2021 layoffs MEGA THREAD (Part 9, by popular demand)

[D'z Nutz]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

I am my own boss too.
Can crack a pop any time I want. No one can tell me otherwise.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Disoblige again.

[schurchill39]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

I imagine looking to pivot out of oil and gas while actively employed in O&G probably makes things easier. Shows you are looking to actually leave the industry, not just looking for a job in the mean time. The few friends I have that left the industry did it this way.

I went out and got my corp fully licensed with APEGA as a stand alone "firm" and I've done a few small side projects outside of O&G but still within my technical wheelhouse. I'm hoping I can leverage that work to a potential career as the projects I've done so far are high level feasibility studies or adapting O&G tech to other industries. Gotta bolster that resume so I'm only viewed as a pasty white ginger and not as completely tainted meat (although one could argue those are one and the same).

[suntan]

That's a really good plan.

I'm glad I focused on IT, after what I saw my dad go through I knew having an O&G dependant career would be a bad idea.

[Darkane]

O&G is on the up and up, but the writing is still on the wall unfortunately.

I transitioned (lol) to another industry. From heavy oil to power generation.

Hoping to ride the upcoming super boom of renewables and natural gas powered base-load plants.

Double veggie subs were we come!

[Xtrema]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

O&G is on the up and up, but the writing is still on the wall unfortunately.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...ring-1.6092648

University of Calgary hits pause on bachelor's program in oil and gas engineering
Enrolment in undergrad program fades after long oilpatch downturn and with energy landscape changing

[ThePenIsMightier]

"Oil & Gas Engineering" can fuck off and take it's retarded cousin "Construction Engineering" with it. WtF does that shit even mean?! I'll tell you. It means they've made a university program to catch every moron on LinkedIn who responds to Worley posts with:
"inTerdested"
"Please job here resume [email protected]"
"intrasted"
"I am job"

I know someone with an advanced degree in "Construction Engineering" and she can't put her work boots on the correct feet on the first try. She also will argue that heat tracing for piping can be put in the schedule before pipe fab.

These universities are turning into dumpster fires. It's fuckin embarrassing!

[killramos]

Your engineering discipline is irrelevant.

Change my mind.

[schurchill39]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Your engineering discipline is irrelevant.

Change my mind.

The only place its relevant is when you're applying for jobs or working for an EPC. A petroleum engineer is not getting a job at a pulp mill, a construction engineer won't get a job in manufacturing, and a chemical engineering won't get a job at an electrical utility company (but a mechanical engineer could for some reason?).

Maybe a better way to put your comment is "your engineering discipline is irrelevant towards the actual work you will likely do in your career".

[killramos]

It’s maybe relevant when applying for your first job. And only if the job market is tight.

I have worked with many people with as big of credential chasms as you have described.

In my experience no one cares, I can’t say I have ever used any of my discipline specific engineering from school in my professional “practice”.

[schurchill39]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

It’s maybe relevant when applying for your first job. And only if the job market is tight.

I have worked with many people with as big of credential chasms as you have described.

In my experience no one cares, I can’t say I have ever used any of my discipline specific engineering from school in my professional “practice”.

I also have never used any of my discipline specific engineering in my profession, but from my experience looking for jobs on and off since 2018 your discipline seems to be pretty important in being considered for a job outside of your current section of the industry regardless of what you'd actually be doing or how long you've been out of school. If you're just looking to take on a different but related role (ie drilling/completions to production) then no one cares as you understand the basics, but if you're trying to move to something new like mining or utilities or civil works then they definitely do care.

I tell kids going into engineering to pick a broad discipline like mech or civil then after you have that piece of paper do what ever the fuck you want. Something like mech gets you in the door of so many different industries that if you find your first job/inudstry/career path isn't what you actually want to do you can shift gears a lot easier than someone with a a very specific discipline like petroleum or ag.

[killramos]

If anyone hired me to do mechanical engineering they would be truly fucked / desperate

[sabad66]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...ring-1.6092648

Crazy how times change. Back in 06 when I was in first year, o&g discipline was the hardest to get into due to demand, I think it was like a 3.5 gpa minimum needed. Software/computer/electrical (zoo) were the easiest, basically as long as you passed you were able to go into them.

I wonder how it is today. Are zoo disciplines still easy to get into or are they more in demand than chemical/mech/civil/environment?

[pheoxs]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Crazy how times change. Back in 06 when I was in first year, o&g discipline was the hardest to get into due to demand, I think it was like a 3.5 gpa minimum needed. Software/computer/electrical (zoo) were the easiest, basically as long as you passed you were able to go into them.

I wonder how it is today. Are zoo disciplines still easy to get into or are they more in demand than chemical/mech/civil/environment?

No idea school wise but electrical is pretty busy right now, shifted into automation out of school and it's never slowed down. I usually get contacted by recruiters every other month for the past few years steadily.

[ianmcc]

You would be surprised how many iron rings work at COC who don't do any engineering work.

[killramos]

I think that’s true of any employer

[Xtrema]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Crazy how times change. Back in 06 when I was in first year, o&g discipline was the hardest to get into due to demand, I think it was like a 3.5 gpa minimum needed. Software/computer/electrical (zoo) were the easiest, basically as long as you passed you were able to go into them.

I wonder how it is today. Are zoo disciplines still easy to get into or are they more in demand than chemical/mech/civil/environment?

Those were truly double meat subway years. Poaching was crazy and anyone who can spell their own name can get a gig.

[dirtsniffer]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

You would be surprised how many iron rings work at COC who don't do any work.

No sir I would not

[Mitsu3000gt]

Other than the obvious exceptions like doctors, lawyers, etc. does anyone actually use their degree? I don't think I know anyone who does and I certainly do not. Very few O&G companies check grades either. It's more just a piece of paper that lets your employer know you are competent and have the capacity to learn when you apply for your first job. After that nobody really cares haha.

[suntan]

My B Comm degree has actually been very useful.

[Buster]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

"Oil & Gas Engineering" can fuck off and take it's retarded cousin "Construction Engineering" with it. WtF does that shit even mean?! I'll tell you. It means they've made a university program to catch every moron on LinkedIn who responds to Worley posts with:
"inTerdested"
"Please job here resume [email protected]"
"intrasted"
"I am job"

I know someone with an advanced degree in "Construction Engineering" and she can't put her work boots on the correct feet on the first try. She also will argue that heat tracing for piping can be put in the schedule before pipe fab.

These universities are turning into dumpster fires. It's fuckin embarrassing!

I once had an engineer give me directions to their house. I was told to "turn right at the second last set of lights."

- - - Updated - - -

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Other than the obvious exceptions like doctors, lawyers, etc. does anyone actually use their degree? I don't think I know anyone who does and I certainly do not. Very few O&G companies check grades either. It's more just a piece of paper that lets your employer know you are competent and have the capacity to learn when you apply for your first job. After that nobody really cares haha.

I have found both of my degrees useful.