RossP Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Having one of those "what am i going to do after the summer?" weekends, where there's a million ideas going through my head. Here's the rough plan though, and i was looking to see if anyone had any advice...I'm planning to go into Supply Teaching after the summer, so i can get spare time to do a course at uni/college/open learning. I'd like to do a 'hands on'/trade kind of course, and if there is any chance of doing a trade that would help me advance into the oil industry, that would be very advantagousSo is there anyone who works in the oil industry, or knows someone who works there, who would have advice...? I'm just in the position, that i'd like to learn something new which can help my future job prospects.Currently i have the following QualificationsA Degree in Business Administration, from RGUA PGDE in Secondary School Teaching, for Business Studies... along with 1 year Probation teachingA SVQ Level 2 in Retail4 Highers, including English.I've also been a Retail Supervisor for a couple of years, about 2years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 You want to leave teaching to go into the oil industry?It will KILL YOUR SOULLLLL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted March 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 You want to leave teaching to go into the oil industry?It will KILL YOUR SOULLLLL...At the minute i really like teaching, but want to use this year to look at other options i have available, whilst perhaps learning a new skill/trade.Even if i had 2 or 3 years working in another job, i can walk back into teaching... especially with the amount of Business Studies teachers retiring in the next few years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Having one of those "what am i going to do after the summer?" weekends, where there's a million ideas going through my head. Here's the rough plan though, and i was looking to see if anyone had any advice...I'm planning to go into Supply Teaching after the summer, so i can get spare time to do a course at uni/college/open learning. I'd like to do a 'hands on'/trade kind of course, and if there is any chance of doing a trade that would help me advance into the oil industry, that would be very advantagousSo is there anyone who works in the oil industry, or knows someone who works there, who would have advice...? I'm just in the position, that i'd like to learn something new which can help my future job prospects.Currently i have the following QualificationsA Degree in Business Administration, from RGUA PGDE in Secondary School Teaching, for Business Studies... along with 1 year Probation teachingA SVQ Level 2 in Retail4 Highers, including English.I've also been a Retail Supervisor for a couple of years, about 2years ago.You could do a post-grad in one of the engineering disciplines. Engineers are in short supply in O&G at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 You'll need to learn a spot of piano to convince your ma that you are definately working in a burlesque house... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neutral Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 How about Forestry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowball Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 especially with the amount of Business Studies teachers retiring in the next few years!You wouldn't think so with the current attitude of Aberdeen University. I have been trying to get into that course for *months* now and every time I think about it my blood boils. Apparently they only have 5 places this year. 5 new Business Studies teachers for the whole of Scotland from pretty much the Central Belt up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 I work for an oil company – though I work in the IT Department.At the moment it can be rather nice for your wallet to go into engineering. I know of some 21 year olds (yes, the age is correct) that are semi-hotshots and are getting a rather tidy 30k pay packet. Industry is screaming for – Chemical/Process engineersMechanical EngineersAnd Senior DesignersRoss,Even if you don’t fancy any of these roles the training at the bigger companies is pretty good and the graduate schemes are nifty – plus the experience looks great on the ol’ CV. I could try and pass your CV onto resourcing at my work for a Graduate position? We do get hundreds though – I work for Petrofac and they’re in full swing of doing career drives at the universities just now to fill positions for the September lot of graduates. I wouldn’t say that it’s temp to them though, make out that you want to work in oil until the day you die and utter the word, “team” at least 15 times in an interview.oil is solid career, my little sis works for petrofac.i wish id done oil or some engineering pish . sociology is cool but the moneys not as hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 sharon are your band still on the go? any gigs soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Jazz Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 I.T isn't too shabby cash wise once you get yourself some training under your belt. I've already increased my earnings a fair amount from when I started. I'm also lined up for a few training courses this year. Petrofac are pretty good for training. The Woodgroup apprentice scheme is also really good. I'm only mentioning them as I worked for Woodgroup for almost 2 years and I work at Petrofac now so have witnessed what goes on at each company. I've heard some good things about BP and Shell too. Oil does provide a solid career and most of the skills are fairly transferable if you don't fancy it after a while. A lot of business (being managed from the UK) is beginning to crop up in South America, Dubai, India and also Russia. I very much doubt that the work will run out anytime soon.Regarding BP, I worked in their office for nearly 3 years while on a long-term contract with Schlumberger, and take it from me.....you spend so long dealing with the mind-boggling amount of bureaucracy that you never get chance to actually do your job. And dont get me started on the fucking HSE shite we had to put up with..