This article is specific to the oil/gas industry in the upstream market.
All of these jobs require a higher than average work ethic.
Overtime? Maybe, but not always paid overtime.
Willingness to work until the job is done? Certainly.
Willingness to go where the job is located, regardless of family schedule? Absolutely.
Bonuses to make up for upaid overtime? Yes.
My husband (a degreed, professional engineer with several patents to his name) has been involved in all of these jobs. It prepared him for owning his own business where the rewards are not so great, but the time committment is even more demanding.
Obama is a fool for turning down the opportunity for Americans to seek these jobs.
Yep, you’re right, my mistake.