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Heading to ND in a week!

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  1. Jan 9, 2012 #1
    bighog85

    bighog85 Light Load Member

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    Hey everyone, just wanted to get some advice on what I should bring so that I am prepared to search for a job and also be ready to work when I get one. If I need to spend a night before I get work I am prepared to sleep in my car. I am an experienced back country camper so I have the stuff needed to stay warm. I've got quite a few apps in to companies already so I'm hoping to get hired before I go but from what I understand most places want you to show up before they will do any hiring. I guess I just want whatever advice any of you think is necessary so that I am as prepared as possible. Thanks all!!
     
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  3. Jan 9, 2012 #2
    KWfarmer

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    Living in ND my whole life, be ready for extreme cold. While we had mild weather lately (40F) it can get cold fast. And by that I mean down to -20F with -50F windchill so be prepared.

    Housing market is tight from Minot to the west all the way to Williston. Be ready for solid ice roads and changing weather on a moments notice. Always be prepared for the worst, because when things get bad they can go bad in a hurry. I'm not trying to scare you because there is good money to be made up here right now.
     
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    mgfg

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    I would call the companies that you sent app;ications to and let them know you are on your way to town and want to schedule an interview. That will tell you if they want to talk to you or not.
     
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    jvar4001

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    pm send:biggrin_2558:
     
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    bighog85

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    No worries there. I've spent my entire life in Alaska and Northwest Montana so I'm no stranger to the cold.
     
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    I was born and raised in western N.D. and i agree with KW FARMER the weather can change quickly, and i was up there over Christmas and the biggest issue was housing. I know theres adds in the paper that people are looking for room mates to share the cost of housing usually there are 3-4 guys living in same house working diff shifts but good luck with your new adventure and stay safe.
     
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    BanditTrucker

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    good luck man, i cant stand extreme cold... i know there's money to be made up there but living in those conditions, sharing a house with 4-5 men, and just the hard labor in the extreme cold just not for me.
     
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    123456

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    Don't leave home without it .....................





















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  11. Jan 12, 2012 #9
    bighog85

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    Lol, nice. I'll have to get the wife to knit one of those up for me.

    I really am not concerned about the cold at all. I'm used to it and I know how to handle it. I'm more concerned with having the proper gear that is specific to the oil fields and any other paperwork or anything that a company will want to see to hire me.
     
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    housing is problably the most important from what I hear
     
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