The Decline of the Worker’s Market
People who work more for less ruining it for everybody else. “I’m cheaper than the rest of them, so technically you’re paying me less.” “Well you being…
Thoughts and Feelings Working in Alberta
The Decline of the Worker’s Market
People who work more for less ruining it for everybody else. “I’m cheaper than the rest of them, so…
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Experience Working in Alberta's Oilfield
March 2018: Month 58 in Alberta
Working as a Semi-Vac and Tanker Truck Operator in Alberta After an abysmal February, March has brought…
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Thoughts and Feelings Working in Alberta
Four Common Declines of Sympathy
When first impressions are all you get (1) I’ve had a woman complain to me just because…
Read PostOnce upon a time, I wanted to work the rigs, make some money, and go back home. For some reason, I am still here, and this is my story.
March 2018: Month 58 in Alberta
Working as a Semi-Vac and Tanker Truck Operator in Alberta After an abysmal February, March has brought some light and hope for 2018. The new oilfield services…
Four Common Declines of Sympathy
When first impressions are all you get (1) I’ve had a woman complain to me just because I put a smiley face instead of a…
Pursuit of Meeting others’ Expectations
How can I be a better candidate? How can I be better for you? Such are questions so often questioned in both the career and…
Bloody February
The public pictures I as a young, fit guy driving nice BMWs and dressing beautifully. It thinks I must pick up many beautiful women and…
From the Shores of BC to the Oilfield of Saskatchewan
The now-distant yet somehow still fresh melody of the BC waters still ring a song through my head. Now they are echoed with the symphony…
2008 (E93) BMW 335i Ownership Cost
2008 BMW 335i Special Edition Cabriolet: It had the classic tune-able N54 motor and fully loaded with every option possible at the time. This shared…
Wealthy Families, Their Offspring, and the Alberta and Chinese Boom
Psychological studies have shown that much of your person is shaped by your experiences/upbringing by the time you’re 13. Afterwards, there is still some influence…
Do You Need AWD/4×4 In Winter?
AWD/4WD is not a requirement; rather just a performance feature. The drivetrain just helps you get going, but not stop. Tires are the most important…
From Student to Business Owner and Investor- how did I get here?
Why am I here? How come me, the once to-be-destined academic prodigy destined to become a lawyer, elite academic to hold prestigious Master’s Degrees, or…