I for one am really enjoying the recent drop in gas prices. However not everyone is. I have
several friends that are employed by the Texas oil industry and they are really vocal about
how the low prices suck for their industry.
I am in the construction industry and it has ups and downs too. 2008 for example, and not
just the construction field, retail, restaurants, all took a huge hit. I got laid off, and you didn't
hear me cry boo hoo. Nope I just started looking for a J.O.B.
Historically the oil industry pays more than other industries. By more, I mean it pays a
ridiculous amount more. Starting out about with no experience and no college degree,
$100,000 a year, and that is low for the oil field. I hear about people making $15k - $20k, a
month! Starting out in the construction field with a college degree and you are lucky to
make a quarter of that.
People getting laid off is no joke and I feel for them. However when I see them making
comments like "Hope y'all enjoy the low gas prices. Sad day for guys that bust
their rear ends to provide for their families". I can't help but think how much money
these guys did make when they were employed. I can't help but think that that industry has
been up and down for almost a hundred years and you didn't think to put back a few
dollars? I see all those jet ski's, Harley's and boob jobs you bought and posted on
Facebook. HEY you aren't the only people that works hard and bust their rear ends for
your family.
I guess non oil field people are now getting a much needed break in gas prices, so I guess
it kind of evens out. So suck it up, look for a J.O.B and save your money.
