Where to now then?

[bitwrx]

Right. Graduated with an MEng in Mechanical Engineering this year. Sorted for work till March (tractor driving if you must know).

Then what?

I'm a country boy, but I reckon I'm going to have to live in a city at some point, so it may as well be now. Rough plan is to find a job, and apply myself until I realise what it is exactly I want to do. Basically, get out and about, earn a bit of cash and have a bit of fun being a young professional in a trendy wine bar (or something), then probably realise I do want to be a farmer after all. Not the best plan admittedly, but it's all I got.

So the main questions are:
What city? Not limited to UK, but I'd prefer not to be kidnapped, so I guess Nigeria isn't the place for me.
Which industry? Not necessarily engineering. Any other suggestions?

Seeing as it's only going to be a job, it had just as well be lucrative. I've heard there's money in oil and gas, but then I may have to move to Aberdeen. No hard figures, but all remuneration packages seem to be "excellant". fking recruitment wrsBut I could do something in mining in Western Australia. Or I could just sell my soul in financial services. I've heard Aus is on the up, so Sydney may be worth a shout.

I know PH gets a few of these posts, and amongst the standard piss taking there are some pretty useful responses. I'm hoping for a good mix of the two; a bit of fun to distract me from the fact I'm nearly 24 and don't have a chuffing clue what to do next.

Over to you then.

Charlie.

[Swilly]

You do realise you dont need an MEng in mech eng to drive a tractor...

...or have degrees devalued that much !?

[dave_s13]

guy on the radio today on about new grad jobs in oil/gas up in scotland, starting on circa 20k???

[ASBO]

dave_s13 said:

guy on the radio today on about new grad jobs in oil/gas up in scotland, starting on circa 20k???

We're crying out for engineers. The pay structure up here in Aberdeen is also comparable to London, but without the huge cost of living.

If you fancy a career in the oil industry and the chance to work with some of the best engineers in the world then you could do a lot worse than move up here.

Ignore the recruitment agencies for now. Your best bet is to join the graduate recruitment schemes that all the oil companies run. It's the best way into a decent career.

Edited by ASBO on Tuesday 12th August 21:20

[bitwrx]

ASBO said:

dave_s13 said:

guy on the radio today on about new grad jobs in oil/gas up in scotland, starting on circa 20k???

We're crying out for engineers. The pay structure up here in Aberdeen is also comparable to London, but without the huge cost of living.

If you fancy a career in the oil industry and the chance to work with some of the best engineers in the world then you could do a lot worse than move up here.

Ah but what are the girlies like?

[Einion Yrth]

ASBO said:

dave_s13 said:

guy on the radio today on about new grad jobs in oil/gas up in scotland, starting on circa 20k???

We're crying out for engineers. The pay structure up here in Aberdeen is also comparable to London, but without the huge cost of living.

If you fancy a career in the oil industry and the chance to work with some of the best engineers in the world then you could do a lot worse than move up here.

Six months in the middle of the North Sea and six months being irradiated by the local architecture? hmmmm

[GTIR]

Go and travel, Oz, NZ etc

Then decide what you want to do after you get back. (or stay in Oz!)

You know it makes sense.

Edited by GTIR on Tuesday 12th August 21:21

[ewenm]

bitwrx said:

ASBO said:

dave_s13 said:

guy on the radio today on about new grad jobs in oil/gas up in scotland, starting on circa 20k???

We're crying out for engineers. The pay structure up here in Aberdeen is also comparable to London, but without the huge cost of living.

If you fancy a career in the oil industry and the chance to work with some of the best engineers in the world then you could do a lot worse than move up here.

Ah but what are the girlies like?

There's a PH girlie who works on the rigs out of Aberdeen isn't there?

[ASBO]

bitwrx said:

ASBO said:

dave_s13 said:

guy on the radio today on about new grad jobs in oil/gas up in scotland, starting on circa 20k???

We're crying out for engineers. The pay structure up here in Aberdeen is also comparable to London, but without the huge cost of living.

If you fancy a career in the oil industry and the chance to work with some of the best engineers in the world then you could do a lot worse than move up here.

Ah but what are the girlies like?

Stunning. Apparently Aberdeen came second to Hull in the 'fittest place in Britain' pole. You'll not be wanting my sloppy seconds though so best out source from else where

[Old Geezer]

Hi Charlie

My lad is doing Engineering and currently on his work year. So I do hope you are bombarded with oportunities soon!!!

My advice is to go get some experience while you are young and can move around.

I am currently in operations in the oil/gas industry. Not too bad!!

