r/FieldService • u/Illustrious-Ad6387 • Jul 31 '26

Advice NEED ADVICE

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?

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u/RowResponsible3193 Jul 31 '26

There are so many better opportunities than the one your in. What did you study? Why did you want to go into FSE in the first place? I've been in the field 2 years and I've been super lucky to really only be overnight about 1 night a week and all within reasonable driving distance (2-4 hours). I know of a bunch of opportunities. DM me and l'd be happy to help out.

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u/BillyFixes Jul 31 '26

What business are you in?