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 It really is amazing how many people piss and moan about HSE in the oil industry. You'd think the effort of wearing a hard hat and a pair of safety specs was akin to getting 'cunt' etched onto your forehead.I'll admit it's a bit OTT at times, but get the fuck over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 It really is amazing how many people piss and moan about HSE in the oil industry. You'd think the effort of wearing a hard hat and a pair of safety specs was akin to getting 'cunt' etched onto your forehead.I'll admit it's a bit OTT at times, but get the fuck over it.Fine if you're on a rig, but the office stuff can be right over the top. I've heard stories of certain companies than ban people from using stairs if they're carrying anything. Even a folder. They have a little man with a trolley who will take it up in the lift for you and meet you upstairs. And make sure you walk on the left. And use the handrail. And don't have a coffee unless it has a lid. Or you could be subject to disciplinary procedures.I hate oil companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF Scott Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 It really is amazing how many people piss and moan about HSE in the oil industry. You'd think the effort of wearing a hard hat and a pair of safety specs was akin to getting 'cunt' etched onto your forehead.I'll admit it's a bit OTT at times, but get the fuck over it.Over the Christmas holidays I was spending full days doing the following, because of HSE:-Remove plastic tag from top right hand corner of field report-Re-staple plastic tag onto top left hand corner of field reportBecause of people not following 'the rules.' Pretty nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF Scott Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Fine if you're on a rig, but the office stuff can be right over the top. I've heard stories of certain companies than ban people from using stairs if they're carrying anything. Even a folder. They have a little man with a trolley who will take it up in the lift for you and meet you upstairs. And make sure you walk on the left. And use the handrail. And don't have a coffee unless it has a lid. Or you could be subject to disciplinary procedures.I hate oil companies.Yes! I don't think I've ever felt so ridiculous in my life. That lifting man thing is true, too! I've seen him picking up things now and again. Bet he has arms like the Hulk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Bloody hell o_O That's far out.Still, you think you've got it bad... The guy who pushes the trolley must have attempted suicide at least twice so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 When I was contracting for BP I had to watch all the safety videos and all that stuff despite never once having to go to Dyce or set foot on BP property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 And if you walk up or down stairs at BP's offices without having one hand on the hand-rail at all times...well...heaven help you!There is plenty of money to be made in the Oil & Gas industry (even in I.T.) but it's a fairly soulless existence. You did the right thing Chris... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogofish Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 If you want an alternative to oil (leastways the North Sea variety), here is something in London:Agency: ManpowerLocation: Soho, LondonSalary: 10.00 - 15.00 per hour, inc benefits, OTEJob Type: TemporaryDate: 06 MarApplications: 3Ref: 11513993We are looking for a fluffer for an adult movie set. You will be attractive with a good body. There may be oppurtunities to make the feature presentation and you will appear in the credits. Excellent gateway to Entertainment Industry. Please attach picture to CV. reed.co.uk Job details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Mel Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 What about the BP graduate scheme for managers? With a business agree you could be looking at a starting salary of 35k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeola Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I once got into (more) trouble at school because I said that I was from the school of thought that the only thing a careers advisor can advise you to be is a careers advisor. They didn't like that. SHINFO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I assume thatd be after you gain experience. Usual term is around 2 years. Straight business graduates can usually expect 16-18k starting wage depending on field can be a bit more - without relevant hands on experience (within the larger companies at least). The higher salaries are only really going to the engineering graduates and they start at around 26-28k then shoot up at an alarming rate with experience.[/QUOholy shit!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Mel Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I assume thatd be after you gain experience. Usual term is around 2 years. Straight business graduates can usually expect 16-18k starting wage depending on field can be a bit more - without relevant hands on experience (within the larger companies at least). The higher salaries are only really going to the engineering graduates and they start at around 26-28k then shoot up at an alarming rate with experience.That's not what they're telling recruits these days. Graduate schemes are offering 1 year placement and straight onto 35k. That's just BP though, because they have so many new projects on the go or in the pipelines just now that need managers. Petroleum geologists on the other hand are on 100k after a summer internship. Also with BP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Jazz Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 That's not what they're telling recruits these days. Graduate schemes are offering 1 year placement and straight onto 35k. That's just BP though, because they have so many new projects on the go or in the pipelines just now that need managers. Petroleum geologists on the other hand are on 100k after a summer internship. Also with BP.that can't be right......senior staff geologists with 10-20 years experience dont even get 100k...let alone fresh hires straight out of uni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest b-bert Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Oil is definatly the way for money in engineering. Graduates just now have been getting 32-34k in some placea, i know of guys getting nearer the 40k mark. But personally when i graduate next july i cant be bothered i would rather find a more interesting field. (in my opinion of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Mel Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 that can't be right......senior staff geologists with 10-20 years experience dont even get 100k...let alone fresh hires straight out of uni.Oops I got mixed up on the geologist front. That's 100k in dollars. The 35k managers thing still applies though. Oil companies are going nuts for Petroleum Geologists just now. I think it was Chevron just offered massive bonuses to get their PGs to agree to stay on another 5 years or something. It's insane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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