I hate who I work for

[subseastu]

I worked offshore for many years also subseastu (worked as electronics tech.)
I am a diver also, but only for sport...too many scary stories about doing it as a job for me.

I was in Dokki (in Cairo), Ras Shukier, Ras Gharib back in 1977 and then also in the 80's.
This type of thing happened a lot to me also, I suppose it comes with the territory
You never knew when you were going home until it happened back then.

I was on oil rigs and pipelay barges there also, and had good and bad days.....as we all do.
Try to keep positive, the job situation in the UK is not the best at the moment.

I actually found Egyptians to be fairly competant and was often shocked at how badly the Saudis treated them.

We only had SSB radio for comms in those days, it's a bit different these days LOL

Chin up mate

Wow, I'm actually working off Ras Shukhier now probably on the same platforms you worked alongside. Infact, now keep this under your hat, but we are now working for Gupco which is the egyptian branch of BP and we've just had to pull over one off their platforms and cap the wells. Basically due to the fact that since they where installed 25 - 30yr ago absolutely no maintenence has been done on them what so ever. THey only realised there was a problem when a helicopter landed on one of them and promptly had to take off again due to excessive movement!!! THeres been a media blackout due to the problem they've had over in the states.

Turns out nearly every structural member had broken at the weld and it was only the weight of the topside keeping it upright!!

I actually worked with this lot round in saudi the other year and to be honest it was nice to see the saudis treating the egyptians as badly as they did. Mainly to show them what its like for others. The egyptians treat S africians, indians and canadians badly but the filipinos get it worst. So to be honest it was a bit of payback.

The biggest problem I have at the moment is that after informing the office and reorganising my appointments etc, sorting the family for xmas, fat man in the office then puts a spanner in the works for no reason what so ever. I mean who'd have an egyptian back to back and work xmas?! Its not like he's going to know the difference is he?!

[aposhark]

..... Its not like he's going to know the difference is he?!

He may enjoy Christmas, you never know.
There are moderate Egyptians who drink liquor and get up to all sorts of things
The more I travelled, the more I realised that nothing is as it seems

[subseastu]

He may enjoy Christmas, you never know.
There are moderate Egyptians who drink liquor and get up to all sorts of things
The more I travelled, the more I realised that nothing is as it seems

Very true, those that work for my company tend to fairly hard line though.

Anyway the oldman has just come to me to say that the office in the infinate wisdom going against all the has been offered to them by the 2 captains in way of advice are sending this bloke out on wednesday to relieve me. Useless.

THis man has never held a senior watch on a dsv before so its stupidly dangerous that he's even coming in this capacity. Plus xmas, hospital and getting out of debt have all gone for a burton. What a bunch of imcompetant

So angery at the moment its insane how 5 months can be wiped out in one f***ed up decision by some dick in the office.

Anyone got a job thats highly paid, that involves doing very little, don't have to pay tax, let me know please. BEst be quick though I feel like stringing myself up

[aposhark]

Very true, those that work for my company tend to fairly hard line though.

Anyway the oldman has just come to me to say that the office in the infinate wisdom going against all the has been offered to them by the 2 captains in way of advice are sending this bloke out on wednesday to relieve me. Useless.

THis man has never held a senior watch on a dsv before so its stupidly dangerous that he's even coming in this capacity. Plus xmas, hospital and getting out of debt have all gone for a burton. What a bunch of imcompetant

So angery at the moment its insane how 5 months can be wiped out in one f***ed up decision by some dick in the office.

Anyone got a job thats highly paid, that involves doing very little, don't have to pay tax, let me know please. BEst be quick though I feel like stringing myself up

I think you have to look at life's bigger picture
There are few jobs that pays you big money without paying tax.
I did this for a few years but there are always reasons why you get the big money - it is a lot more headaches and responsibility.
It is not very good to have oodles of money in the bank and have a heart attack and not be there to spend it
I earned big £ as they say but I am now far happier earning a quarter to a third of what I used to and I get to see my wife and child every night, with one or two days off per week.
I used to work 6 to 8 months a year, but I found that when I was home, I was far more crazy as I wanted everything NOW.

I fell into the trap of working overseas for many years, and as I look back now, I wish I had quit to work at home earlier.
I saw the world and am happy about that because that was the reason why I started, but you get older and your values change.
I would never change to go overseas to work again if my wife and family were alone.
A married status job would be the only way I would do it again but I don't look around for this at all.
One life only......................