Alberta oilfield driving jobs

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  1. BoomTruckin

    BoomTruckin Light Load Member

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    I don't think you will like it here.

    Your a victim of all the false propaganda that is spread from word of mouth in Ontario.

    Sacrifices have to be made in order to advance in life. You up for it?
     
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  3. newjob

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    i have been doing first aid and cpr the past 2 day...i'm only speaking of what i heard from people in class. people that lived there for years. they said if u go to the hospital and is not life threatening they will send u home and ask u to come back next day...they tried a walk in clinic but doctors don't stay more than few months and leave, family doctors only take in relative no new patients and they are over worked
    now... if these are not true who should i believe, these people are complaining of these things
     
  4. not4hire

    not4hire Road Train Member

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    If you want to quit, well... any excuse will do.

    After I got married and when our son was 2-1/2 months old, we moved to Taylor, BC (talk about no local facilities). Six months later, we moved to Grande Prairie. A year and-a-half and another child after that, Yellowknife... when our daughter was six months old. Three years later, Calgary, followed by Cochrane, Banff and Calgary again. I'm happy to say that despite a list of allergies and other ailments longer than the listing of Chins in the Chinese phone book, our daughter turned 16 this year. Were there some inconveniences? Sure, but so what? BoomTruckin said it...
     
  5. fishhauler

    fishhauler Light Load Member

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    You just have to decide what sacrifices you are will to give in the short term to benefit in the long term!!
     
  6. newjob

    newjob Bobtail Member

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    very constructive criticism what can i say...talking about putting a man down

    thanks not4hire that was exactly what i wanted( first half of message) it helps when u hear what others did or encounter in different situations, that's why i'm here for advice not for help to pack my bags ;)
     
  7. newjob

    newjob Bobtail Member

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    very well said, thank you
     
  8. fishhauler

    fishhauler Light Load Member

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    You are the only one that can decide if it is for you or not. Personally, this isn't my ideal situation but with today's economy, this is where I have to be to support my family and live comfortably. We(my wife and I) decided we will sacrifice holidays, anniversaries, Bdays in the short term, to live better in the long term. Like I said, video chat like Skype makes all the difference in the world when you can't be close!!
     
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  9. Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    Half of Slave Lake burnt down last year. It's nice and cosy up there now. Actually, you see very very little of -40 anymore. And when it's cold, we just dress for the situation.
     
  10. rainyday lover

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    Sacrifices such as being away from family & friends. Counting may blessings, as I will have my Brother, my Church, and car club affiliates out there. For those who do not, remember to build relationships and have a hobby. I just heard about Suncor and Random Testing. Now, I sure don't want to get too preachy here, (but for the Grace of God go I). I imagine that loneliness can attract substance use. I am subject to Random as my current carrier runs USA. It is likely to follow in The Patch.
     
  11. Fresh

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    What king of vehicle do you recommend? Car or truck? And I've heard that all cars need to be plugged in during the winter. Any other suggestions as far as vehicles in the winter?
     
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