What do you do?

[mahmoud_bedewi]

+1 to all the above.

No I wasn't with SLB, though I was sad when the recruiting manager denied my application as a graduate because I was "not field material because of my honors degree" :dunno: I'm an ex-Welltec in the wireline, coiled-tubing, and mechanical services departments. So yea, I worked with crews from SLB, HB, Shell, and you name it...I also did a couple of jobs with Shell in New Mexico with the downhole camera technology, neat if you ask me.

One SAD story from my field days is when I applied for a vacation to attend the FIRST HPDS a month in advance and it got approved. However, 2 days before the first round, my day off (which was on a Friday or a Saturday btw) got boiled and I drank its soup! There and then, I missed the first day of the HPDS and spent 4 days in the desert thinking how the hell I wound up in this line of business....

actually getting rejected from SLB is good for u
man those companies r the 2009 model of slavery ...u sell your life for thousands of dollars...no days off ... no time to spend the same money...when i was in the field ...i thought of paying half my salary to sleep ....this life is humiliating to the human being i will never regret my move out of the field.... now my plan is a technical office position ... i hope it comes true but in all cases no more desert

[Auto Works]

I come from an IT engineering and computer networking background. I started the business to spend time, getting to know more people and have fun. Lost my IT job and now things are getting serious and I'm 100% business dedicated.

[E39Driver]

Well, there are alot of Engineers on here. I am an Aircraft Engineer for a firm in Abu Dhabi working on a military contract with the UAE.

[SHkater]

It was nice readin all ur stories.. Im in g11 in American International School(former AlAndalus) and i still got a whole freakin year ahead!! Cant wait till i graduate. I'm plannin to go for Mechanical Engineering if i can get my marks high enough, if not then ill go for Financing. I still dont know where im gnna study tho, all depends on my parents. I really hope im gnna be able to get into Mechanical tho..

[Ayham]

Surprise surprise! Here's ANOTHER engineer! Lool I studied electronic engineering, and worked for Schlumberger for 4 years. (Ayham, I'm guessing that you're ex-slb yourself?) I currently work for a company called Expro, and I run downhole video cameras in production wells to help diagnose complex problems. It's similar to the endoscopy that doctors put into your stomach to check for ulcers 'n stuff, except this is for oil/gas wells. It's extremely interesting and rewarding when we get good results!
The only problem is that since i'm a field engineer, my time is not my own. I'm literally on call 24/7 and am always on the move. I'm constantly hopping from one country to another. I cover the Middle East and North Africa, with Oman and & Qatar being the busiest locations. I've been to Egypt a couple of times and was meant to go to Algeria & Libya a couple of months ago. That's why it's always difficult for me to commit to any programs the bmw club organises. I had to take a holiday for the HPDS day on the 29th so I can guarantee to be able to attend it! lol :D

+1 to all the above.

No I wasn't with SLB, though I was sad when the recruiting manager denied my application as a graduate because I was "not field material because of my honors degree" :dunno: I'm an ex-Welltec in the wireline, coiled-tubing, and mechanical services departments. So yea, I worked with crews from SLB, HB, Shell, and you name it...I also did a couple of jobs with Shell in New Mexico with the downhole camera technology, neat if you ask me.

One SAD story from my field days is when I applied for a vacation to attend the FIRST HPDS a month in advance and it got approved. However, 2 days before the first round, my day off (which was on a Friday or a Saturday btw) got boiled and I drank its soup! There and then, I missed the first day of the HPDS and spent 4 days in the desert thinking how the hell I wound up in this line of business....

[SSense]

pm me what's your own business

Why pm ? Will tell you over the phone when we talk.. :D

[Haissam]

+2

[Nabil]

+1

[Bruno]

pm me what's your own business

[SSense]

Ive studied Business Administration in here in Al Ain, but that was just a step on the ladder to land me with a good position for any job. I had worked with Emirates Airlines for a year to gain experience and after that year got a job with Dept of The President's Affairs in Al Ain, currently working in Purchase Dept and the job is interesting, but this isnt my goal. As Nabil said he had a goal to start his own business before he reaches 30, my goal has been exactly the same. With grace of God ive started my own business and in this field you dont need any degrees, you need experience and ideas to play your cards right.. I know where I am standing after 5-10 years.. ;)

[RAFiK]

<---------- Civil Engineer !!

Well I'm still studying in American University of Sharjah (AUS), 4th year now .... couple of semesters left then I'll be out to the field ...

Do i like it ? Yes

Is it demanding ? YES !

Am I sleeping enough ? NO !

and the funny part is that tomorrow (A FRIDAY) I have to be in university at 9:00 AM to study for my Saturday's 8:00AM Calculus Exam ....

:cry::cry:

[hiten86]

alright, here to bend the frequency a bit here.

Studied science in school, got myself a degree in Communication Design in University.
Working as a Marketing & Communication Executive for RSA Insurance (Royal & Sun Alliance) and moving on to do another bachelor at metaphysics (P.s - Im just 22, so dont bother asking for my work life. It's just begun)

[Nabil]

business is also good but not as good, nor as great, as Engineering.......Specially electrical engineering

:slap:

You guys can debate which is better for ever and no one can ever win!

It all depends on what you like and what you want in life, you study your options, decide a career plan and work to achieve it!

I personally had a goal to have my own business before I reach 30 years and I did it, really doubt I could have done it in any other major, My business in the field I studied for ;) unless your dad can buy you a Construction company or an Oil field to play arround with :rofl:

But at the end it depends on each individual's goals, your goals are only yours :)

Now, stopthe off topic :D


PS: My dad wanted me to be a Doctor like him! FTL!

[mahmoud_bedewi]

i agree with haissam .....wat u say applies on mech engineering 100%
u donot have to be a geek to get good marks
just be smart study and have fun

[Haissam]

Also Sorry I disagree with you too.

i never doubted that u didn't struggle to finish ur stuff on time back at uni..
i just disagreed with ur statement that to be an engineer you have to forget ur private life & u'll sleep 4 hours per day..

on another note i don't think haissam graduated from AUB he did it through LAU right?

i think AUB

AUB FTMFSOBAHW!