Hello, im looking for opinions about something i have been thinking for a few weeks.
I hope that someone in here actually does this and can help me out/give me some advice.
Im italian, 20, freshman in uni studying international relations, but i dont feel like studying is my path… i wanna make money and learn about trading and investments so i was reflecting on this: drop uni and go work for some mining company or in an oil rig(these are really famous in italy because the pay is really good).
This may sound really stupid and childish or like i have no idea what im talking about but I informed myself and i discovered that I can work there even without being an engineer (please confirm if this is true), and just be a sort of janitor/steward/kitchen helper.
The plan was basically to: contact the companies that work with offshore oil rig companies, get all the certifications I need and then send my CV to a lot of oil companies.
It would be a life change so sudden and something that nobody in my family would approve because they say that a uni degree is fundamental nowadays… but for now im only interested in making money i would probably work there like 2-3 years save every single penny and then start a bachelor in finance or something.
What do yall think any opinion is welcome and appreciated.
This is a serious post im not joking or trying to bait anybody.
Thanks in advance.
Posted by marco_vardella
2 Comments
Go for it. Big Mines in Australia also always looking for Workers. Its hard but you get a lot of money and dont have to pay a lot for food and accommodationÂ
I’m just going to drop a book recommendation. Read *The Prize* by Daniel Yergin, if you think this field is right for you.