CIG logistics

Long commutes from the man camp to the yard burning gas and adding wear and tear on personal vehicle

Slip seating junk equipment

Crap pay, expect about $2,500 every two weeks. Yes, they pay bi monthly. Anything under $2,500 a week isn't worth it for oilfield. I can drive a local dump truck be home every day and make $1,200 a week.

 

No, I meant bi monthly as in twice per month or every 2 weeks. I told the interviewer when he explained the pay structure that I expect to earn at least $2,500 a week multiple times because the math just wasn't adding up. So I kept reemphasising what I expected to earn. I told him that if the pay falls short of that I won't stick around. That should have been his opportunity to stop reassuring me and for us to thank eachother for eachothers time and wish eachother well. That's the problem in this industry is these interviewers are really just recruiters saying anything just to get you in the door.

 

Yeah, still trying to find that mythical "good" trucking job. I'm starting to lose hope that such a thing exists. I can deal with a lot of crap

 

Yes, I can afford to buy a tractor. However, I can also afford stocks and real estate so why should I buy something that depreciates in value?