My company is looking for an Engineering Maintenance Manager and a gas storage safety Engineering manager, but probalby too boring for a youngster like you???
However my comapany is expanding and could be a good start for you!!
Have a look!

http://www.starenergy.co.uk/index.php?id=8

You have nothing to loose by asking if can have an interview, even it is just for the experience, and to find out what experience they would be looking for. Then you can make a plan, as they say!

Go on give us a try! You could be my boss in acouple of weeks!!

Steve

[ASBO]

Einion Yrth said:

ASBO said:

dave_s13 said:

guy on the radio today on about new grad jobs in oil/gas up in scotland, starting on circa 20k???

We're crying out for engineers. The pay structure up here in Aberdeen is also comparable to London, but without the huge cost of living.

If you fancy a career in the oil industry and the chance to work with some of the best engineers in the world then you could do a lot worse than move up here.

Six months in the middle of the North Sea and six months being irradiated by the local architecture? hmmmm

Now einion, you and I both know that's total bollocks. I've never even set foot on an oil rig, yet business would grind to a halt without my role.

Oh and granite is about as radioactive as a wet fart.

[Einion Yrth]

ASBO said:

Einion Yrth said:

ASBO said:

dave_s13 said:

guy on the radio today on about new grad jobs in oil/gas up in scotland, starting on circa 20k???

We're crying out for engineers. The pay structure up here in Aberdeen is also comparable to London, but without the huge cost of living.

If you fancy a career in the oil industry and the chance to work with some of the best engineers in the world then you could do a lot worse than move up here.

Six months in the middle of the North Sea and six months being irradiated by the local architecture? hmmmm

Now einion, you and I both know that's total bollocks. I've never even set foot on an oil rig, yet business would grind to a halt without my role.

Oh and granite is about as radioactive as a wet fart.

Not as big a lie as your one about Hull though

[ASBO]

ewenm said:

bitwrx said:

ASBO said:

dave_s13 said:

guy on the radio today on about new grad jobs in oil/gas up in scotland, starting on circa 20k???

We're crying out for engineers. The pay structure up here in Aberdeen is also comparable to London, but without the huge cost of living.

If you fancy a career in the oil industry and the chance to work with some of the best engineers in the world then you could do a lot worse than move up here.

Ah but what are the girlies like?

There's a PH girlie who works on the rigs out of Aberdeen isn't there?

Yup. Hands off though, she's taken.

[bitwrx]

GTIR said:

Go and travel, Oz, NZ etc

Then decide what you want to do.

You know it makes sense.

Fly out to NZ (via Sing for the GP ) at the end of Sept for a spot of work and travel. Already done that there gap year thing. Already studied abroad. How d'you think it took me this long to complete a degree?

Bored of pissing about, need to get on. I'm not going to say settle down, nor take life more seriously, just move on to something that fulfils my potential (see Swilly's comment above).

[ASBO]

Einion Yrth said:

ASBO said:

Einion Yrth said:

ASBO said:

dave_s13 said:

guy on the radio today on about new grad jobs in oil/gas up in scotland, starting on circa 20k???

We're crying out for engineers. The pay structure up here in Aberdeen is also comparable to London, but without the huge cost of living.

If you fancy a career in the oil industry and the chance to work with some of the best engineers in the world then you could do a lot worse than move up here.

Six months in the middle of the North Sea and six months being irradiated by the local architecture? hmmmm

Now einion, you and I both know that's total bollocks. I've never even set foot on an oil rig, yet business would grind to a halt without my role.

Oh and granite is about as radioactive as a wet fart.

Not as big a lie as your one about Hull though

I read it in FHM. It has to ne true.

[bitwrx]

ASBO said:

Einion Yrth said:

ASBO said:

dave_s13 said:

guy on the radio today on about new grad jobs in oil/gas up in scotland, starting on circa 20k???

We're crying out for engineers. The pay structure up here in Aberdeen is also comparable to London, but without the huge cost of living.

If you fancy a career in the oil industry and the chance to work with some of the best engineers in the world then you could do a lot worse than move up here.

Six months in the middle of the North Sea and six months being irradiated by the local architecture? hmmmm

Now einion, you and I both know that's total bollocks. I've never even set foot on an oil rig, yet business would grind to a halt without my role.

Oh and granite is about as radioactive as a wet fart.

Not half as radioactive as my wet farts.

[bitwrx]

Shameless bump.

I need some more ideas. Aberdeen can't be the best there is.

What's Australia like at the mo? Heard loads of the buggers are leaving London 'cos things are looking better at home. Sydney worth a punt?