Brief Cliff Notes on UBC student -> Oilfield Career Timeline
Left UBC when I was 19 after finishing 3/4 years of my Math and Economics degree (with Computer Science and Commerce Minors). Current standing, at…
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Young People “Doing Well”- a Hated Crowd
Supposingly I’ve been a young guy doing well, so I’m part of one of the most hated crowds. Supposingly I spent my years on self-development…
Brief Note on Employee vs. Sole Proprietorship vs. Incorporation
– Sole prop vs. incorporated: Sole prop. is cheaper, more simple, less paperwork. But doesn’t come with the limited liability, tax deferral, share issue potential,…
Job Interviews- Only a Formality
Interviews nowadays are often just a brief formality. Employers have met thousands of people over the years and have the experience to quickly tell what…
Differing Mentalities of Life
Often at some point we’re posed with the question: “what is life about?” Problem is, there are so many different philosophies of life. For instance,…
Tears of the Oilfield/Trades
Much of my time is spent alone, and it is not the rigours of oilfield and road construction work that gets me down, but the…
Life Goals as an Uplift from the Normal Man
If I did not think everyday about my goals, such as getting a Ferrari by 30, or a Porsche, 2 properties, and an education by…
Philosophy of the Superior Young Man
(1) Other young men are making a career out of chasing dumb girls and sitting in front of the TV with a bag of…
The Public’s Fear as a Cheapest Source of Money
The public’s fear is the cheapest source of money. But, it is also the hardest to get. (Customer cash kept in banks is just lent…
April Motivation
Even I surprise myself with what I end up doing. I spend a lot of time bitter, but to this day my saving graces are: …