow.
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