| Offshore oil rigs operate around the clock, and | | | | two weeks working shifts on an offshore |
| provide interesting, unconventional careers and | | | | platform, followed by about two weeks onshore |
| lifestyles for many working in the industry. | | | | to spend at their leisure. When considering |
| Offshore oil drilling operations provide rewarding | | | | employment offshore, one should assess his or |
| employment opportunities for people with diverse | | | | her own ability to adjust to the schedule changes |
| backgrounds, from dishwashers to entry level | | | | that will be required. In addition to spending |
| roustabouts to experienced managers. Previous oil | | | | extended periods of time away from home, |
| industry experience is not always a prerequisite | | | | workers may also switch between night and day |
| for employment on an oil rig, though being in | | | | shifts while offshore. Many find the benefits of |
| adequate physical shape to perform the labor is | | | | offshore labor to outweigh the demands, since |
| necessary. A physical exam must usually be | | | | extended working periods are followed by |
| passed prior to employment on an offshore | | | | extended periods of time off to spend at their |
| platform. | | | | leisure. |
| For many offshore laborers, above average | | | | The living conditions on most offshore platforms |
| earnings and advancement opportunities make | | | | have significantly improved over the years and |
| their positions attractive and fulfilling. People | | | | continue to improve with time. Catering crews on |
| working on offshore platforms come from a wide | | | | most platforms provide a range of food and |
| range of employment backgrounds, and many | | | | snacks for workers’ meals. Offshore |
| find that they are able to earn higher wages | | | | platforms have also made advances in the |
| working on offshore oil rigs than they could earn | | | | availability of activities for workers to do during |
| through other jobs onshore. The availability of | | | | their off shift times. Leisure amenities vary |
| continued training and advancement opportunities | | | | among rigs, but the availability of satellite television |
| vary among different employers. | | | | and movies is not uncommon today. Fitness |
| Employee benefits such as medical insurance, | | | | centers, recreational games and computers with |
| dental coverage and 401K programs also vary | | | | games and internet access may also be provided |
| greatly among different companies. While some | | | | for employees in their off time. |
| offshore employers do not provide such benefits, | | | | Though offshore drilling is suitable and rewarding |
| others will offer a comprehensive benefits | | | | employment for many people, the lifestyle it |
| package in addition to wages. In considering | | | | requires is not for everyone. Good candidates for |
| acceptance of an employment offer for an | | | | offshore employment are capable of being away |
| offshore position, ensure that you receive | | | | from home for possibly weeks at a time, working |
| complete information about the benefits included | | | | long hours and persisting through wide ranging |
| in the offer and that the benefits are suited for | | | | weather conditions. For fitting individuals, offshore |
| your needs. | | | | oil careers provide lucrative, rewarding careers |
| Though scheduling may vary among companies, it | | | | and lifestyles. |
| is common for offshore workers to spend about | | | | |