Beginning of the End of Employment
No one wants to pay me what I like- especially with the shifting labour market and the oilfield downturn, shifting it into an employer’s market…
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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…
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,…
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…
Incorporation as a Saving Grace
Lower taxes. Tax deferral. Personal income flexibility. The primary rationale to gain and reap the financial value of time, hence a further increase in earning power…
Condo #2 At Age 23
Today as a 23 year old, I put down my payment and signed for my second condo. This is to be consistent with my ongoing…
April Philosophy of an Oilfield Risk Taker
As the ominous prairie wind blows in a time of economic uncertainty, I cannot help but wonder about my present financial state. It was only…
Edmonton Real Estate Investments and Investing Philosophy
Real estate is of my particular interest due to the low initial cash barriers to entry for respectable returns, low volatility, ease of understanding, and high…
Theory of a Ferrari by 30 from Alberta’s Oilfield
Currently I am 23 years old making $8,989/month on average. When $100/barrel oil was still not a pipe dream, some months I made $12,300. A Class…
Coping with low Oil Prices- Career/Life Strategy Revision: A 3-Pronged Approach
As of this time of writing, it would be about 3 years and 5 months I’ve come to Alberta for a new life. My strategies…