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by throwaway2048 4771 days ago
Even roughnecks make a fair amount of money in the oil industry. In canada a skilled tradesperson, like a ticketed welder, can easily clear 250k a year. The hours are long, and the work is hard, but it tends to be peicemeal in basis, so you arnt stuck doing it all year long. Also adding to this, as their work is typically all over the map, both living and traveling expenses are typically covered via something like a $100 a day living stipend.