Working offshore......

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MartinF

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557 posts

203 months

Tuesday 5th January 2010
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I've been harbouring the idea of working offshore for a while now but haven't really had the time to check it out extensively.

I therefore decided to ask you, the PH knowledge-base, what it's all about.

Basically, I'm not an electrician, nor have I ever been much for DIY. I don't have a trade, nor am I an IT expert. Not looking good is it?

A few questions then......

1. What the bloody hell could I do? I currently earn £35-40k a year thanks to working a million hours a week and having not taken a holiday for 18 months, so would like a similar amount with a bit more 'me' time.

2. I'm also a bit worried reading about various helicopter crashes in the North/Irish Seas, am I being ridiculous?

If anyone here can help me with any advice you deem useful that would be welcomed greatly.

Having just re-read this I probably sound like I want everything for nothing. I am, in fact, a hard working chap who wants a change of scenery biggrin

MartinF

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557 posts

203 months

Tuesday 5th January 2010
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If you don't mind me asking Chris, what do you do yourself?

I'm not shy of a bit of manual labour, even if I've 'enjoyed' air-conditioned showrooms for my working years.

Can I ask as well what sort of life do you have whilst on the rigs? Much to do?

MartinF

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557 posts

203 months

Tuesday 5th January 2010
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Sounds awesome.

Time to get googling.......