ND oilfield vs TX oilfield

NOW YOU TELL ME . I WENT UP INSTEAD Of DOWN

 

Rodeorowdy, any recommendations which company or ... ANYTHING.... Who's hiring. My problem is wuite simple: I can't afford going to TX and I am desperate for job. I can't find anything over the net.

 

Rodeorowdy?

 

Not looking to start an argument but I think your comment is a little misleading and could discourage people. You CAN find housing, especially in Midland/Odessa. You just need to understand that the economy here is very strong and rents reflect it. You might have to stay in a hotel for a few weeks, but rentals are available.

 

Flavius, many companies here are hiring. How do I know? Anyone who drives around S. Texas can see all the signs that say -CDL Drivers Wanted-, to be hired though would depend on ones credentials or certifications and experience.

Just in my personal search 2 months ago, I found 4 companies (now it could be different) that'll hire and train a new CDL grad.: Llewellyn Oil Co., Key Energy, Movac & NAC Services.
During my 2 day job search (which started upon leaving Weatherford, TX.) I visited almost every truck yard I drove past and each one I visited said they were hiring, even the ones that didn't have a -Wanted- sign displayed (my yard did not).

But you can't do this from a distance. As I learned from reading here, Texas is a place where you still can walk in unannounced, be welcomed to sit down for a chat with a manger AND be hired on the spot; this happened to me TWICE.

Before coming to Texas I went to S.E. OH & W. PA. looking for an oil field job in the Marcellus & Utica Shale fields. I called many companies there who had jobs posted online to ask if I could meet someone to give my resume to. Every office except two told me something like "apply online first". I could go on about my job-hunting experience there but you get the point.

You have to remember, it (almost always) takes $ to make $. W/o $ you can only search for a job online...

Best of Luck to you

 

Mr.Rodeorowdy your advice is much appreciated.
Thank you Sir !!!

 

No it is not West TX. They have something West TX can never have, a very large swimming pool

 

Don't forget the oppressive humidity.

 

Everybody down here is complaining about the humidity. I don't think it's that bad compared to Missouri.

 

Never been to MO, but I spent the last three months working a little north of you in George West. I just returned to Midland with another company and don't miss that hot muggy nastiness one bit ..... and I spent most of my life in Florida!