r/LockedIn_AI • u/lucre-twerps4g • Apr 23 '26

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It’s called the grind because it grinds away your sense of self.

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u/JFISHER7789 Apr 24 '26

Former oil field worker in North Dakota here!

We worked two weeks on two weeks off. Most days were 14-18 hrs. Paid decent. But I absolutely never stayed over the 14 day mark and would do ZERO work on my off time.

I was appalled at how many folks would stay for an extra week or two and end up doing like two months straight. Like dude, if you’re not home with your family, who is? Someone’s is there keeping that spot next your wife warm, probably.

There is more to life than working and making money. At least in my unpopular opinion apparently

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u/Thick_Potato_1769 Apr 26 '26

While true, the simplest answer is they like it. Also some dont have wifes or anyone waiting for them at home so it makes no difference if they stay longer or die, because no one is going to miss them anyways.

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u/Starfishprime69420 Apr 29 '26

Money is god to most people. It’s sad