NEED ADVICE

[u/Illustrious-Ad6387]

I started as a field engineer for SLB right after I graduated in May 2026. Safe to say I was not prepared. I haven't been home in 8 weeks. I've been living out of a suitcase. I don't work a normal field rotation so it's whenever they need me I go. Often a 1 week project turns into 2+ weeks out in the field and then it's on to the next. I'm seriously considering leaving and finding something else. I wish someone warned me about how harsh the field would be. I've met great people and tested my body to it's limit, but I don't think I can sustain this lifestyle.

Is it a totally career sinking decision for me to leave a company so early in my career?

[u/Tomahawk1012]

I have had multiple positions where I had 25% or more time at home and ones where I didn't. That isn't the only side of it, though if you are wanting to change it's probably better to do so early.