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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | barrelbasher - 2015-03-02 9:16 PM Roxie we live by Waco but he has been working in Midland since Oct. He was in ND for a year before that. He has already found a new job and is starting it next week. If the man holds true to his promise in 90 days once he proves himself and his capabilities he is going to bump up the pay. I am guessing the man has been burnt by hiring people at high salaries and them not be able to do what they claim to be able to do. As we have been burnt by companies making promises and then did not deliver. I will all be fine. But yes it is sad that rigs are being stacked because the Saudis have dropped the prices they are willing to sell oil at. It could certainly be worse. Oh and Roxie glad to see you back on here. Hope you are feeling better!!
Thank you  and please dont pay any attention to the poster that was being a bit rude, you guys do what you have to do and dont let any negative thought's set in  |
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Location: Oklahoma | Hugs! It's very scary. I pray that it is short term, but who knows how long it really will last. Enjoy having him home! |
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Location: Texas | Thanks yall for the hugs and uplifting words. I am over my mental meltdown for now. It's really just fear of the unknown. Over the last year his pay has been cut in half. He told a cut when he left ND to be closer to home and now this cut but it is all doable. I do feel blessed that we both still have very good jobs and will be ok. I see some of my friends really struggle and to be honest I would really help my one friend when and wherever I could with hauling her with me and picking up checks for meals etc when we were out. I hate that I will have to limit that now as this person is a great friend who is in a tough situation. But anyway life goes on and I have to say I am a bit embarrassed about my exposing so much of my childhood. My mom did the best she could for us given my dad had issues...... And that one poster just ticked me off!!!! Well hubby will be home shortly so gonna get ready to eat |
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Location: Arkansas | barrelbasher - 2015-03-03 6:07 PM
Thanks yall for the hugs and uplifting words. I am over my mental meltdown for now. It's really just fear of the unknown. Over the last year his pay has been cut in half. He told a cut when he left ND to be closer to home and now this cut but it is all doable. I do feel blessed that we both still have very good jobs and will be ok. I see some of my friends really struggle and to be honest I would really help my one friend when and wherever I could with hauling her with me and picking up checks for meals etc when we were out. I hate that I will have to limit that now as this person is a great friend who is in a tough situation. But anyway life goes on and I have to say I am a bit embarrassed about my exposing so much of my childhood. My mom did the best she could for us given my dad had issues...... And that one poster just ticked me off!!!! Well hubby will be home shortly so gonna get ready to eat
Prayers for you and your husband that this company will hold true to their word in 90 days when your husband's work ethic is shown. Things are tough everywhere in a lot of different occupations, so know that we understand your situation even if we're not in the oilfield business. Thoughts and prayers being sent your way. |
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| I posted this in another thread this morning, but I feel like it has value here as well. I am also married to an oilfield man and we have seen some dramatic downturn as well. He did not lose his job, but took a pay cut that HURT. Then another company came calling because they want to take advantage of the downturn and get set up to ride the next wave. He did get a new job in this downturn and things are looking up. It is true that getting a new job in this economy speaks volumes for the type of man he is. Last year I went to a race 2-3 times a month. I have not been to 1 yet this year and I am twitchy and grumpy because of it. This too shall pass. Remember there is a grand design and you will come out on the other side of this wondering why you were so stressed.
I have this on my wall in my office because it really helps me feel centered. Malachi 3:3 says " He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver."
This verse puzzled some women in a bible study and they wondered what this statement meant about the character and nature of God. One of the women offered to find out the process of refining silver and get back to the group at their next study. That week, the woman called a silversmith and made an appointment to watch him at work. She didn't mention anything about the reason for her interest beyond her curiosity about the process of refining silver.
As she watched the silversmith, he held a piece of silver over the fire and let it heat up. He explained that in refining silver, one had to hold the silver in the middle of the fire where the flames were the hottest to burn away all the impurities. The woman thought about God holding us in such a hot spot: then she thought again about the verse that says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver" She asked the silversmith if it was true that he had to sit there in front of the fire the whole time. The man answered that yes, he had to sit there not only holding the silver, but he had to keep his eyes on the silver the entire time it was in the fire. If the silver was left one moment too long in the flames it would be destroyed. The woman was silent for a moment. Then she asked the silversmith, "How do you know when the silver is fully refined?" He smiled at her and answered, "Oh, that's easy - when I see my image in it."
If today you are feeling the fire, remember that God has his eye on you and will keep watching until he sees his image in you. |
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| Hugs and sympathy from me also. We have a very small one truck/trailer oilfield business and it is very, very slow. With my income we can keep the household running but even if we pay my husband nothing the overhead to keep the company running is incredible....we are worried too but are praying and hoping to be able to ride this out. Break up seems to have come early this year up here.
I wanted to comment on the emotional aspect more than the money aspect of it though, I found it VERY hard to adjust to him being home all the time, LOL! And they find it hard too....so just be patient and you will get used to it in time. I know it sounds ridiculous but you kind of get used to having your own space and missing them and then they are home every day and it's like....what are you doing here? LOL. Patience, patience patience.
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Location: North Central Iowa Land of white frozen grass | Agriculture has had a great last 6 years but I think it is going to go thru what the oil field industry is going thru. My wife and I also started out from nothing. It builds for a good relationship. We laugh about it now but both say that we were so poor that we could not aford to get divorced. When you go thru hard times it makes you really appreciate the things in life that are really worth caring about. Don't be to hard on cavy because I don't think she meant it that way. There are people that have it a lot tougher than we do. At least we are on BHW |
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