New Economy of Low Oil Prices: Dreams Crushed
Coming to Alberta’s Oilfield in just a car and packed bags in 2013, hoping to be in a Ferrari by 30. Then comes the collapse…
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Changing Careers – Oilfield, Financial Reporting & Consulting
I had someone introduce the topic of changing careers out of accounting and financial reporting. I found this interesting as it contrasts my experience. I’m…
Thinking of Starting a Business?
An engineer asked about starting his own business and asked how to go about it. ” That’s a very broad question. Each industry is different,…
Why I won’t be a Salaried Employee
I would never leave to work for any major corporation as an employee or full time, long term dependent contractor. Even if the last 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 some light and hope for 2018. The new oilfield services…
Investing Brief
There is no “true” financial advisor; most are salespeople or an information source, as people truly “good” with money don’t need to work for someone…
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…
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…
Lessening Rental and Employment Income Tax Bleed
I have been daydreaming about a new plan for 2018 – a new rental condo in the Coquitlam, BC area, but with the smallest downpayment…
Word about Dating Pickiness
It pays to be picky, but to a point. Some people want too much and that’s why they’re unhappy – they want someone who makes…