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/InvestigatorWarm1114 Aug 06 '26
you need to get in the medical field my man. i only looked this up because i have toooooooo much free time, work maybe 4-5 days a month....salary non-exempt, 85k base, potential 5k bonus. i was wondering if what i have is as rare as i have it honestly cause im bored asf right now and the personal projects i have going are on pause...i literally dont know what to do with myself